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I have nice Pin Oak in my front yard; but something puzzles me. The East half is a very yellowish green, and the West half is a dark green. I can't figure it out, unless the tree is a "Chimera", which means it is one body, with the genetics of two different individual trees. Any thoughts?

My wife, "Sharn Jean", is a seamstress. I thought you might like to see the wedding dress she just finished.

I don't know what happened, but the new add format is so irritating and distracting, that it takes away all of the character and pleasure I have had on this forum for years. In fact, it is more irritating than it is pleasurable. I will give it another chance or two, though, before I drop my...

I have an X350, and the deck is locked in the down position. The deck pedal is frozen and won't move. I am at the age where I have difficulty working on a mower, and just wondered if anyone had an answer for this problem. The mower has less than 400 hours, and has caused me more problems than...

This should touch your Heart...Paul Harvey.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/toby-keith-dies-country-singer-stomach-cancer-rcna137412 https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2023/11/30/merle-exited-the-stage-with-his-dignity-intact-how-toby-keith-saved-the-day-at-one-of-merle-haggards-final-concerts/

The Watchbird...watching you! ttps://www.northernpublicradio.org/wnij-perspectives/2020-12-17/perspective-repressed-by-the-watchbird

I made this green chili recipe yesterday; it's an award winning recipe (local chili cook off) that I really like. I think the chopped celery has something to do with that. 2 pounds coarse ground chili meat (regular hamburger works fine too) 1 large onion, chopped 1 cup of chopped celery 1 15...

For some reason, this video brought out the old country boy in me, and I couldn't help but shed a tear or two. Having raised two girls my self, probably contributed. If you are a country boy or girl, I think you'll like it.

Question: Is split Ash wood very splintery, fibrous and sticky? We had a big ice storm her a couple years ago, and we had a lot of damaged trees, which I had cut down and into firewood. In our 50 years in this house, I have burned a lot of different wood, and never experienced this before...

I have a Weber kettle that I use for hamburgers and steaks, and a Big Green Egg that I use for everything that I smoke, like ribs, pork shoulders and brisket, but it is very limited in capacity and heat control is manual. I also have a Weber Smoky Mountain smoker that turns out some great ribs...

Here's me in my Roy Rogers & Dale Evans shirt that Sharn Jean made for me some time back. Roy was my hero when I was a kid, always admired him. I wore it to the doctor's office recently, and nobody knew who they were! I knew I was getting old, but didn't think I was that old!

Clu Gulager, an Oklahoma native. I remember seeing his father's picture on the courthouse wall in Muskogee. As I recall, his father was a judge in Muskogee County. https://nypost.com/2022/08/08/clu-gulager-virginian-and-last-picture-show-actor-dead/

How come my posts no longer have a "Good Post" notation at the bottom? It has a "Quote" and "Reply", but the good post isn't there any more. Am I in TBN detention because I never make a "Good Post" any more? :)

Went to grocery store last evening; fresh Alaska King Crab legs were $59.79 per pound. I thought it was a misprint, but apparently it wasn't. Now we don't have a lot of crab fishermen in Oklahoma, but Hamburger is only $3.99 per pound and bone in rib eyes are $10.99...

My Grandson and his wife lost their home in the Andover Kansas tornado recently. They were just recently married, and their home was brand new. They are all safe, but lost most of their belongings. Thank God for good friends and neighbors...

I posted this on another site, and decided to repost it here. One of my favorite subjects! HOW I COOK MY STEAKS If you have a reputation for cooking a good steak, let's hear it. I have several tell me I cooked the best steak they have ever eaten, and...

I have an internet friend, Harry B, a Marine Vietnam vet, with service related health problems. Currently he is suffering from Lymphedema and is in danger of losing his leg. Prayers for his recovery would be appreciated. Thank you in advance; Dennis

It's on a cap that came from an estate; we have no idea what it represents.

Well, this is certainly related to rural living...Someone mentioned, in the Burn Barrel thread, about an individual who thew an M80 into the vent on a porta-potty...and it reminded me of this story I wrote a few years back. The incident occurred on or about the year 1955. I know I probably...

