On 3/20/2018 10:42 AM, Tim wrote:

Lots of family.
2 pounds of shrimp, 2 pounds of scallops, 3 pounds of fries, 3 pounds
of burger and all the trimmings (salads, and such).
One extra visitor
http://gfretwell.com/wildlife/baby%2...at%20snake.jpg
He caused quite a stir among the yankees.

....

Should have cooked and served it too!



Heh. I've been taking B-12 supplement pill daily for over a year based
on the recommendation of the doc at the VA following the first round of
blood tests.

Two following appointments and blood tests since the B-12 level was
within normal range.

I just had another blood test last week and an appointment this morning
to review the results.

The normal range for B-12 is from 600 to 900 (somethings). Mine
was near 1,600. Doc was mystified a bit until I told her that I
was on a shrimp kick for a couple of weeks just prior to the bloodwork.

Turns out that four (4) medium sized shrimp contains 75 percent of the
B-12 you need daily. I had been eating a lot more than that.

But, I also read up on shrimp. As much as I like 'em, farm raised
shrimp (which is about all you can find now-a-days) isn't very good for
you. Farm raised shrimp are grown in nasty conditions and are treated
with antibiotics and other harmful crap that you ingest. So much for
shrimp. No more.

On Tue, 20 Mar 2018 12:13:37 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 3/20/2018 10:42 AM, Tim wrote:

Lots of family.
2 pounds of shrimp, 2 pounds of scallops, 3 pounds of fries, 3 pounds
of burger and all the trimmings (salads, and such).
One extra visitor
http://gfretwell.com/wildlife/baby%2...at%20snake.jpg
He caused quite a stir among the yankees.

....

Should have cooked and served it too!



Heh. I've been taking B-12 supplement pill daily for over a year based
on the recommendation of the doc at the VA following the first round of
blood tests.

Two following appointments and blood tests since the B-12 level was
within normal range.

I just had another blood test last week and an appointment this morning
to review the results.

The normal range for B-12 is from 600 to 900 (somethings). Mine
was near 1,600. Doc was mystified a bit until I told her that I
was on a shrimp kick for a couple of weeks just prior to the bloodwork.

Turns out that four (4) medium sized shrimp contains 75 percent of the
B-12 you need daily. I had been eating a lot more than that.

But, I also read up on shrimp. As much as I like 'em, farm raised
shrimp (which is about all you can find now-a-days) isn't very good for
you. Farm raised shrimp are grown in nasty conditions and are treated
with antibiotics and other harmful crap that you ingest. So much for
shrimp. No more.


Funny, well, not funny, but...My wife's doctor got on her about eating shrimp. In her case, it was
the impact on cholesterol. From what I've read, the Asian produced shrimp and fish are much worse in
contaminants than that from, say, Venezuela. I have to admit, I like those big Venezuela shrimp.

On 3/20/2018 12:41 PM, John H. wrote:
On Tue, 20 Mar 2018 12:13:37 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 3/20/2018 10:42 AM, Tim wrote:

Lots of family.
2 pounds of shrimp, 2 pounds of scallops, 3 pounds of fries, 3 pounds
of burger and all the trimmings (salads, and such).
One extra visitor
http://gfretwell.com/wildlife/baby%2...at%20snake.jpg
He caused quite a stir among the yankees.

....

Should have cooked and served it too!



Heh. I've been taking B-12 supplement pill daily for over a year based
on the recommendation of the doc at the VA following the first round of
blood tests.

Two following appointments and blood tests since the B-12 level was
within normal range.

I just had another blood test last week and an appointment this morning
to review the results.

The normal range for B-12 is from 600 to 900 (somethings). Mine
was near 1,600. Doc was mystified a bit until I told her that I
was on a shrimp kick for a couple of weeks just prior to the bloodwork.

Turns out that four (4) medium sized shrimp contains 75 percent of the
B-12 you need daily. I had been eating a lot more than that.

But, I also read up on shrimp. As much as I like 'em, farm raised
shrimp (which is about all you can find now-a-days) isn't very good for
you. Farm raised shrimp are grown in nasty conditions and are treated
with antibiotics and other harmful crap that you ingest. So much for
shrimp. No more.


Funny, well, not funny, but...My wife's doctor got on her about eating shrimp. In her case, it was
the impact on cholesterol. From what I've read, the Asian produced shrimp and fish are much worse in
contaminants than that from, say, Venezuela. I have to admit, I like those big Venezuela shrimp.


I like shrimp a lot but after reading about 'em I'll go without. Same
with lobster. Critters are scavengers for anything found on the ocean
floor. Same with clams now-a-days also. Don't trust any of it.

On 3/20/18 3:54 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 3/20/2018 12:41 PM, John H. wrote:
On Tue, 20 Mar 2018 12:13:37 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 3/20/2018 10:42 AM, Tim wrote:

Lots of family.
2 pounds of shrimp, 2 pounds of scallops, 3 pounds of fries, 3 pounds
of burger and all the trimmings (salads, and such).
One extra visitor
http://gfretwell.com/wildlife/baby%2...at%20snake.jpg
He caused quite a stir among the yankees.

....

Should have cooked and served it too!



Heh.Â* I've been taking B-12 supplement pill daily for over a year based
on the recommendation of the doc at the VA following the first round of
blood tests.

Two following appointments and blood tests since the B-12 level was
within normal range.

I just had another blood test last week and an appointment this morning
to review the results.

