Santa brought me one of those oyster grow kits. It grew great and my daughter and I have started a tub and a few bags using the existing mycelium and supplementing it with oak sawdust and whole oats. We started them Monday and the mycelium growth so far is astounding considering to environment...
I don't exactly "tan" them but I do keep a few around. When skinning, take your time and try to remove only the hide with as little muscle attached as possible. I then soak the hide in 3lbs of salt with just enough water to dissolve and cover the hide for a few days. Remove from the water, rinse...
I smoked cigs for 21 years and could never find one strong enough. Switched to cigars 13 years ago and inhaled them like a marlboro light until my youngest asked me not to smoke anymore. I first stopped lighting up at the "habit times", driving, talking on the phone, after eating, etc. and...