This sounds like such a good time!!!!

Wish we were still in VA..sniff*:wallbreak:

when what? when you guys are coming or when we're having a party? you guys are always welcome,

probably summer or early fall. not sure, have to wait till Farmer J see's what can be done.

when you know, put your tail in a truck, bus or plane. Ain't that far. lol

When = when we gonna ho down?

:) So much for you coming to dinner this weekend with snow on the way :(

Christie you crack me up with your snake phobia! Snakes come out when it starts to get warm, usually about April you will start to see snakes. The cooler the weather the slower they are. So from May to October in our area you will see snakes, or might see snakes. Your chances of it being a poisonous snake is about 1 in 5.
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snakes and more snakes
 

we will make sure christie is all safe and sound in the house LOL

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But we gotta get that snake out of the room first. I didnt bother him cuz he wasnt eating much.:raspberry:

Yer not funny, chica... Not funny at ALL...

Wanna see how redneck I am at heart? Get me near a snake...

I dont care what anyone says... only GOOD snake is a dead one...

When I first came to live on the plantation with Jess, I was sitting in the house one morning, checking email and waking up. Jess, outside watering landscaping yells, "Hey honey! Come here!"

I walk out on the screened porch and Hy is pointing to a 6' black snake sunning in the grass not two feet from the front door.

With the high pitched screech heard as far west as Memphis, I was back in the house, on the phone with my father. It went a lil something like this:

Me: "DADDY!!!! How do you get rid of snakes without killing them?!?!?"

My father: "Well, punkin, what color is it?"

Me: "black"

Father: "Well, what shape is its head?"

Me: "I have no fucking clue, I didnt get that close"

Father: "what shape is its eyes? are they slanted?"

Me: "I wasnt that close. I didnt ask its heritage."

Father: "Well, how many are there?"

Me: "I dunno - I didnt ask if he had friends and family. How the FUCK DO I GET RID OF IT?!?!?!"

He then proceeds to go into a litany about good snakes and bad snakes and how we wanna keep the good ones...

KEEP the GOOD ones?!?!?!?!?!? :overreaction:

I didnt go back out into the yard except to the car and back for a good month.

Don't even get me started about how the next year as I went across our dirt road to check the mail and there was one laid out across the drive, blocking my path back to the house. Or how I was stuck out there for a good hour. Or how I refused to check the mail anymore without being armed.

Snakes... not my thing. Not then, not now, not never. :whoop:

Heh... She wasn't real fond of watching the two black snakes mating either. I thought it a perfectly great Discovery channel moment and she was just googling average number of snake hatches. :accountant:

You'll all be relieved to hear that we saw not one snake in the yard this year. ( We moved, btw). LOL!

snakes
 

So i guess you didn't tell her you brought them with you on the move huh?
:raspberry:

lol christie!

I hate snakes too. I lived in South Florida in the Florida Everglades. I have a few rattlers from snakes I killed including a 5 footer that was going to strike my cat. I love animals but when it comes to dangerous animals that can hurt my pets they cant stay.

Remember how the chicken coop is in the barn? well there use to be a quick latch. It auto latches when swing the door. I had just moved to the farm and thank goodness my mom was visiting because at the time I didnt know anyone up here. I went to feed the chicks in the coop and there was this HUGE black snake that had a lump (chick) and couldnt get back through the chicken wire. I opened the door with a shovel to kill him and that damn door latched behind me locking me in that coop with that snake. I chopped off his head and his body kept moving around. Chicks running, screaming, me screaming, snake flopping.

It was almost close to an hour before my mom wondered where I was and came out to the barn. I tried sticking things through the wire to open the latch and no luck. I was close to slamming that wire down. If my mom hadnt been there I would of had no choice. I had that latch changed asap.

I've been here 5 years and I've only see maybe 4 snakes. Nothing like south florida where I dealt with them on a regular basis. The snakes here arent dangerous.

I'm making a note that I aint gonna be exploring the barn or the chicken coop at your place... jus' sayin. :freak:

Okie dooks, I have seen the beer, but nothing goes down smoother than a swig of Jack washed down with a cold one.
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Soooooooooo, With that said, now imma happy! I may be from Hawaii, but still a bumpkin im my feet for line danc'in after dem der shots of my best friend Jack, Mr. Daniel that is...
Guess that's why dis ol Hawaiian'er lives in Texas yet loves the blended taste of Tenn. chased down with some suds

Recipes ~smirk~
Jack and coke
Jack coffee or Jack w/coffee
JD on watermelon
JD cake or JD frosting
JD floaters
JD spaghetti sauce
JD meatballs
JD meat loaf
JD solo shots
JD grilled chicken
JD shrimp batter beer batter
JD broiled shrimp
JD coconut braised shrimp
JD sweet & sour shrimp dip
OMG im start' in to sound like Baba from Forest Gump

Howdy!
 

