pic: Paul And The Pig

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by John Wanninger

I think so, but I think I remember it having different lyrics:

Well, say that you'll be swine, well, say that you'll be swine,
Well, say that you'll be swine, bacon in no time, Susie Q.

John,
this is good stuff here. Have you heard tell of Billfred's Unofficial Caption Contest? The new year has just started. Travis Hoffman hogged all the fun this past season and he had some real oinkers, believe you me. You'd fit right in.

KarenH: Billfred's Unofficial Caption Contest is just starting its new season...*cough*

[Chris Fultz]

Pig 101
Gilt: young female pig, has not had a litter yet

City Person 201 (notice a higher level course)
Gilt: What you feel when you do something wrong

Pig 101
Barrow: young male pig, usually castrated shortly after birth

City Person 201 (see above)
Barrow: What you put one round thing and two handles on
(aka - wheel barrow)

Pig 101
Sow: older female momma pig

City Person 201 (see way above)
Sow: part of the sentence "Sow what are you gonna do about that?"

Pig 101
Boar: male daddy pig (not castrated)

City Person 201 (not saying it again)
Boar: people who make statements like
"Here is a slew of information if you wish to learn more" and they are referring to pigs, and they are serious ...
Besides, I would think the non-C'd pig would be less of a boar than the C'd-one.

Boars and sows make gilts and barrows. Gilts and barrows are the feeder pigs who are sent to market after about 6 months, when they weigh 220-250 lbs.

Making babies. I thought this was a family channel...
And sending a baby to market at such a young age, how do they push the cart?

[KathieK]

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

My goodness... all of these city folk are just plum ignorant.

Hmm. well, as one who grew up on Long Island and whose father taught her that there are uphill cows and downhill cows, and that the brown cows are the ones which make chocolate milk, I'd just say we're gullible!

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

Boars and sows make gilts and barrows.

And this is why we have a "no purpling" rule in FIRST!

[Elgin Clock]

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

My goodness... all of these city folk are just plum ignorant.

Pig 101
Gilt: young female pig, has not had a litter yet
Barrow: young male pig, usually castrated shortly after birth
Sow: older female momma pig
Boar: male daddy pig (not castrated)

Andy

So, what's a male pig called that's not casterated, but not a proud Daddy yet?
Ya know, those crazy years, when they go off on their own seeking adventure, maybe joining a FIRST team (1902?), going off to college, then building houses out of straw, sticks, & bricks all the while dodging wolves, but at the same time just not quite ready to settle down with a little piggy family yet? LOL

Just curious. There seems to be a huge gray area of missing time for that poor piggy when it's lost & confused as to who he really is.

Do I smell the making of an ABC Family Channel sitcom?*







*Or is that smell just my breakfast bacon done frying & ready to eat?

[jtdowney]

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

So, what's a male pig called that's not casterated, but not a proud Daddy yet?

I am not an expert but I believe it depends on how old it is.

If it past puberty, uncastrated and not yet a father, it is still a boar I believe.

[Karibou]

Originally Posted by KathieK

And this is why we have a "no purpling" rule in FIRST!

WOW
I actually know what that means
And not from a FIRST thing, amazingly

[Andy Baker]

I just got a Suzy Q pig update from my friend.

Suzy Q is now living at a house with 8 acres of land, as I mentioned previously. 4 kids are in the family, with the oldest being 10. Suzy Q runs around with the 2 farm dogs, and now does not mind being picked up by the kids. She has become "one of the dogs", and follows them around the property. She already knows where to get water and food, and even relieves herself in the same spot.

She knows her name, and comes when she is called. The new owner says that she is smarter than any dog he has seen at her age. He is saying that it may be interesting to bring Suzy Q back to IRI next year so everyone can see how she has grown. By that time, she would probably weigh over 250 pounds... but I am not sure since she spends all day running around with the dogs. She may gain weight at a slower rate than a regular feeder pig, which is confined to a 10x20 pigpen.

I've asked for pictures of Suzy Q with the 2 dogs. They cuddle. I think that this will be a continuing story.

Andy B.

[Elgin Clock]

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

I've asked for pictures of Suzy Q with the 2 dogs. They cuddle. I think that this will be a continuing story.

Andy B.

It's official then! Another first in FIRST!
Even strong bonds between four legged creatures start with FIRST!

Kinda brings a tear to the eye...

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

I...He is saying that it may be interesting to bring Suzy Q back to IRI next year so everyone can see how she has grown. By that time, she would probably weigh over 250 pounds... but I am not sure since she spends all day running around with the dogs. She may gain weight at a slower rate than a regular feeder pig, which is confined to a 10x20 pigpen.

Do I see the makings of the first fundraiser for the big 10 year anniversarry of IRI in 2009??
Who wants to guess what Suzy Q's weight will be in 12 months?
Although, we'll have to open it up to guesses of units in both pounds & kilograms so our Canadian friends can have a shot at it as well!

[sgreco]

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

Now, now... hang on a sec. While this was a good thing, there is no definite kissing of pigs next year.

You know what might be fun: you could do a FIRST jeoardy/trivia. Have bins with peoples names in it, the 3 people that get the most money in there bins get to compete in the trivia. You could ask questions about the history of FIRST and it's teams, and other related questions.

This is just a random thought. There is probably some reason why it wouldn't work, or something better.

I would love to see the kings of CD duking it out...see how much they really know (I'd put my money on Koko Ed right now...if I had to)

[DonRotolo]

Originally Posted by KathieK

Hmm. well, as one who grew up on Long Island and whose father taught her that there are uphill cows and downhill cows, and that the brown cows are the ones which make chocolate milk, I'd just say we're gullible!

You mean they don't?

Aren't there also side cows, with left (or right) legs shorter, so they can stand straight on hills?

At least I know the difference between a cow pie and a moon pie.

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by Don Rotolo

Aren't there also side cows, with left (or right) legs shorter, so they can stand straight on hills?

I thought those were goats, mountain goats. They baaawl. Oh, and they are capable of ramming.

[EricH]

Originally Posted by JaneYoung

I thought those were goats, mountain goats. They baaawl. Oh, and they are capable of ramming.

Not when Andy Baker is around. That's a penalty! (Sorry, forgot the rule number.)

[IndySam]

Originally Posted by Don Rotolo

You mean they don't?

Aren't there also side cows, with left (or right) legs shorter, so they can stand straight on hills?

My dad told me that there were right hand cows and left hand cows. They each could only go one way around the hill. My dad never lied to me.

[GaryVoshol]

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

I just got a Suzy Q pig update from my friend.

...

I've asked for pictures of Suzy Q with the 2 dogs. They cuddle. I think that this will be a continuing story.

I can see it now. Someone will write a children's book out of all this.

Note to 1024 Parent's Group: Under no circumstances are you to change the Friday dinner from nachos to pulled pork next year!

[Elgin Clock]

Originally Posted by GaryVoshol

Note to 1024 Parent's Group: Under no circumstances are you to change the Friday dinner from nachos to pulled pork next year!

But on that note, I'm sure I speak for a lot of folks when I say changing it from Nachos to something else would be appreciated though.