Man's Best Friend

[sewell44@bellsouth.net]

Hi,
I saw my doc on friday which was 2 weeks after hip replacement. He told me I could walk more. I am ready to go out into the neighborhood.
My best buddy is a 15 pound mixed terrier (the non barky variety). He is truly my walking and hiking buddy and has been relaxing with me as I recover.
I am using crutches and can walk with one.
I don't have the heart to go out without him.

So how have you handled walking with your doggie?????
If this is possible, how do you handle cleaning up after him when you can not bend down??????????
We have a cute downtown which is a nice place to hang out and a short walk, he loves being there, it is very dog friendly, I recuperated from cervical fusion there last summer.

Help
Judy in So Cal

[Skeet]

I was able to bend down, just couldn't squat too low. I made sure my dogs were well trained in advance so they would mind, etc. I had someone go with us at first. good luck!

[JenniferG]

Well, I have 2 different ways of handling it. Husband and son. :-)
Mine is a 70+ lb puller and certainly not as well trained as Skeets. She would pull me over with 2 good knees.

[Skeet]

Both of my guys are 90+ lbs so I know they would have pulled me over for sure. They are way too strong for me to manage so I had to train them. They don't know they are too strong for me now. Or if they do, they hide it well.

[JenniferG]

Skeet, my sister is one of those opposers re: choke collars. She said it crushes their wind pipe.

[sewell44@bellsouth.net]

No one in the house has taken my poor little friend for a walk since I took him hiking the day before surgery. So much for the husband, son , and 2 daughters.
I am a posterior hippy and can not reach down past my knees. I don't think his 15 pounds will knock me over. I sure hope not!!!! Although I will be going very slow!!!!
It is the picking up what he leaves behind!!!!
Judy

[AlaskanTKR]

Is there anyway he will do his business b4 you get off your property. If we go for a walk mine are great and always save it for when we get home. They do not even stop on the walk. It may be because they were yard trained b4 leash trained. Good Luck! Your pup is lucky - mine won't get a walk until I can handle 137 pounds going down the road at a slow trot (not for a while) - But they love the yard and for the most part are content there. We throw in a car ride and if my other half will walk them then we go somewhere.
Marianne

[Rowdy66]

Judy Is There A Friend You Could Take With You That Would Be Willing To Pick Up The Poop For You. Wish I Was There, I Would Be Happy To Do It For You. Maybe If You Walk Him Around Your Yard A Bit Before You Take Off He Will Relieve Himself And You Can Take Off To Enjoy Yourself Without Worrying About It. At Any Rate I Sure Hope You Go, Sounds Like A Great Place To Go To Recuperate For A Bit. Rowdy

[sewell44@bellsouth.net]

Hi,
No friends to come with me to do the dirty work. Family is uncooperative. We do not have a fenced in yard of any type. I will have to try to make him relieve himself before we go.
Of course he will probably have a surprise in the center of the sidewalk eating area!!!!!

Here we do have 2 houses on this lot, the back house people are moving out soon and they have a great fenced back yard. I will use that for awhile!!

Thanks for the offer of help, Rowdy.

Judy

[Skeet]

I am opposed to the choke collars as well. Training a dog by jerking his neck just isn't my thing. I use a clicker and treats and my dogs were trained so fast! And they were happy to train and learn. I did use what I call power steering on Harley for a short while - a collar with prongs on it. They are really not as bad as they seem - just need to make sure they fit well. It stopped the leash pulling immediately. After a few times I didn't need it anymore. He turns with just a feather light touch to his leash now.

[bnew]

This is probably not a good think to do in our condition; it might even go against the hip precautions, but if I needed to get something off the ground/floor, I bend down on my good leg while my operated leg straightens out behind me. I don't even know if this makes sense to you, but it seems to work well for me.
Bridget

[sewell44@bellsouth.net]

Thanks
My pt showed me the positioning if I absolutely needed to pick something up off the floor.
I am such a klutz, I'm afraid to try it. Oh she also told me to only do that near a piece of furniture or something very stable to hang on to.

My husband came with me this evening for my first walk around the block. He had my buddy. I.m glad I did not try this on my own as I decided it is too soon for me to try this alone.

For now, I will have to sadly leave my pups home while I venture out.

Judy

[referee54]

We have over an acre, so we can let our four boys out for a run. We have an uncderground fence fo 1/2 and a six-foot privacy fence for half. I live within a mile of two metroparks, so now that I am better, I can take them for a walk there, or, I can take them up to where I teach; since it is over 20 acres and all fenced in, I can let 'emrun.

