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[strakey]

Hi mossy sorry to hijack ur thread but im trying to pm you and it says that your box is 2 full to accept more messages. Can you help me out here pls.

 

[Mossy]

strakey..my inbox is permanently full and rarely gets answered I'm afraid.
I have deleted a few..but you do need to be Quick..or it will be full again. :tiphat:

No problem Mossy always fun to share out some new info, but yeah looks like your right it seems to be more isolated to the South UK, so not as widespread across all of Northern Europe as i previously mentioned :slaps:

The Joy of knowledge is being able to share it... ..seeing you picture..I Think I have it Wild.
I was watching for UK type dandelions a while back...and this is what kept popping up.

I get the Orujo homemade from my father in laws cousin, it can be found just about everywhere round here as i am just about touching the Galician border, they all put it in coffee here like they do with Cognac about everywhere else in Spain, there are many places that sell it mail order but you want it with as high ABV as possible to get the best extraction.

Lucky you.......I'll have to keep my eyes out now I have a Name to look for.

When I did the RSO extraction I had to send to the UK for solvent and the postage costs are prohibitive.
I need to find out local equivilent names...there is bound to be something does the same job.

Will check out the Fruit Salts, thanks for the tip and keep some toilet paper close to hand :roflcry:

We were taking it before the beach/dog walk..we had a few knees clenched..drive over the speed limit and don't stop at the newsagents trips back home....:smoke:

But yeah for sure Insomnia is a silent but evil thing, lucky for me mine is psychological and caused by a over active mind due to stress in life,

Years and years and years working with med patients..if someone mentions insomnia..whether they Think they are sick or not..I Know they are....it is my #1 Indicator.

Low PH = Insomnia

due to bad health with my wifes parents (mother with late stage Alzheimer's and her father diagnosed with inoperable prostate cancer last week) there seems to be an over obundance of that stress in our lives at this moment, but hey they are both in there 80s and it has bought the two of us closer than ever, and what dont kill you makes you stronger and we are out to prove that.

:karma Cloud: karma for you all..long term sickness takes it's toll on all the family.

Thanks for the offer of the seeds, but as i said is growing wild everywhere here.

I'll photo the one I Think it is..then you can help me identify it.
I've already been looking in the verges to see what I can find and use naturally.

 

[Peteey010]

Morning Mossy. At least you won't have to deal with this on your tunnel

 

[Spanglish]

Could well be you have some growing nearby, will wait to you get some pics up and check them out and see if i can get a id on it, there are also a few more plants in the same family that are similar looking and contain the same actives, well established plants can also get to upto 2m high so would not just be tiny Dandelions to look out for. Another thing to bare in mind is the latex is at its most potent during flowering and more so after its second year, but still contains a active amount at any stage of its life.

Yeah is that not always the challenging thing when living out of your home country, trying to find local named equivalents of things you would otherwise take for granted. But yeah keep a eye out for Orujo or Aguardiente (translates as firewater lol), i have never tried it but you can also milk the latex from the stems as you would a poppy, but would think this would be a long and tedious method to use.

Good news is the small piece of resin i used last night seemed to work well and got me off to sleep in about 20 mins after getting to bed, still woke up early but i was careful on how much i dosed as i have read in the past that at high level it can be toxic, will be increasing the dose by a little more tonight and i think at the right amount it can have real benefit in treating sleeping disorders.

Illness and death are all a part of life, that at some point will effect everyone in some way. The way i like to look at it is as long as you have lived to the best of your means your life is complete and you should not be afraid of the day it all ends, never regret anything and love all those around you.

Yeah for sure it takes its toll, but well in our case anyway also makes you closer to those around you, and makes you stronger and more focused on the future and where you want to take it.

You sure seem to know what you are talking about and i take in all of it, those years of experience have made you a fountain of knowledge, and i can see where you get the nickname aunty from as i barely even know you but yet feel comfortable talking with you about things, something that does not always come so easy for me in real life in a face to face situation.

Well thats enough of me babbling on, enjoy your day and have some fun on the farm and look forward to seeing in all come together bit by bit, am sure before you know it you will have the sanctuary you dream of.

 

[Mossy]

Meanwhile back at the Ranch.....

I was going to say the last few days have been disasterous..but..it wasn't as Bad as that...

here is a rundown...so I don't have to re-live it all.

What a pisser of a weekend we have had...:no:

We are getting really high winds here..tail end of what you 'Merican sent up the gulf stream..it is hitting the UK and we are getting the back wash.

The tunnel was only dug in on one side..:slaps:..we tried weighing the cover down with big wooden battens but it wasn't holding..so we ended up taking the cover off..to save crimping the frame.

