The Country Wisdom Thread

[crypto]

The only thing Ive ever seen Jaeger cure is the problem of too many toes in the wintertime.

[azrael99]

The only thing Ive ever seen Jaeger cure is the problem of too many toes in the wintertime.

Jagermeister sure ain't a cure for stupidity. if people used alcohol to warm themselves when it's cold, they deserve frostbite

[the_alias]

I'll swear by a hot toddy when I'm ill.

Or a plain brandy.

[Smü]

legend goes that two warm sliboviz with honey will cure you from a cold overnight.

[azrael99]

legend goes that two warm sliboviz with honey will cure you from a cold overnight.

i dont know that stuff, but honey is well know as a cure for sore throat and for flu too. can you show me what it is?

[TravisM.1]

A guy I used to work with would use a spoonful of honey sprinkled with paprika or finely-ground red pepper for a sore throat or a cold. Let it drip into your throat off the spoon. He says it worked, something to do with getting more blood cells (red or white, don't remember which) to the "affected area" to speed healing.

[Czechnology]

The only thing Ive ever seen Jaeger cure is the problem of too many toes in the wintertime.

To be fair, Jäger had some help on that one.

[DarkAxel]

Here's one I heard today:

"If your dog gets bit by a snake, give it milkweed"

Don't know if that's true or not, just that an old-timer from the country believes it.

[Czechnology]

Here's one I heard today:

"If your dog gets bit by a snake, give it milkweed"

Don't know if that's true or not, just that an old-timer from the country believes it.

That's one of those "Elephant repellant" type deals. Assuming your dog got bit by an adult venomous snake there's anywhere from a 30-85% chance (depending on species) the snake elected not to envenomate your pooch, and milkweed will definitely cure a "dry" bite. But then so will time, dog treats, and burning incense.

Newborn-subadult snakes are much more likely to deliver "hot" bites since they are smaller and more readily eaten by many more predators. This gives rise to the myth that baby snakes are much more venomous than adults.

I recently broke this down somewhere else on the forum, someone let me know if it was in this thread or not, lol.

[DarkAxel]

Here's one I heard today:

"If your dog gets bit by a snake, give it milkweed"

Don't know if that's true or not, just that an old-timer from the country believes it.

That's one of those "Elephant repellant" type deals. Assuming your dog got bit by an adult venomous snake there's anywhere from a 30-85% chance (depending on species) the snake elected not to envenomate your pooch, and milkweed will definitely cure a "dry" bite. But then so will time, dog treats, and burning incense.

Newborn-subadult snakes are much more likely to deliver "hot" bites since they are smaller and more readily eaten by many more predators. This gives rise to the myth that baby snakes are much more venomous than adults.

I recently broke this down somewhere else on the forum, someone let me know if it was in this thread or not, lol.

It may have been this thread.

[Smü]

legend goes that two warm sliboviz with honey will cure you from a cold overnight.

i dont know that stuff, but honey is well know as a cure for sore throat and for flu too. can you show me what it is?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slivovitz

A balkan liqour. The taste range goes from smooth to badass, with some variants you can even de-color your car, I think.

[Czechnology]

I recently broke this down somewhere else on the forum, someone let me know if it was in this thread or not, lol.

It may have been this thread.

Crap it was the page before this. We should just rename this "The Snake Venom Thread".

[Regular Guy]

I recently broke this down somewhere else on the forum, someone let me know if it was in this thread or not, lol.

That was the "Stupidest thing you've heard" Thread. You went high order but your order was justified.

[ineffableone]

An interesting bit of country/bushcraft wisdom I learned

-if a bird and deer both eat the same thing it is safe for humans to eat

While there are plenty of things people can eat only one or neither will eat in the wild, when you see both eat the same thing it is definite that it is safe for people. This is a good way to find food that you know for sure is safe in the wild.

