Ham

Managed to lift the 165Lbs side of Berkshire off the rail today without a hitch. I figured the trick was to grab it a little lower in a bear hug hoist up with the knees and ehhh voila and Ta dah. I basically made hams today, I will be curing them tomorow as well as curing brisket for pastrami. I am really looking forward to doing prosciutto this week. I've been listening to the Verb remix Nina Simone "Sinnerman" although a sin to put a clap trap to, it is fun in a Hooked on Classics kind of way.

I had to talk to the kids today about the condition of our beloved dog Ripy. She is dying. I explained that she would have a much better time in doggy heaven (than her current state). My daughter said (she is three) "she doesn't want to die". I replied that, of course she wants to be with us forever but she is old and has reached her time. My daughter turned to me and said "Okay lets get another dog and call her Ripy."

Ripy has been a companion, friend, family member for 11 years – we have done a lot together. It's hard to watch a friend pass, especially when they can't talk. The worst is that I would morbidly joke about turning her hams into prosciutto. That just feels sick now.