Farm Life

jb, I have a Buck cap like you mention. It being new I don't wear it much. Especially not when I'm working and will get it dirty. That's a Cabela's hat and it has seen the under carriage of my pickup, while changing it's oil. Thanks for the suggestion I'll get a photo of it on here. DM
 
We are removing pumpkin seeds for home baking / crafting. Our favorite is seasoned with red chile, salt and lemon. I like to munch on these while driving. My 334 was doing the honors. DM
 
Thanks Liber. The pumpkin seeds turned out tasty and they are packed with minerals. I carried some today in my lunch. We got a little over 18 ounces of roasted seeds out of the two pumpkins. The seeds alone paid for the cost of the pumpkins. Can you tell the dog is one of those intense, high energy types? DM
 
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David Martin said:
Thanks Liber. The pumpkin seeds turned out tasty and they are packed with minerals. I carried some today in my lunch. We got a little over 18 ounces of roasted seeds out of the two pumpkins. The seeds alone paid for the cost of the pumpkins. Can you tell the dog is one of those intense, high energy types? DM
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David, those pumpkin seeds sound delicious! The dog looks very much in charge, taking it all in. A great holiday family project.
 
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Here's my wife's dog supervising the affair. DM
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What's going on in the photo in the paper? I know it's upside-down, and there's a gal holding what looks a little like an aligator gar in front of a dragon?

What you're doing with the pumpkin seeds is awesome! That was my favorite part of carving pumpkins! We would sprinkle hidden valley ranch dry seasoning on them for a "cool ranch" pumpkin seed. Good stuff!
 
During my travels I picked up the Las Cruces paper and in it was a story on 'high fashion' featuring Victoria Secret's latest offerings. Something with Japanese flavoring with a dragon.
Here is Moose and my youngest having morning coffee on the back porch. Discussing the day's plans. DM
 
Your Ranch Dressing seasoning sounds good. Thru the years we have enjoyed many great seasonings on these seeds. One prepares them by opening the pumpkin. 2) pulling out the seeds. 3) separating the seeds from the pulp. Using newspaper or a towel, dab them dry. 4) lightly oil a cookie sheet and spread the seeds on it. 5) sprinkle on your favorite spices or mix. 6) place in oven preheated to 350* for 15-17 mins.. I like mine just toasted and crunchy. 7) remove let cool and eat. A large pumpkin will give 10 ounces of wet seeds. Check out the price of these 'roasted' & offered in stores. Your eyes will pop out. One reason We do them. I store mine in zip lock bags to take in my lunch. A treat you'll look forward to on cold winter days. Just great with a turkey sandwich and coffee. DM
 
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Fruits of our labor. My wife did this with the meat of the pumpkin. A pie and then freeze some for later. Using a Sabatier from Buck's kitchen set. DM
 
Thanks once again, DM, for bringing to mind a pleasant, long-ago childhood memory. My Mom used to make these for Dad and us kids....I had forgotten that! Dad especially enjoyed them. I'm certain the internet has a "recipe" for preparing them; but yours is good, and I plan to save it and use it. For the last couple of years our KS daughter has brought a pumpkin or two to deco our apartment patio for fall and/or Thanksgiving. I won't let her just "take away" those pumpkins next year. And will probably also use the meat for the pies, as your wife does. Our son's-in-law all-time favorite pie is pumpkin -- would he be pleased if we brought a homemade one his way next year!:thumbup:

And I now have added a new Buck knife to my small collection, which will easily do this job. I had no idea how stout and large a Buck 110 is. Just this week was the first time I saw and handled one at our local cabelas. That was interesting timing as my first 110 was enroute shipping from Washington State. One of the BF folks had a 110 for sale, and I decided it would be a nice early birthday present to myself. Just got that beautiful blade on Thursday this week, and am most impressed! Anyway, I'm ready for our first batch of pumpkin seeds in many years. Thanks again for your great thread...a wonderful place to visit!


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Your Ranch Dressing seasoning sounds good. Thru the years we have enjoyed many great seasonings on these seeds. One prepares them by opening the pumpkin. 2) pulling out the seeds. 3) separating the seeds from the pulp. Using newspaper or a towel, dab them dry. 4) lightly oil a cookie sheet and spread the seeds on it. 5) sprinkle on your favorite spices or mix. 6) place in oven preheated to 350* for 15-17 mins.. I like mine just toasted and crunchy. 7) remove let cool and eat. A large pumpkin will give 10 ounces of wet seeds. Check out the price of these 'roasted' & offered in stores. Your eyes will pop out. One reason We do them. I store mine in zip lock bags to take in my lunch. A treat you'll look forward to on cold winter days. Just great with a turkey sandwich and coffee. DM
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Thank you boz. I'm glad we jogged a pleasant memory of yours. During the winter we find plenty to do indoors. Glad you got a 110 and know you'll find many cutting tasks for it.
Take care, DM
 
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Were getting another winter storm and the previous one's deteriorated the plastic wrap I had on power lines going to the chicken's house, running their heat lamps. So, I thought I should not let it short out their power. Then I'll do some shoveling. DM
 
Your right, that dog has been getting into too many photos lately. Plus, he thinks it's his job to guard the chicken pen... :p DM
 
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Your right, that dog has been getting into too many photos lately. Plus, he thinks it's his job to guard the chicken pen... :p DM
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He makes friends with the chickens. Then on some cold winter morning he sees you heading towards the chicken coop with your Buck for a "so called knife test and review". Of course he has his eye on you.:D
 
Yep, I think your reading him right! If he sees me with a chicken under my arm, he's my best buddy. :rolleyes: DM
 
At least he puts your coat and hat on before letting you run around in the cold. :D

Have you considered running the wires between poles maybe 10 feet or so off the ground? Then you could just tap the wire and the snow would fall off.
 
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