Since my last episode I was told that moth balls wrapped up in a piece of panty hose would keep them away. They didn't say whether it was because of the panty hose or the moth balls! The problem isn't really because of wild animals as these darn rodents are pampered and fed by many of my neighbors and are almost tame. A few of them would turn me in if they knew what I was doing, but they have nevrr been out a wad of $$$ because of them. However, one lady had to pay big money to have them exterminated out of her attic. Another has them in her storage shed and they ate up her Christmas display. They have chewed through the cable TV lines too many times to inumerate. I have laid off shooting them at my wife's request but after we had to spend the $300+ to get the car fixed she has had a change of heart. They are of the rodent family, but they are good eating. Here's the recipe. Take about 4 squirrels ( preferably young ones as they are tougher when the get a few years old). Clean well being careful to remove all the hair and hide. Seperate them into pieces, legs, back, etc like you would any domestic animal. Marinate in milk over night in the refrig. Put 2 cups all purpose flour in a large plastic bag or grocery sack and add salt and pepper to taste. Toss in sectioned squirrel parts and shake until well coated. Drop pieces into hot oil and fry until crisp on all sides. Remove from heat and pour off the grease, setting aside for gravy later. Add just enough water to cover about half of each piece, place lid back on and simmer for an hour being careful not to let it boil dry. Remove the squirrel pieces and use the remaining pan stock and add just enough grease to make a nice gravy, about a tablespoon+ or-, plus a heaping table spoon of flour left over in the coating bag. While the squirrel is simmering make some mashed potatoes and bisquits and heat up some green veggy. I like green peas with mine. If you time it just right you will have just enough for about 4 people , squirrel, mashed potatoes and gravy and a green vegetable and fresh bisquits. That old squirrel will taste wonderful and be tender, oh and it tastes like chicken! Monty
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"They didn't say whether it was because of the panty hose or the moth balls!" Depends on the source the hose.
