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OT Way Picture Heavy -My Harvesting/Butchery/Curing Experience

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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,237
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Phenomenal thread.  Did you ever go back for another class?
    They moved from Vashon to just outside of Tulsa , looking at a 2024 class for sure , well worth the experience, he has opened up more Lamb classes as well 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,887
    lkapigian said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Phenomenal thread.  Did you ever go back for another class?
    They moved from Vashon to just outside of Tulsa , looking at a 2024 class for sure , well worth the experience, he has opened up more Lamb classes as well 
    What skill level is the pre-requisite for the class?  This seems amazing, but pretty advanced.  I struggle deciding which way is cross-grain.

    Don't tell your problems to people.  80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.


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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,237
    GrateEggspectations said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Phenomenal thread.  Did you ever go back for another class?
    I’d be surprised if Larry wasn’t just about ready to teach it. 
    Lol, I learned so much here, had to undo all my “ online draconian “ fear of curing meat learning  … fresh meat and salt , that’s all there is to know , 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,237
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    lkapigian said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Phenomenal thread.  Did you ever go back for another class?
    They moved from Vashon to just outside of Tulsa , looking at a 2024 class for sure , well worth the experience, he has opened up more Lamb classes as well 
    What skill level is the pre-requisite for the class?  This seems amazing, but pretty advanced.  I struggle deciding which way is cross-grain.
    No skill level at all, though most in my class were “ farmstead “ people   , I did cut myself every day 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,887
    Looks like all of 2023 is sold out.  Might keep this in mind for 2024.  Looks amazing.  I used to help my ex-BiL on his hog farm, but that was just dispatching and bleeding, never butchering.

    We used a .22 centered just above the eyes.  Not familiar with the "cross" method.

    Don't tell your problems to people.  80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.


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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,237
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Looks like all of 2023 is sold out.  Might keep this in mind for 2024.  Looks amazing.  I used to help my ex-BiL on his hog farm, but that was just dispatching and bleeding, never butchering.

    We used a .22 centered just above the eyes.  Not familiar with the "cross" method.
    Ear to eye ear to eye , draw a mental cross , aim there 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,887
    lkapigian said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Looks like all of 2023 is sold out.  Might keep this in mind for 2024.  Looks amazing.  I used to help my ex-BiL on his hog farm, but that was just dispatching and bleeding, never butchering.

    We used a .22 centered just above the eyes.  Not familiar with the "cross" method.
    Ear to eye ear to eye , draw a mental cross , aim there 
    Looking at a pigs head, that is pretty much right where we shot.  Barrel perpendicular to the head.

    Don't tell your problems to people.  80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.


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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 33,109
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    lkapigian said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Looks like all of 2023 is sold out.  Might keep this in mind for 2024.  Looks amazing.  I used to help my ex-BiL on his hog farm, but that was just dispatching and bleeding, never butchering.

    We used a .22 centered just above the eyes.  Not familiar with the "cross" method.
    Ear to eye ear to eye , draw a mental cross , aim there 
    Looking at a pigs head, that is pretty much right where we shot.  Barrel perpendicular to the head.
    Sounds pretty bulletproof.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,887
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    lkapigian said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Looks like all of 2023 is sold out.  Might keep this in mind for 2024.  Looks amazing.  I used to help my ex-BiL on his hog farm, but that was just dispatching and bleeding, never butchering.

    We used a .22 centered just above the eyes.  Not familiar with the "cross" method.
    Ear to eye ear to eye , draw a mental cross , aim there 
    Looking at a pigs head, that is pretty much right where we shot.  Barrel perpendicular to the head.
    Sounds pretty bulletproof.
    I see what you did there.

    Don't tell your problems to people.  80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.


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  • BUFFALOMOOSE
    BUFFALOMOOSE Posts: 380
    Can't believe I missed this thread 1st time around. Thanks for the bump. 
    South Buffalo, New York
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,237
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Looks like all of 2023 is sold out.  Might keep this in mind for 2024.  Looks amazing.  I used to help my ex-BiL on his hog farm, but that was just dispatching and bleeding, never butchering.

    We used a .22 centered just above the eyes.  Not familiar with the "cross" method.
    They just opened up a couple spots June 2023 if interested @Ozzie_Isaac
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,887
    lkapigian said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Looks like all of 2023 is sold out.  Might keep this in mind for 2024.  Looks amazing.  I used to help my ex-BiL on his hog farm, but that was just dispatching and bleeding, never butchering.

    We used a .22 centered just above the eyes.  Not familiar with the "cross" method.
    They just opened up a couple spots June 2023 if interested @Ozzie_Isaac
    Thank you for the heads up!  I will probably have to pass this year due to life events, but may see if I can convince the new boss.

    Don't tell your problems to people.  80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.


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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,237
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    lkapigian said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Looks like all of 2023 is sold out.  Might keep this in mind for 2024.  Looks amazing.  I used to help my ex-BiL on his hog farm, but that was just dispatching and bleeding, never butchering.

    We used a .22 centered just above the eyes.  Not familiar with the "cross" method.
    They just opened up a couple spots June 2023 if interested @Ozzie_Isaac
    Thank you for the heads up!  I will probably have to pass this year due to life events, but may see if I can convince the new boss.
    I’m likely going back next year @Ozzie_Isaac , will see if we can connect , the class is amazing 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,887
    edited April 2023
    lkapigian said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    lkapigian said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Looks like all of 2023 is sold out.  Might keep this in mind for 2024.  Looks amazing.  I used to help my ex-BiL on his hog farm, but that was just dispatching and bleeding, never butchering.

    We used a .22 centered just above the eyes.  Not familiar with the "cross" method.
    They just opened up a couple spots June 2023 if interested @Ozzie_Isaac
    Thank you for the heads up!  I will probably have to pass this year due to life events, but may see if I can convince the new boss.
    I’m likely going back next year @Ozzie_Isaac , will see if we can connect , the class is amazing 
    That would be very cool to connect up.  The class is on my bucket list.

    Don't tell your problems to people.  80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.


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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,237
    Bump
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • zaphod
    zaphod Posts: 442
    thanks for the bump @ilkaplan this was a fascinating thread. Absolutely amazing. When I was 10 or so, my parents bought half a pig (the left half :) ) and laid it out in the chest freezer. My dad relegated a hacksaw for just that pig. 

    Pretty primitive compared to this thread, but you did bring back the memories.
    ~~
    Walk softly, leave a good impression.
    large BGE, vegegrilltarian
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