OT - What are you doing right now? Mk2

CPFC1905

Let the frenzy commence.  92 Premier League games in 40 days plus Stoke’s run-in to the end of a challenging Championship season. Are you ready? 

Some FYI’s;  no crowd, more substitutes, drink breaks and (mercifully) spitting is banned.   Zoom screen crowds & cardboard cut-outs will happen and the pitch-see microphones will need to be set very low to filter out some of the quite industrial language which is used in the heat of contest.    All teams have close to 100% fit squads, but that may count for nothing in the circumstances.  There’s also a slight legal hiccup in that many players’ contracts end on 30 June, unlike the season!

What has not changed is my inability to pick the results.  So depending how far along the risk continuum you sit it’s time to liquidate all assets and activate your betting accounts - or very, very much not. 

Tonight :

Villa v Sheff Utd - away win 1-2.

Man City v Arsenal - if the blues lose and Liverpool win,  thats the title to the Reds.  I don’t see that happening.  Any entertaining 2-2 would be nice.

Friday :

Norwich v Southampton - the Canaries are hanging by a thread,  they might edge a result here.  But only a point,  1-1.

Spurs v Man Utd -  Kane is back for Spurs but Dele Alli managed to pick up a suspension while there were no games - genius!   Jose will park the bus looking for a 1-0. If Utd score first it will be a lot more fun.  So 1-2 away win.

Sat :

Watford v Leicester - a big away win would be nice,  0-3.

Brighton v Arsenal  - if the Gunners come through tonight unscathed, they will be in better form than Brighton.  The home team are just out of the drop-zone but have a perilous set of fixtures.  An Arsenal win will be bad news for the dirty Seagulls - but it could easily happen 1-2.

West Ham v Wolves - away win 0-1

Bournemouth v Palace - first ever live PL game on the BBC (one for you fact fans).  The home team really need points, Palace need one to be safe (technically).  Should be a spirited affair and goals are likely.  2-2

Stoke v Reading - big chance for Stoke to keep their safety cushion,  a win is feasible - but whatever they need to do better than the teams below them as the points spread is slender.  1-0. 

Sunday : 

Newcastle v Sheff Utd - The Toon remain in ownership strife with an ill fated ‘take-over’ on the rocks.  More discord abounds.  1-2 away win.

Aston Villa v Chelsea - the wheels come off for Villa with a clear win for Chelsea : 0-3

Everton v Liverpool - the Merseyside Derby and if Man City have lost tonight,  the perfect stage for the Reds to take the title.  Emotional enough already, but this could be proper hectic. Either way, Liverpool win 0-2

Monday :

Man City v Burnley - largely academic, home win. 2-0.

Tally ho!

ColtsFan

Mama's been hiding her fawn in my backyard. Usually to the right of the photo between the shed and brush pile. We're basically bff's by now

alaskanassasin

 Cool @ColtsFan i have one stashed out back too, can’t see it from the house, you are lucky 

SciAggie

Just received my marble mortar and olive wood pestle. I’m pretty excited. It is next to the granite mortar and pestle from Thai Imports. 

I really enjoy making stuff in these things. For just 2-4 people it’s not much work and cleanup is easy. 

I’m looking forward to lots of pesto and aioli from this thing. 

ColbyLang

SciAggie said:

Just received my marble mortar and olive wood pestle. I’m pretty excited. It is next to the granite mortar and pestle from Thai Imports. 

I really enjoy making stuff in these things. For just 2-4 people it’s not much work and cleanup is easy. 

I’m looking forward to lots of pesto and aioli from this thing. 

Looks awesome. Not worried about marble not being as strong as the granite one? Been my experience that marble is pretty frail in comparison 

SGH

SciAggie said:

Just received my marble mortar and olive wood pestle. I’m pretty excited. It is next to the granite mortar and pestle from Thai Imports. 

I really enjoy making stuff i he n these things. For just 2-4 people it’s not much work and cleanup is easy. 

I’m looking forward to lots of pesto and aioli from this thing. If they are really closed form anti maintenance they are doing some serious maintenance for sure. Been getting that same message since last August. 

Awesome brother 👍
On a related note, did Thai shutdown? For months when I went to their site it would not let you order. Just curious my friend. I always get this message. 

SGH

My bad brother Aggie. You said Thai imports. Not Temple of Thai. Apologies. 

SciAggie

ColbyLang said:

SciAggie said:

Just received my marble mortar and olive wood pestle. I’m pretty excited. It is next to the granite mortar and pestle from Thai Imports. 

I really enjoy making stuff in these things. For just 2-4 people it’s not much work and cleanup is easy. 

I’m looking forward to lots of pesto and aioli from this thing. 

Looks awesome. Not worried about marble not being as strong as the granite one? Been my experience that marble is pretty frail in comparison 

I’ll use the granite mortar for pounding chili pastes, mustards, and other robust sauces or ingredients. I wanted the marble one for pestos, romesco, and aoili/mayonnaise. I’ve made both in the granite mortar - I just wanted the marble one. I’m a sucker for this kind of stuff. It’s cheaper than therapy...

alaskanassasin

We tried to schedule the butchering of a cow and they said they are backed up until May of next year. Smh

ColtsFan

alaskanassasin said:

We tried to schedule the butchering of a cow and they said they are backed up until May of next year. Smh

I have the same issue around here. A lot of the local ranchers have started offering 1/4, 1/2, whole shares due to COVID. Processors/butchers are backed up until mid 2021 so that's not much help. lol

It's a 4 hour drive to Columbus and I have a meat saw

alaskanassasin

I know a Amish guy, you can get ahold of him by leaving a message on the answering machine at the pallet plant ;-) I’ll bet the city slickers haven’t found him yet.