Tim C.

[JenniferG]

Those are some lucky dogs ref.

[referee54]

The Campbell Canine Carnival

Parkerhttp://usera.imagecave.com/referee54/BrandonPromPics031-copy.jpg

Jebhttp://usera.imagecave.com/referee54/BrandonPromPics060-copy.jpg

Jacksonhttp://usera.imagecave.com/referee54/DOGPICS010-copy.jpg

Reillyhttp://usera.imagecave.com/referee54/SeptemberDogPics001-copy.jpg

Tim C.

[Skeet]

I just love Jeb's picture. Have for some time. He just looks like he needs a hug! They are all gorgeous. I still haven't gotten a picture of mine to post. I'll have to work on that.

[sewell44@bellsouth.net]

What beautiful friends!!!
I have pictures of my buddy, just need to get one of my kids to teach me how to get them from my camera to this site!!!!
My original career choice back in high school was to train dog guides for the blind.
Not many openings and the seeing eye in NJ convinced me to go into orientation and mobility which teaches blind individuals how to travel . If someone comes home with their dog, you still must orient them to get where they need to go.
The last few years I have been working in the schools to help kids with getting the materials they need and teaching braille if needed.
Now that I am fired. When ready to work again, I would love to find an orientation and mobility job. The problem with us teachers is we are extremely spoiled and I do not think I could handle a 52 week work schedule!!!!
Judy in So Cal

[AlaskanTKR]

I once tried a prong collar on my husky - UGHHH threw that sucker out. We went to obedience class and learned about a genlte leader or head halter. OMG what a difference. We never leave home without them. All of my pups are born pullers (husky and malamutes) but with the gentle leaders they walk wonderful - almost in a heel position (except if small birds fly by - then I get a bit of pull) The trainer helped me fit them - unfortunately some people think they are muzzles - but I quickly enlighten them - They are just like a horse harness - but for dogs - no pain - no restriction on their mouth at all. We do lots of cookies when we walk (walked - haven't wlked them in a while -ughhh)
Marianne

[AlaskanTKR]

Tim -
What gorgeous pups!!!! Absolutely AWESOME!
Marianne

[Josephine]

Lovely dogs, ref! Absolutely lovely.

[Skeet]

Yes, the gentle leaders are wonderful. Not all dogs will use them though. YOu have to be patient and work up to them slowly. I have one of those as well. Now the flat collar is fine. When you test for Canine Good Citizenship and Therapy Dog you have to use a flat collar and the dog cannot pull on it. That was the hardest part of the test I think, but we did it!

[bnew]

Ref,
Your dogs are so gorgeous! I'll have to send a picture of my puppy when I'm on my desk top computer (now that I know how to attach). I just got him in February. He is a Shih Tzu and is now about 6 months old. He (AJ) is so cute, but I've got to get him in obedience school to stop biting!! I douse my kitchen chairs in that yucky tasting stuff, and he still goes after them. That stuff is nasty too. It accidentally got in my mouth once. Oh well, I love him anyway!

[sewell44@bellsouth.net]

Here is my buddy
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee223/AllStarCheerleader90/IMG_5995.jpg

[sewell44@bellsouth.net]

I had my 13 year old daugter post this last picture. Obviously she did not check the size.
When I saw it was going to be monstrous I told her to fix it. She looked up at me and clicked and sent it
Judy
he weight all of 15 pounds

[westexas]

i Had My 13 Year Old Daugter Post This Last Picture. Obviously She Did Not Check The Size.
When I Saw It Was Going To Be Monstrous I Told Her To Fix It. She Looked Up At Me And Clicked And Sent It
Judy
He Weight All Of 15 Pounds
Can That Not Be More Precious.....Have To Find A Pic Of All of Mine Since I Became Photobucket Queen.....lol....ALL These Animals Are Truly...Man's And Woman's Best Friend....ahhhhhh.......

[Skeet]

What a sweet face your puppy has! Very adorable. Thanks for sharing!

[Nursepair]

Your buddy is really cute, what eyes!! My son and daughter in law have 2 dogs, one looks a lot like yours, she is a Wheaton Terrier. What is yours?

[sewell44@bellsouth.net]

My buddy seems to be part Cairn terrier and the rest unknown terrier. I adopted him from the humane society last august after cervical fusion surgery to be my walking buddy.

