🥧🐿 1800's Pork n' Potatoes | History of Pet Squirrels | Justice for Peanut! LIVE CHAT

Good day! Justine has prepare a country style dinner for us comprising of pork chops, gravy, fried sweet potatoes and for dessert...an apple tart! This weeks weird history fact is inspired by the tragic story of Peanut and Fred. Let's also talk about tin ware and the upcoming Christmas festival here in Ste. Genevieve.
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Holiday Christmas Festival
December 7 and 8, 2024 PARADE IS SATURDAY ONLY @11am
Historic Downtown Ste. Genevieve, MO
The 40th annual Ste. Genevieve Holiday Christmas Festival will be Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th - but it’s much more than just your typical holiday weekend event. It boasts one of the finest Christmas celebrations in all of Missouri, but it’s also lauded as one of the top two Christmas celebrations in the entire Midwest according to AAA magazine.
With a setting amidst historic houses, churches, art galleries, museums and a National Park this world-class event includes more than a dozen free performances by famed local and regional musicians, a magician, free crafts for children and adults, historical dancers, historical lectures, an Art Guild show, elegant receptions at various historic sites, a tree-trimming and a live nativity. Also back this year is Le Reveillon, a French Christmas tradition celebrating food, customs and decorations of an early 1800’s Christmas Eve.
According to Annette Rolfe, the Executive Director of the event, the weekend will cover more than 700 years of holiday-themed music from Renaissance to 21st Century jazz. Performances include a chamber choir, Madrigal singers, historical French singers, French café singers, a string quartet, a classical guitar, a lute, acoustic guitars, contemporary Latino jazz band, violins, traditional country, alternative country, pop, Celtic harpists, a steel drum band, a classical organist, and a magnificent wind ensemble. And the parade, which begins at 11 AM on Saturday, is one of the largest in the State, with beauty queens, classic cars, marching bands, the Shriners, floats - even Santa himself!
“The event gets better every year as we strive to outdo the year before and this year’s lineup is the best yet,” said Rolfe. “Everyone who attends will be delighted!” And, like prior years, there will also be FREE photos with Santa and FREE hotdogs for children 12 and under. Don’t miss the biggest holiday event of the season, in the charming town of Ste. Genevieve.
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[@nise5281]

Squirrels can live 20 years, I had one in my back yard(and yes I knew her on sight) for 16 years! She crawled up to me one day and passed as I sat w/her.

[@Tara4Truth291]

As a New Yorker, it's becoming increasingly embarrassing to live here. We are the ultimate nanny state. The government overreach is even more telling after watching your video and seeing numerous portraits with pet squirrels It's maddening. RIP Fred and Peanut.

[@UnforgivenTrucker]

R.I.P. "Peanut"

[@Navygrl58]

Don’t forget Fred!

[@MrWolfsDen]

​@@Navygrl58 Poor Fred never gets mentioned . Little critter suffered the same fate as Peanut 😢 .

[@FrothySeaFoam]

Sandblast the pot, clean with white vinegar, soak it in food grade linseed oil, bake it empty, let cool, ready for use

[@deborahrichardson3731]

Thanks for speaking up for Peanut the squirrel 🐿️ (and Fred, his buddy the raccoon as well) I won't get into it further here, but Thank You both.

[@dukey19941]

Justice for Peanut!

[@kimspringfield3413]

RIP Peanut and Fred. 💔

[@Paulsmuse]

Poor P’nut 🐿️…. What happened was just wrong in every way 😢

[@prarieborn6458]

I have a friend who rescued a baby squirrel her son found on the sidewalk on a hot day. it was so little, but they took it and raised it , she found out that avacados are good for squirrels and easy for a baby squirrel to eat . it was messy but baby thrived on it until he was old enough to eat nuts etc. Mr Squirrel grew up and when fully grown they let hm go in and out the window. he played with the wild squirrels in the tree in the yard, and one day he stayed outside never came back in the window. They were devastated, but it was for the best ,he returned to the wild.and his own kind. . He was never caged and allowed the freedom of the house. For months after he left, they found little nests he had built all over the house , in the couch and,hidden places. with sticks and leaves that he brought in from outside, and seeds and nuts. Maybe he found a mate? . . ❤

[@kandrstrickland9746]

My son told me about Peanut.... people are insane when they think they know better than others. Peanuts killer and the tattle tale should pump their brakes literally and figuratively. My sister has rescued squirrels for years. Kudos to her!! I actually think if there were more people with that dedication and empathy the world would be a better place. Love your videos and thanks for all your hard work. 👍👍

[@vonniemerriam974]

Mark Longo rescued Peanut as a baby after it's mother was hit by a car. He lives way upstate in Elmira, NY. He actually operated a 501(c)3 for animal rescues with veterinarians. But someone blew him into the NYS DEC who came to his home and took 4 hrs to execute a warrant, wherein they confiscated both Peanut and his buddy Fred the raccoon. The DEC maintains that Peanut bit one of the officers and thus both animals were put down to test for rabies. Longo disputed their assertion that Peanut bit anyone. Basically it's just another Big Brother strongarm intrusion into citizens doing anything without paying them licensing fees. We here in Nazi NY are pissed.