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We received one of those Christmas packages with a ham, bacon, jelly, mustard, etc. I usually just put the jars in the pantry until the next food drive comes along. This time, I tried something called Woeber's Champaign Dill mustard on my brat, and was pleasantly surprised! I really liked it...

Sorry Groan 2 was closed; would like an explanation, mainly because I didn't see much wrong with it, and I have been enjoying the thread, and hated to see it closed and not know the reason why. In any case, here's another groaner: My neighbor saw the movie "Airport" and now has an...

In about 1955, my best guitar playing buddy and I won an amateur contest, and our prize was an appearance on a local TV show, "The Prissy Thomas Show". We played our couple of songs, and much to our surprise, the next guest was Fess Parker. He was a tall, handsome dude, and as I recall, had...

I have a Rickenbacker electric, that I bought new. It is all original, with the original strap and case. The only thing I have been able to determine, is based on the serial number, is its year of manufacture. How can I determine the model number and estimated value? Anyone know? Thanks...

Here's a table I built a few years ago to hold my Big Green Egg. I finished with a polyurethane (spar varnish) meant for outdoor use, but the wood has faded considerably and now is a grey color, typical of unpainted and weathered wood. My question, is there a way to (a) restore some of the old...

I know I have posted this before, but I was unable to find it, so I'll post it again in case anyone is interested. Yeah, my memory ain't what it used to be. I'll probably embarrass myself and discover I've posted it twice in the last month...

I have noticed that sometimes I decide to post, but change my mind, or in the last instance, I inserted the wrong picture in my post. Although I did not actually "post reply", there seems to be no way to cancel or even delete the picture. I can sign off, and the potential post is still on my...

Thought I would share my latest favorite recipe. SPICY PRETZELS 1 bag of pretzel sticks (Sharn Jean uses about 1 and 1/2 of the little 9oz. bags of the little square pretzels) 1 tsp of Cayenne (Sharn Jean uses a mix of McCormick Hot shot and red pepper flakes; approx a tbsp of the Hot Shot...

I found myself reading two year old threads, not knowing how to go straight to the posts I haven' read, and couldn't find a link to TNT. How about a short tutorial that we can all find when we log on?

Any one tried it? I just recently heard about it and bought some. Tried it on some smoked baby backs, and the flavor is great! It is salt, of course, and a little goes a long ways, but I plan on experimenting with it, maybe get a salt grinder so I can use it the you would use regular...

Back when men were men and women were women and everybody liked it that way...the world was real, and fun, and you could tell at a glance what car your friends were driving...(sigh...).

Quite a list; I probably only recognized half of them. Hadn't heard about Ed (Kookie) Byrnes. Saw him at a car show in Fort Smith a few years back. Celebrity deaths 22: Obituaries for stars who died this year | EW.com

Made some Taco Soup yesterday; man was it good. It really hits the spot on these snow Winter days. It's pretty fast and easy to make, and even the leftovers don't last long. https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/country-cookin/405331-my-favorite-taco-soup-recipe.html

I may have posted this before, but it's worth posting again. This is a holiday favorite at my house; we had some at Thanksgiving and looking forward to Christmas. It's always a hit...always. Oven Baked Bacon Wrapped Green Beans 2 (or how ever many you want) cans of uncut green beans 1#...

I am considering getting a Thermapen. If they are advertised, they would be worth the rather high price. I have a cheapie now, but it is so slow it's almost useless. Anyone have one and like it?

Cooked this yesterday...it came out great! Never cooked one that turned out this moist and such a great flavor! One pork loin, (3 to 5 lbs or so), sliced bacon and dry BBQ rubb (preferably DG's #2 rib rubb. This is my own formula; recipe upon request) Brine: 4 cups water 1/4 cup Kosher...

Happy Father's day to all of the Fathers out there; and for those of us whose Fathers have passed on, I offer this tribute by Merle Haggard:

I found this a bit hard to believe; one that any machine could do this and still survive, and two...any man would have the skill and the guts to operate it.

