Condor 20 & "Jurassic" Squirrel

[OldSpook]

Very healthy and clean female "Virginianus squirellasaurus jurassicas" commonly called a "whistle pig" about 12 pounds. She was headed for the Tomato patch at about 60 - 65 yards.

Shooting JSB 15.89 at 900 fps.



Moderator did its job well as she had no idea which way to run. Shot through the lungs she went about 30 yds and gave up the ghost before she made her hole.

 

[Joedirt199]

That's a squirrel?

 

[Dr. Kralenstein]

That's a squirrel?

They grow'em big round his parts!

 

[qball]

ScaredThat's a squirrel?

Seriously, what kind of Jurassic squirrel is that?!?!?

 

[OldSpook]

That's a squirrel?

That there is one a them Virginia "Big Ass" squirrels.

 

[OldSpook]

Seriously, what kind of Jurassic squirrel is that?!?!?

Stolen your word for the title... We won't tell them I had a brain fart while writing that post.

 

[Joedirt199]

Bigger question is what are you putting on your tomatoes to grow them that big? They the size of pumpkins?

 

[Dr. Kralenstein]

@OldSpook

Love the title now!!!

 

[Dr. Kralenstein]

Bigger question is what are you putting on your tomatoes to grow them that big? They the size of pumpkins?

Right?! I thought my chicken chit and egg shell was doing great this year, but I need to get what he's using!

 

[Dr. Kralenstein]

Omg, I just reread the first post. Thanks @OldSpook, I needed a good laugh!

 

[Joedirt199]

I can't get my tomatoes to turn red. They stay green for weeks and go bad before ripening. I want a damn BLT not fried green tomatoes.

 

[Dr. Kralenstein]

Mine just started to turn yesterday

The heat has alot to do with it. Once they start to turn, I cut back on the water so they ripen quicker and don't crack.

 

[Joedirt199]

Yeah I read to trim the little extra shoots and top off and to slow down on the water. Feel bad cause the plant gets so wilty from the afternoon sun and heat.

 

[qball]

Awesome thread for us tomato growers, my kids LOVE tomatoes!!! I germinated my tomato seeds I saved from last year, applied 1 year old compost I made myself so if something like that jurassic squirrel comes even near my tomatoes I’m gonna LOSE IT!!!

In case anyone asks, I do have motion activated WiFi security cameras pointed at my harden/tomatoes!!! I ain't playing!

 

[Joedirt199]

I have them coming up out of the yard where I had cherry tomatoes growing in pots for a couple years. Probably enough seeds in that ground to keep them coming up for years.

 

[Dr. Kralenstein]

I have them coming up out of the yard where I had cherry tomatoes growing in pots for a couple years. Probably enough seeds in that ground to keep them coming up for years.

I had the same thing happen last year in my raised bed because I didn't till and amend it. I let one go, and it ended up being an acid free full size tomato plant, and I haven't planted those for 3 years prior! I stopped planting those because the low acidity caused them to get internal rot. They looked fine on the outside, and would have black rotten spots inside. Really sucked just biting into one and finding out.

 

[qball]

I had the same thing happen last year in my raised bed because I didn't till and amend it. I let one go, and it ended up being an acid free full size tomato plant, and I haven't planted those for 3 years prior! I stopped planting those because the low acidity caused them to get internal rot. They looked fine on the outside, and would have black rotten spots inside. Really sucked just biting into one and finding out.

That can be fixed with ash from charcoal bbq/smoker or wooden stove/fire pit. Plus it add potassium which tomatoes like.