Battleborn

Just got back from the oldest's HS graduation. Two more to go.

Sea2Ski

alaskanassasin said:

We tried to schedule the butchering of a cow and they said they are backed up until May of next year. Smh

Build a walk-in fridge and do it yourself.

Sea2Ski

kl8ton said:

northGAcock said:

Sea2Ski said:

Going fishing for the big boys. 

You back yet? 

Yeah. . . what he asked! 

@made it back @northGAcock and @kl8ton... by do I have a fishing story for you...  stay tuned.  

ColtsFan

Creekstone beef rib separation. One will go into the freezer, and the other will be egged on Saturday 

Ozzie_Isaac

ColtsFan said:

Creekstone beef rib separation. One will go into the freezer, and the other will be egged on Saturday 

As far as LEO purchases, caused be equally inebriated friends, this one is pretty good.

nolaegghead

ColtsFan said:

Mama's been hiding her fawn in my backyard. Usually to the right of the photo between the shed and brush pile. We're basically bff's by now

EAT IT!

nolaegghead

alaskanassasin said:

We tried to schedule the butchering of a cow and they said they are backed up until May of next year. Smh

Sharpen up a few knives, a chainsaw and pick up a half gallon of bourbon and you should be in DIY territory.

TEXASBGE2018

Made some copycat chickfila nuggets for dinner. Think I nailed to texture but the flavor was lacking something. Didn’t brine in pickle juice this time. May try that next time as that’s what we did when I worked at chickfila in high school. The sides are what happen when you have young picky children.

Canugghead

bill37

Just had a porkchop, it was perfect but the sauce sucked, oh well just keep cookig. Keeps my mind young.

thetrim

nolaegghead said:

alaskanassasin said:

We tried to schedule the butchering of a cow and they said they are backed up until May of next year. Smh

Sharpen up a few knives, a chainsaw and pick up a half gallon of bourbon and you should be in DIY territory.

And don't forget to wear an old pair of overalls that you don't mind getting covered in blood!

HeavyG

nolaegghead said:

alaskanassasin said:

We tried to schedule the butchering of a cow and they said they are backed up until May of next year. Smh

Sharpen up a few knives, a chainsaw and pick up a half gallon of bourbon and you should be in DIY territory.

Prepare yourself with some "training" first by watching this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8TBvkcSeFk&has_verified=1

I've never butchered a cow, and will likely never break down a cow (while sober or inebriated) but I've watched this video many times over the years and never get tired of watching this fellow in action. So seemingly effortless.

bucky925

ColtsFan said:

Creekstone beef rib separation. One will go into the freezer, and the other will be egged on Saturday 

You've already gotten yours!?  Mine aren't scheduled till tomorrow.   What did you think, was it a good buy?

ColtsFan

bucky925 said:

ColtsFan said:

Creekstone beef rib separation. One will go into the freezer, and the other will be egged on Saturday 

You've already gotten yours!?  Mine aren't scheduled till tomorrow.   What did you think, was it a good buy?

They're a great buy! I've bought them once before from Creekstone. You won't be disappointed. 

kl8ton

Sea2Ski said:

kl8ton said:

northGAcock said:

Sea2Ski said:

Going fishing for the big boys. 

You back yet? 

Yeah. . . what he asked! 

@made it back @northGAcock and @kl8ton... by do I have a fishing story for you...  stay tuned.  

I. Can't.  Wait.  

Gulfcoastguy

HeavyG said:

nolaegghead said:

alaskanassasin said:

We tried to schedule the butchering of a cow and they said they are backed up until May of next year. Smh

Sharpen up a few knives, a chainsaw and pick up a half gallon of bourbon and you should be in DIY territory.

Prepare yourself with some "training" first by watching this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8TBvkcSeFk&has_verified=1

I've never butchered a cow, and will likely never break down a cow (while sober or inebriated) but I've watched this video many times over the years and never get tired of watching this fellow in action. So seemingly effortless.

I remember 30 years ago I took a nine month old lamb to a local slaughter house. I was just one so I hogtied it’s feet and tossed it into the pickup bed. When I got there I started to take my rope off but the guy told me to wait. He put it on the floor , grabbed a 22 and shot it. Then he grabbed a knife, bled it , hung it up by a hook, and had a bare empty carcass in about 5 minutes. Now he did let it hang in a fridge for a couple of days before further processing. My rope looked like it came from a crime scene though.

johnnyp

Japanese Milk Bread dinner rolls, finished with a painting of garlic butter and flaky salt 

Ozzie_Isaac

HeavyG said:

nolaegghead said:

alaskanassasin said:

We tried to schedule the butchering of a cow and they said they are backed up until May of next year. Smh

Sharpen up a few knives, a chainsaw and pick up a half gallon of bourbon and you should be in DIY territory.

Prepare yourself with some "training" first by watching this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8TBvkcSeFk&has_verified=1

I've never butchered a cow, and will likely never break down a cow (while sober or inebriated) but I've watched this video many times over the years and never get tired of watching this fellow in action. So seemingly effortless.

Thought he was breaking down Shamoo at first.

saluki2007

Brisket taco for lunch. Leftover brisket from the weekend topped with @YukonRon blue cheese slaw.