Cooked up a batch of my prize winning stuffed peppers yesterday. No pics, but maybe the recipe will suffice. 2Lane's Stuffed Bell Peppers 4 medium Bell Peppers 1/2 c. chopped onion 1/2 c. instant rice 1/2 teaspoon each oregano & basil (I like a bit more than this) 1/2 teaspoon of...

Sharn Jean makes the best dressing I have ever eaten; albeit a recipe handed down from my Grandmother to my Mother and then to her. Here is her recipe, including giblet gravy. CORNBREAD STUFFING Ingredients for cornbread 2 cups yellow corn meal 2 cups flour 2 Tbs baking powder 2 and 1/2...

Peanut Brittle 1 cup white Karo syrup 1 cup sugar 1 and 1/2 cups raw peanuts dash of salt 1 and 1/2 tsp. baking soda Combine syrup, sugar, salt and raw peanuts. Pour into electric skillet and cook until it turns caramel color (about 350 degrees). Turn off heat and add baking soda, stir...

Here is a simple recipe, but the burgers come out great! Ingredients 2 Lbs Ground Beef 1/4 Cup Water 1 Packet Onion Soup Mix, Dry (or onion/mushroom soup mix) Hamburger Buns; package of sliced Provolone (optional...small jar of sliced mushrooms) Instructions In a...

Thought I would post this for all you science/engineering students out there; very interesting...and if it strikes your fancy, there is a Ted Talk video and an even longer, like an hour and a half video, which I intend to watch when I get the opportunity.

Was perusing the internet for old time rock and roll songs, and the nostalgia simply overflowed...as did the tears (I unashamedly admit); by the time I got to this one, I was practically dehydrated.

I injured my left shoulder maybe 40 years ago, and for the last couple of months it has been so sore that I cannot sleep, or even lay on my left side for any length of time. Yesterday, Sharn Jean was going through her jewelry box, gathering up several of her old watches that I had promised to...

Ice Cream is good just about any old way!

If you all like Rural Living, it doesn't bet much better...or more rural...than this. Okie Noodling – THE O'FISH'AL OKIE NOODLING WEBSITE

Just had to post this; I love old time country music, Merle Haggard and '55 Chevys...in fact, I had a '55 Bel Air 2dr hdtp same color as the one in the video. Merle Haggard, '55 Chevys and country music...guaranteed to choke me up.

Hermans was "the" seafood place in Oklahoma City for many years, and they were famous for their cole slaw. This is their recipe, and in my opinion the best in the universe. HERMAN'S COLE SLAW 1 head of cabbage (approx. 2...

Does anyone think it would be nice if all of these recipes were compiled in downloadable form?

This is an old family recipe, and it is a tradition at Christmas and Thanksgiving. It is relatively unknown, in fact, I have never known anyone else to use it, at least until they got if from us. These things are so good, I know of two instances where individuals who did not like green beans...

Ok folks, I thought I would share one of my most favorite recipes. I guarantee if you make this when you have guests, they will love it...and you will rarely have any left over. It is best with fresh tomatoes right out of the garden, but in any case, it is simple, and the flavor is...

This is one of my favorites; even if you are not a salad fan, you will probably like this one. Wilted Leaf Lettuce Salad Ingredients 2 or 3 eggs, boiled and sliced Bowl of fresh leaf lettuce, washed and drained in colander. It's best to pick...

There's a lot of great stuff on here; I recommend the clips on the mini, hand made cars...among others. TVRAACA Old Car Movies

Sharn Jean and I are contemplating putting together a cookbook for the Elks Lodge. We cook for the Lodge, probably average once a month, for about 40 or 50 people, and we get lots of compliments. We would like the theme to be "tried and true family recipes", and maybe even set up a table...

Sharn Jean and I have lived in this house for 46 years and my lawn has always been kept nice. Up until this year, the only problem I had with trees was the two huge Maples on the East property line. Grass around those trees was thin, with some bare ground showing, but I could keep it at a...

["Elsie's White Holiday Cake" I am going to give you a treasured family recipe for a special kind of cake. It's not fruit cake, and it's not your everyday kind of cake either. Anyone can make it, even me. I used to take it to work and they gobbled it up. This is not a fruit cake; don't get...

