Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Not Crab Cakes
I have been trying to learn to make crab cakes, but it is too damn expensive to practice with crab, so substitute tuna with this recipe and it will come out just fine, just make sure you use Panko style bread crumbs as listed, so that they will be dry enough, also turn down the heat on the oil once you drop the cakes in the oil.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Dog Pack Attacks Gator In Florida
At times nature can be cruel, but there is also a raw beauty, and even a certain justice manifested within that cruelty.
The alligator, one of the oldest and ultimate predators, normally considered the "apex predator", can still fall victim to implemented 'team work' strategy, made possible due to the tight knit social structure and "survival of the pack mentality" bred into the canines.
See the remarkable photograph below courtesy of Nature Magazine.
Note that the Alpha dog has a muzzle hold on the gator preventing it from breathing.
Another dog has a hold on the tail to keep it from thrashing.
The third dog attacks the soft underbelly of the gator.
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Not for the squeamish
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The alligator, one of the oldest and ultimate predators, normally considered the "apex predator", can still fall victim to implemented 'team work' strategy, made possible due to the tight knit social structure and "survival of the pack mentality" bred into the canines.
See the remarkable photograph below courtesy of Nature Magazine.
Note that the Alpha dog has a muzzle hold on the gator preventing it from breathing.
Another dog has a hold on the tail to keep it from thrashing.
The third dog attacks the soft underbelly of the gator.
.
.
Not for the squeamish
.
.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Day by Day
I've been sick, Allergies and a Cold... And once again I'm dealing with stuff left over from the bookstore, and that always depresses me.
But there is light at the end of the tunnel, it seems that in order to make the tax lien go away (better than paying for another 10 years, and it is not a trust tax), but to make that go away, I need to declare Bankruptcy, which is another thing that depresses me.
That is the best choice of the choices I can make.
Life is actually good, we have moved and are settled in a new house, and the rent is cheaper than the old place.
We are in town, but in a place called Hidden Valley which is just that, a valley that is hidden in the middle of town, the Agilent Technologies Site across the street (back entrance) uses sheep to keep their hillside weeds under control, and it is wonderful to hear them. There is also wild turkeys in the area. No neighbors have dogs that live in the area full time, so only when the grand-kids visit next door do we hear any barking dogs. At night, it is so quiet that you can hear the crickets chirp.
In this little valley, there is a couple of farms and vineyards that you really can't see if you are driving fast, but if you slow down you can see them, and it is way cool.
We have gardens all the way around the house, and no neighbor looks down upon our yard, so we can go out naked in the back
The landscaping is on well water and timers, and the landlady pays a gardener to come once a month and weed and trim. we Just have to water our potted plants, and keep our fountains full, we have four of them.
The inside of the house is both smaller and larger than our old place, only 1 bathroom, and the living room, dining area and kitchen are smaller, but the bedrooms are bigger, and we now have a TV room, and a room which is general storage, Art studio, and pantry.
Miss Vickie continues to get better, and Cowboy is visiting her 3 times a week, instead of 4.
She is getting more comfortable with Cowboy handling her finances, which is good, because sometimes she doesn't pay her bills, then she pays the same bill 3 times. So Cowboy getting that all up to date, and taking care of it will make things easier on her, we are going to tackle her taxes next.
later
But there is light at the end of the tunnel, it seems that in order to make the tax lien go away (better than paying for another 10 years, and it is not a trust tax), but to make that go away, I need to declare Bankruptcy, which is another thing that depresses me.
That is the best choice of the choices I can make.
Life is actually good, we have moved and are settled in a new house, and the rent is cheaper than the old place.
We are in town, but in a place called Hidden Valley which is just that, a valley that is hidden in the middle of town, the Agilent Technologies Site across the street (back entrance) uses sheep to keep their hillside weeds under control, and it is wonderful to hear them. There is also wild turkeys in the area. No neighbors have dogs that live in the area full time, so only when the grand-kids visit next door do we hear any barking dogs. At night, it is so quiet that you can hear the crickets chirp.
In this little valley, there is a couple of farms and vineyards that you really can't see if you are driving fast, but if you slow down you can see them, and it is way cool.
We have gardens all the way around the house, and no neighbor looks down upon our yard, so we can go out naked in the back
The landscaping is on well water and timers, and the landlady pays a gardener to come once a month and weed and trim. we Just have to water our potted plants, and keep our fountains full, we have four of them.
The inside of the house is both smaller and larger than our old place, only 1 bathroom, and the living room, dining area and kitchen are smaller, but the bedrooms are bigger, and we now have a TV room, and a room which is general storage, Art studio, and pantry.
Miss Vickie continues to get better, and Cowboy is visiting her 3 times a week, instead of 4.
She is getting more comfortable with Cowboy handling her finances, which is good, because sometimes she doesn't pay her bills, then she pays the same bill 3 times. So Cowboy getting that all up to date, and taking care of it will make things easier on her, we are going to tackle her taxes next.
later
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Nothing new here
Yeah, yeah yeah, I know, nothing new to post, well thats just where I am right now. to tell you the truth I've been busy...
My partner's mom/dear friend, (not really his mom, but she is sort of adopted, he has known her for 30 years, and is his first partners mom, he died of Aids), she was in car accident three weeks ago, and he has been there every other day to take care of doctors, lawyers, and her other business, so he has been busy, I go with him on the weekends.
She is in rehap now, and is healing faster that the doctor expected, so that is all good, but it is stress full on Cowboy.
We are getting settled in our new house, but that also takes work, and I am dealing with other personal issues that I want to put behind me soon, and be done with (The Bookstore still), who knew that I would be dealing with stuff 7 years after going out of business.
I started a new painting to get back into my art, I have a easel setup now, and am no longer painting in the bathroom, the new painting is a landscape, it is different for me, I am happy with it so far.
When I get a few minutes I also play small worlds on the Facebook account, kinda stupid, but I like it (and it doesn't cost)
My partner's mom/dear friend, (not really his mom, but she is sort of adopted, he has known her for 30 years, and is his first partners mom, he died of Aids), she was in car accident three weeks ago, and he has been there every other day to take care of doctors, lawyers, and her other business, so he has been busy, I go with him on the weekends.
She is in rehap now, and is healing faster that the doctor expected, so that is all good, but it is stress full on Cowboy.
We are getting settled in our new house, but that also takes work, and I am dealing with other personal issues that I want to put behind me soon, and be done with (The Bookstore still), who knew that I would be dealing with stuff 7 years after going out of business.
I started a new painting to get back into my art, I have a easel setup now, and am no longer painting in the bathroom, the new painting is a landscape, it is different for me, I am happy with it so far.
When I get a few minutes I also play small worlds on the Facebook account, kinda stupid, but I like it (and it doesn't cost)
Monday, June 8, 2009
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