Nothing says "redneck" in Nashville like riding your 4-wheeler in the snow, drinking beer, and accidently spitting your dip on your best friend's leg!!! :goodscore:

Kinda reminds me of bow hunting with my Dad when I was a kid. We came across a BIGGO timber rattler. And my Dad decided to shoot it with his bow. Well, he ran out of arrows, and was asking me for mine. I'm like sorry Dad, if you can't shoot something that big from 2 feet away with ten of your own arrows, you can't shoot. Sorry bout ya luck.

Ok Blaze I'm about to burst the JD bubble...

I am a bourbon drinker. Have you ever tried Basil Hayden? its actually not a sour mash which I'm told would not really be considered bourbon. Next in line under that would be Markers Mark. If I am feeling brave Bookers but to be honest I rarely feel that brave, its 100 proof. But if I want to save money and want a nice sipping bourbon I'll have Old Forester. Jack and be on sale and you won't get my indian ass near it.

But seriously, see if you can find Basil Hayden. Pour a little in a wide glass, sit back, close your eyes, take whiff, then a sip and let it warm you.

lol thats funny as shit

Well, my Dad is a big hunter. I was too when I was a kid. We used to go duck hunting every year. This one time, my Dad, my Brother and me were sitting there in the blind. We all had goose stamps. And, well, a couple of Canadas were coming in, and my Dad had the shot. He dropped it, the dog went and got it and he threw it into the blind behind us. We were sitting there looking up, waiting for the next flight of ducks, when we heard a noise. That goose was up, and headed for the exit. My Dad took his knife and killed it and threw it back. And we were sitting there looking up.......and heard a noise behind us. Goose was back up, bleeding profusely, headed for the exit. So, Dad grabbed the goose, wrung it's neck, and threw it back. And we are sitting there.........and then the noise. Goose is up, bleeding profusely, head off askew, headed for the exit.


Well, Dad beat the thing into a greasy spot with a spool. We never did get a goose that year.

Hmmm, can't say that I have tried Basil Hayden... But now you have my taste buds a tingling... I do like Markers Mark. And have had a hack of Bookers, but ummm, don't light a match unlessen ya wanna burn down the barn.
You can burst my bubble anytime, lol. Cause when I do drink JD I usually talk in bubbles. I just happen to be hankerin the Jack coffee they distribute now, kinda just like the smell of it, not the taste, lmao.
Ohhh and my Hawaiian mixed ass father was 3/4 Iroquois Indian to which made me, ohh hell Imma mixed too!
But seriously, see if you can find Basil Hayden. Pour a little in a wide glass, sit back, close your eyes, take whiff, then a sip and let it warm you <~ do ya gotta make this sound so damn sexy and warm going down. Now I wanna go to Specs!

Well this was in Missouri, so we didn't use boats, we used dogs. Too many cattails for boats. But we did a serious amount of hunting when I was a kid. If it was could be hunted legally, we did it.

My all time favorite song
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Next would have to be
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Spring is right around the corner. Time to start planning those tail gate parties. Fried buttermilk battered chicken, slaw, roasted corn and ....? what are you bringing?

what are you drinking?

So.. the girl is telling me ( on the phone) about a certain Paula Dean brined chicken that is fried in buttermilk. She rolls through the ingredient list and goes on to tell me how she is gonna make me some, as I have been known to have notorious cravings for fried chicken. I listen.. shaking my head, but still smiling mind you, as she describes the brine. At the completion of her description, I ask.. " so what do you do with the sweet peas in the brine?" as I have never heard of this technique. She says.. " Is THAT what the f*&^ got you so caught up on this , cause it's sweet TEA brine.. NOT sweet peas".. hrmph.:boink:

Do they make bifocals for ears????

We may bring fried chicken.. or sweet peas.. but we'll def be drinking sweet tea! :flowers:

Its SWEET TEA brined fried chicken. *pets your listening ears*

Buttermilk and a secret ingredient before you flour...

