Kathy in NZ wrote:

> On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 20:11:03 -0500, ~patches~
> > wrote:
>
>
>>DH got home around dinner time along with the deer to show me then take
>>to the abbatoir. The venison will be ready to pick up likely tomorrow
>>evening. We are going to tan the hide as well so will be getting the
>>hide back from the abbatoir. He also brought fresh pickerel! Here's a
>>pic of their catches. I'll post the venison goodies as I make them.
>>
>>the deer - http://tinypic.com/fkprig.jpg
>>
>>We had the fresh pickerel for a simple dinner of fish with oven baked
>>potatoes. DH cooked it the way they cooked it at the hunt camp. As
>>always this is one very nice fish!
>>
>>fresh catch - http://tinypic.com/fkqgjp.jpg
>>
>>dinner - http://tinypic.com/fkqj2u.jpg
>>
>>And for your viewing pleasure, here is a pic right outside the door of
>>the hunt cabin.
>>
>>http://tinypic.com/fkqk5k.jpg
>
>
> Unlike some who replied, I'd like to say keep posting those pics,
> Patches. As you say, people don't have to download the links. I like
> the idea of pics.
>
> Now, on to your posting.....
>
> YOU KILLED BAMBI !!
>

I didn't kill bambi, the guys did. Unlike some hunters, we will use the
meat for food. A surprising number of hunters go for the thrill of
the kill only

> Why is the deer cut down the back? I would have thought it would be
> cut down the front to remove the entrails, but why the back?

It is cut down the front not the back. The entrails were removed at the
hunt camp.
>
> The fish.... great
>
> The meal? Where are your greens? Those things on the sour cream don't
> count. Eat your greens Patches.

I usually do. Last night was just a simple meal because neither of us
were very hungry but DH just had to have that fish.
>
> The view from the hunt cabin is awe inspiring, very beautiful.
>
> You keep posting your pics, Patches. Don't let detractors put you off.

Thanks Kathy
>
> Kathy in NZ