other dog Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I'm ready- got the black eyed peas and greens. Black eyed peas are supposed to bring luck in the new year, and the greens money. So I got 2 cans of greens.Actually I had only seen canned creeces at one other store around here, and that was in Appomattox. Found these yesterday at the local store 2 miles from here. We used to go out and cut our own, when you could find them. They're my favorite, but kind of hard to come by. They grow flat on the ground and we'd take an old knife and cut them off level at the ground, put them in a sack, and bring them home and try to get all the dirt off before you cooked them. A huge pot of them will cook down to a little bit, but they're mighty tasty cooked with some seasoning meat (hog jowls for New Years), a few potatoes, and topped with chopped onion and vinegar.Anybody besides DoubleL ever eaten these? Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12010-new-years/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 No, I have not eaten those, nor even heard of them.I distinctly remember Richard Pryor, (Greatest comedian in the WORLD incidently) mentioning "greens" though.Something like: "Then I hid in the bushes, and waited for this big collard green eatin bitch to go to the bafroom see"......Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12010-new-years/#findComment-46195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 No, I have not eaten those, nor even heard of them.I distinctly remember Richard Pryor, (Greatest comedian in the WORLD incidently) mentioning "greens" though.Something like: "Then I hid in the bushes, and waited for this big collard green eatin bitch to go to the bafroom see"......RobI don't know if they grow in Illinois, but they probaby do. A corn field (hint-hint), after the corn was picked was usually a good place to find them. It's easy to tell where they were in the spring. Then they grow up to seed and have yellow flowers on them. Much harder to find before they do, but usually if you find some there'll be lots of them in one place. They're common in the south. These came from South Caroliner.more info-http://crippledcollie.com/wordpress/?p=288 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12010-new-years/#findComment-46197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Same as RobNever heard of them or ever tried them.I can't say if I've ever seen them in our grocery stores up here in Northern Ontario.I wouldn't mined giving them a try.Is this a family tradition or do a lot of people do this every New Year? Quote GLENNGRANDKIDS :Gods little gift to us for not killing our kids while they were growing upAll I want, is just to be luv'd and for my Check Engine light to go out on my Volvo. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12010-new-years/#findComment-46198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Can't says that I've ever seen them. I know the fields around here are sprayed to kill anything that has a chance to grow and is not either corn, or soybeans.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12010-new-years/#findComment-46199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Same as RobNever heard of them or ever tried them.I can't say if I've ever seen them in our grocery stores up here in Northern Ontario.I wouldn't mined giving them a try.Is this a family tradition or do a lot of people do this every New Year?I've seen other "traditions" for New Years celebration. Worst one I ever tried was "Pickled Herring". I don't really care for fish all that much and this may not have been prepared correctly cause I wasn't to only one that said something was wrong.Never have tried it again.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12010-new-years/#findComment-46200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 Same as RobNever heard of them or ever tried them.I can't say if I've ever seen them in our grocery stores up here in Northern Ontario.I wouldn't mined giving them a try.Is this a family tradition or do a lot of people do this every New Year?I guess it's a southern tradition, i'm not sure. We always had them on New Years day when I was growing up. Dale Earnhardt Jr. said they always had to have black eyed peas and greens on New Years day too. Didn't sound like he was particularly fond of them. I like 'em both. Used to grow black eyed peas in the garden, back when I had plenty of space.http://www.shopfoodex.com/betty-creecy-greens-p-36079.htmlhttp://www.eintown.com/southernfoods.cfm?word=GreensWhereabouts in Ontario are you located? Anywhere near Elliott Lake? Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12010-new-years/#findComment-46201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 I've seen other "traditions" for New Years celebration. Worst one I ever tried was "Pickled Herring". I don't really care for fish all that much and this may not have been prepared correctly cause I wasn't to only one that said something was wrong.Never have tried it again.RobI like fish, but prefer it battered and fried, or grilled. Never tried any pickled herring. Them little tiny fishes in a can are good on a saltine though. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12010-new-years/#findComment-46202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double L Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Never heard of Creeces and now you know Tom I've eaten black eyed peas and greens. C'mon now you know I got some Virginia blood in me. Now the thing with the (In my best Virginia accent) black eyed peas you got to add in some stew tomata and some sugah to give it a sweet flavor. I like my greens with ham chunks in them and pieces of bacon and soaked in vinegar. You can't have greens without them being soaked in vinegar and you can't forget the corn bread to complete it. Speaking of vinegar I like to slice up cucumber, tomato, and onion and put it in a bowl and add a bit of vinegar to it along with salt and pepper and let it soak an hour or two in the fridge. Speaking of fish (Rainbow Trout or Catfish)I like mine fried with some Texas Pete hot sauce.I know some good eating when I see it, it's already bad enough I got a Illinois/Virginia accent going on. As far as a New Year's tradition I like to have a little alcohol such as Crown Royal. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12010-new-years/#findComment-46204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 Never heard of Creeces and now you know Tom I've eaten black eyed peas and greens. C'mon now you know I got some Virginia blood in me. Now the thing with the (In my best Virginia accent) black eyed peas you got to add in some stew tomata and some sugah to give it a sweet flavor. I like my greens with ham chunks in them and pieces of bacon and soaked in vinegar. You can't have greens without them being soaked in vinegar and you can't forget the corn bread to complete it. Speaking of vinegar I like to slice up cucumber, tomato, and onion and put it in a bowl and add a bit of vinegar to it along with salt and pepper and let it soak an hour or two in the fridge. Speaking of fish (Rainbow Trout or Catfish)I like mine fried with some Texas Pete hot sauce.I know some good eating when I see it, it's already bad enough I got a Illinois/Virginia accent going on. As far as a New Year's tradition I like to have a little alcohol such as Crown Royal.yeah, the Virginia blood was why I thought for sure you'd had them before. I'm with ya on the stewed tomatoes and corn bread!I cain't believe this- I bet Bollweevil knows about creeces.Speaking of alcohol, which I know nothing about, I was in the liquor store the other day and noticed Crown Royal was about the same price as Jim Beam, (my usual). Musta been on sale, I thought it was way higher. