For my Birthday

Big Guy · Post by **Big Guy** » Fri Nov 02, 2012 21:03

I made some Bierwurst and Bottled some Zinfandel sampling for quality control was required..

BierWurs chubs

vac packed

zin bottled

Devo · Post by **Devo** » Fri Nov 02, 2012 21:32

Like my son would say
Way Cool Big Guy
&
Happy Birthday

Chuckwagon · Post by **Chuckwagon** » Sat Nov 03, 2012 01:43

Happy Birthday Big Guy!
Let's see now... you can probably remember when Ontario fought in the Civil War, right?

Hey, just how old are you? Maybe we should treat you like an old tree and saw you in half then count all the rings!

So, do you get to barbecue for Mace on your birthday? Have a great day pal.

Best Wishes,
Chuckwagon

Post by **redzed** » Sat Nov 03, 2012 02:26

Happy birthday BG! With all that zin looks like it's gonna be an all nighter!
And CW where the heck did you study history? Ontario in a civil war? There was the Upper Canada Rebellion in 1837 but it was quickly suppressed by the British controlled government. We Canucks may occasionally fight over beer and when we play hockey but it never escalates

into a war.

ssorllih · Post by **ssorllih** » Sat Nov 03, 2012 03:17

I won't say he is old but he was a colonel when I charged up San Jaun Hill with Teddy.

Baconologist · Post by **Baconologist** » Sat Nov 03, 2012 04:35

Looks wonderful !
Can't beat good sausage and wine !

sawhorseray · Post by **sawhorseray** » Sat Nov 03, 2012 17:52

I never knew grapes grew in Canada. Hope you had a great B-Day!

Post by **redzed** » Sat Nov 03, 2012 18:20

Ray, Ray, Ray. You gotta get out more often! Here on the wet coast we have a flourishing wine industry and there are also excellent wines produced in Ontario's Niagara Peninsula.
Even here on on Vancouver Island, where we normally have long dry summers, there are several quality growers and vintners.http://www.winesofcanada.com/bc.html

But because of the cost of all alcohol products in Canada, many people, myself included make our own wine. I make mine from fresh refrigerated California juice that has to be pre-ordered and picked up in September.

el Ducko · Post by **el Ducko** » Sat Nov 03, 2012 22:49

redzed wrote:...We Canucks may occasionally fight over beer and when we play hockey but it never escalates into a war.

Seeing as how this is a sausage making forum, what about the "Pig War" of 1859?

With no human casualties, this dispute was a bloodless conflict. ...unlike many hockey fights.

Post by **redzed** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 01:28

el Ducko wrote:
redzed wrote:...We Canucks may occasionally fight over beer and when we play hockey but it never escalates into a war.
Seeing as how this is a sausage making forum, what about the "Pig War" of 1859?
With no human casualties, this dispute was a bloodless conflict. ...unlike many hockey fights.

You are right Ducko, and I totally forgot about that one. It has not made it into Canadian textbooks yet. And San Juan is a beautiful island, we spent a couple of days cycling around the place three years ago. But Canadians did participate in a couple of other pig battles: the Boer Wars.

Chuckwagon · Post by **Chuckwagon** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 10:23

And CW where the heck did you study history? Ontario in a civil war?

Why.... I'm surprised at you Red! Those courageous Ontarians helped US fight OUR civil war. Shucks, just who do you think kept the Viet Cong from crossing the Mason-Dixon Line anyway? I just have one question... How is it possible to have a "civil" war?

Post by **redzed** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 17:09

Chuckwagon wrote:
And CW where the heck did you study history? Ontario in a civil war?
Why.... I'm surprised at you Red! Those courageous Ontarians helped US fight OUR civil war. Shucks, just who do you think kept the Viet Cong from crossing the Mason-Dixon Line anyway? I just have one question... How is it possible to have a "civil" war?

Thanks for the explanation CW. This forum is quickly becoming an all-round education centre for me.

el Ducko · Post by **el Ducko** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 17:10

Chuckwagon wrote:I just have one question... How is it possible to have a "civil" war?

Ans: ...with the same logic that they renamed the 'War Department' to 'Defense Department,' then started declaring war against various countries.

Some day, hopefully, the only PTSD we'll have is:
Peace Through Sausages, Deliciously

Meanwhile, Support Our Troops (...and bring 'em home soon.)(...and employ 'em!)