Texas Spring/Summer Thread

[NativeSon]

Charlie, tell you what, I havnise "shredded" enough that it isn't that enjoyable!:laughing: y'all mow and I'll watch while I drink a Crown and Coke:thumbsup:

Dennis, I just need the Therapy worse than you, but will gladly join you in beverage of choice after I'm done for the day.

Charlie

 

[farmgirl19]

Caught mole #3 WHOOOT:thumbsup: little bastages.

Good, when you clear yours out, I'll send you some more from here!

 

[Bird]

Caught mole #3 WHOOOT

So, what kind of trap are you using? I've had no luck at all in getting rid of those things.

 

[jinman]

We don't have moles in northern Wise County, we deported them all south across Big Sandy Creek and set up a patrol of mole-esters to keep them away.:laughing:

My stepson had tons of moles in his yard in Boyd, but all we seem to have here is a few voles hiding under rocks. The only things that burrow around here are armadillos and rabbits. The rabbits like to burrow down into my St. Augustine grass and make nests. Then the cats find the nest and my wife goes nuts tryin' to save the bunnies from her kitties. I guarantee you that's a game you can't win. She loves the bunnies and the kitties. Whatcha gonna do?:confused3:

 

[txdon]

Then the cats find the nest and my wife goes nuts tryin' to save the bunnies from her kitties. I guarantee you that's a game you can't win. She loves the bunnies and the kitties. Whatcha gonna do?:confused3:

I would suggest changing your carnivorous cat's diet to that of a herbivorous rabbit, Then everyone will be happy. (except that Dr in Denmark) ((I'm baiting FG19))

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

I would suggest changing your carnivorous cat's diet to that of a herbivorous rabbit, Then everyone will be happy. (except that Dr in Denmark) ((I'm baiting FG19))

LOL
Does that make cats "Paleo" dieters?

 

[jinman]

I would suggest changing your carnivorous cat's diet to that of a herbivorous rabbit, Then everyone will be happy. (except that Dr in Denmark) ((I'm baiting FG19))

Yeah! That'll happen when Whipper becomes best buddies with your snakes.

 

[txdon]

Yeah! That'll happen when Whipper becomes best buddies with your snakes.

It's not a eating thing with Whipper when it comes to snakes, it's a who can bite who first. She is winning at 87%.:thumbsup:

She has been seen munching a mouse, gopher, bird, rabbit, deer leg??? I'm still looking for that 3 legged deer.

 

[txdon]

LOL
Does that make cats "Paleo" dieters?

Yes it does, and they usually die of heart disease. (not) Interesting I was just reading this morning around 30% of mummies had heart disease. Didn't work then... ((Double bait))

Oh by the way "The Century Study" contacted me yesterday to tell me I can now apply to enter their study - we will settle the debate. They have 750 participants so far and it is a 5 year study. Some are finishing up their 5 years and all they can tell me is that they are excited about the preliminary results. They are funded for up to 1300 participants - google it if you are interested.

 

[Western]

Good, when you clear yours out, I'll send you some more from here!

NOOO Thanks!:laughing: I only want "my fair share"

So, what kind of trap are you using? I've had no luck at all in getting rid of those things.

Bird, I have been using the victor Out-O-Sight trap. I also bought one of their "spear" type also, but dont like it and it has never "gone off". I did notice I was "missing" several moles, so I zip tied a 3/4" or so piece of limb to the trigger pan and I also try to place the trigger rod as far up the "catch" as safely possible without it going off. This has made setting them easy, I dig the little hole so the claws can close, I dont mound any dirt, I just push the trap in until the piece of wood I added sits about 1/2" from the bottom of the hole (where the mole will crawl). I take a photo next time i pull one. Hardest thing has been finding the active runs, they are bad this year.


Jim, Moles are normally a "woodland" varmint (yeah I been stud'n) I haven't had them bad until this year, but I have always been able to find their "sign" further out on the property. I have noticed when I water the lawn or flower beds, they show up soon after. There was no sign in my garden, I found the underground trails by accident, then it rained and the garden was riddled with "wash-outs". 2 of the moles have been caught on a main trail from the garden to my yard.

Some facts I found interesting. Moles are FAST, travel up to 80' in 1 minute in their tunnels. They can dig 15'-20'' in an hour. Setting traps in a "mound" is worthless, main trails are best.