The normal range for B-12 is from 600 to 900 (somethings).Â*Â* Mine
was near 1,600.Â* Doc was mystified a bit until I told her that I
was on a shrimp kick for a couple of weeks just prior to the bloodwork.

Turns out that four (4) medium sized shrimp contains 75 percent of the
B-12 you need daily.Â*Â* I had been eating a lot more than that.

But,Â* I also read up on shrimp.Â* As much as I like 'em, farm raised
shrimp (which is about all you can find now-a-days)Â* isn't very good for
you.Â* Farm raised shrimp are grown in nasty conditions and are treated
with antibiotics and other harmful crap that you ingest.Â* So much for
shrimp.Â* No more.


Funny, well, not funny, but...My wife's doctor got on her about eating
shrimp. In her case, it was
the impact on cholesterol. From what I've read, the Asian produced
shrimp and fish are much worse in
contaminants than that from, say, Venezuela. I have to admit, I like
those big Venezuela shrimp.


I like shrimp a lot but after reading about 'em I'll go without.Â* Same
with lobster.Â* Critters are scavengers for anything found on the ocean
floor.Â* Same with clams now-a-days also.Â* Don't trust any of it.




Ever seen a "shrimp farm" in Hawaii?
Tilapia are raised the same way...I don't eat 'em.
We used to cast net for table shrimp when we lived in NE Florida. Once
you get the hang of tossing a cast net, it's pretty simple.

On Tue, 20 Mar 2018 16:12:48 -0400, Keyser Soze
wrote:


Ever seen a "shrimp farm" in Hawaii?
Tilapia are raised the same way...I don't eat 'em.

Like I said "septic tank raised"

We used to cast net for table shrimp when we lived in NE Florida. Once
you get the hang of tossing a cast net, it's pretty simple.

We used a long handle dip net and walked along the sea walls with a
flashlight. Look for the red eyes.
My place in Treasure Island (St Pete) was great for it. There was
about a half a mile of seawall and back when the Boca Ciega bay was in
good shape you could usually get dozens of shrimp in an hour or two.
It is really a 2 person job, one with the net, one with the light.

On Tue, 20 Mar 2018 15:54:48 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:


I like shrimp a lot but after reading about 'em I'll go without. Same
with lobster. Critters are scavengers for anything found on the ocean
floor. Same with clams now-a-days also. Don't trust any of it.


Other than the cholesterol problem, wild caught gulf shrimp are
supposed to be OK. I have never eaten filter feeders like clams and
oysters tho. They are bait.

On 3/20/2018 5:20 PM, wrote:
On Tue, 20 Mar 2018 15:54:48 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:


I like shrimp a lot but after reading about 'em I'll go without. Same
with lobster. Critters are scavengers for anything found on the ocean
floor. Same with clams now-a-days also. Don't trust any of it.


Other than the cholesterol problem, wild caught gulf shrimp are
supposed to be OK. I have never eaten filter feeders like clams and
oysters tho. They are bait.



Used to eat raw oysters caught fresh in Annapolis. That was over 40
years ago. Wouldn't think of doing it now.

On Tue, 20 Mar 2018 17:44:51 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 3/20/2018 5:20 PM, wrote:
On Tue, 20 Mar 2018 15:54:48 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:


I like shrimp a lot but after reading about 'em I'll go without. Same
with lobster. Critters are scavengers for anything found on the ocean
floor. Same with clams now-a-days also. Don't trust any of it.


Other than the cholesterol problem, wild caught gulf shrimp are
supposed to be OK. I have never eaten filter feeders like clams and
oysters tho. They are bait.



Used to eat raw oysters caught fresh in Annapolis. That was over 40
years ago. Wouldn't think of doing it now.


I wouldn't do it 40 years ago. Do you know how many PCBs were coming
down the Susquehanna 40 years ago (before they were regulated)

On 3/20/2018 6:48 PM, wrote:
On Tue, 20 Mar 2018 17:44:51 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 3/20/2018 5:20 PM, wrote:
On Tue, 20 Mar 2018 15:54:48 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:


I like shrimp a lot but after reading about 'em I'll go without. Same
with lobster. Critters are scavengers for anything found on the ocean
floor. Same with clams now-a-days also. Don't trust any of it.


Other than the cholesterol problem, wild caught gulf shrimp are
supposed to be OK. I have never eaten filter feeders like clams and
oysters tho. They are bait.



Used to eat raw oysters caught fresh in Annapolis. That was over 40
years ago. Wouldn't think of doing it now.


I wouldn't do it 40 years ago. Do you know how many PCBs were coming
down the Susquehanna 40 years ago (before they were regulated)



Well, it didn't seem to harm me ... harm me .... harm me ... harm me .....

Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 3/20/2018 5:20 PM, wrote:
On Tue, 20 Mar 2018 15:54:48 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:


I like shrimp a lot but after reading about 'em I'll go without. Same
with lobster. Critters are scavengers for anything found on the ocean
floor. Same with clams now-a-days also. Don't trust any of it.


Other than the cholesterol problem, wild caught gulf shrimp are
supposed to be OK. I have never eaten filter feeders like clams and
oysters tho. They are bait.



Used to eat raw oysters caught fresh in Annapolis. That was over 40
years ago. Wouldn't think of doing it now.




Oyster stew at either Grand Central Station or Johns oyster bar at the
Nugget in Reno. Both made almost identical and both great.