[@dukey19941]

Even if he did bite him what the heck do you blame him? Probably scared.

[@housemousell]

@@vonniemerriam974 you have a lot of support!

[@marilynwade9448]

They killed the squirrel deliberately, don't forget Bob Ross and his pet squirrel .❤

[@RoseC-l8m]

I so agree rest in peace peanut and Fred! What is wrong with people that was so mean!!

[@1summerflower]

Nice chew n chat ! I hope nothing like that never ever happens to someone’s pet again !

[@AllenMZim]

It's been rather cold and breezy here in sleepy Simi Valley as of late, and nothing sounds better than a feast of pork chops, fried potato balls, and an apple tart for dessert! MmmmMMM! 😋 Can't wait to catch this after work and chat with everybody! Hopefully everyone's having a pleasant week so far! Cheers! ☺️✨

[@wyllowyck2826]

I owned a flying squirell. I had 3 babies that came from a felled tree. Only one survived. I kept her for 8 years. Wonderful pets. I named mine Shelby.❤

[@DINKY77142]

My avatar is my squirrel I have had for ten years. I do rescue, they do NOT carry rabies.

[@WendyS0306]

Your outfits are really cute today. I can't wait to taste the sweet potato balls. I love savory sweet potatoes. Thank you for the tribute to Peanut and Fred. I was sick to my stomach when I heard what happened to them. I just don't get how mean people can be. My heart goes out to the owner. In the 1920's my grandmother had a raccoon and a skunk for pets at the same time. They loved her and she loved them. Hope things are going well. Have a great week.

[@flapper27]

Thanks for the dedication to Peanut and Fred! How sweet is Mish Mish! 🧡💛 Your pork chops. sweet potatoes, gravy and apple tart looked incredible! Yum! Hey! Ron and Justine are you going to do a show about Thanksgiving? Thanks for doing a showing of paintings of people with their squirrels!

[@eleonoradaenerys2506]

Very very interesting, i don't know history of squirrels, poor peanut, the painting is wonderful

[@mocatfish]

I had a friend with a pet squirrel and people stopped visiting after a while. The squirrel was a menace and terrorized visitors. It would hide behind the pictures hanging on the wall and pounce on people.

[@erikjohnson960]

So that is just one of the many reasons to have a pet squirrel. :)

[@susancrane9207]

Take the pot to an auto shop or machine shop & get it sand blasted. 💜

[@bonnieleslie8810]

I had a pet squirrel, Shotz. I carried in my large purse everywhere. It slept in a bird cage.

[@debbiel7736]

I agree with sandblasting. I think the poorer people had squirrels, they were for dinner not for pets. lol

[@MrWolfsDen]

I knew someone that had a rabbit and trained it to use a litter box 🐰💨 🤣

[@pattycake8272]

I had a dwarf rabbit that would also. Plus chew on cords and the wall

[@MrWolfsDen]

@pattycake8272 Good for you . That was a problem he had also . After the rabbit got shocked a couple of times it realized that it wasn't worth it .🐰⚡😂 .

[@marinecorpswarrior915]

My grandmother had a pet squirrel named Squeaky who lived in the house with us. Squeaky was tamed and would ride on her head.

[@petetillinghast5700]

Use a crushed walnut shell blast on the inside, it will take it right off....., then just clean and re-season. Works great!

[@Rainynight158]

Hey yall! I love your little shows! A little corner of wholesome in a big bad internet. Justine, you can restore your cast iron with electrolysis! My husband restores his in this way and it works even on the ones people paint. It’s very easy and there’s lots of videos on KZbin. Have a great weekend!

[@imcurlyblue]

❤ Peanut and Fred ❤ love this dedication to them.

[@cannett8966]

What kind of person would complain about a squirrel! Please tell me! I live in ireland where our squirrels are endangered. If I had a pet squirrel, everyone in the village would be hanging over the garden wall to see it! Cee, from the little cottage in ireland 💚💚💚🍀🍀🍀

[@EarlyAmerican]

Only a very biter and jealous person.

[@JodeanCarlson]

Yes, rabbits can be potty trained to use a litter box.

