Day 1

Meat purchasing day



Went to the store, on a meat hunt. What was I looking for in my meat selection?

Freshness

Price

Texture

Nabbed some ground beef. Expected to disintegrate within 3-4 days.

Total cost: $2.57





Preservative heaven.

I think these dogs have a better chance of being carried off by a wild animal than to decompose. In fact, these could potentially extend this project to well over a few years. I wish there was a halflife printed on the label.

Price: $0.99

Total Cost: $3.56





I wanted a middle ground as well, decided a firm steak would do it. Steaks are not cheap, and so I opted for a lonely 'Reduced for Quick Sale' slab that still appeared edible. As I picked it up, the seran wrap covering promptly unfolded and gushed beef juice onto my hand.



I bought it anyway.

Price: $3.75

Total Cost: $7.31



Tomorrow I go next door and plant it all in my neighbor's lawn. Day 2



