cutsomedoors

Started off with a power breakfast at the GrubShack - The Bob Special: GS trademark potatoes with salsa, bacon, cheddar cheese, and a fried egg on top...with wheat toast.  Had an early visit from my (and now Carl's) friend Chris Cobb. 

Finished the window frames installation.  Cleared the west side of the greenhouse for the next phase.  Been wondering how my grinder with a cutting wheel would work on the containers and I found out today.  Cuts like butter - only used three wheels to do two cutouts - 80" x 43.5".  Took 2 hours to cut the door holes.  85,92,46,0,C

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frames...

Cut'n'weld day...finished the outer frames for the rest of the west side door windows. 

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west rim trail...

Just about worn out all the trails....Benita done hid herself good.  Had a nice surprise late today - Benita's daughter Beatrice came in with her latest calf....the legend lives on.

An unannounced visitor came by this afternoon with her out of control dog.  Carl almost bit the dust.  Fortunately, he is just a a little freaked out and a few feathers short of a full load.  The visitor is no longer welcome at TFL.  She knows there is livestock here and I have warned her before.  Irresponsible pet owners really piss me off.  59,74,34,0,B

the search continues...

Still too windy to work so I took the long trek today checking the SE trail - still no sign of Benita.

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Field Lab Guards

Alpine for business...critters on guard today.  Got home to find seeds in the mail today from my friend Yehouda - my old upstairs neighbor from my NYC days.  "Something to add some spice and color to my food supply".  70,80,66,0,W

It's What's For Dinner

The last of the Panther Mountain Clan hit the road for home today.  They gifted me as usual with their leftover supplies - including a bag of prairie oysters and a brief description of how to prepare calf fries.  First chance to try out the new knife and it did the trick ( that's Russell the knife maker in the middle and yes he does sell them so if anyone is interested - I can put you in touch with him). 

Since this is my first time trying these, I must admit the prep is a bit creepy because...well...they feel like testicles.  Dipped in flour, salt, and pepper - I deep fried them in olive oil.  Pretty dang tasty - kinda like fried chicken livers. 

I thought about doing a video of my prep work but found this one on YouTube with a much better looking host.
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