Today was pretty productive. We processed the male pig. He was a goodly size - he taped at about 260 pounds. That was mostly meat. There was not near as much fat on him as I had expected. Definitely less than an inch of backfat. The meat looked nice and slightly marbled, with a nice color to it. I really hate that anemic looking, almost white, pork. It doesn't seem to have any taste for me. Tomorrow we will do my pig - she is a bit smaller, but not by much.
Ken, meanwhile, was attempting to assemble the meat bandsaw. Between the mis-numbered diagrams and the missing screws he didn't get as far as we had hoped, but I can go get the appropriate screws on Monday and we should have it all put together by time we need it to cut the pigs into nice, neat little chops and roasts. That should be Thursday or thereabouts. Then I'll be REALLY busy because I intend to render the fat into lard, make at least three types of sausage and cure and smoke the bacon.
Jim replaced the front brake pads on my van, and re-checked the battery terminal that has been giving me a hard time. So hopefully now I will not have any more trouble. He took the opportunity to give my grand-daughter Krystal a lesson in maintenance, showing her how to change a tire. She is looking forward to getting her driver's permit soon, and one of the things her parents are insistent upon is that she be able to carry out simple maintenance and emergency procedures before she actually starts driving.
Well, it is late, I am tired and there is another full day ahead of me tomorrow. I need to go around and change all the clocks before going to bed because daylight savings time starts at 2.00 am ...
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