Looks nummy yum. And yes, I will be making it this weekend provided I haven't expired from pneumonia.

I heart you and your listening ears

OR you can wait until you're better. Spend the weekend being still and getting well.

I heart you more!

I brined a turkey a few months ago and it was awesome. I think brining chicken would be good but at what point do you soak it in buttermilk? See I soak mine over night and a whole day in herbs and buttermilk, then batter and fry.

Have you had beer can chicken? I think it might be good but I still think I can make chicken better. I might get a new fire pit this year and get a rotisserie for it. IMO this is still the best. Chicken or turkey cooked over a wood and charcoal fire.

We are watching our sugar. lol- I know we sound old but I just got this awesome man into my life and I'm gonna make damn sure I keep us healthy for long long time.

secret??? well if you try it and like it let me know. Not that we'll be eating fried often around here but now and then is good.

Yes, its a secret. However, I am certain I will share it with you!

The recipe called for the sweet tea brine overnight. The buttermilk and secret ingredient is more a "dip" inbetween dredging in flour.

I have had beer chicken - and its tasty.

If you are about grilled poultry, Jess makes a citrus grilled turkey breast that is.to.die.for. I am sure as soon as the weather allows, we can plan for some simple dinners together.

I always thought the buttermilk added fat and flavor. When I buy catfish or any fresh caught fresh water fish I soak it a few hours in milk. This actually does make a big difference. It cuts down on the fishy and adds yummy fat. I learned this living in the Florida swamps from the Indians. They not only use it for fish but gator tail and rattlesnake. lol- ssssssssss actually rattle snake taste pretty good if you soak in milk.

Do you have a separate freezer? Guess what I got for V-Day? lol, not candy, flowers but a Food Saver. lol How romantic! It's actually what I wanted.

I need to get a larger freezer for sure.

I have grown into the kinda girl that would rather take 6000.00 you'd spend on a diamond ring and buy me a boat, a bad ass hot tub or take me on a trip. My son kept buying me jewelry every holiday and I asked him to stop. I barely wear it and I have a long list of things I'd rather have.

lol damn I'm rambling huh? I had to take an extreme sinus pill this morning. that with coffee has me anxious as hell. Of course we go to sleep at night with 4 dogs and cats. If Bear could make it up the stairs that would be 5 dogs.

....I may not be IN Virginia right now.... but my heart is...
Aww Christie! Pneumonia? That's a shame and I'm sorry to hear you're so sick. What are we gonna do with you, lil Chickie?? Be careful and take care... or else Jess will have to tie you to the bed to make sure you get some rest!! (hey now! I didn't mean anything kinky! :rolleyes::giggle::giggle: ) The last time I had pneumonia, I couldn't get rid of it because I overworked and never rested or allowed the meds to help. Feel better soon, darlin'!

How many uncles does it take to deep fry a turkey?? THREE and all THREE sheets to the wind before they started! Now that was a Thanksgiving to remember...and my Gramma's reaction was priceless!! We "injected" the turkey with an apple juice marinade. IT WAS AWESOME!! And we fed 41 people that day. But make sure you have a fire extinguisher at hand.... I bet all your sweethearts would look dashing in Fire uniforms and hats! LOL

Sachita...got's the Jitterbugs today http://www.mariascrivan.com/wp-conte...s/ladybird.jpg
Hope you feel better too!! Is it the VA weather? You and Christie both under the weather?

I know you think that but the right woman could and would. Thats a fact!

Then when you meet the right person change is more about compromise and doing things to make someone happy because their happiness is yours. Funny how it works but it does. There are things about my honey I might not understand or even like but I also know trying to change them is stupid. Then there are things I change because I know they are best for both of us. Thus far he doesnt fight me on it even when I push even though I will tell you he probably is the most stubborn man I know. He knows that it comes from a place of love.

As I woman I also have a system....lol- dont laugh but it's a combination of seduction, intellect, nurturing and strength. You have to know what card to play and when. He has to want to make you happy.

When you meet the right woman it will change your life forever. Same when you meet the right man/butch, etc

Quite true comprmise is important my ex had a problem with the more redneck side of me my boots hat the way I talked to her it was like contry is slow. I was made the class speaker and in my speech I said ya'll it isa part of my natural speech well she had a fit said it made me sound dumb.. well such is life I am a proud honest country boi take it or leave it

For my buddy Bard! Welcome aboard! Haaaaaill yeahhh!

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