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Memphis is his name.... he is half Caucasian mountain shepherd and half Great Pyrenees. 10 weeks old.

WARNING YOU MUST DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH FOLLOW PROPER CLEANING AND CANNING RECIPES FROM ACCREDITED PUBLICATIONS BACTERIA IN FOOD PREPARATION CAN KILL YOU! Hello everyone made 2 batches of cinnamon apple Jelly using THE NATURAL PECTIN IN THE APPLES! Managed to get 24 bottles. It was a lot of work. I washed and cut up over 20 pounds of MacIntosh apples. Removed the stems, blossom ends and any blemishes or apple scab. The apples were cut in quarters or more with larger apples. You must leave all the skin, seeds and cores to be boiled. Add enough water to about 3/4 of the height of the apples, meaning don’t cover the apples with water. Once the apples start boiling turn them down to a medium boil. This is where I add the cinnamon, you can use a cinnamon stick, I use a heaping tablespoon per 10 pound pot. Apples are VERY HIGH in natural pectin, too high of a temperature will destroy the pectin at this stage. The pectin is mostly in the skin area. The apples will turn into apple sauce you should also mash the apples if required. Apple juice is what the jelly is made of. Once the apples are fully dissolved make a 4 layer cheese cloth bag to drain/strain the apples into a clean container or pot. You can let the bag drain overnight but I find any juice gained more than 4 hours is minimal. DO NOT SQUEEZE THE the cheese cloth trying to squeak out more juice. This will cause fines in the jelly making it cloudy. Once you have collected all the juice it is time to get serious. All your mason jars and lids should be washed with hot soapy water and rinsed and put in the oven at over 220 degrees F. The lids must be prepared as per the lid manufacturer. You will need to WATER BATH THE MASON JARS after the jars are filled. AGAIN DO YOUR RESEARCH, USE AN ACCREDITED SOURCE like a canning company or extension office. Prep you water bath canner with the appropriate amount of water and raise the temperature to at least 190 Degrees F. Accurately measure your juice by the cup. For every cup of juice you will use 1 cup of granulated sugar. If you have 10 cups of juice use 10 cups of sugar, 15 cups of juice use 15 cups of sugar and soon. You will also add 1 tablespoon of bottled lemon juice per 3 cups of juice. This will raise the acid content of the juice. Bring the juice and lemon juice to a slight boil then stir in the sugar, keep stirring until all the sugar is dissolved. Adjust heat to suite. You want the combined juice, sugar and lemon juice to be in a rolling boil. Watch very closely the your jelly will likely start to FOAM up add a tablespoon of real butter this will stop the foaming. I now just put the butter in before it foams. Putting the butter in early just saves the pot from foam over the top making a mess. You want the contents to be a constant rolling boil. The MOST important is the temperature of the jelly. You will not achieve jelly until the mixture achieves a temperature of 220 degrees F this is the point we’re juice becomes jelly. This is why there is no set times for making/boiling jelly WITH NATURAL PECTIN it’s all about the relationship between juice, sugar, natural pectin and water. Once you have sneaker boiled off the other ingredients come together to make jelly. I use 2 thermometers to check my temperature. You will also see the jelly forming on the spoon you are stirring the pot with as the temperature nears 220. You can also increase the temperature by a few degrees as this will make the jelly a little stiffer and that won’t hurt. If you do not have a proper thermometer you can also use the cold plate method, sheet method. This method is all over the net and can be found on YouTube. Now that we have our jelly at the correct temperature and your bottles have been sterilized sitting in the oven at 220 the lids and rings are prepared as per the manufacturer. It is time to get bottling. The importance of having the sterilized bottles hot is not only to kill organisms but you can’t pour 220 degree jelly in a cold jar it might break. Keeping the water in the water bath hot is the same idea plus it allows the water bath to boil quicker. Fill each jar with jelly leaving a 1/4 to 1/2 inch headspace, wipe the rim of the bottle to remove any spillage that may prevent a proper seal. Cover with the lid and ring FINGER TIP TIGHT don’t over tighten the lids if you over tighten the bottle might not draw a vacuum. Immediately transfer the filled bottle to the water bath. Fill all the jars and place in the water bath there must be at least a full inch of water over all the bottles. You must water bath at a full boil for a minimum of 5 minutes. Remove the bottles set on a dishcloth away from drafts for 12-24 hours to let cool. If you’ve done it correctly the bottles should seal within minutes of removing them from the water bath. AGAIN YOU MUST PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENE AND PROPER CANNING AS PER ACCREDITED SOURCES. Good luck, I/we find it very rewarding to create our own preserves. I hope you do too. Wayne

Good god man. If I posted how I really felt about stuff? The government would lock me up in the funny farm again.

