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$100,000 for Punxsutawney Phil
The Countyr Press (Suburban Philadelphia) ^
| 2-8-06
| William w. Lawrence
Posted on 02/10/2006 10:37:38 AM PST by Temple Owl
Well, Groundhog Day came and went. Punxsutawney Phil came out of his Gobbler's Knob hole at sunrise on Feb. 2 and saw his shadow. This means that we will have six more weeks of winter.
But I could have told you that simply by looking at the calendar.
Did you know that the Punxsutawney rodent and U.S. Rep. John Peterson (R-Pa.) were once named co-porkers of the month? Peterson and the rodent were chastised by Citizens Against Government Waste a couple of years ago for picking $100,000 out of the taxpayer's pockets. The federal grant was for a weather museum. Peterson sneaked the grant in as an earmark in another bill. If these clowns are going to pick our pockets, they should do it for things of which we approve. I would not complain if they had earmarked $250,000 to keep the St. Cyril of Alexandria Elementary School open.
An even better way would be to approve school vouchers.
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Editorial; US: Pennsylvania
KEYWORDS: 109th; federalspending; groundhogday; punxsutawneyphil; tasteslikechicken; workingdogs
Let's get rid of earmarks and rodents too.
To: Temple Owl
"If you have to shoot aim high, don't want to hit the groundhog"
To: Tribune7
See if you can find any groundhog recipes.
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posted on
02/10/2006 10:43:28 AM PST
by
Temple Owl
(Excelsior! Onward and upward.)
To: Temple Owl
There were several posted on groundhog day, including groundhog stew and groundhog cake.
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posted on
02/10/2006 10:45:44 AM PST
by
theDentist
(Qwerty ergo typo : I type, therefore I misspelll.)
To: Temple Owl
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posted on
02/10/2006 10:47:39 AM PST
by
Rakkasan1
(Muslims pray to Allah, Allah prays to Chuck Norris.)
To: Temple Owl
Oriental Groundhog
Recipe By: Hunters Information Service
Amount Measure Ingredient Preparation Method
1 Ground hog
2 quarts Water
1/4 cup Salt
1/2 cup Soy sauce
2 cloves Garlic whole
3 Hot chili peppers whole
1/4 Onion
1/4 teaspoon Paprika
1/4 bunch Parsley whole
4 Beef bouillon cubes
1/4 teaspoon Freshly-ground white pepper
1 cup Beef or chicken broth
Teriyaki glaze
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Cut meat into serving pieces and soak in 1 quart water and salt
for 3 hours. Transfer meat to 1 quart clear water and soak 4
hours. Drain and dry meat. Place meat in a baking pan with beef
broth, soy sauce, garlic cloves, chili pepper, onion, paprika,
parsley, bouillon cubes and white pepper. Cover and bake at 350
degrees for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Baste frequently. Brush with
teriyaki glaze while cooking.
Waco Groundhog in Sour Cream
Recipe By: "Indian Cookin'", compiled by Herb Walker, 1977
Amount Measure Ingredient Preparation Method
1 Groundhog, skinned & cleaned
1/2 cup Vinegar
1 tablespoon Salt
2 quarts Water
2 teaspoons Soda
1/2 cup Flour
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Allspice
1/2 cup Bacon fat
3 small Wild onions
1/2 cup Water
1 cup Sour cream
Skin and clean the groundhog. Wash and dry and put in an earthen
crock. Cover with water and a half cup of vinegar and 1 T. of salt.
Let stand in a cool place overnight. In the morning, remove from
brine, wash and pat dry with a damp cloth. In a large soup kettle
combine 2 qt. of water and 2 T. of soda. Bring to a boil, lower the
heat and simmer for 15 minutes, removing the scum as it rises to the
surface. Drain and rinse the groundhog meat and cut into serving
pieces. Combinethe flour, salt and allspice and dredge the pieces of
meat in the mixture. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Melt the bacon
fat in a heavy iron frying pan until smoking. jBrown meat on all
sides. Transfer the browned meat into a greased 4 qt. casserole.
Arrange sliced onions on top, add water, cover and bake in a
preheated oven for 2 hours or until the meat is tender. Transfer the
meat to a heated platter to keep warm. Put the casserole on top of
the stove over medium heat and spoon in the sour cream stirring
constantly. Do not let the sauce come to a boil. Put the meat back
into the casserole and simmer for about 15 minutes. Delicious served
with creamed dandelion leaves.
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posted on
02/10/2006 10:47:43 AM PST
by
IllumiNaughtyByNature
(There is an APB out for my tagline. If you find it, FReepmail me.)
To: K4Harty
It sounds like something Louis Lamour would cook up.
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posted on
02/10/2006 10:50:44 AM PST
by
Temple Owl
(Excelsior! Onward and upward.)
To: Temple Owl
When I saw the article, I thought this was going to be news of a fatwa on Phil for impersonating the 'Prophet' Mohammed.
To: K4Harty
You got any recipes for pocket-picking congress-critters?
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posted on
02/10/2006 10:53:01 AM PST
by
Temple Owl
(Excelsior! Onward and upward.)
To: Temple Owl
I know I wouldn't. I just googled it and sure enough...
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posted on
02/10/2006 10:53:15 AM PST
by
IllumiNaughtyByNature
(There is an APB out for my tagline. If you find it, FReepmail me.)
To: Temple Owl
"This is pitiful. A THOUSAND PEOPLE freezing their BUTTS off, waiting to worship a RAT. You know, Groundhog Day used to MEAN something in this town. They used to pull the hog out... and they used to EAT it! You're HYPOCRITES! All of ya!... Am I upsetting you, princess?"
To: Temple Owl
You got any recipes for pocket-picking congress-critters? Yes, but I can't post it.
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posted on
02/10/2006 11:00:01 AM PST
by
IllumiNaughtyByNature
(There is an APB out for my tagline. If you find it, FReepmail me.)
To: Temple Owl
To: Temple Owl
Let's get rid of earmarks and rodents too. Ditto that.
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posted on
02/10/2006 11:22:01 AM PST
by
Tribune7
To: K4Harty
Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, removing the scum as it rises to the surface Mmmmmmmm....groundhog scum.
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posted on
02/10/2006 11:53:48 AM PST
by
Toddsterpatriot
(Why is Paul Craig Roberts such an assclown?)
To: Temple Owl
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posted on
02/10/2006 12:08:34 PM PST
by
Tim Long
(I spit in the face of people who don't want to be cool.)
To: Temple Owl
The only good groundhog is a dead groundhog. They make holes that cows step in, which makes them only good for target practice. Mauser 8mm blows 'em up nice.
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posted on
02/10/2006 12:47:39 PM PST
by
advance_copy
(Stand for life, or nothing at all)
To: Temple Owl
If I understand this right, you're only against earmarking if it's for something you don't like? Groundhog museum - no good, Philadelphia school - good.
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posted on
02/10/2006 1:10:12 PM PST
by
retiredcpo
(2 johns - flushed)
To: Owl_Eagle; brityank; Physicist; WhyisaTexasgirlinPA; GOPJ; abner; baseballmom; Willie Green; Mo1; ..
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posted on
02/10/2006 4:54:12 PM PST
by
Tribune7
To: retiredcpo
You got it all wrong. Vocuhers, homeschooling good. Teacher's union .. fill in the blank.
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posted on
02/10/2006 6:03:18 PM PST
by
Temple Owl
(Excelsior! Onward and upward.)
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