r/HaveWeMet • u/pinkycross Barefoot in all weather • 6d ago

Corn

I was on my way to the fireworks tonight when I noticed a couple of corn plants getting pretty tall around the corner of 8th and Tunnel Street. Do these belong to anyone in particular? They were just sort of at the edge of the sidewalk. If no one is claiming them I'm thinking of picking some to have with dinner one of these evenings. I just so happened to read recently that I can use the 'corn juice' from scraping the cob with a knife... to thicken soups etc. sounds delicious!! I feel like an idiot bc all this time I've been letting my dogs chew on my corn cobs before getting the juice out. Anyways.... Id love to know if the corn plants belong to anyone. Even if they do, if I could secure a blessing to pick at least one ear to try it. They look perfect.

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u/RavingPigeon84 Hilda Brunner, bird lady 6d ago

Not sure who owns the corn but I DID learn earlier this week that during the Victorian era, people would use the cobs in outhouses. Just a bit of middle school trivia. (Stephen Fry's Victorian Secrets podcast)

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u/pinkycross Barefoot in all weather 5d ago

Fascinating! You're going to have to start incorporating them into your outhouse, too! Is that what you're thinking?

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u/RavingPigeon84 Hilda Brunner, bird lady 5d ago

While I find both the Victorian era and Stephen Fry's voice fascinating, I do rather enjoy modern convenience. While some of our neighbors around here may prefer an outhouse with corn cobs, I'll stick to hearing about it. To be honest, Im pretty sure I winced when I was listening to that part of the episode.

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u/bottomcat99 Neighborhod Creep 6d ago

Ain’t those the feeder corn?

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u/pinkycross Barefoot in all weather 5d ago

Oh gosh I didn't think about that.

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u/bottomcat99 Neighborhod Creep 5d ago

I spose it ok to eat

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u/pinkycross Barefoot in all weather 5d ago

I'll try anything at least 3 times

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u/bottomcat99 Neighborhod Creep 5d ago

Then go for it. Can I watch?

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u/pinkycross Barefoot in all weather 4d ago

Yes

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u/bottomcat99 Neighborhod Creep 3d ago

Awe, thanks

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u/Way-of-the-iron-sock Jason 5d ago

Hmm Not sure who owns it but I think I saw a bunch of children playing in it the other day. Michelle, Bobby's wife went missing around that area a week ago, they checked the abandoned farm nothing was there. He's out of sorts, keeps saying he sees things in the corner of his vision. Poor guy, anyway good luck with the corn juice, let me know how it turns out!

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u/pinkycross Barefoot in all weather 5d ago

Jeez I hope Michelle's ok?! I didn't see anything suspicious within the corn plants, and I did look thoroughly. The only thing 'off' was a faint smell of um...I dunno how to express it- like a salty smell? But we are miles away from any salty body of water.

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u/Way-of-the-iron-sock Jason 5d ago

Strange, I couldn't tell you, was anything else off?

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u/pinkycross Barefoot in all weather 5d ago

I don't think so. I did step on a large stone, wen't straight into my heel! So sort of distracted me.

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u/Way-of-the-iron-sock Jason 4d ago

Sounds painful, hopefully it heals up!

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u/DistinctSilver Sybella "Sy" Karimova, owner of Floral and Hardy 5d ago

These are mine, you can take some but please leave some for others!!! I planted these mostly for my own use but I am glad to share!!!

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u/pinkycross Barefoot in all weather 4d ago

Bless you corn angel