@Icequeen this thread is rather tame. I've seen some go right crazy I mean eastern Texas crazy . But I will stop posting take a break. I think the fact of the matter here is were close to those who want the Vax have it and those who do no want it will fight to the end to not get it. Nature Will deal with it now. Or segregation will take over.

Fucking HACK! Just saying.

I never post what I truly think or feel , why...because I have someone to talk to. Always remember the WEB isn't a free expression, it does have repercussions

On Sept 18, @Sitting-Duc felt free to lock down my post ... not about the vax or covid, but about what was happening in my life as a result of Covid. I thought it was total BS for him to do that ... so I closed my XI tab and left for a month. I come back tonight and the top post is 'Mandated' which is WAY worse than my thread. But @Sitting-Duc lets it go. Makes me wonder why? I see people I really like in game saying the most stupid shit on the forum and I find myself thinking of them differently. I don't want that. So until there is some sort of even moderation happening on the forums, or until Covid is over, I'm not going to visit the forums. It's too bad ... the forums are where we can develop friendships and relationships by showing a bit of our lives and having some fun banter. (Even you @Sourtap) Oh well. Back to in-game convo's only.

I think I clipped this last week, but I was very very confused at the time. Yall ever hit a shot like this?

Made some Halloween cookies from scratch

I mean no offense to anyone here. I just wanted to provide some facts I had seen, and continue to see, since it seems like this jab is taken so lightly. I am passionate about my opinion, and apparently so are you all. That's fine. And it's not so few that feel this way either. Just please don't ask me to "vax", because I won't. You've heard my opinion, so I am done in this thread/topic. Good debates!

nice job,,,but when did you put the weed in..hehehehehe

I agree. I too am tired of watching the same ol fights over Covid.

I hearby ban this post! There you go! Moderated! JK My suggestion is go to the ass end of the dark web to post weird bullshit, or facebook. XI is a gaming site.

I'm 100,000% with ya. Maybe we need to move threads like this one to there own little "subscribable" section. It may not be political but there sure is alot of un-needed and un-wanted finger pointing going on.

Oh Mikey! You sound like a sore loser, don’t be a hater now. Don’t listen to him Laz, he has been asking me that for weeks and I won’t just to be spiteful plus its amusing to see Mikey and Ted lose their minds lol. Sometimes I run into the room a yell Trump and they lose it lol.

LMAO!

Very cute!

He's cute but I predict you may need a BIG POOPER SCOOPER!

Well, got word today that Union Pacific Railroad is giving employees until December 12th to get the covid19 vaccine or you will be terminated!....I have mine!!

No complaints. Nor saying anything about it being overpriced or anything like that. If anything, just said it was comparable to other sellers. Just telling it like it is when it comes to buying any piece of computer equipment anywhere or from anyone. As a general matter including from myself. Calm yourself and dont take it so personally. Its my two cents to spend. I dont need permission to spend it.

And away I go. Fly out to MCO early tomorrow morning for WDW for a week. Check out all the 50th anniversary and Halloween stuff. Galaxy's Edge. Assuming I can get a time slot for it before its all booked. Gotta try each morning at exactly 7am... like all the other riff-raff doing it. If I can arrange it, maybe check out the Celebration area to see what its like. First time on a plane in 15 years. Actually, first significant vacation in 3 years. Would have gone on one a year ago but Covid and the various shutdowns nixed that idea. I hate the packing though. I am always worried that I will forget something important. And in the back of my mind also hoping that TSA wont find some kind of issue to cause a problem or... worst case scenario... deny me entry.

Because someone whines doesnt mean they arent right. In any case, so long as the dealer is reputable... and will stand behind any problems that arise... then pay what you want. That said, I assume its not newegg itself but a third party. 30x series are available at the price you sold it.... more or less... for the moment. Only caution I would add I suppose is whether or not warranties apply if purchased from a third party that isnt a valid reseller. Usually the fine print says no. Had to RMA a new one, past the usual 30 days, with an original bill of sale so personally I am careful about warranties.

who does it say killed you,,i cant rtead that...but your in an open door to be shot from anywhere across the way

Thank you !!! We personally have seen it too. And all of our personal friends in the medical fields have confirmed it. Die of a heart attack , covid did it !!! Die from injuries in an accident, covid did it !!! Oh Pete. Its not the Dr's or Nurses fault. Its the Hospital board and admin !! Those corporate shit sniffing people who line their pockets with other peoples suffering. Oh snap !! Your in an administrative position !! Better wipe your nose off !!!

