We have a decent dairy herd here in SoDak (approximately 200,000), but a much larger beef herd. Chances are everyone in the lower 48 has eaten SoDak beef quite often. Our herd here is approximately 3,500,000, primarily Angus these days. 25 years ago it was primarily Hereford which is an underrated beef cow. There are also a large number of Charlois. Yes, they are all called cows regardless whether they are steers, cows, heifers, etc. SoDak holds the dubious distinction of having more cows per capita than any other state. We also have a large herd of 250,000 sheep, 2,000,000 hogs, and 2,500,000 turkeys. We are in the top ten in the nation for size of beef, sheep, and hog herds. Our neighbor Minnesota is by far the largest producer of turkeys and our neighbor Iowa is by far the largest producer of hogs.
To put 200,000 dairy cows in perspective, they will produce something over 4,000,000,000 (yes, billion) pounds of milk per year. That's a lot of cheese, brothers.
The plus side to all this is that every small town has a locker, and every locker has signature cheeses, processed meats (mmmm sausage) and the best cuts of beef never leave the region they were raised in so most of us will shop at these small lockers. I'm sure the situation is similar all over the country.
Moral of the story is, SoDak is heavily agricultural and most of raised in the state appreciate that.
When I say "most of us" shop at these small lockers, I mean foodies specifically. By sheer numbers, most people buy their meats at Walmart, Hy-Vee, Aldi, etc. Hit or miss on quality in those places IMNSHO.
I'm not supposed to tell Alabama Jokes around here because they are all true - including how bad the beef is because its all inbred and the cows have their cattlemen's eyes . . .
In Melbourne some years ago, the Police booked a driver for doing 170 KM/h on our Westgate Bridge - in a standard Datsun (Nissan) 120Y. The lady took it to court and brought along an engineer to attest that this feat was impossible...
Had some time this weekend and finally made a box for a computer desk sub with an open box DCs-165 that’s been sitting on a shelf for the past year. Should close it up tonight
Today is a special day - it is our 25th wedding anniversary. Many of you know Mrs. JR and likely wonder how a woman like that could be married to a guy like me for this long of a period and the truth is I do not know but I am grateful every day.
We do not have any firm plans, just see what they day brings - we may pack the car and just point it in a random direction and drive until we see a hotel somewhere. It is one of our favorite things to do together.
I met her just over 30 years ago at my high school graduation open house. My younger cousin invited her with the intention of introducing her to my little brother - but she took a liking to me and the rest is history. We hit it off right away and became best friends for the first year of our relationship before we realized taking it to the next level was the natural evolution of said relationship. It was a glorious time in my life. Falling in love and the first hints of true adulthood unfolding before me.
We moved in together in 1997 after she graduated high school (yes, she is several years younger than me) in to a crappy one bedroom apartment. We have had our ups and downs, experienced poverty a few times and are currently in a comfortable position living in the home of our dreams. We have an adult child who is having her own struggles with the transition from childhood to adulthood and while it breaks our hearts we know she is going to make it.
I never thought I would make it to this point in my life and as a result tonight we are going to have a dram of this to celebrate our milestone anniversary. I thought it apropos.
As my relatives often said during my childhood as they would raise a glass of whiskey - Sláinte!
P.S. I could speak for quite some time on what it was like to be raised by second generation Irish folk - my grandparents still had the Irish brogue lurking in their accents.
As my relatives often said during my childhood as they would raise a glass of whiskey - Sláinte!
P.S. I could speak for quite some time on what it was like to be raised by second generation Irish folk - my grandparents still had the Irish brogue lurking in their accents.
Congrats! 25 years is something special. And Laphroaig - whoa that is some serious peat-y
stuff!
As my relatives often said during my childhood as they would raise a glass of whiskey - Sláinte!
P.S. I could speak for quite some time on what it was like to be raised by second generation Irish folk - my grandparents still had the Irish brogue lurking in their accents.
Congrats! 25 years is something special. And Laphroaig - whoa that is some serious peat-y
stuff!
@Tom_S said:
Congrats JR! I'm lucky to have a wife who tolerates my audio/electronics obsession, but I can't imagine her attending any of our yearly gatherings.
I got roped into working on paint again. The super charger was a little tall so he needed a cowl induction hood so I painted that for him. And now I got roped into buffing out the whole car. Boo.
@hifiside said:
I got roped into working on paint again. The super charger was a little tall so he needed a cowl induction hood so I painted that for him. And now I got roped into buffing out the whole car. Boo.
But you'll need to drive it for a day or two to confirm the paint stays in place... so if it comes back with a 'tad' less rubber
Nice! Old school small block chebby with a 6-71. Strange blower drive setup though. The idler actually reduces the belt rap instead of increasing it. Any idea what's he running for fuel?
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First one is the dairy farm of my wife's uncle.
Second is in Puerto Vallarta.
