August 28, 2006
Quote of the Day, or "Guess what I did last week?"
Once again:
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
Robert A. Heinlein
The Notebooks of Lazarus Long
So, when do you conn a ship or plan an invasion?
Posted by: Perry E. Metzger on August 29, 2006 08:03 AMDepends on the size of what you call a "ship": if you count powerboats and 36' sailboats, I've already done it.
I'm planning to avoid "dying gallantly" (or "dying" at all) as a checklist item of course...
Posted by: Russell Whitaker on August 29, 2006 08:58 AMThe real question, old chap, is are you going to put the pigs on the barbecue, and if so, then Noreen and I may have to fly over especially!
On my folks' farm, we regularly ate rabbits, hare, pheasants and patridges. The thing is, I never got any sort of squeamishness at the sight of my mum skinning, de-feathering and then gutting the animals. They had died a quick death after all. I think all meat-eaters ought to do something like this.
Posted by: Tom on August 30, 2006 02:44 AMI doubt Lazarus Long would suggest that one should seek a gallant death -- remember that he was a great believer in strategic cowardice in the name of life extension. OTOH, if the worst happens, I think it is better to go out like Horatius or Leonidas. As you note, though, it is best not to go out at all. :)
Posted by: Perry E. Metzger on August 30, 2006 07:03 AMTom, I've got *so* much pork from this hunt that I'll be putting it on several barbeques for a few months! Do feel free to come and visit, and I'll make sure to save some for you and Noreen.
Posted by: Russell Whitaker on August 30, 2006 08:20 AMCongrats on your hunt, come down to South Texas and we can go after some nice hogs. You know, deer season is fast approaching.
Once again, nice hogs. Just cleaned one last night.
Posted by: Ron on October 27, 2006 12:36 PM