Rotation #20 23 maps by Sephiroth plus 1 put in rotation 10.15.21 by Pengy map mp_4nuketown map mp_ancient_final map mp_aosta_valley map mp_area52 map mp_backlot_2 map mp_castle_v1 map mp_caen map mp_crownfort map mp_cuf_scifi map mp_dust2_classic map mp_desert_dock_2 map mp_garena map mp_grange map mp_highrise map mp_isla_volcan map mp_jor1 map mp_lake map mp_lumberyard map mp_matroska map mp_missile map mp_monastery_b1 map mp_naout_s map mp_ncc_1701 map mp_city Server restarted @ 8:41 a.m. EDT by Pengy Enjoy!

Cause the guy has a gaming chair. Just get better, quicker and more deadly noob

Tell me how you escaped - I need to get out myself!!!

The funny farm? With the nice young men in their clean white coats?

i think the Astrazeneca is a covid lessen form vaccine , the others are RNa messengers without form of virus.

On another note did anyone read how the original Smallpox vaccine came about? It's pretty damn fucked up. So he injected a 9 year old healthy boy with Puss extracted from a Cowpox sore. Then months later he injected the variola virus which is the Virus that causes Smallpox to form, into that same boy several times. Pretty fucked up eh? That would never fly today would it. Using a less lethal form of the virus he was able to build up the boys immune system so that it could fight off more deadly variola virus. The current covid vaccines are not an actual "cure". All they do is mask it and make it less lethal if you are 1 of the 2% of the population that happens to get it. On another note how many people did this vaccine hospitalize and kill so far? Those numbers should be looked at at well. Blaaaaaaaaa enough of the covid blabbering. I would like to give a big middle finger to someone in our "current administration" for the current heating oil price of $2.94 per gallon. My neighbor just paid $1,470 for heating oil and I doubt he will have enough for this winter. Winter weather is supposed to start early this year. Energy dependent my ass.

wow

Just have to say, and maybe people should look into this perspective, after NOT being able to even see or read this thread for nearly two weeks (clan only and I didnt have my pwd) I am a much better person for it. So, have fun all.

I’m quoting data from factual healthcare records, either way you count them the stats support my point. I have given data from Provincial & National health records from 2 countries, I can easily do more but it would be silly. Laz, my friend.. I am in support of you doing as you wish for I believe in your own personal freedoms. What frustrates me is the push by anti-Vaxers to discourage others from getting the vaccinated. If we are to respect your personal choice then shouldn’t you respect others as well?

I am fully vaccinated and have been since the beginning of the year. I don't really care about any of the numbers. I am Canadian and I see it as my civic duty to take a small shot in the arm to keep my family as well as my society healthy. We live in a world with other people in close proximity. If I were to die early, because of getting this little shot, then I would rather be dead with the millions of smart people who have taken the shot then be alive with the few conspiracy theorists who will be left to run the world in to the ground. Just my opinion...I do hope you all stay healthy and none of us get this damn thing. And sympathies to the families and friends of the ones we have lost!

going out for a few drinks but should be on later

NO, let's allow the therapeutics that DO fucking work, unlike what our and your lying media are saying and fully open the fucking world (Like India is doing). Did any of you watch anything I posted or you just wrote them off as BS? OMG! There is something else in play here, so quit being mindless sheep just to get on a fucking plane or go to a bar! Oh wait, vaxxed pilots are dying in-flight and the rest are walking. Hmmm? Fortunately, Southwest wised up and said screw the mandate from useless, asshole Obiden. Our country is in the toilette from this corrupt, braindead "president". Why are hundreds of medical professionals walking away from careers they've invested years and money in?! Better wake the fuck up before it's too late! Or don't. Go get your third, then fourth jab, whatever! Done! This is one of the best vidoes of the truth, from one of the best. Not a basement dweller! If you didn't watch any others, at least watch this one: https://rumble.com/vnhjq1-winning-the-war-against-therapeutic-nihilism-dr.-peter-mccullough.html And BTW Icequeen, thank you. And how many of those deaths were reported to VAERS?! Or were they just considered "old"?! This is the lie! You'll die of heart issues, cancer, etc, but they won't say it's the vax! Pete, I did understand your numbers. But you can't use that number of shots as ratio to deaths. Pain, they'll need to hold me down to jab me! Never! For the "betterment of humanity"? Your sure of this?! I don't want my DNA to be modified, forever, not to mention the poisons and spike proteins in it! No Way! You who did, God be with you!

Oh yeah I did!!!!!!

if you noticed that was as high as @Timmah! could count 2 back then!

Beautiful ! Enjoy his love and happiness

so cute!