 

[Western]

Just looked outside and its raining, not hard but it's wet:thumbsup: I know, late in the day, supposed to work in Flower Mound tonight, hope I get flooded out:laughing:

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Does anyone have a simple garden fresh salsa recipe they can share? I want to be ready when my first tomatoes ripen. Also picked my first jalapeno yesterday. Have plenty of fresh white onions ready and 1 cilantro stalk is growing. (Is it ok if the cilantro flowers out?) I won't use the flowering buds.

What else do I need? Do you guys prep the tomatoes by slicing and squeezing out the seeds or even blanching and peeling first? I was hoping for a blender or food processor recipe because I prefer smooth over chunky (my kids do too). I'm thinking I need some garlic too. Has anyone heard of adding a bit of chili powder to their recipe?

 

[Bird]

Bird, I have been using the victor Out-O-Sight trap. I also bought one of their "spear" type also, but dont like it and it has never "gone off".

I guess I need to buy one of the Out-O-Sight traps. I had one of the spear types, which is what my Dad used to use many years ago in Oklahoma, but like yours, mine never tripped a single time, and I finally got disgusted with it and sold it in a garage sale.

 

[txdon]

Kyle, I have a small hand crank food processor that is my fresh salsa maker.

1. one large or two small jalapeños
2. 2-3 cloves garlic
chop these small in FP. Then add -
3. 1/4 onion - you don't want the onion to overpower the other taste
4. 3-4 roma tomatoes (depending on size) (I cut them in 4ths and throw them in the FP no need to do anything to them)
5. 1/4-1/2 cup cilantro leaves (not packed down)(I like cilantro)
6. 2-3 tablespoons of lime juice or juice from 1 lime
7. salt and pepper

blend it to a chunky consistency about 1/4 to 1/8" but since you like it smooth blend it however you like it.
I find no need to cook it.

This stays in the refrigerator for a week but it's usually gone in two days.

For dipping - to stay virtually fat free I cut a cookie sheet of corn tortillas into 8ths with a pizza cutter and bake till crisp.

Adding chill powder would be an interesting option and make it redder. Adding smoked paprika will give it a hint of a smokey taste.

{All measurements approximate}

 

[Western]

I guess I need to buy one of the Out-O-Sight traps. I had one of the spear types, which is what my Dad used to use many years ago in Oklahoma, but like yours, mine never tripped a single time, and I finally got disgusted with it and sold it in a garage sale.

Bird, believe it or not, Northern tool had them the cheapest that I could find, even with shipping. I see they went up $1 since 2weeks ago??? out of sight mole trap from Northern Tool + Equipment

Don, that looks like a tasty recipe< I will have to show that to the Chef:thumbsup:

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Thanks Don, sounds good and simple to me.

 

[farmgirl19]

Yes it does, and they usually die of heart disease. (not) Interesting I was just reading this morning around 30% of mummies had heart disease. Didn't work then... ((Double bait))

Keep trying, txdon!

I will say that cats are OBLIGATE carnivores. Without meat, they don't get taurine, and they certainly do die of heart disease then. Was a huge recall in pet food many years ago, for that very reason. Not enough meat, and cats dying of heart disease. Interestingly enough, most went blind not long before death.

The rest of the stuff, keep beating the dead horse. I don't expect to be playing.

 

[farmgirl19]

Just looked outside and its raining, not hard but it's wet:thumbsup: I know, late in the day, supposed to work in Flower Mound tonight, hope I get flooded out:laughing:

I was out on the JD, and it couldn't decide if it should rain, or not. Started for the house, and it would quit. Headed back out to the pastures, and it would begin a little harder. So, I came out of the pasture, and mowed the lane that I live on. Didn't want it to become a fire hazard. Now, the sun is trying to shine.

 

[Western]

I was out on the JD, and it couldn't decide if it should rain, or not. Started for the house, and it would quit. Headed back out to the pastures, and it would begin a little harder. So, I came out of the pasture, and mowed the lane that I live on. Didn't want it to become a fire hazard. Now, the sun is trying to shine.

I got about .06, I saw the radar and I figured you would have got something?


Don, I had watched a show on Discovery I think it was. They said they suspect a "gene" since several of the Egyptian mummies had signs of heart disease?? Is that the show you watched too?

 

[farmgirl19]

I got about .06, I saw the radar and I figured you would have got something?

There you go again, Western, taking your rain and mine too!