Catastrophe

Perique · Jan 20, 2013

Mrs Sothron has just informed me, as I sit here enjoying a pipe and an IPA, that the chest freezer has been unplugged, for some time, and the contents defrosted - ruined. Apparently one of the GSDs had inadvertently unplugged it, or at least that is the theory.
Contained therein were three seasons worth of venison steaks, medallions, and cubes; three seasons worth of duck and goose breasts; two whole chukkars; and some quail. Plus various frozen odds and ends from the garden.
I am beside myself with grief. And I am considering shooting the dogs.
Consolation appreciated, and may save a canine life.

simnettpratt · Jan 20, 2013

That's a big loss allright. Save the GSDs (I'm guessing that means Alsations, which the Yanks call a German Shepard?). The one that unplugged it is going to miss as many table scraps as you would have had steaks.
Consolations given my friend

Dave

Perique · Jan 20, 2013

Yes, 'Alsatians'. However, Mrs Sothron (who is English) points out that I'm not a 'Yank', properly, but rather a Confederate - there being a chasm of difference between the two

I am grieving. As will my English mother-in-law when she finds out (her being a great fan of game).
I am beside myself. What a spectacular waste.
And means I will be spending every weekend and many weekday mornings next fall in the tree stand to replenish the stocks.
As a side note, I spent a year living PT with Mrs Sothron (before she was 'Mrs' Sothron) in Suffolk. And love England. Could easily live there if not for so many pesky laws and regulations. And for the cost of living. Simply love England. And order a pipe from Invicta every December.

Perique · Jan 20, 2013

Roth, funny story (regarding labels). My very good friend Jason is also a big hunter. Occasionally, knowing that I eat only game and home-grown, he will bring meat back for me when his own considerable freezers are full. On those occasions Mrs Sothron will label the bags "Jason" and put them in the freezer (to differentiate them from my own takings). I often remark to her that he better not ever turn up missing. Otherwise we'll have a lot of 'splainin to do....

irishsmoker · Jan 20, 2013

You can get new meat brother! But don't shoot a good dog for an accident brother!

joshwolftree · Jan 20, 2013

Save the dogs, build a sled, and make em drag the game back outta the woods to earn their keep :lol:

Perique · Jan 20, 2013

Roth, I have super bargain basement insurance on the dwelling as it's an Ag property and harder to insure. Good idea though. I will enquire.
Irish, you are probably right. They are good, trained guard dogs. I'm stroking one now. (Though I would like to strangle it...)

simnettpratt · Jan 20, 2013

Forgive me please for calling you a Yank. From WWII, all Americans were Yanks to us, just as we were all Brits (or Limeys). I didn't know there was a difference until we found a little old lady on Galveston Island who was glad to find out we were Brits and not one of those damn Yankees.
It's not a term of disrespect; quite the opposite, to us it means American, and is a sign of respect, and cousinly love.
PS I could live back home too, except for those pesky laws. BTW, I grew up in South Wales, on top of the Brecon Beacons. It looks like this. Wild and desolate, beautiful and dangerous. Think Cold.

Perique · Jan 21, 2013

No worries.
Love Wales. Did some four-wheeling out there six years ago at a Land Rover charity event. Beautiful country! Thanks for the pic.

cigrmaster · Jan 21, 2013

Wow, sorry for your loss. Since you can't shoot the dogs, I would suggest shooting the wife. She should have been aware that it was unplugged as she is on plug patrol. If you decide not to shoot her, make it clear that she is to check that plug no less than 4 times a day from now on.

rlunderhill · Jan 21, 2013

Shit happens. Animals are animals.
My deductible won't get me much at the Grocery store. The last time I had this issue, I paid the deductible and the Insurance company paid the rest.
If you can pay for it with money, don't sweat it. You can always make more.
Move on. Nobody died.

spartan · Jan 21, 2013

Where's the battery backup when you need it?!
Mourn with some top notch ale and begin another day. My deepest, smoked, meaty, tender, delicious, aged, sympathies.

bigboi · Jan 21, 2013

Well look at it as natures way of saying, please kill more deer and foul and stock back up. This year is going to be your best.

Perique · Jan 21, 2013

Spartan, great idea (the Ale, that is)
Bigboi, I shall do my best!

scurvydog · Jan 21, 2013

Unless it is perfeclty rank, cook it up, make dog food out of it and re-freeze it. No animal shall die in vain.

lonestar · Jan 21, 2013

That really sucks ! Its going to suck even more when you're eating overpriced beef thats not half as good.

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