[@phoebedigs1356]

Our neighbor had a pet squirrel she raised and set free. She would carry it in the hood of her jacket.

[@Robin-g7q5d]

My dear Aunt gifted me with a place setting of the Silver she insisted I choose when I was marrying in 1976 (yes,mi was a Bi-Centennial Bride!) which of course had 1 knife. We used this 1 place setting on Holidays, sharing the knife. I am long divorced but seeing you share the knife brought back lovely memories.

[@madelinebell84]

Thank you for speaking up for Peanut and Fred! We're wildlife rehabbers (WITH PERMITS, for you Nosey Parkers out there!!) and we have the sweetest little squirrel that was deemed unreleasable due to developmental delays. His name is Pip S. Queak and he is an absolute darling! We can't imagine our life without him and were heartbroken over what the Longos have been put through. As I've heard it said many times recently, we need a government without the resources or desire to conduct a 5 hour raid over a squirrel. (To answer your question about their living arrangements, they have a rescue ranch for animals in upstate New York and both Peanut and Fred were residents.)

[@jolee6531]

You handled the Peanut outrage brilliantly. Thank you so much for highlighting this intrusive event, as well as the history of pet squirrels.

[@JuneMccraw]

When they murdered peanut and Fred. I was furious. That little squirrel and the raccoon were housed in a loving home not hurting anyone. Shame on who killed them. I know the man was devastated. He loved that sweet little thing ❤️❤️

[@00honey000]

I had two pet squirrels back in the day, I loved them

[@bonnieweeks7601]

Cats in butter mode is a real thing, frenzy even.

[@audreyrobles1505]

My uncle had a pet squirrel who would come to the back door to be hand fed by him every day. That was in the 1960s. I didn't realize that pet squirrels were common place for a long time.

[@danlafollette2457]

I always keep fresh water out for the squirrels and birds in my backyard.

[@fluffylee41]

If the fascists thought Peanut had rabies, then he should have been put in quarantine for 10 days, and released to his owner if healthy.

[@EarlyAmerican]

Yes and the rabies tests came back negative.

[@cinnamoncider9167]

Thank you Ron and Justine, for talking about Peanut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon. When I saw that news story, it just broke my heart! I love the squirrels that have been coming to my yard to feed along with the birds and chipmunks..I also get raccoons , possums, groundhogs, wild bunnies etc. they are all dear to me! I just love your channel and look forward to watchimg every week! Love from an old Grandma. ❤💕

[@sweettee26]

Sand the inside of the pot until all the substance is gone. Then you reseason the pot with lard/bacon grease ect in heat until your happy with the look of the surface.

[@marc_Peterson]

Find a place that will do sandblasting with walnut shells. Then just re-season. The shell blasting will clean without removing any material

[@rlrl1188]

🐿️ This so remarkable it's amazing how the history of people had compassion for squirrels. ❣️ Squirrels are so cute.🐿️

[@caraweatherfordpayne1126]

For the cast iron you can get a plastic tote and make a lye bath with water. Let the pan soak 1-2 days and it should remove the paint and any build up. Then you can wash it with soap and water and season. It is safer than sanding down for the cast iron as well.

[@s8moneperch374]

Love your show

[@krackerjaxx5575]

Poor peanut

[@SmokinJoesAdventuring]

Put the cast iron pot in a campfire or your cabin fireplace and leave it there until the coals cool. The paint will burn off but if it doesn't repeat the process. If you scrub out the pot's interior use a chainmail pot cleaner/scrubber.

[@luvwings]

Thank you so much for talking about and showing pictures of pet squirrels. Love both your channels. I love both you guys! You are so nice. Watching your show is like visiting two very wonderful people!

[@susanmulno9570]

Rabbits can be litter box trained. My bun, Freckles, had the run of the house and faithfully used his litter box.

[@stephanietraylor785]

I just love you guys so much your page brings me joy God Bless you guys 🙏🏻🙌🙏🏻😻😻😻

[@marlenekarafa8584]

I look forward to my Wednesday evenings to watch your weekly videos. You find so many interesting historical content each week not to mention Justine’s weekly cooking. 😊

[@Navygrl58]

Why do we always jump from Halloween to Christmas so fast but everybody forgets about Thanksgiving? Hey, what about me?? 🦃 I love Thanksgiving and it’s just tossed to the side! 😟 Come on guys!☺️

[@brootneelol-nr8vb]

Rabbits can very much be potty trained lmao.

