In a message dated 8/5/2008 6:21:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Sorry for the diversion, but when I was growing up in Alabama, possum, cornbread and buttermilk was considered a holiday dish. Cornbread and buttermilk were straight forward. Preparation of a possum was a skill that had to be passed down. Took a lot of stewing, but the taste was not too bad. S Yes! That's right. People thought I was joshing them earlier this afternoon, but I really was telling them an old tradition of the Friendly Creeks! To be honest, I really preferred my grandmothers Southern Fried Savannah River Turtle better. The turtles back then were up to a 100 pounds in size. Now it is illegal to catch them. The foods we ate at my grandparent's house, were some of the few Creek traditions that survived assimilation. Brunswick stew was cooked for 24 hours before the reunion. Brunswick stew is virtually identical to the stew that was kept bubbling in the Topah Chiki or hospitality house in the old days. The elders of our family did set the reunion to be at the Full Moon closest to when the roasting ears came ripe. That was obviously a remembrance of the Green Corn Festival, but I never remember that name being used at our family reunions. NOW - don't get started on a Creek foods thread, because list mother will get angry! However, I figured a little discussion wouldn't hurt. **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )