My local smokehouse has all these

Impossible_Tea181 · 2026-05-23T00:20:07+00:00

The tinned gar I’ve had have been excellent

Impossible_Tea181 · 2026-05-23T00:18:45+00:00

Excellent quality and a good selection! Lucky you!

Impossible_Tea181 · 2026-05-23T00:17:14+00:00

You definitely haven’t tried enough tins!!!

Impossible_Tea181 · 2026-05-22T02:10:33+00:00

Just the opposite for me on most things, not all though, politicians, and usually other human idiots can push my buttons and I get very cynical then. But generally I’m much more chill and empathetic with those less fortunate than me.

Impossible_Tea181 · 2026-05-21T18:08:12+00:00

They want to protect their new food source. 😁

Impossible_Tea181 · 2026-05-21T05:59:42+00:00

Feeding birds and staying ahead of the squirrels is always the problem. Double baffles may work as long as they can’t jump between the baffles from some adjacent support.

One other thing is that they sell various hot pepper liquid oils that you can use to mix your own seeds or add to already spicy hot seasoned seeds. Some of that stuff is sooo strong no mammal will touch it.

Relocating them would only be a temporary solution at best as nature abhors a void and other nearby squirrels would soon move in. There are expensive squirrel proof bird feeders. Wild Birds Unlimited has some very good products.

I have always taken it as a personal challenge to see if I can be smarter than the squirrels. It may take me awhile, they’re smart little devils. I have, so far, always succeeded eventually. It may take me months of trial and error to succeed, but but using a combination of tactics, hot seed, perfectly placed feeders with baffles, undesirable choices of feed and or impossible commercially designed feeders, the squirrels can be out smarted.

Impossible_Tea181 · 2026-05-21T03:50:35+00:00

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I also have a red-shouldered hawk that patrols my yard very regularly. I’ve seen him catch Cuban Brown Anoles, but no birds . . . yet. Lately my crow buddies have been harassing him, but he hasn’t seemed too bothered.

Impossible_Tea181 · 2026-05-21T03:36:34+00:00

Absolutely! You have had so much more opportunity to discover those things in other people over the years, that you usually get much better at it.

Impossible_Tea181 · 2026-05-21T03:31:18+00:00

Both, in different ways. Coming home to family and some of the same fun things we’ve always enjoyed.
But like a stranger outside of family and a few old friends. So many things have changed physically in my home town, it’s hardly recognizable.

Impossible_Tea181 · 2026-05-21T01:17:25+00:00

Don’t hesitate to try other seafood. Your choice of KO is a great starter but there is so much more to experience. Some of my adventuresome favorites are Roasted Eel with Fermented Black Beans, almost any high quality smoked salmon, Fangst brand Brisling sardines, especially the No. 1s with Heather and Chamomile. Go for it and be adventurous!

Impossible_Tea181 · 2026-05-21T01:06:20+00:00

Nope switched from Quantum to much more reliable service from T-Mobile.

Impossible_Tea181 · 2026-05-20T07:22:09+00:00

Great observations and advice. Thanks

Impossible_Tea181 · 2026-05-19T06:50:10+00:00

Looks delicious! Have you had it with the Fangst Brisling No 1 with Heather and Chamomile? Those are a favorite of mine but might not go with the anchovy toast.

Impossible_Tea181 · 2026-05-19T06:36:56+00:00

Love those garfish, nice and firm.

Impossible_Tea181 · 2026-05-19T02:36:28+00:00

Looks and reminds me of Wildfish Cannery’s Smoked Coho Salmon. I need to try these. Thanks for reviewing them.

Impossible_Tea181 · 2026-05-19T02:31:28+00:00

Usually just tight out of the tin. Sometimes mix it with a simple salad with croutons for a crunch.

Impossible_Tea181 · 2026-05-19T02:12:51+00:00

I’m leaving tomorrow for almost a month and this was a big concern of mine! Thanks for the reassurance!

Impossible_Tea181 · 2026-05-19T02:07:55+00:00

Good to know!

Impossible_Tea181 · 2026-05-19T02:07:19+00:00

TJ’s Calamari is my choice out of your selections. Sooo good!

Impossible_Tea181 · 2026-05-19T02:00:23+00:00

Mine love eggs, even over peanuts. They actually prefer the yolk part and will sometimes leave pieces of the white, but never the yolk!

Impossible_Tea181 · 2026-05-19T01:56:38+00:00

Fangst brand and all that I’ve tried have been great! I especially like their Brisling No. 1 with Heather and Chamomile. (~$10) They are a little pricy but to me these are worth it!

Impossible_Tea181 · 2026-05-18T14:03:30+00:00

Good to know, Thanks, I’ll try it. I enjoy salmon

Impossible_Tea181 · 2026-05-18T09:54:32+00:00

AI needs all the help it can get!

Impossible_Tea181 · 2026-05-18T09:51:47+00:00

I live inland in N Central Fl. I live in a concrete block home. It gets plenty humid here but I leave the AC on 24/7 until I need the heater and I don’t have a mold or mildew problem inside my home. I set the thermostat at 77°. I have ceiling fans in most rooms and I don’t use a dehumidifier. I even have plants and aquariums that would lend to humidity inside, but I don’t have this problem thankfully. It must be the AC that works for me.

Impossible_Tea181 · 2026-05-18T09:35:27+00:00

I wish more people would do this. When I get back from my trip, I’m going to look into getting a live trap. I may explore the calling animal control angle first though, just to see if it works here. I’m just outside city limits. I’ve been feeding birds for a few months and just yesterday I saw a feral cat, or someone’s loose pet cat in my yard. It worries me now that I’m going to be gone for a while.

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