[angelofwar]

An interesting bit of country/bushcraft wisdom I learned

-if a bird and deer both eat the same thing it is safe for humans to eat

While there are plenty of things people can eat only one or neither will eat in the wild, when you see both eat the same thing it is definite that it is safe for people. This is a good way to find food that you know for sure is safe in the wild.

Hmmm...very interesting. Makes sense though, as the digestive systems are completely different...so, it seems viable in theory...I'll keep a note of that.

[Doctorr Fabulous]

I remembered this thread as I sit here throwing my orange peels into my boots:fresh orange peels in your boots overnight will help them smell better and keep your feet healthier. Citrus oils, I believe do the trick. I never leave one peel in for longer than 24 hours. I try to use 1 orange per boot, if possible.

[funkychicken]

I thought this use for vinegar was funny:
7. Remove stains from stainless steel and chrome with a vinegar-dampened cloth. It probably works but shouldn't stainless steel be just that!?
Along with vinegar and peeing on a jelly fish sting, I've also heard about vodka working as well when poured onto the affected area. Plus if I got stung by a jelly fish i'd rather drink vodka than the other two alternatives.

Never drive faster than your gaurdian angel can fly.
Laughter is the best medicine.
Never Piss in to the wind.

[Czechnology]

I thought this use for vinegar was funny:
7. Remove stains from stainless steel and chrome with a vinegar-dampened cloth. It probably works but shouldn't stainless steel be just that!?
Along with vinegar and peeing on a jelly fish sting, I've also heard about vodka working as well when poured onto the affected area. Plus if I got stung by a jelly fish i'd rather drink vodka than the other two alternatives.

Never drive faster than your gaurdian angel can fly.
Laughter is the best medicine.
Never Piss in to the wind.

My stainless steel cookware often only gets clean with a boiling mix of water and vinegar.

I AM NOT A CHEMIST, but:
I don't know about vodka neutralizing. As I recall It IS acidic, but only slightly. Beer and wine are moreso. Ethanol is pretty neutral but is midly basic, so the higher the proof, the less acidic. A strong acid/base will neutralize jellyfish stings, but alcohol is never that far off from neutral that I'd not choose it over vinegar or lemon juice/etc.

Fun sidenote: Many marine creatures are vulnerable to strong acid/base compounds. If you ever get tagged by a fire/bristleworm, soaking in vinegar will dissolve the spines. The hard part would be keeping your hand steady enough to actually get any on you while you try and recall every swear word you've ever heard and repeat it as loud as possible.

[DarkAxel]

I thought this use for vinegar was funny:
7. Remove stains from stainless steel and chrome with a vinegar-dampened cloth. It probably works but shouldn't stainless steel be just that!?
Along with vinegar and peeing on a jelly fish sting, I've also heard about vodka working as well when poured onto the affected area. Plus if I got stung by a jelly fish i'd rather drink vodka than the other two alternatives.

Never drive faster than your gaurdian angel can fly.
Laughter is the best medicine.
Never Piss in to the wind.

My stainless steel cookware often only gets clean with a boiling mix of water and vinegar.

I AM NOT A CHEMIST, but:
I don't know about vodka neutralizing. As I recall It IS acidic, but only slightly. Beer and wine are moreso. Ethanol is pretty neutral but is midly basic, so the higher the proof, the less acidic. A strong acid/base will neutralize jellyfish stings, but alcohol is never that far off from neutral that I'd not choose it over vinegar or lemon juice/etc.

Fun sidenote: Many marine creatures are vulnerable to strong acid/base compounds. If you ever get tagged by a fire/bristleworm, soaking in vinegar will dissolve the spines. The hard part would be keeping your hand steady enough to actually get any on you while you try and recall every swear word you've ever heard and repeat it as loud as possible.

They actually tested the vodka on jellyfish stings during a Mythbusters episode, and it appeared to do just as well as the standard treatment for jellyfish stings, FWIW.

