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Varmint's Pig Pickin'

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Dave the Cook

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Maybe I could get a good bluegrass band?  Or even a mediocre one?

I'm in.

If Nick brings his guitar, and tommy hauls in his kit, we've got the start of a band -- and I doubt that mediocre would be overstating it. Is it too much to hope that there's a banjo player somewhere on eGullet?

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That happens to be the Canadian Thanksgiving this year, so I could probably make it of course I'd probably bring my non egullet accountant husband too :biggrin:

Marlene

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Mostly, I want people to be as happy eating my food as I am cooking it.

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Varmint

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What a response!

The following eGulleteers have said they're in or think they're in:

hjshorter

ZebA

Marlene

vengroff

Jaymes

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maggiethecat

Holly Moore

NickN

KatieLoeb

Malawry

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Notice I did not include tommy. He has to send in a deposit before he can be counted.

If you bring spouses, partners, kids (I have 'em, so I'm not about to exclude them), then we'll have enough of a start to do this. I'll invite the 2 or 3 friends I have. Zebster will invite his closest 50 friends, so we'll have a kick-ass party!

I have a 5 bedroom house, a big basement, and lots of floor space. Of course, remember I have 4 L'il Varmints who like to wake up very, very early!

Dean McCord

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If Nick brings his guitar, and tommy hauls in his kit, we've got the start of a band -- and I doubt that mediocre would be overstating it. Is it too much to hope that there's a banjo player somewhere on eGullet?

LOL! well i'm sure we could round up a banjo player in NC for cryin' out loud. :biggrin:

but seriously, wouldn't that be fun?

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Varmint

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If Nick brings his guitar, and tommy hauls in his kit, we've got the start of a band -- and I doubt that mediocre would be overstating it. Is it too much to hope that there's a banjo player somewhere on eGullet?

LOL! well i'm sure we could round up a banjo player in NC for cryin' out loud. :biggrin:

but seriously, wouldn't that be fun?

Yes it would, tommy. So come on down!

Dean McCord

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I seriously doubt that Scott would want to miss the porky goodness, never mind spend the weekend by himself with both kids, so I will be bringing him and the two little Shorters. :biggrin: We will most likely seek out the nearest suite-style hotel.

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Jason and I have been talking about doing a North Carolina furniture buying expedition for a while and it looks like it might actually happen this fall, so we may be able to schedule it for that week. I could probably confirm us, or not, sometime over the summer. How far away are you from the furniture Mecca?

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Jason and I have been talking about doing a North Carolina furniture buying expedition for a while and it looks like it might actually happen this fall, so we may be able to schedule it for that week. I could probably confirm us, or not, sometime over the summer. How far away are you from the furniture Mecca?

If it's High Point, that's an hour and a half. If it's Hickory, that's 3 hours.

Dean McCord

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That happens to be the Canadian Thanksgiving this year, so I could probably make it of course I'd probably bring my non egullet accountant husband too :biggrin:

Cool!

(Does he play banjo? :unsure: )

(If not, can he learn? He's got five months, you know.)

I don't understand why rappers have to hunch over while they stomp around the stage hollering.  It hurts my back to watch them. On the other hand, I've been thinking that perhaps I should start a rap group here at the Old Folks' Home.  Most of us already walk like that.

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That happens to be the Canadian Thanksgiving this year, so I could probably make it of course I'd probably bring my non egullet accountant husband too :biggrin:

Cool!

(Does he play banjo? :unsure: )

(If not, can he learn? He's got five months, you know.)

I''ll tell him that :biggrin: He does pretty good Karaoke though :blink:

Marlene

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Mostly, I want people to be as happy eating my food as I am cooking it.

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I was going to suggest I bring hush puppies but despite testing about 12 recipes in the past two months I have the feeling Holly's are even better.

What, me cook?

Oh no, that's not what I was saying. I was just indicating a preference for hushpuppies over those gawdawful cornsticks.

However, as Katie suggested, I'd be glad to whip up a batch of Butterscotch Krimpets. Plenty of room, Katie, though I may be up to my usual tricks and go on an eat-about for a few days afterwards. Glad to get you there at least.

Holly, don't worry, as I really would never make corn sticks. They are awful -- akin to sawdust with a touch of Elmer's glue.

I like my hushpuppies fairly soft, with a fair amount of wheat flour mixed in with the cornmeal, some onion, a touch of sugar, plopped into super hot oil. We can make 'em, it's just a matter of getting the gear set up.

