Below: Anyone have trouble getting their kids to eat greens? This is a kale wrap...the kids thought they were so fun. They each ate a whole one by themselves.
Below: Wildman's brother, "Tru-man", shows us a great example of how boy scouts never truly grow out of the pyro-stage of developement. As they get older, they just build bigger fires and find bigger sticks... As I recall, Wildman was the one who was in charge of making sure this fire was put out. Now I know why he was drinking so much water... ;)
Below: A dog's best friend = a working man who naps in the sunshine. Wildman, taking a break from "tree stump removal" duty.
Below: Desertbound and clan came up to visit us over the UEA break, and was kind enough to take some quick pics for us. It was fun to watch Milo get down to business with the cowiboos.
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Those kale wraps look yum. What did you put in them?
That was a great day with all the kids, doggies and cowiboos! Hope Wildman drank enough water...
And what do you put in a Kale wrap?
Putting out fires in a convenient manner safely takes quick calculations of the highest sort. The physics of a parabolic curve are factored into the nature of a sine wave noting the height of the origin of the sine wave above ground, whereas, often a source of greater height is sought for. Actually, only the first half of the sine wave is necessary to calculate. Gravity's effect on falling liquids of course changes the curve and appropriate calculations and adjustments at origin must be made quickly. Quantity is only a minor factor, as pressure measured in pounds per square inch at sea level, is more important in obtaining efficient accuracy. Therefore, both altitude above sea level and atmospheric barometric pressure must be taken into consideration. Experts always take care to note wind direction for several reasons, not the least of which is singe safety. Velocity usually is not a large factor, only in so much that it effects the length of the sine wave being considered. Team efforts and even small groups have been found to be highly effective and less time consuming. However, groups usually cast lots or draw straws to determine who in the circle must be on the downwind side. Experts enjoy a measure of creativity: varying stance, grip, even lieing down, or turning their back to the target. (The latter technique is usually not taught to children, however.) So it can readily be seen that fire extinguishing is a true science honorably "passed" from father to son and usually is learned at a young age. Genetics usually has little to do with it beyond the provision of appropriate tools.
I didn't expect Wildman to go to the dogs at such a young age. Quite sad, really. I suppose if he is ever "in the dog house", we know he'll be kept warm at least.
Kale [shudders]. Well, I'm glad they liked them. That shot of WM sleeping w/ the ranch-hands is priceless. You guys look gorgeous! Nice shot, DB! Can't wait to visit.
You can put anything, really, in a kale wrap. In the photo I put gluten free pasta in it. You can stuff them with seasoned rice and cheese,with your favorite pasta, with veggies/salad, or meat of some sort, and lemon pepper chicken would be good. The kids ate them with much more gusto than I, the flavor of kale was a bit too much like wheat grass for me. Very strong flavor. I prefer wraps from beet greens or even red chard leaves.
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If putting out fires is a skill passed from father to son, Then Wildman wasted no time in teaching N.A.M. the art/science. NAM even had a cheerleader in Pocketmouse.
OK, due to the extreme heat of the fire, distance (even with a back wind and gallons of water ingested) and height were impossible to accomplish without getting burned. Needless to say, I let the fire burn out under less fun but more natural ways.
The kale wraps were awesome, however you must remember that our kids request swamp water to drink.
Resting is so much more invigorating after exercising/working. Kind of an earned reward.
Thanks for the pictures DB...
Beautiful picture of you and Wildman - of course I have yet to see a bad one!
you guys so crack me up. :) Swamp water - true that. [snickers]
yeah, i put kale in my pasta dish tonight. Eww. Yuckers. Uber grossing. When Muad'Dib tasted it and asked "what's that flavor?" I told him, "Wildbound's kids eat it!' he replied, "Well, Wildbound's kids are weird." Ha ha.
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