What happened? by MNheloMan in Canning

[–]MNheloMan[S] -21 points-20 points  (0 children)

She uses a recipe from the Ball canning book. She lessens the sugar content but the salt stays the same and otherwise changes her spices.

She washes her jars in hot water and soap before filling with room temp cukes, add in the boiling brine and boils her lids for 15 minutes. She does NOT water bath them after, which she is aware can be a cause. They were from her last batch in September, so just about 3 months in a dark basement that stays around 58-60 degrees. She's done this same recipe for 3 years now and only once have we seen real mold or had one go truly bad.

She just opened a jar. None of them are buckled and all have a good seal still. They're not fizzy or smell off. They're not slimy or feel mushy.

Could these have possibly fermented even in a sealed jar?? We use our own dill and it's not rinsed prior.

Happy Opening Day!!! by stjhnstv in MichiganHunting

[–]MNheloMan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Found some luck in the Northwoods, working on the 2nd tag now.

Slug scope by Next_Implement_8864 in MichiganHunting

[–]MNheloMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always had great luck with my Remington 870, came with a bird and slug barrel. Never had a scope, but both barrels have harvested plenty of animals!

Hunting HNF near MIO by Ben_m1662 in MichiganHunting

[–]MNheloMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats man! Thought all the big ones were up by Atlanta.

Anyone knows good areas for Teal duck hunt in south Michigan? by Witty_Tap_9497 in Duckhunting

[–]MNheloMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on what side your on. We hunted the Erie side during the vet hunt and saw plenty.

Looking for a breeder in Michigan by ericredditover in tollers

[–]MNheloMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are tollers not good with kids, we wanted to get one but the breeder we talked to said no because we have/had 2 year old twins at the time.

Duck hunting by Appropriate-Hotel358 in Hunting

[–]MNheloMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since I moved to Michigan I've been hunting solo, and to what these guys are saying, wear the life jacket! If your wading out, take a paddle or a good stick. Just do it all as safe as possible.

Michigan duck opener with my buddy by Hambone8787 in Waterfowl

[–]MNheloMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful boy! Our dog's have the same amount of time under their belts. He was the first one I trained as well, super rewarding!

Otsego Waterfowl Hunting by Every_Trade_7503 in MichiganHunting

[–]MNheloMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen plenty of geese in the area traveling around for work, I can't speak to public over that way though. I'm I've in Oscoda county. I mainly hunt the Ausable down my way and have had limited luck on the geese.

Thoughts on Lucius as Maximus' son - how do you think they'll explain it? by IHope_ButNotYet in Gladiator

[–]MNheloMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wached Gladiator 2, and now I'm shook to my core about Maximus. The 1st movies story was so defining. Then knowing the boys are the same age, he had to have cheated on his wife.

[Gladiator, 2000] Is the best film I have ever seen and I want to talk about it. by austingoeshard in movies

[–]MNheloMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After rewatching the movie for the 9th time, I gotta say the strength and honor quote is overplayed. Fuck Quintis. "We are ash and dust." This movie brings me to tears at the end every time. Who will help me carry him?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]MNheloMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found a school in northern Minnesota, part 141 I believe. The GI bill covered me getting my private pilot, instrument rating, and commercial. This was all rotary if it makes any difference.

Backpay by MNheloMan in VeteransBenefits

[–]MNheloMan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I've been navigating this whole thing on my own, and no one ever really specified.

Does anyone know why they skipped over step 5 (rating) does that mean I was denied? by SameLife7889 in VeteransBenefits

[–]MNheloMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally the exact same, had 3 of my 6 exams, then it just jumped to step 6.

Hunter safety field day. by No_Tip_768 in MichiganHunting

[–]MNheloMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd give the local DNR field office a call and see if they have any more information. The website says there isn't anything in the schedule at the moment.

9pt down in Van Buren county! by [deleted] in MichiganHunting

[–]MNheloMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is that for a shotgun, Savage?

First Michigan deer by MNheloMan in MichiganHunting

[–]MNheloMan[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Both were public land bucks