[@jp-rs6ns]

Thank you so much for the history of pet squirrels! I had no idea it used to be so prevalent. I love chipmunks & squirrels. I have gotten wild chipmunks to eat at my feet & even to pet them. But it takes awhile to get them to trust you. And I've only been able to pet certain ones. They have different personalities. Their fur is soft as silk 🙂 Idk if you said this, but people train their pet squirrels to use a litter box. Love your channels. Congratulations on your wedding. And God's abundant blessings to you 🙂

[@santafilipina9020]

I love your little panther ❤❤❤

[@ginajackson8482]

Loved the paintings with squirrels. How interesting. RIP Peanut and Fred. i am going to try the sweet potato “spheres” 😂 this weekend!

[@fusion210]

Cubed and roasted sweet potatoes with olive oil and Old Bay seasoning will blow your mind. I know it sounds super weird and I don't know how I convinced myself to try it, but somehow it works awesome!

[@frontierpatriot]

Justine literally eats that all of the time 😱. You aren't alone!

[@jendonofrio7451]

Justine I love your chicken pot lid. You have to sand blast cast iron. It will take the paint off perfectly and make a smooth finish. Usually a machinist will have one. Hope that helps.

[@jukthewise8776]

My dad had a pet squirrel when he was a child in the late 1920's or early 1930's. Was just like a tiny dog. Not that is has anything to do with the topic at hand, but dad also had a pet monkey when he was stationed in the Phillipines during WWII. He actually brought the monkey back to the US but grandma wouldn't let him keep it in the house. He ended up donating him to the zoo in Rochester, NY. Dad would often bring us to the zoo to see his buddy.

[@lindanosek2066]

Elizabeth Taylor had a pet squirrel named Nibbles when she was a child. I believe there was once a book entitled "Nibbles and Me" that gives details.

[@margui6224]

Kitties will be kitties and Mish Mish is not the exception. Mish Mish enjoyed his own pork chops. Ron is going to choke,if he continues to put big pieces of food into his mouth. It was tragic what happened to Peanut, the Squirrel and Fred, the Raccoon. They were innocent victims. Condolences to the owner. May Peanut and Fred are running in Rainbow Bridge (Heaven), free of evil people. It will be justice for them. Weird history facts: Squirrels as pets. Interesting paintings of people and their squirrels. The meal looks great. Pork chops, sweet potatoes and apple pie. Nice oil lamp . Very strong and secure. Love your pumpkin decor Thank you, Ron and Justine for the video.

[@jrmucha]

Get foil and make a ball and scrape the pan inside. Foil literally removes all

[@ladyrabbit2728]

I rehabilitated a couple of squirrels and they are smart. I potty trained them and they can be taught like a dog can. They play with you. They are self aware. They are loving and like to snuggle.

[@DeborahMcPherson-cu7ym]

I love watching you guys your so cute and i love mish mish. Love you both and god bless you

[@sdashton]

Sandblast. Find a local place that does sandblasting for cleaning up your cast iron. I bring a few pieces so that I can get a deal. Then I season my pieces and they are ready to cook.

[@almadeckard8360]

A brass wire brush is attached to a Dremel tool. Test for Lead in the paint.

[@shawnmercercrain9727]

You’ll need to sandblast the pot, once clean you’ll be able to retreat the cast iron pot like you would a skillet. This method really does work, I had to use this same method for a cast iron skillet.

[@beckypennington79]

Thank you both so much. Thanks for bringing up about peanut and Fred, and dedication and spreading the information to others about this stupid situation. Glad to see MishMish and it look like a wonderful dinner I love watching Ron eating He's so enthusiastic. Hope you're doing well with your health Justine.

[@_the_left_aint_right_]

I actually saw a video of a cat bringing a knife thru the cat door so.... you laugh but it really might have been the cat that put the knife on the roof. Or a ghost? Hahaha

[@jeffgrier8488]

Thanks for another great episode, it's always great to hang out with the 2 of you for awhile!

[@Storkus100]

Sandblast. You should be able to take it somewhere that refinishes hardware. And and after that's done, check for Lead. You can get one of those lead tester swabs they use to check the paint in old houses.

[@ireneferro6481]

Thanks Justine and Ron for a really fascinating discussion about squirrels as pets. I’m surprised to see squirrels in all the artwork. The conversation about tin was also quite interesting. One of the best videos I’ve ever seen ❤! Thanks so much for always entertaining and educating.

[@kleinesgespenst7481]

Squirrels as pets were very popular in the Middle Ages and later on, there are plenty of Medieval manuscripts and Renaissance paintings depicting them. I can't remember the source, but I think it was a Medieval theologian or bishop who complained that nuns and monks should not have squirrels as pets because they got too attached to them, which was a distraction from God. He grumbled about it because it was so common - I reckon his complaint was blithely ignored.

