Kids - a brighter side

[Jogeephus]

I had a calf get in the hay ring and break its leg. Stupid calf. Was planning on putting him on a trailer the first of the year and selling him with some more but he had to go and pull this stunt. Freezers are full and I really didn't want to be bothered butchering it so I had plans on just putting him down and just letting the meat go to waste. I didn't like that thought so I began thinking about other options where the meat could be used and me not having to be bothered with it. Then I thought about my daughter's boyfriend. He's a strapping young man and doesn't shy away from work or opportunities and is pretty good at cleaning deer so I called him. Conversation went something like this:

Me: Hey, I got a calf with a broke leg and am planning on shooting it and dragging it off. Would you be interested in butchering it if I give it to you. I can load it in your truck but I don't want to fool with it.

DBF: Sure! Never cleaned a cow before though.

Me: No harder than a deer. Just bigger and more meat.

DBF: OK! Let me be sure its OK with daddy and if not I'll call you back but if so I'll be there in twenty minutes.

Me: ****Thinking to myself***** I like this kid.

As it went he was game, so much so I was impressed and decided give him a hand and keep him on the right track to do it right but let him do the work. Got the quarters hanging to chill. Will be cutting it up once chilled. He said he didn't want the lights because he didn't know what to do with them. I told him no worries, I did and I'd teach him how to make Braunschweiger and he was tickled to death.

My hat's off to this boy and his parents. They did a good job instilling in him the desire to work and to learn knew things and to be practical. Hat's off to my daughter to for her selection in a BF.

 

[Ouachita]

Obviously the young mans parents have already done a good job, but even if they had not, what you just did can make a world of difference. You gave your most valuable resource, your time. Hats off to you as well :tiphat:

 

[Williamsv]

Sorry about your calf. You were lucky to have a young man to come to your aid. Apparently his parents did a fantastic job of bringing him up. Your daughter has certainly found a fine young man.

 

[Jogeephus]

His parents did do a great job with him and I really wanted to take it easy today but I don't know of anyone who could not give some time to a kid like this that's so eager to do something new. I like him a lot.

 

[chrisy]

His parents got it right, also it is nice to be able to like the ones our children choose, as life can get awkward down the line.

 

[skyhightree1]

His parents did do a great job with him and I really wanted to take it easy today but I don't know of anyone who could not give some time to a kid like this that's so eager to do something new. I like him a lot.

:nod: still some good ones left out there that were raised by parents that care

 

[M5farm]

Give the kid some credit, sometimes parents do everything right but it's still the kids choice to use what he has been given. It also goes the other way when a kid does not have a snow balls chance in HeII and they figure it out.

 

[Ouachita]

Give the kid some credit, sometimes parents do everything right but it's still the kids choice to use what he has been given. It also goes the other way when a kid does not have a snow balls chance in HeII and they figure it out.

True statement :nod:

 

[Craig Miller]

From what we know about her joe i would expect no less out of a young man your daughter would choose.

 

[MO_cows]

I'm impressed Jo. You turned a problem into a blessing.

 

[Nesikep]

Nice... good to hear

 

[Kingfisher]

What are the " lights?" I like braunsweiger too!

 

[Bigfoot]

What are the " lights?" I like braunsweiger too!

I was Dieing to ask, and couldn't make myself. Been trying to think of an auto correct it migh have been.

 

[Jogeephus]

What are the " lights?" I like braunsweiger too!

I was Dieing to ask, and couldn't make myself. Been trying to think of an auto correct it migh have been.

Lights are part of the fifth quarter. Heart, lungs, kidneys and liver. I know it doesn't sound too appetizing but when put together right its wonderful stuff.

HIs dad and uncle came out later in the day to help cut and package the meat. We got it all cut, packaged and frozen. Pile of meat put to good use. Turns out his uncle has some foster children in his home so my daughter's boyfriend gave him half the meat. I was pleased to see this. We even cooked some veal cutlets and made some beef jambalaya just to test the quality. Meat was incredibly tender and everyone was well pleased.

His uncle said he didn't like liver. Once poached and cooled his distaste for liver was soon changed he ate two braunschweiger sandwiches even after the meal we cooked and he was more than happy to carry about 4 lbs home with him saying he's not telling his family what's made of.

 

[stocky]

All you people are right on the mark in your congratulations about what a fine young man those parents raised. HOWEVER, don't completely discount the influence of whoever told him that if he is in love with a young lady and he wants to marry her, he needs to jump at every opportunity to impress his future father-in-law with his work ethic, likeability, and eagerness to be involved. I am just kidding, but to be honest, while I was reading your post, I was picturing a young man eager to please a future father-in-law at all costs. Joe, you posted again while I was typing. Now, it sounds like his whole family is working hard to convince you that he is right for your daughter---LOL Just kidding. Glad it worked out

 

[Jogeephus]

Stocky, I know what you mean but I was friends with grandfather before I ever knew him and he is good people. What you say may be partially true his core values are solid and genuine. My daughter and he are like best friends moreso than girlfriend boyfriend. I like this. He also has his priorities right. I remember once my daughter asking him if he wanted to go to some event some weeks in the future. I was tickled when he said he would love to go only to pause and reflect then say .... oh no I can't go on that day that is opening day of duck season. Boy's got his priorities right. Why anyone would schedule anything on opening day of any game season is beyond me. Its just rude and uncivilized.

 

[Kingfisher]

Why anyone would schedule anything on opening day of any game season is beyond me. Its just rude and uncivilized.[/quote]
Yea I made the mistake of getting married opening weekend of dove season. Not sure what I was thinking about her either.....

 

[stocky]

There were some hard feelings in our family when a cousin scheduled her wedding the opening day of deer season and several people did not show up. It coincides with her father's birthday and every year, that same weekend, they have a big family dinner to celebrate the birthday and the anniversay, he is 83, now. It is no surprise that the same people who missed the wedding, also miss the dinner every year because it is always on the opening day of deer season.