Problem solved..and hubby is looking at Extra ideas to hold it down.
It said use two ground stakes..we got 4..but he is looking at some extra clips to go along the bottom frame and secure them in with tent spikes.

Our young dog is a nervous wreck in high winds..okay outside in them..petrified indoors.
She was in a kennel for 2 years at the Rescue centre..so one of the things we have been looking forward to at the Ranch is just being able to let her outdoors.

So..we decided to de-camp down there...even though there is no TV...no heating..
As the wind picks up she starts going round and round disturbing everyone..hubby gets up and lets her out.

And she spend the next two hours out barking at the cat..we are guessing..:slaps:..bloody nightmare.
Hubby ends up out of bed chasing her round in the dark and high winds trying to get her back indoors.

So pissed off and chilled to the bone we return home..and put the central heating on..no response.

Tried again..still no response.
Hubby goes down to check the boiler and there is a great big pool of oil on the floor around it..it is absolutely belting out.
He says we have Lost about 1/3 rd of the delivery we just paid for...:slaps:

So we had to turn it off until we can get the engineer here.

Outdoor temps have dropped like a stone with the storm..and we are reliant on the warm air heater on the air con..which warms the air about 3 ft in front of it and not much more.

Bloody Nightmare....lets Hope it gets better from today.

The Good news is the tunnel is fine..
The Good News is the heating is back on..
and The Good News is all the seed that my son sent from the UK has Finally turned up....."pher Wiggle"..I had Honestly thought that delivery was Lost..same as my Lavender..and it was a Hefty part of my planting schedule.

So you See....it did get better from Monday...:tiphat:..just had a pissy weekend to deal with first...'S Life

 

[Mossy]

Morning Mossy. At least you won't have to deal with this on your tunnel

Evening Peteey....:tiphat:..no definitely nothing as bad as That.....:jaw:.....but after the last few days it wouldn't have surprised me.

Luckily...the only snow we Usually See round here is on the mountains that are over 4,000 ft.....and that is the way I want it to stay.

Could well be you have some growing nearby, will wait to you get some pics up and check them out and see if i can get a id on it,

I Think I have..I just wouldn't use without a positive ID...Thank You....:kusht:..

there are also a few more plants in the same family that are similar looking and contain the same actives,

I've also got one..similar that I would have said was Milk Thistle from the UK..But..it didn't look like the milk thistle on the seed sites...:dunno:..and I can show you it..coz the Sheeps got it..Baaaa...

Yeah is that not always the challenging thing when living out of your home country, trying to find local named equivalents of things you would otherwise take for granted.

Massive...Also..learning the Bugs...there are some very strange looking things here compared to the UK...:jaw:...luckily I know most of the Friendlies by now.

I once had a battle of wills between me and this bloody massive grasshopper over which one of us Owned the Patio.

It Lost in the end when it started doing one of me favourite Dragons in..but I swear it used to stare me out when it saw me coming to shoo it..

will be increasing the dose by a little more tonight and i think at the right amount it can have real benefit in treating sleeping disorders.

Did it work..?

Illness and death are all a part of life, that at some point will effect everyone in some way. The way i like to look at it is as long as you have lived to the best of your means your life is complete and you should not be afraid of the day it all ends, never regret anything and love all those around you.

Sounds like a solid life plan...:thumbs:

I've just sat and watched my step Dad slowly waste away over two years..sometimes the death isn't the Hard part...it's the dying

i can see where you get the nickname aunty from as i barely even know you but yet feel comfortable talking with you about things, something that does not always come so easy for me in real life in a face to face situation.

Ha ha..believe it or not..if you met me in real life...I am the anti-social one who sits quietly in the corner and says nowt......I only Yap in here.

am sure before you know it you will have the sanctuary you dream of.

Got me Fingers Crossed....

 

[Spanglish]

Damn Mossy, sound like you have had a fun few days, and heres me thinking it was only us in the north getting weather like that, but then again should only be a couple more weeks down there and it will be just like summer.

Oh yeah i remember those bugs very well, did a couple of summers when i was living that way working the lemon growths and some of those things looked like that could eat ya head.

Have not tried the increased dose as i got lucky and found some canna mixed with some herbs stashed away in the lid of one of my grinders, thought it was just a blend of other herbs until i started smoking, i was very happily wrong and slept like a baby the past 2 nights, all gone now though so will most proberly try the new dose later will be sure to report back what i find.

So sorry to hear about your step Dad, i can see what you mean when you say that, life can be cruel sometimes but then again it also can be such a beautiful thing.