If you like Cole Slaw, you will love this one. It is not sweet, but a bit vinegary. It is especially good with seafood, and especially fried fish. It is either a clone, or an original recipe that was used by a local seafood restaurant many years ago. I don't know which it is, but it is...

You WILL get lots of compliments on these! 2Lane's Stuffed Bell Peppers 4 medium Bell Peppers 1/2 c. chopped onion 1/2 c. instant rice 1/2 teaspoon each oregano & basil 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder (or to taste; more if desired) 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2/3 pound ground beef 1/3 pound...

The cooking time on this is much shorter, so it doesn't take as long to make as beef stew, and is very good...any time! Sharn Jean's Taco Soup Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 package dry Ranch salad dressing mix 1-16oz. can Ranch style beans (drained)...

Ok, I'll post this one and give someone else a chance. :o HE MAN BEEF STEW This recipe has evolved over a period of 40 years of making stew to my liking. It has a very beefy flavor, and that is what I like. I have tried lots of different combinations of veggies, and most are good, but it...

GREEN CHILE STEW (pork) This was my brother's recipe; he was a fireman on the Albuquerque Fire Department, and he was among other things, the cook. I think it's an excellent recipe, and I have made it a few times for the Elks Lodge with rave reviews. One small (2 lb) pork roast, cut into...

No explanation needed: Green Chili 2 pounds course ground chili meat 1 large yellow onion - chopped 1 cup chopped celery 1- 15 oz can diced tomatoes (not stewed)...or the equivalent of frozen from last summer's garden. 2 cans Rotel tomatoes/green chilis (your choice of...

Any one have a good one? There are a lot on the internet, but thought I would check here first to see if anyone had any first hand experience. The commercial stuff is like $13.00 a pint, and it's getting expensive.

How many of you use the High Efficiency filters in you A/C units? I never saw the benefit, until this year when our allergies were so bad. Sharn Jean talked me into buying one of the HE filters in hopes that it would help with the allergies. I think it has helped some, but out of necessity we...

Off with his head! Mozambique police warn bald men after ritual attack - BBC News

Got a call from the Mazda dealer last night wanting to know if we would sell our 3 year old Mazda CX 5. Never heard of anything like it; excuse was they were selling like hot cakes and they couldn't get enough of them, even at auctions. Why am I very suspicious?

What's with all of the ads on TBN? They appeared overnight; at the right of the screen and above the threads. Is this new? I suspect it may be internal to my computer, as we had a power outage yesterday, and I have noticed some other changes. Any ideas guys? I realize that the ads probably...

My old Echo string trimmer has pooped out on me; was in the shop last year, and the guy said this model had carb problems and a new carb was expensive enough that a new trimmer was really the way to go. My question is: Can anyone recommend a trimmer in the $200-$250 range? I want one that (1)...

To make a long story short, my string trimmer cratered on me last week. I have a Murray push mower with a Briggs engine, that has been sitting in my shop for at least three years, maybe more like five and never been started. I pulled it out today, dusted it off and checked the gas. It seems I...

A little Oklahoma Pride, not related to football, Garth, Reba or Will Rogers. http://kfor.com/2017/05/30/oklahoma-girl-gets-golden-buzzer-on-americas-got-talent/

Wow! We just had an earthquake here! 7:03 AM! We have had quite a few here in the last couple of years, and this one wasn't as intense as some, but it seemed as if it just ran on an on for maybe 30 seconds. Scary! Dishes wouldn't quit rattling. :eek:

Went to use my table saw couple days ago, and no electricity on one side of my shop. Have two breakers and one main breaker; tripping the breaker didn't help. It's kind of strange, that only one half of the shop has no electricity...I'm no electrician, but it seems that maybe the breaker is...

I have developed a taste for horehound candy over the years, but seem to be the only one in the family that likes it. It was the one candy that we could keep around the house when the girls were little; my one daughter would eat anything and everything sweet, but horehound was her absolute last...

We got started saving them years ago, and giving them to a friend who in turn donated them to a charity that provided free dialysis to deserving patients. They quit taking them several years ago, but we kept saving them...we now have maybe 3 or 4 gallon of the things. What to do with them? I...

