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Neesy

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My daughter spent her first morning at pre-school and did very well.

I am not so happy at having to have the chimney cleaned in my house to get rid of a dead bird. Ewwwww
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Good luck with that Maskins
 

Maskins

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Good luck with that Maskins

They were not like Dick Van Dyke in Mary Poppins. In fact, they condemned my fire and wanted to charge me loads of money to fix it. They also condemneded my neighbours chimney and tried to demand money from them. So, currently searching for a slightly more trustworthy chimney sweep. Where are the small children when you need them?
 

Neesy

#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
May 24, 2012
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
They were not like Dick Van Dyke in Mary Poppins. In fact, they condemned my fire and wanted to charge me loads of money to fix it. They also condemneded my neighbours chimney and tried to demand money from them. So, currently searching for a slightly more trustworthy chimney sweep. Where are the small children when you need them?
We had a couple of them come in (maybe 10 years ago?) :hmm: - they did a great job! (and this is in Winnipeg, Manitoba).

By the way - don't do what my thrifty father did many many years ago:

thinking to save himself 100 bucks he used a heavy chain - went up on the roof and then banged that thing inside the chimney to loosen the soot! :nope: - he broke the terra cotta liner and could not use the fireplace anymore!

On the Isle of Arran Andy was still burning coal fires when I visited in 2005 - yikes! (We almost invited the coal "dude" [the guy who delivers the coal to the house?] to the wedding - it is supposed to be good luck).
 

Maskins

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We had a couple of them come in (maybe 10 years ago?) :hmm: - they did a great job! (and this is in Winnipeg, Manitoba).

By the way - don't do what my thrifty father did many many years ago:

thinking to save himself 100 bucks he used a heavy chain - went up on the roof and then banged that thing inside the chimney to loosen the soot! :nope: - he broke the terra cotta liner and could not use the fireplace anymore!

On the Isle of Arran Andy was still burning coal fires when I visited in 2005 - yikes! (We almost invited the coal "dude" [the guy who delivers the coal to the house?] to the wedding - it is supposed to be good luck).

Coal fires are ace - my mother and father in law both have them in their respective houses.
 

blunthead

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They were not like Dick Van Dyke in Mary Poppins. In fact, they condemned my fire and wanted to charge me loads of money to fix it. They also condemneded my neighbours chimney and tried to demand money from them. So, currently searching for a slightly more trustworthy chimney sweep. Where are the small children when you need them?
Stuck in condemned chimneys.
 

cat in a bag

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Very cool. What season is it, CAT? Bow? Muzzleloader?

Oh............. and when is dinner served?;;D
Rifle season opened today for both deer and antelope. Bow season has been open a while, Scott would love to bow hunt but has shoulder issues, so hasn't for years. But, they are tagged out opening morning! Yippee! :applause:

Dinner is usually around 6. ;-D Don't have to go to the store today now! :D
 

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Rifle season opened today for both deer and antelope. Bow season has been open a while, Scott would love to bow hunt but has shoulder issues, so hasn't for years. But, they are tagged out opening morning! Yippee! :applause:

Dinner is usually around 6. ;-D Don't have to go to the store today now! :D

Wow, rifle already? Ours goes from mid-Nov. to the first week in Dec. How long is rifle season there? Excuse me for being a dope, but how large do the antelope get there?
 

cat in a bag

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I think it runs through most of November. It depends on the area the license is for, some areas do not open up for rifles until Nov 1, the ones that are open now will close sooner, too.

The antelope are generally smaller than deer, body wise, but not by a whole, whole lot. Still get quite a bit of meat off of one.

You're not a dope!
 

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I think it runs through most of November. It depends on the area the license is for, some areas do not open up for rifles until Nov 1, the ones that are open now will close sooner, too.

The antelope are generally smaller than deer, body wise, but not by a whole, whole lot. Still get quite a bit of meat off of one.

You're not a dope!

:love:

A few friends still give me some venison (got moose a few years ago too.....!!) when they go out. Never had antelope. Is it much different in flavor? Have I asked you this before? I AM such a dope.......LOL:hammer:
 

cat in a bag

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I found this picture, don't know how scientifically accurate it is, but it gives a general idea about size.

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Our antelope look more like this, though

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Pronghorns, we call them. They taste a little different than deer, but they are pretty similar in taste, too. I think I would be able to tell the difference if I hadn't cooked it, but I'm not completely confident in that. ;)
 

skimom2

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It has been kinda a hellacious morning, but some happy happy...both Scott and Evan got their deer this morning. =D Going for antelope this evening.

Fresh meat for the freezer. Yay!

YAY deer! Meh antelope--lol. How do you cook it? My family are big hunters (naturally), but the only way I like antelope is in a stew. It seems more 'gamey' than deer, elk, or moose. Elk is my favorite. Now I'm hungry... ;)
 

Dana Jean

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YAY deer! Meh antelope--lol. How do you cook it? My family are big hunters (naturally), but the only way I like antelope is in a stew. It seems more 'gamey' than deer, elk, or moose. Elk is my favorite. Now I'm hungry... ;)
Elk and moose are good, I like moose better. Deer is gross. Never had antelope. but I'd try it!
 

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There's half a cookie left. Out of 4 dozen!

Who leaves half a cookie? Shameful.....

YAY deer! Meh antelope--lol. How do you cook it? My family are big hunters (naturally), but the only way I like antelope is in a stew. It seems more 'gamey' than deer, elk, or moose. Elk is my favorite. Now I'm hungry... ;)

Wrong thread.......:biggrin-new:

Elk and moose are good, I like moose better. Deer is gross. Never had antelope. but I'd try it!

Oh Deer, how could you say such a thing?