He can go and walk or hike forever. He can also hand out all day with me recovering!!!!!
Judy

[sewell44@bellsouth.net]

Well a few days before 6 weeks post, my son came with me walking Buddy (a first) Of course i had to pick up the poop. On the way home I took over the dog for the last block.
Next day, I was on my own. We are walking buddies once again.
I guess waiting 5 weeks was no big deal . Just seemed immense at the time.

Judy

[AlaskanTKR]

Judy!

COngratulations! I am so jealous. Everytime I sit with my pups I want to cry becuase I can't play with them or walk them.My Vander just looks at me with his big head on his paws and gives a big sigh! I can't wait to get back out with my pups! Glad you had a great walk!
Marianne

[sewell44@bellsouth.net]

Marianne,
When I was first feeling ok enough to go outside and play with Buddy, probably close to 3 weeks (I don't think I ever went outside the first 2) I went in the driveway with one of his toys. As he brought it back to me I used my reacher to pick it up and throw it.
Everytime I pick up that reacher he runs around thinking we are heading out.

Keep hanging in there, I thought the day would never come and it was really only a little over 5 weeks
Judy

[doug]

My two brats...Spoiled like my son.

http://i34.tinypic.com/16jfokm.jpg

[sewell44@bellsouth.net]

They are adorable
Names please
Judy

[doug]

The white one is Zeke. He's three. We adopted him from an abusive family. He was kind of skittish for a couple of months but now is a loving playful boy.
The other is Rosey. She is going on nine and starting to slow down a bit. She is the alpha of the two and will discipline Zeke if he gets to rough when they play.

[Skeet]

There is some vague family resemblance... just sayin'... my labs and I have similar personalities :)

[AlaskanTKR]

Zeke and Rosey are sooooo cute!

Judy,
I have been lucky enought to be able to sit in the living room a few times with the puppers out bouncing about. They seemto respect my little area, but their play is very big and bouncy and I don't want them to get in trouble for bouncing into my knee. My littleone is able to play with them and try to keep them happy.

Thanks for the info!
Marianne

[sewell44@bellsouth.net]

Marianne,
I would build a wall around that knee if the pups are running around!!!

Judy

[doug]

Skeet, Resemblance? I think you're right. Plus, my wife did say I won't hesitate to pee on a tree. Just sayin'

[sewell44@bellsouth.net]

Sad to admit, but my husband once did in an underground parking structure. Yep, he was caught on camera. Yep, they found him .
I don't think my dog would do that!
Judy

[Josephine]

Should have use a Wizaway! More discreet.

[doug]

It's a guy thing...
My wife still can't understand that when my son and I go hiking in the forest, we don't hike out to find a bathroom. And no, we don't carry hand sanitizer...You simply don't pee on your hands.
Also, when we go into the woods, we don't want to take bagels and fruit...We want jerky, Vienna sausages, and Cheetos.

[beachcomber]

The "neon" color of Cheetos leave a much better trail to follow back to make sure you don't get lost...... since you would never stoop to asking directions, right?

[sewell44@bellsouth.net]

Doug,

I understand when hiking in the woods, I have done that every time I go hiking or running in the mountains. But a parking lot, with a bathroom insidde the building????
But, I draw the line at jerky, I'd bring the bagels and fruit for sure.

But, now I have my whizaway!!
Judy

[Skeet]

Do you serioulsy have a whizaway? How is it? Do you recommend them?

[AlaskanTKR]

Nothing like caribou or moose jerky, camp coffee and a small canned ham wrapped in foil and thrown into a fire when you are out hiking! mmm mmm good. I so despise my husband since he can just take care of business anywhere while we need to find a more discreet place. You definitely know you have landed in Alaska when the 3 year old neighbor boy stands at the edge of your deck and takes care of business out in plain sight. That's just how it is up here - out backyard looked like the woods so off he went. My daughter (4 at the time) was absolutely mortified. We had to clarify the difference between woods and backyard! Whizaway -????? sounds interesting - please tell us more!

Marianne

[sewell44@bellsouth.net]

Skeet,
I really do. When I found this site before surgery, that was my main concern. How do you pee all those months if you are not at home
Sweet Jo sent me the info,I ordered it, it arrived quickly. I have used it more times than I can tell you,
I highly highly recommend it. I use it everywhere and am even going to get another one when I start hiking again.