Well i for one enjoy your yapping, as i am sure many other do here. So please keep on yapping away and keep us upto date on your days at the farm.

 

[Dr Fluff]

Time to use your natural resources and keep your Dragons safe here's how.

[h=1]How to Cook Grasshoppers[/h]Two Parts:Preparing Your GrasshoppersCooking Grasshoppers
Grasshoppers are a crunchy and delicious treat that is enjoyed around the world, in places like Mexico and Uganda. Just one grasshopper contains 6 grams of protein and there are many people who think the world should harvest more insects to help people in need of healthy and nourishing meals.[SUP][1][/SUP] As long as you cook your grasshoppers, whether you're boiling or frying them, they will be safe to eat and will be ready in minutes. If you want to know how to cook grasshoppers in a variety of ways, see Step 1 to get started.




[h=2]Ingredients[/h]Dry roasted grasshoppers:

• 1 cup grasshoppers
  
• Olive oil
  
• Salt and pepper to taste
  

Garlic butter fried grasshoppers:

• 1/4 cup butter
  
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed
  
• 1 cup grasshoppers
  

Grasshopper fritters:

• 3/4 cup sifted flour
  
• 1 tsp. baking powder
  
• 1 tsp. salt
  
• 3/4 c milk
  
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
  
• 1 cup grasshoppers
  
• 1 pt. heavy cream beaten stiff
  

Grasshopper skewers:

• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
  
• 1 tsp. honey
  
• 1/2 tsp. freshly grated ginger
  
• 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  
• 1 tbsp. minced parsley
  
• 1 tbsp. minced parsley
  
• 1/4 tsp. salt
  
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
  
• 12 frozen grasshoppers
  
• 1 diced red bell pepper
  
• 1 yellow onion, cut into 8 wedges
  

Sautéed grasshoppers:

• 1 cup grasshoppers
  
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
  
• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
  
• 1/4 cup lime juice
  
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  
• 1 serrano chile
  
• 1/2 diced onion
  

[h=3]
Part 1 of 2: Preparing Your Grasshoppers[/h]

• 1
  Catch your grasshoppers. The easiest way to obtain some grasshoppers to cook is simply to catch them yourself. They are easiest to catch in the mornings, when it's colder and they are lazier. You can simply grab them off the ground with your hands, if you're fast enough, or use a net to catch them. You can also create some of these more elaborate traps:
  
  • Dig a hole in the ground and place a Mason jar with some bait, such as oats, apples, or carrots, in it. Either place some soil around the jar or tip it on its side -- the next morning, you should find some crickets in the jar. Just place the lid over it and you've caught your grasshoppers! If you want 'em alive, poke some holes in the lid.[SUP][2][/SUP]
  • Take a shoot of green willow that's about three feet long and flick it down lightly on the grasshopper. This should pin it in place.[SUP][3][/SUP]
  
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• Alternately, buy your grasshoppers. Depending on where you live, it may be tricky to buy grasshoppers, but not impossible. Try Mexican markets first. Grasshoppers, known as chapulines in Mexico, are a popular dish in Oaxaca.
  
• 3
  Be sure to cook them. Grasshoppers are delicious and safe to eat, but you have to cook them first. This will keep you safe and will remove any parasites that they might be carrying. Don't attempt to eat them raw or you may suffer from health issues.[SUP][4][/SUP]
  
• 4
  Remove the legs and wings. The legs of grasshoppers aren't edible; though you won't be hurt from eating them, it's best to remove them before you even begin to cook them. The same goes for the wings. Some say that freezing the grasshoppers for 10-15 minutes or boiling them for a few minutes makes the legs easier to pop off. This also has the benefit of killing them.
  
  • Some people also pull the head straight off, which removes the guts (including the stomach). This tends to remove certain kinds of parasites (and could reduce the risk of eating the grasshopper raw, but it's still better to cook it). You can then insert a stick into the cavity and cook it over a fire.
  
  
• 5
  Clean your grasshoppers before you eat them. Make sure to run them under cold water until they are cleaned and free of dirt. You can pat them down with a paper towel and then freeze or boil them, depending on the recipe.
  

[h=3]
Part 2 of 2: Cooking Grasshoppers[/h]

• 1
  Make dry roasted grasshoppers. This is probably the easiest way to cook grasshoppers. Here's what you have to do to cook them:
  
  • Freeze your cleaned grasshoppers for an hour or two.
  • Spread them out on a paper towel on a cookie sheet.
  • Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and cook the grasshoppers for 1-2 hours until they're nice and dry and crunchy.
  • Try to crush them in with a spoon a bit to test their level of crunchiness. It's up to you -- just make sure they don't get burned in the process.
  • If you like, you can cover them in just a bit of olive oil and season them with salt and pepper to taste.
  
