On 3/5/2010 12:58 PM, Becca wrote:
> dsi1 wrote:
>> That guy was really old-school and would dig a pit in his backyard to
>> roast a whole pig. I was just a kid at the time but if I were about 6
>> or so years older, I would have spent more time learning about all of
>> his old-school ways. These days, hardly anybody knows how to build an
>> imu.
>
>
> This brings back a lot of memories. One of my friends was a retired
> professor and he would cook a pig in the ground. He would start cooking
> in the morning and it would cook all day. He only did this when
> something spectacular was happening up in the universe. Everyone would
> bring their telescopes and lawn chairs, we would bring appetizers, side
> dishes and desserts. We would have dinner then look into at the stars.
> He was quite a character. His house was built underground, into the side
> of a hill, he also had an organic farm. He would urinate into a bucket,
> then sprinkle it around his garden, hoping it would keep out any pests.
> He passed away and I sure miss him. He grew some awesome blueberries
> there in Texas.
>
>
> Becca

Sounds like a fun guy and a life well spent. You're lucky to have known
him.