A few weeks back, we had a thread about new beds, like Sleep number, etc. We are in the market for a new bed, and I would like to review the thread, but my attempts to search and find have been especially frustrating. The sticker shock on these new beds was another rude awakening; the one we...

Anyone had trouble with Firefox freezing up? I have reloaded it a couple of times and opted for the default settings, but it eventually begins to freeze up again. It was really fast and worked very well when I first started using it, but now it's beginning to be a big PITA.

I found a couple of dead mice in my raised-bed garden this morning; they had obviously been killed by another animal, yet not any parts eaten. My guess is a feral cat who was not really hungry at the time. Any guesses any one?

I was sitting here perusing some of the posts on TBN and the telephone rang. I picked it up, and the caller ID said it was from ME! In other words, it was my home phone, calling my home phone...it gave my own name as the caller and my own telephone number as the origin! I answered and got a...

Something happened to the toolbar on my Firefox web browser; it has shrunk and moved up toward the top of the page, and the name of the thread I am on is shown, right below it, as if it were typed on the tab of an old fashioned file folder. I hate this format, but can't figure how to change it...

Looks like the U.S. is surrendering its technological edge in the bathroom too... Celia Rivenbark: When it comes to toilet technology, Americans are a little behind

Scary what a wildfire can do. Thank goodness this is a few miles from us, but I feel for those in its path. Oklahoma wildfire spreads to 6 homes, 1 dead near Guthrie | abc7chicago.com

I just got a Toyota pop-up ad on my PM message page; it covered my message such that I couldn't read the whole thing and couldn't "X" out the ad. I can put up with the pop-ups, I understand that they pay the bills, but something is awry when they are so obtrusive that they can't be removed and...

Apparently Bugatti designed at least one aircraft in addition to automobiles. It's a beautiful aircraft, hidden from the Nazis and discovered after the war. The original one-of-a-kind never flew, and a replica, built in Tulsa, is about ready. Interesting story. Bugatti 100P re-creation to...

I just watched a documentary on the Discovery Channel the subject of which was the hijacking of the Mersk Alabama by Somali pirates. It was very interesting, and of course as you all know, the pirates were killed, except for the leader, who was aboard the ship getting medical treatment for his...

I received this in an email recently, and found it to be very profound. I have no particular affection for wolves, and I know the ranchers in that area would like to see them disappear, but this video gives one food for thought. The changes that they refer to here are remarkable, and, in my...

I'm told that Microsoft will no longer provide support for Windows XP after April 8th, 2014. The following article discusses some options; but from what I hear about Windows 8.1, I don't think I want that, but I don't know anything about Windows 7. Not sure I'm ready for a Mac, but we'll see...

We plant onions here about mid February. I always plant about 15 or 20 bunches of Texas 10/15 green onion plants, and we have all the green onions we can eat. My dilemma is that they rarely make mature onions over about 2 inches in diameter; most are smaller. Can anyone suggest a variety or a...

This incident happened about 3 or 4 years ago; out Grandkids were like four years old, and we kept them all day every day, except at night. This day had been particularly trying, and I woke up in the middle of the night, about 2 or 3 am. Unable to sleep, I went into Sharn Jean's sewing room...

It's been raining here off and on for 2 or 3 days, and it's up to nearly 60 degrees this morning; snow gone and sun trying to peek through. I looked out the front window, and my yard and the neighbor's yard were full of birds; pecking...I could see them pulling out worms...some fighting, some...

These new banner ads are about the most obtrusive I've seen. Hit the back button and they take over and the screen is frozen there. Have to hit the back button again and it takes you back to the forum menu. Not that it's such a catastrophe; it's just that it's kinda like being cornered by a...

Whoo Hoo Hoo! I think we just had a couple earth quakes...5:24 and 5:29...rattled the house!

We recently received a Galaxy NOTE 10.1 as a gift; neither of us know anything about the device, especially me. Sharn Jean has been wanting one, but thought an Apple would be better...why, I don't know and she doesn't either. I personally have no use for it; I don't even have a cell phone...