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12010-new-years/#findComment-46206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 GRITS n CHEESEBiscuits n gravyREAL mac & cheeseTrue Southern fried chicken(but then I'm a white boy from CT. what do I know)Think we might do some wild hog tonite. Son shot it the other day Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12010-new-years/#findComment-46208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double L Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 yeah, the Virginia blood was why I thought for sure you'd had them before. I'm with ya on the stewed tomatoes and corn bread!I cain't believe this- I bet Bollweevil knows about creeces.Speaking of alcohol, which I know nothing about, I was in the liquor store the other day and noticed Crown Royal was about the same price as Jim Beam, (my usual). Musta been on sale, I thought it was way higher.Don't feel bad I know nothing much about alcohol myself. I'm surprised Crown Royal was the same price, normally Crown Royal is a bit higher. Be careful with some of those home made Virginia moonshine, they tend to burn a hole in the top of the jug. I seen it for myself this past August.GRITS n CHEESEBiscuits n gravyREAL mac & cheeseTrue Southern fried chicken(but then I'm a white boy from CT. what do I know)Think we might do some wild hog tonite. Son shot it the other dayYou can keep the grits. I hate them! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12010-new-years/#findComment-46214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double L Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I was expecting to get a shooter of Crown nope my mom got me .5 a pint of it. It was only a couple dollars more. A shooter is like $5.00 which is outrageous. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12010-new-years/#findComment-46218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I wouldn't mind me some Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas for New Year's... Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12010-new-years/#findComment-46221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I wouldn't mind me some Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas for New Year's...Think I had seen one of those "Fergie" squeeze dolls at a toy store in the mall. That was in Peoria and if you can't locate one up by you, let me know and I'll get it for you. We won't ask what you do with it, promise.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12010-new-years/#findComment-46223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 Think I had seen one of those "Fergie" squeeze dolls at a toy store in the mall. That was in Peoria and if you can't locate one up by you, let me know and I'll get it for you. We won't ask what you do with it, promise.Robafter much research I found a picture Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12010-new-years/#findComment-46236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 after much research I found a pictureDoes that model also have the "Gorilla Grease" included?Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12010-new-years/#findComment-46239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 Does that model also have the "Gorilla Grease" included?RobNo, the Gorilla Grease is sold separately. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12010-new-years/#findComment-46240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 I guess it's a southern tradition, i'm not sure. We always had them on New Years day when I was growing up. Dale Earnhardt Jr. said they always had to have black eyed peas and greens on New Years day too. Didn't sound like he was particularly fond of them. I like 'em both. Used to grow black eyed peas in the garden, back when I had plenty of space.http://www.shopfoodex.com/betty-creecy-greens-p-36079.htmlhttp://www.eintown.com/southernfoods.cfm?word=GreensWhereabouts in Ontario are you located? Anywhere near Elliott Lake?HaHaHa My parents live in Elliott Lake I'm about 3/half hrs east of them in North Bay, Ont. Black Eyed Peas and Greens sure does sound like a Southern tradition, I still thing I might seek some out and give it a try. Quote GLENNGRANDKIDS :Gods little gift to us for not killing our kids while they were growing upAll I want, is just to be luv'd and for my Check Engine light to go out on my Volvo. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12010-new-years/#findComment-46256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 It has went up in price, or they have increased the quantity. I was thinking the pure petroleum distillates had declined in price and thought the purchase price would be reduced appropriately. Suppose I was incorrect.Still a good bargain considering that nasty burn, and itch that must be contended with if the product is not used.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12010-new-years/#findComment-46257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 If you can stomach Ryan "SuckDong" Seacrest, Fergie is about to appear on the New Years special on TV in just a few moments.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12010-new-years/#findComment-46260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 HaHaHa My parents live in Elliott Lake I'm about 3/half hrs east of them in North Bay, Ont. Black Eyed Peas and Greens sure does sound like a Southern tradition, I still thing I might seek some out and give it a try.they might know Bill. He had some great stories about trucking around in that part of Canada. I liked the one about the trip up rt. 41 to Pembroke with a load of cement. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12010-new-years/#findComment-46267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 If you can stomach Ryan "SuckDong" Seacrest, Fergie is about to appear on the New Years special on TV in just a few moments.RobI'm watching the Va. Tech- Tennessee game now, i'm going to bed when it's over. It's not looking good for the volunteers- it's 37-14 VT with just over 2 minutes to go. But they only need 3 touchdowns and a field goal to win it, i'll watch the rest of it. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12010-new-years/#findComment-46268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double L Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 I see we got another Hokie fan in the house. The Hokies will win don't worry. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12010-new-years/#findComment-46270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 I see we got another Hokie fan in the house. The Hokies will win don't worry.It's all over now. I told Bulldogman the vols were going down like a cold budweiser on a hot August night. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12010-new-years/#findComment-46272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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