Through the Eyes of a Child

Giddy, I guess, would best describe it. They were bouncing off of each other rounding up the materials, reading the recipe, reading it again, watching the pot.

Coconut Cream Pie

Measure carefully

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They need a bit more counter space.

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And stir, and stir, and stir. They were so enthralled that they never recognized the pork trimmings I lifted from them for a project of my own.

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I was kind of an outsider on this deal, but I think this step was liquid chicken and nilla.

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As the sun begins to set, the crust pour takes place.

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And then, the despair. They actually got to the last line of the recipe. "Let cool"

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It was as if someone had kicked all three in the gut. That also gave them time to critique their creation, "It's pudding, woe are us." Patience is a form of purgatory to a varmint.

So, they resort to plan B.

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The lantern is turned down over some sad faces that evening.

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As usually happens, morning still arrives. BB is up early and sets a snare.

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Almost immediately, a fat can of fluffy goodness is entangled.

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There were shrills, and hoops, and hollers. BD shows with a club and dispatches the critter with no remorse.

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And like cats in a nest of rabbits, they tear in. Breakfast of champions.

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The smell of Coconut Cream pie in the morning, it smells like............Victory.

All good things must come to an end. We retreat to Martha's nest.

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Pizza and a salad for good behavior, and a job well done. That's K2, a second cousin to the varmints in the top of the photo. She spent the last night with us, and may become a regular. I tried to trade her out of that hat, either my gun or my knife. She wanted both, no deal.

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If I could have another year with half this exposure to the varmints I would feel blessed. Thanks for lookin'.

Thanks for the essay in pictures.

Thanks again....I always get the biggest kick out of this thread.......

It's important every day

But carries much more emotion today

Hug a varmint, today.

To prepare, then you will be dropped on a remote Appalachian porch and told to survive.

They run and get their packs. What is more natural than varmints with a box after Christmas?

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Well done!
My cat is green with envy.

Now that is very cool........

Nice job! Are they going to stay there long enough for you and the missus to have a short vacation?

No, but, I get to send them back to their parents today. LOL

I guess, no one's happy about that.

Bittersweet

From my view:

Bitter; A varmint, any varmint, warms the heart of an old man. Time is slipping away. I won't giggle quite as much. I have to do half of the kitchen chores. I worry just what the laundry police will find.

Sweet; I get to go to bed much earlier tonight. MaMaw only has one child to fuss over, me. I have time to study. The four letter word school.



From a varmints view, and this is of course conjecture:

Bitter; The four letter word school. We have less control over the menu. Where are MaMaws cookies? I miss PeePaws jokes.

Sweet; Extracurricular activities. Friends. The Inlaws. A personal tv remote control.

How wonderful, though, that you have each other, that you enjoy each other's company and you live close enough
so you can see each other as often as you like. That alone will make a huge difference in how they turn out as people.

I miss em'

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Wild dogs, bears, cows, and bunnies.

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Dos Pistoleros pulled the long guns on em' this time.

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JMA pulled off a wet one.

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And we retire to the cocoa shack.

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in-chief. Epaulettes are just out of frame.

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Head 'em up, move 'em out

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Lean into it partner

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Catch your breath

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Then do your chores

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And the clothes dryer is fired up

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Time for some gravitational experiments

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BB took another lick

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So, we return to the clothes dryer

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It's not long before he is up and at 'em

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After lunch, there is a compulsive drive from all three to establish defensive positions. They speak of an impending artillery battle.

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JMA lights another wet one

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And defends it from Sasquatch

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Night brought a phase change experiment, How much is this stuff worth?

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Not much, but it'll do in a pinch

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There was no trouble getting anyone to bunk that evening. We head back to Martha's nest for supper the next day, but not before some more gravitational experiments.

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Newton burgers for all

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What a wonderful time, place and company!
It has occurred to me how these fun outings will also serve to strengthen the sibling relationship and love reliance on each other when one day the grown ups are no longer there.
Well done grandpaw!

More great stuff. Thanks again for letting some of more "mature" individuals experience the enthusiasm of youth once again.

Thanks, man, really enjoy the "Adventures or the Varmints.....Very Cool.
You should really publish this........