A day in the life in the North

[Looper]

This does demand video!

Definitely a yootoob monetization option in there somewhere

The noise is like a lawn mower when it's being started.

A clip of Monster doing Katies lawn mower noise would be a 1M views fer shure

Get Katie to send you an MP3 of her vocalized impression to play at the start of the clip for accuracy comparison!

[helge]

But it didn't end well he was a nasty drunk after a few beers and would fling his glass at the bartender resulting in him getting banned. I was always welcome back but don't bring that kunt again

Sounds like most swedes

[helge]

Why isn't this posted in the 'Dinner' thread ?

[DrWilly]

Amazing pets. I had a monkey in Laos that my wife surprised my with. She bought him at a traffic light from some guy. Me and that monkey really bonded so I kept him built a huge cage the length of the driveway for him and me and him would go bar hopping. But it didn't end well he was a nasty drunk after a few beers and would fling his glass at the bartender resulting in him getting banned. I was always welcome back but don't bring that kunt again

yeah, sorry.

[harrybarracuda]

Tortoises were busy today. Monster was having his way with the younger female. I had to knock him off her with my shovel. Big bastard

Well that's a bit mean. How would you like it if someone whacked you with a shovel when you were trying to get your end away?

[malmomike77]

your nosecone looks like its falling off, have you been tugging too much?

[Stumpy]

your nosecone looks like its falling off, have you been tugging too much?

It's not falling off but it does get used and a few off road twists and it moves.

[Buckaroo Banzai]

Though I appreciate the turtle (I know I know tortoise) Porn as much as the next guy,

I have to say. This thread is pretty slow.

[Stumpy]

^ I was killing pigeons earlier.

[cyrille]

Those two in the second pic look like two Vinnie Jones's facing off.

[Edmond]

Vinnie Jones

Interesting story how he got into acting. Starting off with Lock, Stock...


The script writers wrote 'A tough foker, like Vinnie Jones'.

Came to casting and they said 'who can we get that acts like Vinnie Jones?'

'Why not just get Vinnie Jones'. And there ya go.

[david44]

All guests agree full Brazilian

[helge]

Those two in the second pic look like two Vinnie Jones's facing off.

They both look like BSnub wearing fatigues and oversized helmet.

[Buckaroo Banzai]

^ I was killing pigeons earlier.

I guess as good an excuse as any

[Amina]

Very interesting about your turtles Stumpy. We do pretty much the same thing here in Missouri in the USA. We have what is known as - "Three Toed Box Turtles" - even though they have usually more than three toes! - We don't use an incubator, but let them lay their eggs (7-15) wherever they want to, and then simply watch the nest(s) the best we can. Often raccoons win out, but we figure that's nature! The oldest turtle we have is a female, well over 40 years old! - BTW - I am a Thai girl from the North, namely the Nan area, but quite familiar with your neck of the woods in Lampang. My older sister used to work at Kho Ka Air Station near Lampang, when the USAF was still there during the Vietnam War......many ears ago! Cheers and Happy Holidays. Amina

[Stumpy]

Well Hello Amina and thanks for sharing. We had considered just letting the tortoises lay their eggs and let them hatch naturally. However the downside is that Sulcata Tortoises are not native to Thailand and I didn't think it right to let some escape. My wife raises them and sells to a few brokers who export them to pet stores.

Interesting information on Lampang Airport. It's a really nice clean place and I like that I can drive and be on a plane in 30 minutes to BKK.

Happy Holidays to you as well.

[Stumpy]

Well that's a bit mean. How would you like it if someone whacked you with a shovel when you were trying to get your end away?

Yeah I always feel sort of bad. Poor guy trying to knock it out but he is just to damn big and it can cause undue stress and injury to the female when that small.

[Stumpy]

Yesterday got the vines planted that BB posted a picture of. I had to break out the new shovel that a friend brought over.





The ground behind the pool wall was rock hard but this shovel made short work of it. Nice having good yard tools here and shovels that don't fold in half.



Got my wife's tree planted in the pot. Apparently these grow very very slow as it took 6 years to get the tree that large and shaped that way. The cost wasn't very much for that much time and effort.



Had me a damn close call. I leaned over to get the hose by this palm and as I started to lean up I saw a few flying around my head and stopped. Backed up and then saw these little wasps. I hate these guys. They attack and sting in swarms and are extremely aggressive. I have been stung before by them and I do not get a reaction but my wife and FIL sure do.



After mowing up the lawns, it was time for a break by the pool

Time to prep for the BBQ.





Doing a small test run of the bone in Prime Rib. I have a much larger one for the holiday season. Hand rubbed in course salt, ground pepper and ground garlic powder.



Got the pan hot with the butter for a quick sear.





Seared on both sides for about 3 minutes or so. Off to the Q for a cook indirectly.





Got the Q up to about 375 and cooked for about 15 more minutes, then let it rest. I did a Baked Tater and Veggies on the Q.



I think I need a bigger plate....



Money shot as they say.

I ate about a 1/4 of it. Saved the rest for a Prime rib sammy

[DrWilly]

Outstanding meal. Making my mouth water!

[cyrille]

That looks pretty much perfect.

[DrWilly]

If I was going to be pedantic, is argue you need a red centre in a steak not pink...

[Stumpy]

I think it could have been a bit more rare but still was quite good.

I am deciding which way I want to cook the larger one for the holiday.

[Neverna]

Overcooked on the outside, undercooked on the inside. Must be a northern thing.

Just joking. Whatever floats your boat is good for food.

As a north American might say, outstanding!

[Stumpy]

Its the time of season when these Golden Orb Weaver spiders are out making huge webs across trails.





Fortunately this one above me as I rode along the river but was still a big one, 6 to 8 inches. I have ran into a few webs over the years but thankfully no spiders. The webs are huge and make a mess when you hit one.

[Switch]

Yesterday got the vines planted that BB posted a picture of. I had to break out the new shovel that a friend brought over.





The ground behind the pool wall was rock hard but this shovel made short work of it. Nice having good yard tools here and shovels that don't fold in half.



Got my wife's tree planted in the pot. Apparently these grow very very slow as it took 6 years to get the tree that large and shaped that way. The cost wasn't very much for that much time and effort.



Had me a damn close call. I leaned over to get the hose by this palm and as I started to lean up I saw a few flying around my head and stopped. Backed up and then saw these little wasps. I hate these guys. They attack and sting in swarms and are extremely aggressive. I have been stung before by them and I do not get a reaction but my wife and FIL sure do.



After mowing up the lawns, it was time for a break by the pool

Time to prep for the BBQ.





Doing a small test run of the bone in Prime Rib. I have a much larger one for the holiday season. Hand rubbed in course salt, ground pepper and ground garlic powder.



Got the pan hot with the butter for a quick sear.





Seared on both sides for about 3 minutes or so. Off to the Q for a cook indirectly.





Got the Q up to about 375 and cooked for about 15 more minutes, then let it rest. I did a Baked Tater and Veggies on the Q.



I think I need a bigger plate....



Money shot as they say.

I ate about a 1/4 of it. Saved the rest for a Prime rib sammy

It takes, time and patience to get cooking shots like that. Well done Stumpy.