[funkychicken]

I thought this use for vinegar was funny:
7. Remove stains from stainless steel and chrome with a vinegar-dampened cloth. It probably works but shouldn't stainless steel be just that!?
Along with vinegar and peeing on a jelly fish sting, I've also heard about vodka working as well when poured onto the affected area. Plus if I got stung by a jelly fish i'd rather drink vodka than the other two alternatives.

Never drive faster than your gaurdian angel can fly.
Laughter is the best medicine.
Never Piss in to the wind.

My stainless steel cookware often only gets clean with a boiling mix of water and vinegar.

I AM NOT A CHEMIST, but:
I don't know about vodka neutralizing. As I recall It IS acidic, but only slightly. Beer and wine are moreso. Ethanol is pretty neutral but is midly basic, so the higher the proof, the less acidic. A strong acid/base will neutralize jellyfish stings, but alcohol is never that far off from neutral that I'd not choose it over vinegar or lemon juice/etc.

Fun sidenote: Many marine creatures are vulnerable to strong acid/base compounds. If you ever get tagged by a fire/bristleworm, soaking in vinegar will dissolve the spines. The hard part would be keeping your hand steady enough to actually get any on you while you try and recall every swear word you've ever heard and repeat it as loud as possible.

They actually tested the vodka on jellyfish stings during a Mythbusters episode, and it appeared to do just as well as the standard treatment for jellyfish stings, FWIW.

Thanks Dark axel. I thought that is where I saw vodka being used. Still I would rather have that bottle in front of me than a frontal labotomy. (that's be a cool sig... oh wait)

[KnightoftheRoc]

I thought this use for vinegar was funny:
7. Remove stains from stainless steel and chrome with a vinegar-dampened cloth. It probably works but shouldn't stainless steel be just that!?
...

The "stainless" in stainless steel refers to it's ability to resist corrosion, not stains as you'd see when spilling wine on an article of clothing. The ability of stainless steel to resist corrosion depends on it's alloy mix, and believe it or not, the stainless steel used in restaurant equipment is one of the poorest grades out there. Knives typically use a 440 stainless, a higher grade, but still not without it's weaknesses.

One such weakness is a nifty thing if you are fond of Parkerized blades- sink a stainless blade into a cucumber, and leave it there for a few days. The natural acids in the cucumber will darken the blade, the longer you leave it, the darker it gets, and is often referred to as a "poor man's Parkerizing". I've used this trick to re-blacken deep scratches in Parkerized blades, and it works a treat! You do NOT want to keep the cuke afterward, btw. I'm not sure it would be hazardous to eat, but why ask for trouble? Other vegetables can be used, with varying results, the cuke is just naturally shaped well for a knife, and readily available. This darkening actually goes INTO the stainless steel, it's not a coating on the outside, so it resists scratches nicely.

[Anianna]

I remembered this thread as I sit here throwing my orange peels into my boots:fresh orange peels in your boots overnight will help them smell better and keep your feet healthier. Citrus oils, I believe do the trick. I never leave one peel in for longer than 24 hours. I try to use 1 orange per boot, if possible.

That's a good way to keep cats out of your boots, too (cats strongly dislike citrus peels).

[KnightoftheRoc]

I remembered this thread as I sit here throwing my orange peels into my boots:fresh orange peels in your boots overnight will help them smell better and keep your feet healthier. Citrus oils, I believe do the trick. I never leave one peel in for longer than 24 hours. I try to use 1 orange per boot, if possible.

That's a good way to keep cats out of your boots, too (cats strongly dislike citrus peels).

THAT is good news- we're buying oranges EVERY WEEK from now on!

[Red Green]

For people who drop 50-60 nuts bolts & washers on the garage floor while working on their cars.....last night....with the dogs watching....and supper not cooked yet....here's a handy hint, put a large magnet that usually hangs a Christmas wreath on your front door in a Hefty bag & while the dogs look on in amazement sweep the little buggers up in no time flat,then go make supper.