I have not been to a handicapped stall that has a raised seat. Think about traveling and those gross gas station bathrooms. No more peeing on leaves of three (poison ivy) I did that once.
I could do a commercial
Judy

[doug]

Got my mom one time.
I told her I wanted to take her picture standing in the pretty green vines. It was poison ivy.

[beachcomber]

Doug---
How long ago was this? Please tell me it was when you were a young innocent child who did not KNOW what those pretty vines were..... I am really starting to feel for your mom.... are you the oldest child?

[doug]

I was young and innocent and knew very well what poison ivy was. Let's see, I was about 30-35 I think. It wasn't until I had my son (at 41) that I reached the high level of maturity I am at now.
I am the oldest child. My sister is about 5.5 years younger.

[beachcomber]

Wow---- they actually had another child after you! How brave of them! You must have been a little tyrant! Oh, wait---- you still are! LOL!

JUST KIDDING! You are a terrific son. I hope that when mine finishes growing up he will be as supportive of his old mom.

I do have a friend who stopped after only one child because he was such a handful..... starting with colic and continuing on from there. They had planned to have at least one more but decided enough was enough! LOL!

[doug]

I decided one was enough. I don't have any more energy left for more than one kid. He's almost 15 and he still crawls into my lap. Of course that usually turns into some type of wrestling match.
I just got hit with the "What are we going to do today"?
It might be another Wakulla Springs day. Got some great pictures of him yesterday.

[sewell44@bellsouth.net]

Doug,
From the first day I got home from the hospitl, my 13 year old daughter asks me that question each and every day. I used to simply say ...I can't drive..
Now, I started driving monday I will have to come up with something new.
Judy

[doug]

We are big movie fans and we don't mind seeing a good movie twice. Iron Man, Bat Man, etc. We're waiting for the new Mummy to come out.
He is really hung up on going to Wakulla Springs. That burns 5-6 hours. Then there's the malls, sports stores.
Then there is my "Shut up and find something to do" response when I just can't take it anymore. We are in that mode right now.

[sewell44@bellsouth.net]

Personally the springs sounds like fun. My daughter basically wants to go shopping as she has NOTHING to wear. I am just not a shopper.
When asked what she wants to do her response is always I don't know.
Judy

[doug]

The springs are fun. I enjoy sitting in my chair, reading a book and watching the whole social scene unfold. Things are sure different than when I was a kid though. I mean whats with these 15/16 year old girls with tattoos above their butts?...Hope they realize that in a few decades they won't be too sexy looking. It'll look more like a big ink stain.
Scotty is a planner. Always plotting for the next thing to do. Like most males he doesn't get overly concerned about clothes unless it is a couple of new tee shirts or a hat. New Under Armour shoes or shirts are a big thing.

[sewell44@bellsouth.net]

My 15 year old son is just happy with a few new band t-shirts once in a while. When the converse black sneaks have holes in them, he gets a new pair.

I wonder what parents are letting their 15 year old girls even get tattoos. My oldest asked for one for a few years. She is now almost 20 and has not done anything to get one on her own. Maybe the mood has passed!!
My middle 2 are pretty easy.
My oldest is in the army now
Youngest is my worry. She is only interested in eating (nothing I can cook) and getting new clothes.
Every day I invite her to come swimming with me or for a walk with the dog. I think she is getting tired of me asking!!
Once I can hike again, I will ask her if she wants to go hiking !!
Judy

[doug]

Since this thread started as a "Man's Best Friend" I figured I'd get it back close to on track.

You Might Be a Dog Person If ...

you can't see out the passenger side of the windshield because there are nose-prints all over the inside.

you carry dog biscuits in your purse or pocket at all times.

you have baby gates permanently installed at strategic places around the house, but no babies.

you have little songs that you sing to your dog, and she always wags when you sing, even though you can't carry a tune.

you like people who like your dog. You despise people who don't.

your bedroom door has a doggie door

you put an extra blanket on the bed so your dog can be comfortable.

your dog owns more clothing and toys than your neighbor's children

you sign and send birthday/anniversary/Christmas cards from your dog.

you decide you might have kids so the dog will have playmates

you talk about your dog the way other people talk about their kid.

you tell your relatives you aren't coming unless the dogs are invited, too

you'd rather stay home on Saturday night and cuddle your dog than go to the movies with your sweetie.

you care more about getting your dog's supper ready on time than your spouse's.

your dog eats cat poop, but you still let her kiss you

you make your significant other sleep on the couch because there isn't enough room for the three of you.