How would you make milk on that ground? We're spoiled here in Michigan. Dairy farms all over.
We have a decent dairy herd here in SoDak (approximately 200,000), but a much larger beef herd. Chances are everyone in the lower 48 has eaten SoDak beef quite often. Our herd here is approximately 3,500,000, primarily Angus these days. 25 years ago it was primarily Hereford which is an underrated beef cow. There are also a large number of Charlois. Yes, they are all called cows regardless whether they are steers, cows, heifers, etc. SoDak holds the dubious distinction of having more cows per capita than any other state. We also have a large herd of 250,000 sheep, 2,000,000 hogs, and 2,500,000 turkeys. We are in the top ten in the nation for size of beef, sheep, and hog herds. Our neighbor Minnesota is by far the largest producer of turkeys and our neighbor Iowa is by far the largest producer of hogs.
To put 200,000 dairy cows in perspective, they will produce something over 4,000,000,000 (yes, billion) pounds of milk per year. That's a lot of cheese, brothers.
The plus side to all this is that every small town has a locker, and every locker has signature cheeses, processed meats (mmmm sausage) and the best cuts of beef never leave the region they were raised in so most of us will shop at these small lockers. I'm sure the situation is similar all over the country.
Moral of the story is, SoDak is heavily agricultural and most of raised in the state appreciate that.
When I say "most of us" shop at these small lockers, I mean foodies specifically. By sheer numbers, most people buy their meats at Walmart, Hy-Vee, Aldi, etc. Hit or miss on quality in those places IMNSHO.
I'm not supposed to tell Alabama Jokes around here because they are all true - including how bad the beef is because its all inbred and the cows have their cattlemen's eyes . . .
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Speeding ticket:
In Melbourne some years ago, the Police booked a driver for doing 170 KM/h on our Westgate Bridge - in a standard Datsun (Nissan) 120Y. The lady took it to court and brought along an engineer to attest that this feat was impossible...
Geoff
Had some time this weekend and finally made a box for a computer desk sub with an open box DCs-165 that’s been sitting on a shelf for the past year. Should close it up tonight
Today is a special day - it is our 25th wedding anniversary. Many of you know Mrs. JR and likely wonder how a woman like that could be married to a guy like me for this long of a period and the truth is I do not know but I am grateful every day.
We do not have any firm plans, just see what they day brings - we may pack the car and just point it in a random direction and drive until we see a hotel somewhere. It is one of our favorite things to do together.
I met her just over 30 years ago at my high school graduation open house. My younger cousin invited her with the intention of introducing her to my little brother - but she took a liking to me and the rest is history. We hit it off right away and became best friends for the first year of our relationship before we realized taking it to the next level was the natural evolution of said relationship. It was a glorious time in my life. Falling in love and the first hints of true adulthood unfolding before me.
We moved in together in 1997 after she graduated high school (yes, she is several years younger than me) in to a crappy one bedroom apartment. We have had our ups and downs, experienced poverty a few times and are currently in a comfortable position living in the home of our dreams. We have an adult child who is having her own struggles with the transition from childhood to adulthood and while it breaks our hearts we know she is going to make it.
I never thought I would make it to this point in my life and as a result tonight we are going to have a dram of this to celebrate our milestone anniversary. I thought it apropos.
As my relatives often said during my childhood as they would raise a glass of whiskey - Sláinte!
P.S. I could speak for quite some time on what it was like to be raised by second generation Irish folk - my grandparents still had the Irish brogue lurking in their accents.
How to pronounce Sláinte - approximately like this: Slahn chee ah, emphasis on the first syllable.
Congratulations you 2.
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Congrats, jr! I love this! No relationship lasts that long without both partners never giving up. Glenn.
Congrats JR!!!
Well done JR and family!
We celebrated our 30th Anniversary this year, and it was my wife who got me into speaker building one Christmas.
Geoff
Congrats man!
I got married later in life so just celebrated our 5 year a couple years ago. but been together over 10.
Congrats! 25 years is something special. And Laphroaig - whoa that is some serious peat-y
stuff!
Yes, we love the Islay Scotch here.
Wife and I hit 20 years last month. Props to all y'all!
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Congrats JR! I'm lucky to have a wife who tolerates my audio/electronics obsession, but I can't imagine her attending any of our yearly gatherings.
She loves hanging out with us!
I got roped into working on paint again. The super charger was a little tall so he needed a cowl induction hood so I painted that for him. And now I got roped into buffing out the whole car. Boo.
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Boost! Fuck yeah🤘🏼😈🤘🏼
Beautiful! Speed thrills!
Vacation day drinking FTW.
But you'll need to drive it for a day or two to confirm the paint stays in place... so if it comes back with a 'tad' less rubber
Nice! Old school small block chebby with a 6-71. Strange blower drive setup though. The idler actually reduces the belt rap instead of increasing it. Any idea what's he running for fuel?
Happy vacation day my friend.