Mississippi 44"

[Gulf]

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Actually, Jackson makes a decent mortar hoe, and they are at big box stores. I hear they do a number on snakes too.

Thanks for the advice Stonecutter,
But, I think that I can heat the neck of my mortar hoe and straighten it out without breaking it. I have recently reinstated my walking stick"a (9 and 1/2 " Ruger Black Hawk) as my current weapon of choice for critters . In my hand, at close range, it feels like it is a handle and a half longer than a hoe .

[stonecutter]

Re: Mississippi 44"

Actually, Jackson makes a decent mortar hoe, and they are at big box stores. I hear they do a number on snakes too.

[Gulf]

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That must have been a junky mortar hoe from harbor freight. Get one of these for mortar and one of these for snakes.....problem solved.

Well actually Stonecutter,
I had not even heard of Harbor Freight when I bought that ho. But I've picked up a couple of cheaper ones since then that I would just as soon that my wife did not find out about .

[stonecutter]

Re: Mississippi 44"

That must have been a junky mortar hoe from harbor freight. Get one of these for mortar and one of these for snakes.....problem solved.

[Gulf]

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What type of Rattler is that? I was going to say, Diamond back, but its not.

Eastern Diamond Back, Timber Rattler, and Ground Rattler are all found in South Mississippi. The markings don't exactly match any of the them, though it did have five rattles and a button . In this ones present "state" we just call it a "good" snake.

[GIANLUCA]

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holy !@#@!%$# we dont have those rodents here!! good luck

[Laurentius]

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What type of Rattler is that? I was going to say, Diamond back, but its not.

[UtahBeehiver]

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Yikes, but one good thing, fire up the oven, "taste like chicken"

[Gulf]

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That has been a good mortar hoe .

I guess, I hit him to hard .

[mrchipster]

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Thanks ya'll, for pics. I'll try and post an update for the first vine ripe. I think it will be fun to update the family pictures from time to time.

You got it, wallet photos to come.

[Gulf]

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Thanks ya'll, for pics. I'll try and post an update for the first vine ripe. I think it will be fun to update the family pictures from time to time.

Russell,
Thanks for the pic of the dome vent. I hope it works for you like it has for me.

I'm curious, are you trying to replicate the volcanic soil too? The mineral content will have a lot to do with how these taste in the end.

Stonecutter,
I can't speak for the whole family. I've read about how the volcanic ash is the secret to the success of the San Marzano tomatoes. I can't duplicate that down here naturally. But, the southern sisters will be raised on what I do have access to: chicken sht and copious amounts of Dihydrogen Monoxide .

I don't know if it will work but, that makes a great tasting Marion mater .

[stonecutter]

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I'm curious, are you trying to replicate the volcanic soil too? The mineral content will have a lot to do with how these taste in the end.

[mrchipster]

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Their twin sisters here in Utah have little San Marzano babies.

And their six northern cousins in Minnesota.

[UtahBeehiver]

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Their twin sisters here in Utah have little San Marzano babies. Proud daddy's Mr. Chip) showing off their kids. Gulf, finally added bushing for my vent breather you sent me.

[Gulf]

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Not much to report for the last several weeks. (Work, family etc.) But, this is "ground breaking for me": The first blooms from my San Marzano tomatoes. A little late for South Mississippi but, should be a nice, late summer or early fall treat

Thank's Russell