Its that time again.A true sign of spring in Washington.Its time to munch,and do my pickled asparagus.I'll most likely head over soon as my stitches are removed.I usually buy in Granger Wa.But in the past few years since health is a major issue of mine I will go to the Fall City Family Market.This guy gives a good deal to me on price.I usually pick up 80 lbs.The drive east is always a pleasure.Im hoping this year to make the derby at Sammamish if G-d willing my healtg is good.I'll bring my pickled products with me.Im hoping to reprint my asparagus recipe and print it in here when I can.
As a side note.While fishing the Yakima River one year I found an area to pick free wild asparagus.Along the trracks on the Canyon Road.If youre doing this PLEASE PLEASE watch out for Rattlers.I take a ski pole when hiking in the Umptanem Creek area.Also take a snake bite kit. Good luck and happy munching.
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When youre up to your rear end in alligators,its hard to remember that the initial plan was to drain the swamp.
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Hey racfish,
Tips for snake bite:
NO CUTTING & SUCKING! Those snake bite kits from the drug store don't work. Cutting into the wound will just create infections.
An ounce of prevention is worth a ton of first aid:
1)Wear long pants and boots taller than the ankle.
2)Avoid tall brush and deep, dark crevices.
3)Make plenty of noise and vibration while walking.
4)Do not approach snakes, avoid them.
5)Do not expect rattlesnakes to make any noises.
6)If the snake is dead, bringing it to the hospital is appropriate. Be careful, dead snakes can reflexively bite for up to an hour.
In today's digital world, pictures are easy to get. A quick picture of the snake - even with a cell phone - will help medical crews identify the animal. Rattlesnakes are pit vipers, identified by dents in the side of their heads that look like ears. Coral snakes are small with bands of red bordered by pale yellow or white. Cobras have hoods that spread behind their heads.
It's not that important to identify the snake; medical crews in areas prone to snake bites can often identify the animal just from the wound. Pit vipers have two fangs and the bite often has two small holes (see illustration). Coral snakes have small mouths full of teeth with rows of small puncture wounds.
Tips for snake bite:
NO CUTTING & SUCKING! Those snake bite kits from the drug store don't work. Cutting into the wound will just create infections.
An ounce of prevention is worth a ton of first aid:
1)Wear long pants and boots taller than the ankle.
2)Avoid tall brush and deep, dark crevices.
3)Make plenty of noise and vibration while walking.
4)Do not approach snakes, avoid them.
5)Do not expect rattlesnakes to make any noises.
6)If the snake is dead, bringing it to the hospital is appropriate. Be careful, dead snakes can reflexively bite for up to an hour.
In today's digital world, pictures are easy to get. A quick picture of the snake - even with a cell phone - will help medical crews identify the animal. Rattlesnakes are pit vipers, identified by dents in the side of their heads that look like ears. Coral snakes are small with bands of red bordered by pale yellow or white. Cobras have hoods that spread behind their heads.
It's not that important to identify the snake; medical crews in areas prone to snake bites can often identify the animal just from the wound. Pit vipers have two fangs and the bite often has two small holes (see illustration). Coral snakes have small mouths full of teeth with rows of small puncture wounds.
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Thanks BigD. Great advice.I huess I take for granted the boots and long pants items.When wearing boots make sure they are leather.I copied what you wrote and I'm gonna put a copy in my trail packs.I didnt get a bite but once gouged my leg and attempted to give myself a few stitches which did end up in blood poisoning in my leg.Thank you for that input.
When youre up to your rear end in alligators,its hard to remember that the initial plan was to drain the swamp.
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Its wild in all the ditches in my home grounds right outside Yakima Now:-$ 
wild and free make a trip of it!!!!:-$
Pirates away Hoods Canal here we come we waited for the winds to slow down there not so we must press on Shimp and white death soon!!! Fish on!!!!
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wild and free make a trip of it!!!!:-$ Pirates away Hoods Canal here we come we waited for the winds to slow down there not so we must press on Shimp and white death soon!!! Fish on!!!!
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Here it is Sunday morning and I just finnished Pickling 50 lbs of Asparagus.I ended up with 19 quarts and 9 pints.Quarts are not real hot but the pints are a lip and mouth warmers.I'm glad thats over.
When youre up to your rear end in alligators,its hard to remember that the initial plan was to drain the swamp.
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Harrah, Brownstown = both through Union Gap about 25 minutes outside Yakima 
My old lands and ditches stuff with it wild and free:cheers: and kill the snakes we do THEY TASTE LIKE CHICKEN!!!!:chef: :cyclopsan :viking:
My old lands and ditches stuff with it wild and free:cheers: and kill the snakes we do THEY TASTE LIKE CHICKEN!!!!:chef: :cyclopsan :viking: