Yes, dear readers, this is another fun-filled post about the -ahem- interesting things that resourceful young boys find and do in the great woods of Arkansas!
Before I recount this episode, let me give you a bit of background info. The boys-- all of them - love watching a show called, "Survivorman", about a man who goes into a different hostile environment every show and survives with only the items in his pockets or backpack. While we don't have TV, we do have the ability to watch certain things online. "Survivorman" is something we deem worth watching, and it's actually a pretty interesting show.
Anyway, Andrew was "surviving" in the hostile environment of the Arkansas woods, and decided that he needed to get something to eat. Soooo, he hunted himself up a turtle, whacked it with a rock (bet you couldn't do that, Survivorman!), cleaned it somehow, and -- drum roll, please -- roasted it over a fire!!!!!
Yes. He. Ate. It.
He very graciously offered R.G. and me some of the roasted delicacy. As he was handing a charred piece to his big brother, R.G. asked if he had actually tasted the turtle and Andrew nodded yes.
Big, tough, cowboy R.G. responded, "You're a bigger man than me!", and politely declined the offering. So did I. At least I could blame my lack of turtle appetite on my pregnancy!
I'm afraid that Andrew was a bit disappointed with his sissy family. But, as R.G. reminded everyone, if things ever get really bad, Andrew is going to be the one with the full stomach!
Mama
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That is SO Andrew! We are proud of him! CJ sits in awe of him and now has a challenge!
Love you all!
Molly
Hilarious!! Way to be a real man, Andrew. You can go camping and hunting with us, anytime.
We watch that show sometimes when we're on a trip, since we don't have tv, either. I have to admit, there are some things that I would rather die than eat, so I'll be called the sissy, too, but I guess when you're actually on the steps of death, our minds could probably be changed!!
Love y'all,
The impressed Mrs.P
WOW!!! Good for you Andy!!!! Did it taste like chicken?? I never would have eaten it!!!
See y'all!!
Love,
~Markie~
Andrew, Awesome job, young man! It is a lot better, chunked and deep fried, but in the wild... I think you did just fine. And for the rest of you posingsurvivormanwannabeMillermen, all of the Franklin clan have et rattler! Yes, RG, even the girls. Katie, I'm afraid your oldest is gonna start sippin tea with his pinkies out while complainin' 'bout the quiche. Well, got to go, it's time for my knitting class (we're doing lace doilies this month).
Mr. Franklin
Hahaha! I think David & Andrew would have great times together. Wish we could see you more often.
---Cathy W.
LOL!!! Andrew good for you! I think you are growing into a fine survivor-type man. However, I am pleased to hear that since you are not in dire straits, R.G. and Katie did not partake. Rather turned my stomach just reading about it. Hoping if is were a matter of my life I would be able to take a bite, but not sure that would happen. Love you all!
Aunt Sue
Ah...roasting turtle by the open fire just conjures images of Old Dusty and Lefty, don't it? Only a mom of 7 boys could live such a unique life, Katie. I love it!
Beth
-- who is very proud of Andrew's initiative!
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