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Possum Stew

To weigh him hold him by tail Six pounds fresh not stale Skin if not and toss in pot Diced red potato Large ripe tomato Cook him slow Oh! Copyright © 2011 By Caryl S. Muzzey Twelfth Place Winner ~ "Low Country Boil” Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Sara Kendrick Aug. 15, 2011

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/19/2011 12:43:00 PM

this is so cute, Caryl. Congrats on the winner's list.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 8/16/2011 3:56:00 PM

Congrats Caryl on your win with this yummy delightful treat for the contest luv..

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/16/2011 2:03:00 PM

Still laughing at Rob's comment. Caryl, I've never eaten possum, but know many folks who have. Sounds like you have a great recipe for it! Congratulations on your win in Sara's contest. Love, Carolyn

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 8/16/2011 1:44:00 PM

congrats Caryl but never tried it. The Clampets used to chomp this down on tv Yes? possum stew!

Jack Horne

Date: 8/16/2011 1:41:00 PM

Many congrats on all your wins, Caryl : )

David Williams

Date: 8/16/2011 10:10:00 AM

hey Caryl congrats on your win .... never tasted possum... David

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 8/16/2011 7:31:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Sara's contest Caryl. Love, Carol

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/16/2011 7:06:00 AM

I thought this one was so funny..I had to give it a place..Thanks for entering my contest..Sara

John Freeman

Date: 7/21/2011 6:04:00 AM

Haaaaaaa! Cool lunch Caryl. Smile. Agape, Moses

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/13/2011 10:08:00 PM

EEEEEW, do you really eat possum? Fun one, CAryl.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 7/12/2011 3:31:00 PM

oh sounds like a lovely feast Caryl... good luck in the contest.. did not know possums could be eaten.. we have so many that run around here luv..

Wilma Neels

Date: 7/12/2011 11:20:00 AM

Quite an interesting meal Caryl, good luck for the contest ;) lfde Wilma

Juanita Warden

Date: 7/12/2011 10:27:00 AM

very good..Being from the south I can relate,but I would never eat possum Stew..smiling..Hugs

Joyce Johnson

Date: 7/12/2011 9:58:00 AM

Oh I love it. I could have a big stew if I boiled the animals that are trying to take over here. I have been feeding a stray kitty who won't come in to eat. If I don't watch and pick it up soon enough I have had possums, raccoons and just a few minutes ago a baby skunk feasting on his left overs. Thank you for your comments on my "Nathan" poem. He was a local boy. I sent a card with the poem to his folks and it was read at his military funeral. So sad. Love, Joyce

Caryl Muzzey
Date: 7/12/2011 10:17:00 AM

Never had possum stew and I really don't want to. I'll eat just about anything if it's not road kill. That is what popped in my head for a country boil, alot of country folks out here probably have had it. I've heard it is quite greasy. With all of the animals your are feeding, I think I'd say indoors. God Bless you Joyce~ Caryl