[@jenniferkiser3902]

Try sandblasting your antique painted pot. My hubby used to work in a metal fab shop so that is where I got this idea. I hope it helps. I enjoy watching you both each week!! God bless!! ❤

[@jimsbox1]

You might want to do a lead test after sandblasting the pot to make sure it is safe to cook in.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Finally caching up on your great content. Missing you guys!

[@frontierpatriot]

We miss your guys company as well! Life is just so chaotic lately, trying to get in the house by end of winter.

[@GenTsoToes]

The artists all separately captured the near identical expression of every single squirrel owner.

[@spankyham9607]

A troll is who called because trolls get a laugh out watching someone get tormented by law enforcement.

[@sassykassispages]

We loved Peanut!! 🐿️

[@01backpack]

Speaking of pets, what became of the cow that came with your property?

[@melissawolf805]

We restored an extremely damaged cast iron pot, we finally sandblasted the whole thing and started fresh. We re-seasoned it with lard and a high heat grill to make it safe to cook with.

[@Thewankerpirat]

Hi, the cat Mish Mish 🐈‍⬛will be at the party🎉🐿🦝Maybe the skunk🦨Namaste 🙏

[@angelavelazquez2166]

I love you Mish Mish! 💕🐈‍⬛

[@mollyherbgal815]

I hope you're feeling better Justine! ❤ 🙏

[@EarlyAmerican]

Thank you.

[@GoodThingsEtc]

Mish Mish is so good! ❤

[@darylshort2729]

You don't love Ron & Justine enough! What a great couple! 😭

[@lorettaschultz2273]

Get the pot sand blasted.

[@thewintergardener2873]

Ron. I had an old Cast Iron Pan I restored that had some funky solvent & staining on it... I used a Wire Brush Drill attachment that took it all off.. Once removed, just dip a cloth in Veg Oil and rub well into the Pan, and then Bake it in the oven for about an hour to help season it...

[@pamp5797]

The pot looks like someone has melted lead in it. Probably to make bullets. I have eaten squirrel, it tastes good but it's bony. People also eat raccoons. Rabbits will use a litter box. Let's have Thanksgiving first. Keep showing the old ways. Blessings to you both.

[@maxibradshaw]

This is my favorite channel ❤

[@LauraBell-bj1rs]

My uncle had 2 squirrels he kept as pets.

[@ednawarren1421]

take it and have it sand blasted and my cat black cat Evie is butter mad too

[@janetedley4331]

The poor people were probably eating the squirrels for meat.

[@michelefritchie6198]

When I was little, my older sister had a pet chipmunk named Alvin (from the Chipmunks); later in my teens, she had a pet raccoon named Bandit. She made sure Bandit kept up with her rabies vaccinations. Alvin lived in a cage with an exercise wheel in it, on top of the upright piano we had then. I remember one morning waking up to hear my older sister crying because she found Alvin dead in his cage. As for Bandit, she had a cage in the sideyard of our house. Eventually, Bandit began to revert to her wild nature, and we had to call Fish and Game to get Bandit and release her in the wild. My sister had to leave the house before they came so she wouldn't see them taking Bandit.

[@TheMeg0128]

How far away from the cabin is your new home? Love ❤️ your videos 👏🏻💖

[@MistydawnGRAHAMCRACKERMeas-s7c]

3:07 😂 people have no idea what they have when they get ahold of these pots and pans.😂❤ I've been using steel brush on a drill for over a decade for cast iron. Just don't wear shorts,bristles will break off and attack your legs😂😂 SAFETY FIRST 😂😂❤

[@deedeec102]

Yep drill and a wire brush! Was it an attempt to enamel the pot?

[@aimee2234]

Thank you for all the C & C fun, Justine, Ron & Mishmish! Have a wonderful day and be blessed, friends! xoxo

[@karenbelaire402]

Awww I wish I could go to the parade I live in Canada a little too far. Some day I would love to come to your little town my husband and I love visiting the U.S.A so much history.

[@jhosk]

Looks like a fine meal! Always happy to pray along with you. Take the POT down to a radiator or body shop and have them put it in the vat they use to dissolve everything off of parts. You could also try muriatic acid but it can cause burns. Knives, I keep one on my hip that is very similar to yours and is period correct. It was made by Jeff White in the pattern of a trade knife from the late 1700's. Out of all the knives I've owned this one is my favorite and is my daily carry. I may catch a squirrel just to have it as a pet as a fafo to any who would come after it. We have been discussing having a raccoon 🦝, opossum and coyote 🐺. I find raccoons and coyotes as so intelligent.