[westexas]

Oh My Gosh, you caught me....I am a true DOG lover....YIKES.....

[doug]

I won't even admit to how many of those apply to my family. Let's just say, most of them.

[2hips]

I am just seeing this post.
Ya'll have such cute cuddly fur babies.
Deborah

[sewell44@bellsouth.net]

I am definately a dog person.
That is a great list
Judy

[westexas]

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/claykinn/dogs006.jpg
ABBY, our miniature Jack Russell....trying to gamble.....

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/claykinn/dogs026.jpg
RALPHIE, our mixed breed being sweet......

[doug]

My sister has a Jack Russell. It is the most hyper dog I have ever in my life seen. It can jump from the floor up to my shoulder and then wants me to ride it around.
Ralphie has that , " give me a cookie look".

[Skeet]

Doug, I am guilty of being a dog lover as well!

[sewell44@bellsouth.net]

Speaking of dog lovers
Yesterday was the second time I went to the dog beach!!

It is so much fun. My little guy is great as he never gets too far away and comes to check on me all the time.
My back was hurting enough to lay in the sand(sometimes dangerous endeavor at the dog beach). This group of 4 dogs were romping near me and they acted as if I was not there.
Every once in a while you here someone yell watch out!!
Mine is not a water dog, he does everything he can to avoid the water.

The big dogs are great swimming great distances for the ball.

Anyway it is so much fun and very entertaining.

Judy

[westexas]

My sister has a Jack Russell. It is the most hyper dog I have ever in my life seen. It can jump from the floor up to my shoulder and then wants me to ride it around.
Ralphie has that , " give me a cookie look".

Abby can jump up as high as the kitchen sink and anything that moves she chases like shadows on the wall. We dare not use that little light that looks like a pencil because she goes crazy.

As for Ralphie, he was patiently waiting for a BEGGIN STRIP by Purina. My husband brought those back extra from Sams Club....

[Skeet]

I had the carpet cleaners come give me an estimate and they used a laser light to measure the rooms. Well, the labs were being so well behaved and then one of them saw that little laser light and all H - - L broke loose. I wasn't sure what got them going until I saw his laser. It took a while to get everyone calmed down. Good thing the man was a dog lover and not at all freaked by them running in full speed without warning!

[doug]

We play "chase the laser bug" all the time. The female boxer is smart as a whip. She knows what's going on.
The male, on the other hand, goes nuts.
Wait a minute, I think I just opened the battle of the sexes again.

[Skeet]

No, you simply proved our point... just sayin'

[doug]

Uncle, Uncle, Uncle. I give up. I need to exercise my right to remain silent.

[Skeet]

Well, certainly if you don't, anything you say can and will be held against you!

[doug]

And it was.
Where is Gat when I need some back up?

[Skeet]

He's probably watching from afar and smiling to himself waiting to see how you gracefully get out of the huge hole you've dug. Frankly, we all are!

[1jt@atime]

I'm watching from here :D Doug's good at diggin holes!

[doug]

Doug is loading up some Frappuccio's and heading to the beach. I gotta do some calculating on how to overcome some of the estrogen assaults I've hit with. Even the blondes are getting through my defenses.

[gatiger]

Aint no defence against blondes..........or brunettes.................or redheads..............just sayin.

[BigDog Mom]

Hey,
My dogs were the biggest motivator to get my hips done. ;) I can no longer show or walk them. I even brought a picture in to the OS, so he would understand what it was I was looking to recover and do after surgery.
My website needs serious updating but you'll get the general idea...www.taliesinirishwolfhounds.com

Donna

[sewell44@bellsouth.net]

Donna,

What big, beautiful, adorable dogs!!
I have always been a dog person, they would be my motivation to get back to walking as well.
My original career choice was to train dog guides for the blind. Then I had to make a choice between that career and having a family as they did not work together, the kids won (what was I thinking!!)
Thanks for sharing your web site

Judy

[*gmac*]

Hey,
My dogs were the biggest motivator to get my hips done. ;) I can no longer show or walk them. I even brought a picture in to the OS, so he would understand what it was I was looking to recover and do after surgery.
My website needs serious updating but you'll get the general idea...www.taliesinirishwolfhounds.com

Donna

Just looked at your web site, thanks for sharing it. Beautiful dogs.

