Swartho Bean?

Started by HorkoLad, Jun 27, 2005, 03:17 PM

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HorkoLad

Did anyone ever have a Swartho Bean? When I was growing up in Northwestern, NJ, they were the "big thing." In the early to mid 80s, no matter where you went in my area, everyone was growing/eating Swartho Beans. Basically they were genetically enhanced green beans that grew under intense heat. One, could feed an entire family. We'd grow them in a typical thicket shown here:

http://www.stephenscountyschools.com/schools/bae/trail/thicket.gif

After they grew for about 3 months, we'd harvest them and store them in our basement for the winter. When the furnace shown here:

http://www.johnschwytzer.com/casting_presentation/furnace_ready.jpg

would kick on, the Swartho Beans would grow until they were removed from the heat. They would quickly be baked/boiled/grilled and butter and salt would be added for flavor. It was a great meal to have that cost virtually nothing, and supplied us all with a vast amount of vitamins. Have you guys ever dined on a Swartho Bean before? Anyone ever even hear of them?
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SMc55

Are you making this up?

ratsprayer

regardless, this is still fucking cracking me up for some reason.

aMillionDreams

Has anyone ever gone snipe hunting? ;)
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ratsprayer

QuoteHas anyone ever gone snipe hunting? ;)

i wonder if anyone outside the midwest would understand this?  i know its usually done best in the dark of night with no moon after a group of mates show you exactly where they hang out.   ;D

HorkoLad

QuoteHas anyone ever gone snipe hunting? ;)

is snipe hunting the same as Exploring Snaffoo?

and yes, this is real
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HorkoLad

this thread moves quickly  :o
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harris

This thread needs to be bumped

Alligator Gar

In the MidWest Swartho Beans are called Marthie's Legs.

Spider_Beard

QuoteIn the MidWest Swartho Beans are called Marthie's Legs.
;)

ben grimm

QuoteHas anyone ever gone snipe hunting? ;)

http://www.snipehunter.com/

Half

QuoteHas anyone ever gone snipe hunting? ;)

i've led many snipe hunting expeditions
but i done went and plum forgot it

HorkoLad

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i've led many snipe hunting expeditions


I still have the picture from last July, old friend!


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Half

HorkoLad and i ventured into the untamed wilderness behind Mandy's house and i found poison.  later that night we washed Mandy's Pathfinder.  things got pretty weird
but i done went and plum forgot it

HorkoLad

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ratsprayer


FarmerYoda

my brother's a weirdo.

MMJ_fanatic

swarthos give me the runs :'(
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