We live on a acreage that is not quite in town and not quite in the country. The last 7 or 8 years or so, we are visited regularly by wild turkeys...in fact, on one occasion I counted 64 in my front yard. They vary during the time of the year; right now we have several groups. One is a group...

How many of these famous characters can you match up with the names of their horses? Some are historical figures, some are ficticious characters. Some had more than one horse, and one or two had a horse by the same name. Let's start with the horses: Buckshot Black Diamond Buttermilk...

I saw this video posted on another forum, and it brought back memories from when I was about 10 years old. In the late 40's we lived in SW Missouri, and I recall watching this same scenario, except it was for real, and not a demonstration. Having watch the tractor-pulled combines in Oklahoma...

If this doesn't create a misty eye or two out there, I'll be surprised. :) 57 Chevrolet - Billie Jo Spears.mp4 - YouTube

I've read a little about Windows 8, but can't get past the technical jargon. Can someone explain how it is different from windows 7? I read where it is a touch-screen system like they have on telephones and laptops? Pardon my ignorance, I don't have a phone, can't even answer my wife's...

Somehow the system has "subscribed" me to a thread; I can't figure how to get rid of the subscription. I'm sure it's a simple thing, but I can't figure it out. Must be a glitch in the system, I didn't subscribe and my "subscriptions" don't show it. Thanks in advance; Dennis

"Elsie Langford's White Holiday Cake" I am going to give you a treasured family recipe...Sharn Jean's Mother's recipe for a special kind of cake. It's not fruit cake, and it's not your everyday kind of cake either. Anyone can make it, even me. IT DOESN'T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THIS! I use to take...

I love good chile Renellos; and our Pablano peppers are coming on like gangbusters. Anyone have a good recipe for beef chile renellios? Also have more Anaheims that we can ever eat, they work great for Renellos too.

Every time I use the back button, I get a window that says I need to install a Chinese Language Pack. It only happens on this site; I've debugged my computer and run a "fix it" from Microsoft, and it still comes up. Anyone else with this problem?

Sharn Jean (real name Sharon Kay) and I will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary August 17, 2013. A long time when you say it, a long time when you live it, but seems like yesterday when I think about it. We were married in the Church of the Nazarene in Gilmer Texas; her father was pastor...

The wife and I used to collect soda fountain memorabilia and over the years have collected hundreds of soda, malt, banana split, etc. glasses. Also have several ice cream dippers, malt mixer, ice cream spoons, ice cream servers (serving glasses, shaped like an ice cream cone used in hoity toity...

I have found that my email automatically deletes email from one of my friends, and it also deletes email that I send to myself...neither are on my blocked list. Not a world shattering problem, but a bit irritating. Anyone know of a simple fix? Thanks in advance; Dennis

Nineteen year old Lucy Milsap, from Quinlan Texas wins Okie Noodling Contest!! These Texas Gals are the greatest! This story gave me the biggest chuckle I've had in quite a while; does my heart good to see our young ladies show such spirit and willingness to step outside the box. Go Lucy...

Sharn Jean and I are planning on driving to Biloxi and participating in Cruizin' the Coast. Never been there, but have heard so much about it. Plan on driving my '60 Impala after spending some big bucks to get her all spiffied up and ready to roll...I'm told there will be around 5000 classic...

I've played guitar (amateur) for a long time, mostly Country music and I love the Classic Country. Could care less for rock and expecially hard rock and all of it's relatives. However, I ran on to this video a couple years back, and I can't help but be intrigued with this guy and the licks he...

I have one of the Food Saver units; the old-style that sits flat, have had it for about 3 years and has worked pretty well. Keeps everything from freezer burn; we usually freeze a bushel or two of corn every year and it is always great. Last time I used it, it couldn't pull enough vacuum to...

Received this video in an email; thought it was interesting. Kept thinking: "watch your fingers!". Was also curious as to how they were able to comply with the air, water, solid and hazardous waste regulations...not to mention OSHA. http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/_mKSKZau9qs

Anyone experience driving on the left hand side for the first time after 60 years of driving in the U.S.? Sharn Jean and I just got back from a week's vacation in St. Thomas, USVI. One of the most beautiful places I have ever been. We went there on a cruise ship last year; this year we rented...