As far as weekends are concerned, I could certainly do it on the Columbus Day weekend. Specifically, Saturday, October 11. For the Northerners out there who get the benefit of a three day weekend, you could have a long weekend. We don't celebrate Columbus Day much around these parts, but I think that would be a good weekend.

what's up with you guys? i love cornsticks

i suppose you don't like deep fried snickers bars either

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If it's High Point, that's an hour and a half.  If it's Hickory, that's 3 hours.

Have you seen that comedian who does the bit:

"Hickory! I mean come on, why not just call it Hillbillery"

Kills me every time.

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jaymes, can i assume you play the washboard?  :biggrin:

Are you referring to your compact, six-pack tummy?

If so, well then, sure.....

Although it's been a long time. :biggrin:

I don't understand why rappers have to hunch over while they stomp around the stage hollering.  It hurts my back to watch them. On the other hand, I've been thinking that perhaps I should start a rap group here at the Old Folks' Home.  Most of us already walk like that.

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jaymes, can i assume you play the washboard?  :biggrin:

Are you referring to your compact, six-pack tummy?

If so, well then, sure.....

Although it's been a long time. :biggrin:

it's more like a 12-pack, hon.

Some of us have kegs.

-- Jeff

"I don't care to belong to a club that accepts people like me as members." -- Groucho Marx

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jaymes, can i assume you play the washboard?  :biggrin:

Are you referring to your compact, six-pack tummy?

If so, well then, sure.....

Although it's been a long time. :biggrin:

it's more like a 12-pack, hon.

Some of us have kegs.

Well maybe we can do a little 'keg-bumping.'

You know, 'dancing.'

:biggrin:

I don't understand why rappers have to hunch over while they stomp around the stage hollering.  It hurts my back to watch them. On the other hand, I've been thinking that perhaps I should start a rap group here at the Old Folks' Home.  Most of us already walk like that.

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Well of course you'll do it in the fall, Dean -- barbecue is not summer food!

And yes, I'd definitely come. I'd even bring deviled eggs.

Kathleen Purvis, food editor, The Charlotte (NC) Observer

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Why is the pig in the photo not wearing a baseball cap? I thought that was essential.

Down here, we call them "gimme caps." As in: "Gimme one 'em hats."

And we don't wear baseball hats. We wear NASCAR hats. Preferably with a No. 3. :cool:

Kathleen Purvis, food editor, The Charlotte (NC) Observer

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Why is the pig in the photo not wearing a baseball cap? I thought that was essential.

Down here, we call them "gimme caps." As in: "Gimme one 'em hats."

And we don't wear baseball hats. We wear NASCAR hats. Preferably with a No. 3. :cool:

And in the winter, we don't wear ski hats or knit hats. We wear "toboggans." Seriously. I still can't bring myself to call them that.

Dean McCord

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Maybe its only in Mississippi:

From How They Cook Hawgs in Mississippi

After the hawg is prepared, lay him belly down on the grate. Place a new Mississippi State hat on his head between his ears, shades on his eyes, and an Ole Miss baseball cap on his rear end. If he has a bullet hole between his eyes, he will need a bandaid here. The hawg won't cook without these items.

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Figure 3: Bert and Ernie. You must name the hawgs.

They refuse to cook without personal identities.

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Why is the pig in the photo not wearing a baseball cap? I thought that was essential.

Down here, we call them "gimme caps." As in: "Gimme one 'em hats."

And we don't wear baseball hats. We wear NASCAR hats. Preferably with a No. 3. :cool:

And in the winter, we don't wear ski hats or knit hats. We wear "toboggans." Seriously. I still can't bring myself to call them that.

Aw, I bet you'd call it "pop" instead of Co'cola, too.

Kathleen Purvis, food editor, The Charlotte (NC) Observer

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A long time ago in a place far, far away, I used to pick a five string banjo. As long as everyone plays at half speed, if flexible with tempo and limits the music to "Cripple Creek" and maybe "Cumberland Gap" I might bring mine along, asuming I still remember how to tune it.

Holly Moore

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As long as everyone plays at half speed, if flexible with tempo and limits the music to "Cripple Creek"

"Going up Cripple Creek going at a run

Going up Cripple Creek to have some fun..."

Okay, I'm ready. :cool:

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I don't understand why rappers have to hunch over while they stomp around the stage hollering.  It hurts my back to watch them. On the other hand, I've been thinking that perhaps I should start a rap group here at the Old Folks' Home.  Most of us already walk like that.

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