[Josephine]

CAT!!

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b286/flagady15/cats/TomTomavatar.jpg

[BigDog Mom]

Oh Josephine,
Sirius LOVES little fuzzy creatures... He even gives them a head start.;)

signed a cat lover who can't have any with her current hobby,

[gatiger]

I like cats................................they taste like chicken.

[Josephine]

Naaasty people ... http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b286/flagady15/cats/avatar73628_3.gif

[doug]

Gat,
That's terrible.
Why waste good shark bait?

[beachcomber]

Just like old times! I am loving it!

But where is Skeet? I haven't seen her on the forum today, have you? I sent her a note on her work e-mail account. They must have her busy today--- rats--- maybe she can sneak away for a few minutes and join in.

As for me--- I am supposed to be catching up on some work too. Here and there...it is cool and dreary here in Oregon today (63 degrees). I am wearing sweats and fuzzy slippers.

[Skeet]

Okay, you guilted me into joining you. I'm trying to get a shower and clean up before a meeting in 50 minutes... then off to do girlie stuff - hair and nails followed by a short stop at football practice (I can't wait for the first game) to see a friend and her new puppy. Then home to fix dinner and Lord only knows what else. Ya'll picked a bad day to get together!!

I kind of like the cooler weather here for a day or so. It's been so hot! Gets me working on some indoor chores for a change. And with the AC on, I wear sweats and fuzzy socks all year!!

and here are my new babies...

http://i37.tinypic.com/sl3cap.jpg

[westexas]

They are so sweet and cute. MEOW.....

As for Shark Bait Doug, I thought that was the little Armadillo family in your backyard awhile back....Just sayin......

[doug]

O.K., I confess, I like cats too. I'm just highly allergic to them. They know it too. They will always come a wrap their tails around my leg and I can't resist petting them. But if I rub my eyes or fix my glasses after I pet one the eyes and sinuses are off to the races.

[westexas]

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/claykinn/th_180px-Giant_armadillo_from_Colombia.jpg

Is this one of them Floridian Armadillos all caged up?????

[doug]

Looks like one of my suspects....I think they're part of Al Queida.

[westexas]

Or it could be the Caped Crusader of All Armadillos being held against his will....in a Florida Jail......

[beachcomber]

Cats always seem to find the allergic folks---- how do they know?




O.K., I confess, I like cats too. I'm just highly allergic to them. They know it too. They will always come a wrap their tails around my leg and I can't resist petting them. But if I rub my eyes or fix my glasses after I pet one the eyes and sinuses are off to the races.

[Josephine]

Oh they do, they do! No doubt about it.

[gatiger]

Armadillo='possum-on-the-half-shell

[doug]

I know folks that will eat possum or coon. But they won't touch Armadillo.

[beachcomber]

you mean it doesn't "taste like chicken"?

[doug]

That will be one meat I don't try either...I've done plenty of other "game" meat and it is funny how so much of it does taste like chicken.. Especially Gator. I would have never figured that. Cut in chunks, breaded and fried, it tastes like chicken tenders.

[beachcomber]

What is it about armadillo that makes you draw the line? I haven't had gator... but have tried some other exotic meats.

I choose not to eat veal or lamb and suffer from the "Bambi" syndrome when it comes to venison. The elk I have had was a little strong for me.... none of this goes over well with my resident hunter.... he goes elk hunting every year but thankfully has not been successful since we have been together. I am, however, thrilled to have a freezer full of salmon and halibut from his recent fishing trips!

Need some zucchini? The onslaught has begun from our garden. WHAT was he thinking planting so many squash varieties? Yikes!

[Skeet]

Does anyone eat armadillo? I haven't heard of it and I grew up in armadillo central.

[westexas]

Hey Skeet,
Have not been online in couple of days. Since we are Texans we do see a lot of those precious goodlookin critters in the hill country.
As for eating them, can you believe they eat them in Central and South America as an average diet. Ewwwww.....
During the depression in the USA the critters were eaten by hungry people. They were called "Hoover Hogs" because they were mad at the Pres. at the time because he promised a chicken in every pot...They said that the meat tasted like fine-grained, high quality pork....
Can I go throw up now????

