Why'd the Turtle Cross the Road?

[danthebugman]

I don't know, but this guy almost got himself hit by a car trying to do so this morning. Good thing I came by and scooped him up.

He's hanging out in the back yard for now until I figure out what I'm going to do with him. And while I'm at it, I've got a few insect pics that turned out pretty well.

Hope everyone is having a great day.

Dan

 

[blooz4u]

Ummm... Do you live in the African wildlife preserve ??

I've never seen most of these bugs! :grin:

 

[Ed Monton]

That turtle looks pissed.

 

[cvm4]

Yea, he's not happy.

 

[danthebugman]

Ummm... Do you live in the African wildlife preserve ??

I've never seen most of these bugs! :grin:

:laugh: Nope, most people don't realize how many insects they pass by in the average day. A lot of them are very small so unless you're looking for them you can miss them very easily. For instance that leaf hopper was about an 1/8" long.

That turtle looks pissed.

I suppose he does look a bit grumpy. He's a pretty curious guy, exploring all over the back yard. He seems to have become pretty fond of the hide out under the slide on our swing set.

Dan

 

[Wink]

A dan you never cease to amaze me man! Great pictures!

 

[AnthonyP]

Great pictures bro and very cool of you to save the turtle!

 

[LiLo]

LOL that grasshopper looks hilarious. His face looks so animated like he should be a character in a cartoon series. I picture him having a dopey voice.

 

[Cigar Cowboy]

Thanks for the pics man!!!

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Very nice pic's Dan, you are really enjoying that new camera my friend!

 

[Hot_Sauce]

I remember the old why did the turtle cross the road joke.

He was probably going to the shell station:nodlaugh:

 

[Greyghost]

Great pictures Dan, thanks for sharing.

 

[giantstogie]

wow I thought Jonny Dare was in Sturgis!

 

[hdroadglide]

wow I thought Jonny Dare was in Sturgis!

only a couple of us get that reference!

 

[ciggy]

Dan, I get so pissed when drivers TRY and hit a Turtle. I will pull over and pick it up and get it across just to save it's life. A couple years ago I did this for a Snapping Turtle that was about 2ft in diameter. My wife was freeking out but my kids loved every moment of it and learned a valuable lesson in helping nature out when it comes to humans destroying it. Yes I am a hunter but also a protector.

 

[Shmear]

Awesome pictures!!! and that turtle is sooooo cool!

 

[giantstogie]

only a couple of us get that reference!

yeah i know , but it was funny to the people that did

 

[strife]

Emeril's Turtle Soup Recipe

Ingredients
* 1 1/2 pound turtle meat
* 2 3/4 teaspoon salt, in all
* 3/4 teaspoon cayenne, in all
* 6 cups water
* 1 stick butter
* 1/2 cup flour
* 1 1/2 cup chopped onions
* 2 tablespoons minced shallots
* 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
* 1/4 cup chopped celery
* 3 bay leaves
* 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
* 2 tablespoons minced garlic
* 1 cup chopped tomatoes
* 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
* 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
* 1/2 cup dry sherry
* 1/4 cup chopped parsley
* 1/2 cup chopped green onions
* 4 hard boiled eggs, finely chopped
* 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
* 2 tablespoons chopped hard boiled eggs

Directions:

Put the turtle meat in a large saucepan with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne and the water. Bring to a boil. Skim off any foam that rises to the top. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes. With a slotted spoon transfer the meat to a platter. Cut the meat into 1/2 inch dice and reserve the liquid. In another large sauce pan, combine the butter and flour over medium heat, stirring constantly for 6 to 8 minutes to make a dark roux. Add the onions, shallots, bell peppers and celery. Stir occasionally and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender. Add the bay leaves, thyme and garlic, cook for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the turtle meat. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes stirring occasionally. Add the Worcestershire sauce, the remaining salt and cayenne, the turtle stock (about 6 cups) lemon juice, and sherry. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the parsley, green onions, and eggs and simmer for 45 minutes. Garnish with green onions and chopped eggs.