Rosie that is gonna be one big dog when he grows up. Enjoy!

lot of patience needed to raise a young dog , been there done that no patience for me anymore LOL

CUTE!! Enjoy

Number One Idiot I am a medical student currently doing a rotation in toxicology at the poison control center. Today , this woman called in very upset because she caught her little daughter eating ants. I quickly reassured her that the ants are not harmful and there would be no need to bring her daughter into the hospital. She calmed down and at the end of the conversation happened to mention that she gave her daughter some ant poison to eat in order to kill the ants. I told her that she better bring her daughter into the emergency room right away. Here's your sign, lady. Wear it with pride. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Number Two Idiot Early this year, some Boeing employees on the airfield decided to steal a life raft from one of the 747s. They were successful in getting it out of the plane and home. Shortly after they took it for a float on the river, they noticed a Coast Guard helicopter coming toward them. It turned out that the chopper was homing in on the emergency locator beacon that activated when the raft was inflated. They are no longer employed at Boeing. Here's your sign, guys. Don't get it wet; the paint might run. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Number Three Idiot A man, wanting to rob a downtown Bank of America, walked into the Branch and wrote this, "Put all your muny in this bag." While standing in line, waiting to give his note to the teller, he began to worry that someone had seen him write the note and might call the police before he reached the teller's window. So he left the Bank of America and crossed the street to the Wells Fargo Bank. After waiting a few minutes in line, he handed his note to the Wells Fargo teller. She read it and, surmising from his spelling errors that he wasn't the brightest light in the harbor, told him that she could not accept his stickup note because it was written on a Bank of America deposit slip and that he would either have to fill out a Wells Fargo deposit slip or go back to Bank of America. Looking somewhat defeated, the man said, "OK" and left. He was arrested a few minutes later, as he was waiting in line back at Bank of America. Don't bother with this guy's sign. He probably couldn't read it anyway. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Number Four Idiot A motorist was unknowingly caught in an automated speed trap that measured his speed using radar and photographed his car. He later received in the mail a ticket for $ 140.00 and a photo of his car. Instead of payment, he sent the police department a photograph of $ 140.00. Several days later, he received a letter from the police that contained another picture, this time of handcuffs. He immediately mailed in his $ 140.00. Wise guy ... But you still get a sign. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Number Five Idiot A guy walked into a little corner store with a shotgun and demanded all of the cash from the cash drawer. After the cashier put the cash in a bag, the robber saw a bottle of Scotch that he wanted behind the counter on the shelf. He told the cashier to put it in the bag as well, but the cashier refused and said, "Because I don't believe you are over 21."; The robber said he was, but the clerk still refused to give it to him because she didn't believe him. At this point, the robber took his driver's license out of his wallet and gave it to the clerk. The clerk looked it over and agreed that the man was in fact over 21 and she put the Scotch in the bag. The robber then ran from the store with his loot. The cashier promptly called the police and gave the name and address of the robber that she got off the license. They arrested the robber two hours later . This guy definitely needs a sign . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Idiot Number Six A pair of Michigan robbers entered a record shop nervously waving revolvers. The first one shouted, " Nobody move!" When his partner moved , the startled first bandit shot him. This guy doesn't even deserve a sign. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Idiot Number Seven Arkansas: Seems this guy wanted some beer badly. He decided that he'd just throw a cinder block through a liquor store window, grab some booze, and run. So he lifted the cinder block and heaved it over his head at the window. The cinder block bounced back knocking him unconscious. It seems the liquor store window was made of Plexi-Glass. The whole event was caught on videotape. Yep, here's your sign . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Idiot Number Eight I live in a semi-rural area. We recently had a new neighbor call the local township administrative office to request the removal of the Deer Crossing sign on our road. The reason: "Too many deer are being hit by cars out here! I don't think this is a good place for them to be crossing anymore." Take the sign - Please! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stay Alert Out There ! They walk among us ... they Reproduce ... they vote ... and a lot of them hold public office! Optimism: is going after Moby Dick in a rowboat and taking the tartar sauce with you!

I've heard this little lad before, amazing.

Yea im his main defroster

correct for my internet is under investigation by GREEDY cowards who wear the rose colored glasses and think i'm a national threat. They should look in the mirror and have more concern for human life then power and money. if I disappear like a sheep then you know why. Elvis but more colourful when i die in game

Lmao....I don't think that card would make you react any faster in freezetag

Hi all. Bazza here You have all seen me lately standing still, sometimes in mid air whilst my poor oooold pc gets over what ever kind of fit its having. Anyways, its been doing that in CoD4, in PGA21, and Diablo 2 LoD, which is a game from 2000. Why?? No idea, and i've been close to hurling the pc out of the window and me after it. But!!! I having thought of Diablo 2 LoD as my 2nd fave game of all time, Frontier Elite 2 as the best, blizzard have brought out Diablo 2 LoD remastered. With awesome graphics. I am on lvl 19 now, so a few days of game play around tennis, and NOT once has my comp lagged. How does that work? Is it a graphics resolution issue then? I will be back on CoD4 in a few days, but CRAP.... i need to play more Diablo first.