Sharn Jean and I are celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. I would like to get a video camera and record some of this to relive during he long winters here; but I haven't looked at or bought a video camera since our Grandson was born in 1992...

Took my twin, six year old Grandsons to Wally World the other day; it's about 6 or 7 miles so I thought I would have some fun with them and see if they knew the way. They did pretty good for the first couple of miles, but had trouble telling me where to turn. I finally said, "Boys, I think you...

Here is a great website; I also get their newsletter: BBQ Ribs Recipes, Barbecue Recipes, Grilling Techniques, Baby Back Ribs, Barbeque Spareribs, Outdoor Cooking, Rating Grills and Smokers Their newsletter also contained this interesting article on carmelization and browning. Brown Is...

I think some of you might experience a gentle tug at your heartstrings; I know I did. Central Texas Tools (Texas Country Reporter) - YouTube

I have always regarded feral cats as pests; killing young quail, raiding my bluebird houses and giving my dog histeronics. When I lived in a farming community, it was common place to dispatch them given the opportunity. I have seen them catch squirrels in my back yard, which is ok with me, and...

Aaarrrggg! Sharn Jean volunteered me to smoke a turkey for Easter, on the Big Green Egg. Last turkey I smoked was over 40 years ago...I need some suggestions, especially from someone who has had spectacular success with a spectacular method and recipe. Anyone? Thanks, Dennis

I was browsing through some of my old files, and I ran on to this short essay that I wrote a couple years ago for my grandkids. I thought maybe there might be a few folks out there who could relate, and maybe a few that wouldn't have a clue to what I was talking about...but it is about country...

We are not "Doomsdayers" per se, but we thought it might be wise, and not particularly difficult, to store some essential garden seeds long term...just in case. Maybe things like beans, corn, purple hulls, radishes, etc. I have a "Food Saver" vacuum packaging unit that I use for frozen food, I...

The subject "Top 10 Westerns of all Time" is one where it is entirely all personal opinion, and each person's opinion is just as good as another's. I thought I would start with my list (subject to change from day to day) and see what others thought. Here is my list, not necessarily in order of...

Last Friday, about 20 members of our car club drove to a little country cafe in Pond Creek Oklahoma for an all-you-can-eat meal of calf fries...and it was worth the trip. Someone said "You might be a redneck if you drive 80 miles one way to eat calf fries". Someone else said, "No", "You ARE a...

Anyone else here like horehound candy? Has anyone ever made it at home? Anyone else even know what it is? Getting pretty hard to find in the stores any more and folks don't know what you're talking about when you ask for it. They ask "What's that?"...or..."How do you spell it?". Not as...

Being a cynic by nature, I am always glad to read a story such as this. Not only is humankind capable of unthinkable depravity, it is also capable of untold kindness. Past Present By Rabbi Ron Yitzchok Eisenman Tragedy can stifle and destroy. It can also transform and inspire. A...

It's about time! Opening statement: http://www.jamesfuqua.com/lawyers/jokes/coyote-acme.shtml and the response: Coyote v. Acme -- The Response

I know we have some car guys on this site; I've discussed the issue with at least a couple of you over the last few months. Maybe this will bring us all together and we can post some pictures, car show videos, links, etc. and get to know each other. Alas, having said that, I still don't know...

Nice story. Indian Blanket Auction

It's getting where I can't even click on a thumbnail any more without having to log back in. It's not consistent, but if I click on a hyperlink, or do a Google search, I almost always have to log in again...and the log in is only good for the forum that I'm on at the time; to get to another...

Sometime back I tried to add an avatar, but for some reason it ended up being posted on my profile instead of as my avatar. I guess my question is two fold: (1) is there some merit in having an avatar, and if so, (2) is it a big deal to implement? Regards, Dennis

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I'm looking to replace my old glass fireplace doors with some that are sized to fit inside the fireplace instead of just on the outside. They look a lot better, plus if you ever have a chimney fire, you have a great deal of control (chimney fires are a white knuckle experience, let me tell...