[doug]

Just for y'all

Texas Armadillo Recipe
ingredients:
1 armadillo, cleaned and cut into serving pieces
1 1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed (optional)
1/4 cup butter
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1 medium onion, sliced thin
1 1/4 cup light cream
1 tablespoon brown mustard (e.g. Gulden's) or Poupon Dijon
1 tablespoon cornstarch


Directions:

Mix all ingredients of marinade and add armadillo. Marinate about 8 hrs., turning meat occasionally. Remove armadillo and reserve marinade. Melt butter in deep skillet and brown armadillo pieces. Pour in marinade and bring to a boil. Stir in seasoning, cover and simmer until tender (about 1 - 1 1/4 hours.) Remove skillet from the fire and place armadillo pieces on a warmed platter.

Mix mustard and cornstarch, then mix in cream. Return skillet to low heat and stir in this mixture a little at a time. Stir sauce until hot, but not boiling, and thickened. Pour sauce over armadillo. Serve with steamed rice.

[beachcomber]

I remember that Granny on Beverly Hillbillies had some dad-gum good recipes for possum---- so why not armadillo too?

We have a lot of slugs in the Pacific Northwest. If people eat snails and consider them as a delicacy--- why not slugs? (snails without the shell) Seems like it would be a lot less trouble than removing snails from the shell.... I shall have to do a search and find out.

[doug]

I've had possum. It was roasted over an open pit. Tasted o.k. with hot sauce.
Why not armadillos....They are just flat out ugly gross looking...I know it doesn't make sense. But I don't eat eggplant either. Don't want to eat purple.
I've eaten snails or escargot a number of times.

O.K. can you imagine the first person who walked down a beach and opened an oyster shell?? "You eat it , no you eat it first".

[doug]

Found a recipe for slugs from Canada. You know, this is almost like we're back on pain pills again!!

Slug Fritters

Ingredients
10 freshly slaughtered slugs cleaned of all outer mucous
1/2 cup of cornmeal
1/2 cup of high protein flour
3 eggs
2 egg yolks
1/4 cup of heavy cream
4 tbs. Of butter
4tsp.of sour cream

Instructions

First chop the slugs into fine mince, then beat the eggs and egg yolks with the heavy cream together. Sift the dry ingredients and then cut 2 tbs of butter into that mixture. Add the egg and cream mixture to the dry ingredients and whip with a whisk vigorously for one to two minutes. Melt one tbs of butter in a sauté pan and pure the batter into 2 1/2 inch cakes in two batches. Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream.
Yields 4 servings.

[beachcomber]

MMMMMMMMM..... that first ingredient really gets my gastric juices flowing!

"10 freshly slaughtered slugs cleaned of all outer mucous"

Have you ever salted a slug? They dissolve into a mass of mucous.....Ugh.....

Those "gastric juices" would be the ones I taste before I throw up ( a very rare occasion for me, fortunately).

I could use the pain pills today..... I am in great pain doing my (late) 2007 tax return.... lost my son as a dependent ( he made too much $ in his part-time job) so I also lost all his educational expenses I paid for.... owie, owie, owie.

You would think I would have had enough medical expenses for a deduction for those---- but no. I am $1000 short there too. Dang!

I will still get a refund, but not like in the past..... grrrrrrrr

[1jt@atime]

Oh Doug! This is a new low....... You enjoy, okay?????

I know you made these up! :-D

[doug]

Nope, I couldn't make those up if I tried..Just the magic of Google. I was surprised about the slug recipe but I imagine now with the Internet you think of it you can find it.
Proof as follows...
http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/262/Texas_Armadillo35982.shtml
http://www.bertc.com/recipes.htm

[Josephine]

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[1jt@atime]

I'll trust you on it. So, when are you making up these new recipes?

[doug]

Just a little too exotic for my tasts.
In about 30 minutes, I'm going to smoke two big racks of ribs.
They've been seasoning for the last two days!!!

[1jt@atime]

Now that's more like it! Ribs! Hope they were good....

[sewell44@bellsouth.net]

Doug,
Just keep dog recipies out of this!!
Judy

[doug]

I just had to drop my two off at the kennel..We're leaving tomorrow for Gulf Shores. No pet friendly condos over there.
I hate to come home to a dogless house.

[Skeet]

Hope the dogs are going to have fun while you are gone. we have a place near here that is luxury for dogs. Inavale Kennels. They get more attention than at home I think. Here is the link: http://www.inavalefarm.com/VetClinic/VetClinic.htm

They get to play and run on huge acreage and even get to swim in the pond (my labs love water). They describe it as dog camp... just as much fun as you had at camp as a kid.