Hahabogus >, if that's their real name, wrote:

>Not that long ago we (the ex and me) bought a 1/2 a cow. It came
>wrapped...fat, bones and meat. I gave the neighbour several knuckle bones
>for their dogs. Those german shepherds loved the bones, but the uncooked
>bones broke into small splinters getting caught in their teeth and gums.
>We didn't know at that time that we shoulda pre-cooked the bones. This
>softens the bones thus elliminating such a hazard.

Ahhhhhhh! Our mutts weigh 13 and 26 pounds, respectively. They don't have
nearly the jaw strength of a shepherd. However, I'll start roasting them
first. They'll probably taste better, too.

I used to eat the marrow out of bones when I was a kid. Now the mere
thought makes me queasy.

Carol, who only got up at this ungodly hour because the 26 pounder sounded
like he was gonna barf, and I wanted him to do it outside. Now that he's
fine, I'm going back to bed.
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_