Post by: beacher on May 23, 2003, 01:50:23 PM
Post by: pendragon on May 23, 2003, 02:19:43 PM
Civet or civet cat: any of a large group of mostly nocturnal mammals of the Old World family Viverridae (civet family), which also includes the mongoose. Civets are not true cats, but the civet family is related to the cat family (Felidae). Most civets have catlike bodies, long tails, and weasel like faces.
Harv
Post by: Dreambird on May 23, 2003, 02:32:35 PM
Post by: pendragon on May 23, 2003, 02:54:18 PM
I think I'll just have the house salad. Well, with a bit of Merlot.
Harv
Post by: Gary S on May 23, 2003, 03:53:08 PM
We were going to have some civit for dinner tonight!
Hmmmmmm.......civit!
Yummy.
Civit
Post by: Dreambird on May 23, 2003, 03:53:53 PM
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I think I'll just have the house salad. Well, with a bit of Merlot.
Sounds good Harv!... in fact I've had some dinner salads that left me rolling out of the restaurant, they were so good and so huge... but as for my choice of wine, a nice Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc will do...
Post by: Dreambird on May 23, 2003, 04:00:58 PM
Could I perhaps interest you in some nice Alberta beef instead?
No? Don't blame you...
Won't even eat it myself right now!
Post by: LR827 on May 23, 2003, 05:38:06 PM
Post by: Dreambird on May 23, 2003, 06:22:43 PM
Hey if you feel like doing some "analysis"... I once had a
tête à tête with this remarkable fellow when he still lived in Newport, Oregon...
Let's just say I came away with a bit of a feeling of awe that an animal that had been so mistreated by humans harboured no ill will against them...
Another very special moment for me... this one happened in a small roadside zoo in Oregon as well... they had some baby animals out for viewing... there was this sweet little female lion cub sitting on the top of a wooden fence with her care taker near by. I may be a bit reckless at times... in that I don't fear animals as much as maybe one should... even babies... she had awesome claws! I walked up to her wrapped my right arm around her and pulled her up against me... while someone else captured the moment on a photo. I rarely smile in photos... hate the camera, but this one... from ear to ear!
Afterward the care taker told me he was amazed since she (the cat) didn't usually allow people to do that... I felt special!
Post by: Gary S on May 24, 2003, 09:26:10 AM
I'm eating alot of salads myself these days.
Post by: Paddy on May 24, 2003, 01:15:47 PM
"In Korea, dog meat is considered a health food. Sales are the highest in the heat of the summer because the people believe that dog meat counters the effects of the heat and replenishes lost vigour. The typical selling price for dog meat in Korea is $2.70 per kilogram."
"In Korea and China, cats are not usually sold as meat, but are used to create an elixir, which is believed to aid in the treatment of rheumatism and arthritis."
https://www.wspa.ca/dog_markets.html
Yep, a nice bagel sounds about right at the moment...sigh.
Things are really taking a beating up there DB - first SARS, now mad cow. I hate to think about what will happen to Canada's economy under the burden of this double whammy if things don't improve quickly. The summer tourist season is about to start, and they're going to be canceling in droves.
Post by: weldiger on May 24, 2003, 06:09:32 PM
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civet cat
n 1: raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings [syn: bassarisk, cacomistle, cacomixle, coon cat, raccoon fox, ringtail, ring-tailed cat, miner's cat, Bassariscus astutus] 2: catlike mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes [syn: civet]
n 1: raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings [syn: bassarisk, cacomistle, cacomixle, coon cat, raccoon fox, ringtail, ring-tailed cat, miner's cat, Bassariscus astutus] 2: catlike mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes [syn: civet]
In the mountains, we calls 'em pole cats, or sum folks sez civit cat.
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A substance, of the consistence of butter or honey, taken from glands in the anal pouch of the civet (Viverra civetta). It is of clear yellowish or brownish color, of a strong, musky odor, offensive when undiluted, but agreeable when a small portion is mixed with another substance. It is used as a perfume.
Them pole cats or civit cats and all the talk about perfume - reminds me uv thet saying by thet old Englisher, William sumthin,
thet a rose still smells lik a rose, - don't matter whut yer calls it.
And belive me you, it don't matter whut yer calls em, them cats stink!!!
Pendragon, - we don't eat no pole cats down here, - just cause you fellers in the Washington area live around so many of 'em, don't mean we eat them down here.
Possum is good, but I like ground hog better, and either one is gud wif sweet taters.
But pole cats ain't even good with road apples in thar mouths!
Post by: Dreambird on May 24, 2003, 09:02:05 PM
Paddy... yes, unfortunately the SARS seems to be a big problem in Ontario... but not so much on this side... Mad Cows OTOH are all on this side... put it together with a stronger than usual CDN. dollar...
I like the stronger dollar... but it's starting falling again... exporters here crying the blues... it dropped from about .74 to .72 in a day. And here I was looking forward to a .85 dollar again!
Weldiger...
You is just plain hopeless, but I like ya anyway...
Post by: Xairbusdriver on May 24, 2003, 09:14:04 PM
Went looking for the entry for the flying ants in the computer room. Opened the shutter and found this:
S/He decided not to stay for more pictures:
Naturally, Sweety was no where to be found, probably hiding under a table some where, knowing it is almost bedtime!
Anyone for frogs legs?!
Post by: Bernie on May 24, 2003, 10:12:59 PM
http://www.johnnyburrito.com/menu.htm
I Carrrrumba!
Post by: Dreambird on May 25, 2003, 12:09:36 AM
Huge servings, I never manage to finsh so a use for the old "Doggie Bag"...
That is such a wonderful place to stay too... Olde Town... all within transit of Balboa Park including the Zoo... fantastic shopping, entertainment... nice men, but I digress...
Post by: Fiona on May 25, 2003, 08:03:34 AM