  
• 2
  Make garlic butter fried grasshoppers. For this simple dish, here's all you have to do:
  
  • Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a frying pan.
  • Reduce the heat to medium low.
  • Sauté 6 cloves of garlic for 4-5 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Add 1 cup cleaned grasshoppers to the pan.
  • Sauté for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  
  
• 3
  Make grasshopper fritters. This is a tasty and decadent dish that makes the perfect snack or side dish. Here's how you make it:
  
  • Sift 3/4 cups of flour, 1 tsp. of baking powder, and 1 tsp. of salt together in a bowl.
  • Add 3/4 cups of milk and beat the mixture until it's smooth.
  • Slightly beat one egg and add it to the mixture.
  • Take 1 cup of grasshoppers and dip each of them in the egg batter. Make sure that the wings, legs (and the heads, if you like) have been removed.
  • Fry oil in a frying pan.
  • Deep fry the grasshoppers in the pan until they're crunchy and golden brown.
  • Add salt and serve them.
  
  
• 4
  Make grasshopper skewers. This is a creative dish that is not only delicious but has a beautiful presentation. Here's what you've got to do to make it:[SUP][5][/SUP]
  
  • Make the marinade. To do this, mix together all of the ingredients except for the grasshoppers, the bell pepper, and the onion. Do this in a non-reactive baking dish.
  • Marinate the grasshoppers. Submerge them in the marinade and let them sit there for at least an hour. For best results, you can marinate them overnight.
  • Remove the grasshoppers from the marinade and pat them dry.
  • Make the skewers by placing the grasshoppers, bell pepper, and onion on them in an alternating pattern.
  • Brush your grill lightly with olive oil.
  • Cook each skewer 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) above the fire.
  • Turn them every 2-3 minutes and continue to baste them in olive oil if needed.
  • Cook for about 8-9 minutes, until crunchy and ready to eat.
  
  
• 5
  Make sautéed grasshoppers. This is another easy and delicious dish. Just take of the wings and legs, clean the grasshoppers, and get ready to sautee them. Here's what you do:
  
  • Marinate the grasshopper in a mixture of lemon and lime juice for at least an hour.
  • Sauté the garlic, serrano chile, and diced onion in a pan filled with oil over medium heat.
  • Remove the garlic, onion, and chile, and sauté the grasshoppers in the remaining juice for around 8-9 minutes, or until they are crunchy and brown.
  • Serve. Squeeze some lemon or lime juice over the grasshoppers and enjoy them on their own or in tortillas or tacos.
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[Mossy]

Ay arty...you Crack me up....:kusht:...I never Thought of that..

Over here they like to eat the snails.

What you are supposed to do is catch them..stick them in a box with only Rosemary to eat for 2 weeks to purge their system..then you cook and have a nice Rosemary tasting snail....

You know as soon as I heard I Thought...hmmm.now what would happen if you stuck them in a box full of canna leaf and bud... ..psychoactive snails...?..at least they would Die Happy....

:Haha:

Yeah man...turn the heat up a bit..throw a bit more garlic on me...:Hookah:

Damn Mossy, sound like you have had a fun few days, and heres me thinking it was only us in the north getting weather like that, but then again should only be a couple more weeks down there and it will be just like summer.

Ah yeah..you will be getting it too.
I saw it on the Spanish news and most of spain was getting hit by it.
They forecast 4 days..now extended to 7..and when the wind drops the temps are going to drop like a stone..:Blowing a Hooligan:..must admit..I always Think end of jan/feb is the worst weather in spain..so as you say..survive this lot and we are in spring growing season...."pher Wiggle"..Roll On...

Oh yeah i remember those bugs very well, did a couple of summers when i was living that way working the lemon growths and some of those things looked like that could eat ya head.

Yup.
When I first hit stink bugs I was told to destroy them as they could Poison your bud..:jaw:..Honest.
Yet I find them bloody amazing...they are voracious aphid hunters..and girl they are on are Clean...and in what 8 years...I've never had a Poisoned bud.....I Think about them as the Spanish ladybird.

So sorry to hear about your step Dad, i can see what you mean when you say that, life can be cruel sometimes but then again it also can be such a beautiful thing.

It is all we have..we have to make the Most of it......I don't believe in an after life..so all I have is the here and now.

 

[Mossy]

BTW...googling says the artichoke Leaf is as beneficial as the artichoke globe....Another thing I should be able to source around me for Free...."pher Wiggle"..for our meds.

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