Sorry, couldn't resist. Thought some of you might enjoy this video re: Big "turkey fries" fry in Illinois. Never sampled them, but "oyster fry" fries are a tradition here in Oklahoma; our F.F.A. used to have a big one every year. We have a local cafe in OKC, called "Cattlemen's Cafe" that is...

It's not often that I see something that truly impresses me, but this did. It's absolutely, marvelous; and the background music is right on. I understand the guy is deaf, and in his 80's. "Romancing The Wind" - Ray Bethell - YouTube

We're about ready for a new thin, HDTV in the 55" range, and based on reputation and old rumors, I had just about dismissed buying a plasma TV. In doing some research, it seems there are some advantages to plasma, including a slightly better picture, wider viewing angle and price.... and...they...

We have fresh okra running our of our ears. Most of it will be frozen for frying and stews and such, and we will probably pickle some. My reason for posting, is that my wife used to make some fried okra patties in days gone by, and they were really good. The recipe seems to have taken a hike...

I have a beautiful Pecan tree in my back yard, that is loaded with pecans this year...only problem, they are all falling off; some are green and turning black on the inside, some are black all the way through. I never expected to get an edible crop because the squirrels have laid claim to this...

This young fellow is having a hard time making ends meet; he raises spaghetti in NJ and the economy, plus vandalism is putting him under. Really sad. The Spaghetti Harvest - YouTube Swiss spaghetti, must be different; looks like it grows on trees there. Swiss Spaghetti Harvest 1957 -...

Oklahoma has been the hottest place in the country lately; we have had temps in the triple digits for too long, and no rain for a month or so. I have been watering every day for the past 3 weeks or so, and it's not uncommon to see the indigenous birdlife taking showers in my sprinklers...

I'm sure a lot of you guys raise gardens and have some recipes you might like to share. This year has been great so far and we have had lots of fresh onions, radishes, tomatoes, peppers and squash. I have one very favorite recipe that is always a hit with company; it's easy to fix and soooooo...

And a smile is worth sharing. I thought this was superb; and a change of pace. Цекало и Puttin` отожгли на Воробьевых горах - YouTube

I used to be able to access other member's profiles; now all I can get is a list of their posts. What's wrong?

My patio, which adjoins my deck, is concrete and going on 40 years old. It is a bit weatherworn and Sharn Jean wants me to do something to spiff it up a bit. I have looked at the garage finishes, patio paint, vinyl flooring, tile, etc. and still haven't a clue. I want it to look "fresh", but...

Anyone here skilled using the internet for geneology? I have just begun to do some research on my own, but it is frustrating...almost every link leads to a free search with a pay-for-results. Are there ample free search engines out there, or will I have to end up paying for a geneological...

My pot of stew is almost done; thought I would share my recipe if anyone is interested. Here it is: 2Lane Cruzer's 滴e Man Beef Stew This recipe has evolved over a period of 40 years of making stew to my liking. It has a very beefy flavor, and that is what I like. I have tried lots of...

Many years I saw an very good movie about a horse, but I can't remember the title. I do remember the title was also the name of the horse. The story went somethng like this: This young man was running from the bad guys, The time was sometime in the old West as I recall. He stopped at the...

Thought I would share one of my favorite recipes...I always look forward to this dish on Thanksgiving. OVEN BAKED BACON WRAPPED GREEN BEANS 2 cans of uncut green beans 1# sliced, hickory smoked bacon Chili Powder, or your favorite BBQ rub Open and drain the green beans; combine enough...

I found this video interesting: Amazing nature - The Eagle Owl

I'm in the process of building a table for my Big Green Egg Smoker. I'm using Cedar, and it should look pretty good when I get through, provided I can finish it in a manner that will retain the original colors. I love Tung Oil, and use it for most of the stuff I build. It works well for indoor...

Apparently the Department of Labor has proposed a new Child Labor regulation that would prohibit anyone under 16 from driving a tractor. It has not been met with favor in rural areas and farming communities, as might be expected. It certainly will have an adverse effect on farm life as we have...

Just checking in. Am looking forward to being a member here and maybe learning a thing or two in the meantime. Hello to everyone from Oklahoma. Dennis:)