A New One

Winter Winners

A GROSS OF THESE

Not Too Easy

passes the time

THE JELLY BUG

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.. It's both a blessing and a curse to have our daily 'dark time' end late and, start early. Burning the midnight oil starts at about 5:00 PM. But, then again, there's time for some fly fun.
.. MAKFLIES (LINK) has been cranking out some spiffy offerings. You'll not find these in the bins at the corner feather merchant. Tying a few should be entertaining. Don't do 144 of them unless you have a lot of down time.

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,, We had a request. Materials are not too cheap. Skill can be acquired. Time flies, (sorry Alice,) when you're having fun. If you have the time and dexterity it might be worth your efforts.

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.. Sled heads are increasing. Turons are in-migrating. Ski types are here with their own popcorn. The town is enjoying the cash flow and the fresh white that has enhanced the holiday spirit.

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.. While not our preference we managed to distress our standing rib roast. For those that abhor the deep pure pink of a proper joint we managed a tender, medium or medium well, lean roast.
.. Simple formula = dry age + Santa Maria Rub, (usually used on a Tri Tip,) + gentle microwave + oven sear + slow roasting yields a crusty chunk. Once is enough for us.
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SLOW ROASTING WITH SANTA MARIA RUB

JUICY STILL, VERY TENDER,  JUST A LITTLE PINK

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WALLPAPER:  WE LIKE WHITE BREAD - DONE RIGHT

Messages

SOME THOUGHTS

Affinities ?

take the time

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AMERICAN PRESIDENTIAL CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

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THE QUEEN'S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

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.. The lights are bright. The presents enjoyed. It's freshly white up here. Hustle and, bustle and, conviviality abound.

.. It's Christmas in West Yellowstone. It shan't take but a couple minutes to see how leaders want to be viewed. Dare to compare the spirit and messages of the royal families ?

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The Eve

STOCKINGS UP ?

Log Lit ?

cookies out ?

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May your day be as joyous and as rewarding as your expectations.

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WALLPAPER: SWEETIES FOR BAKING - YUM !

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Sacrilegious ??

BENT TRADITION

Small Meal

intimate dinner

WALLPAPER: UNUSUAL 2-BONE SELECT GRADE STANDING RIB ROAST

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.. This year we're having an intimate Christmas with a special request. The normal, full mad-house, with fat laden roast, may be a thing of the past. The special request was for a lean roast.
.. Our butcher has been very accommodating. He cut us a very unusual 'select grade 2-bone' rib roast, (bone tied on.)
.. This chunk is in the process of dry aging. It will be ready in a couple of days and, still moist enough for an excellent roast. The dinner should be magical - if - we can figure out how to properly cook a lean piece of  select grade rib roast.
.. Experiment in progress.

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.. Around here most sport is being done with shotguns this time of year. A few folks are dredging the last open water in the estuaries on Hebgan Reservoir. Leaches and, Woolly Buggers and, San Juan Worms are the choices for those with access to a snowmachine.

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WALLPAPER: TRADITIONAL PRIME GRADE 4-BONE RIB ROAST

The Founding

IS THIS US ?

Time To Read

give it a shot

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.. We thank our lucky stars that, in these modern times, resources are readily and easily available to closely examine and absorb the very foundation of our republic.
.. This is "the holiday season" and,we should remember that the holidays we celebrate have deeply spiritual components - beyond shopping. Unlike many others we encourage honest and civil discussion over the dinner table.

RESOURCES:

>> National Archives = OUR CONSTITUTION
>> National Archives = OUR BILL OF RIGHTS
>> Annotations = WIKIPEDIA - popular input

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.. Of course those with a short  memory or lack of an historical perspective need not bother. Just go fishing and call it good. No need to engage our foundation and inherent values?

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WALLPAPER: HAMBURGER STEAK

Ready, Set, Go . . .

SUNDAY DASH

West Entrance Open

over some snow travel

BIG TIRE BUSES READY TO TRAVEL

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.. Ready or not, (low snow and all,) the West Entrance to Yellowstone National Park opens tomorrow, (Sunday, December 15, 2019 - at 8:00 AM.)
.. According to informed sources in the tourist industry around town a light booking is in the offing. The Christmas and New Year rush is yet to start. Be here tomorrow for a high quality experience.

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WALLPAPER:  SHRIMP AND GRITS

DROUGHT ??

NOT YET BUT . . .

It's Possible

we're low for now

STARTLING DEFICIT OF SNOW STUFF

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.. Given the fisher folks obsession with weather and precipitation, we indulge our readers.
.. Although we can do nothing about the weather we periodically report the current conditions. Right now we, in the Northwest United States, are way down in snow fall and snowpack.
.. The "D" word is being lightly whispered in pubs, grocery stores and, even on the revered pages of NOAA. We are not there yet. However, this is reminiscent of the start of the droughts of the '90's. Our agricultural neighbors are extraordinarily sensitive to current and prevailing weather conditions.
.. One of our neighbors, down in the lowlands, mentioned the "D" word about 6 weeks ago. We noted it and quickly forgot about it. Since 2000, the longest drought in Montana lasted 307 weeks; beginning on May 16, 2000 and ending on March 28, 2006.
.. The weather wizards are cranking up their best pessimistic faces. We'll wait for some time because we live where water flows regularly. Yet, snow is down and temperature is up, (no forecast snow for the next week or so) - AND - diurnal temperatures in the high 20's and low 30's. It's now mid December and counting.
..  Just saying.

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WALLPAPER:  BEANS & RICE & SIDE MEAT & CORNBREAD

A Beautiful Story

TAKE FIVE

Take Ten

use all twenty minutes

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.. From the gently savage and mystical islands of NIHON, (日本.) Tread softly and enjoy something far more introspective and, less gonzo than the American Way!

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WALLPAPER:  SPIT ROASTED TO PERFECTION

Articles Of Impeachment

READ THEM HERE
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>> READ

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WALLPAPER: HOT BEEF, (prime steak) SANDWICH

Winter Fun

FISH FLORIDA . . .

OR STAY HOME  ??

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WALLPAPER:  PRIME AND POTATO

Political Medicine

WE'VE BEEN TOLD

Real Concern

read it now

THE POLITLCS COUNTS

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., A couple of weeks ago we mentioned in passing that one should contact the AMA about political medicine, [[LINK.]] We now have a confirmation - writ large - from our current administration.
.. A couple of local MD's and a nationally respected scientist have sent us the following articles for our perusal. Yours too if you choose.

RESOURCES

>> Blocking Biomedical Research,
>> New NIH requirements,
>> Impact On Medical Research,
>> Fetal Tissue Restrictions.

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WALLPAPER:  OUR BUTCHER SURPRISED US - PRIME !