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Vacation Burgers, Brats, and a Butt - Slightly OT

DMW
DMW Posts: 13,836
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So this is where I have to spend the next 7 days.
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I suppose I can tolerate this... :D

When my wife was inquiring about this rental I made sure she asked if it was OK if I brought a grill along. Their response was "Why, there is a gas grill here already?" 

I'm glad they were OK with it, otherwise I would be dealing with this:
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I was planning to bring my Small BGE, but thanks to @firemanyz I ended up with this that fits better in my truck for transport:

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First up, brats, started indirect, finished direct:
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Next up, some bacon cheddar burgers:
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Photo taking wasn't the best, not sure why...

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Later on last night I reloaded with Hasty Bake lump and some cherry chunks. Tossed the butt on around midnight. 

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I'm sitting outside drinking coffee and smelling some butt. The kids are about to jump in the pool and later on I think we'll head to the beach for a bit.

Sorry to gloat, but this is the first time we have ever done a warm weather vacation as a family during the winter. I can say with some degree of certainty it won't be the last.

They/Them
Morgantown, PA

XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989

    @DMW

    Looks like good times ahead. I like both the JR and the Pelican cooler as I have both myself. If its not being to nosy, where are yall vacationing at?  Just curious if yall are down here in Dixie.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • johnmitchell
    johnmitchell Posts: 7,364
    All looks great..The neighbors are in for a treat with some good smells..You and the family enjoy the next 7 days.. :-c
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    @SGH - Thanks, we are in Siesta Key, FL, just across the bridge from Sarasota.

    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    DMW said:
    @SGH - Thanks, we are in Siesta Key, FL, just across the bridge from Sarasota.

    Brother if I wasn't working I would run over and meet you. Hope yall have a great time.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • grege345
    grege345 Posts: 3,515
    Enjoy and bring some sunshine back to pa with you.
    LBGE& SBGE———————————————•———————– Pennsylvania / poconos

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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    Hope you and your family enjoy your stay. B-)
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    Dropped the temp to 225*, the butt was at 174*, then went to the beach. I hope everything stays as set and the batteries in the PartyQ don't die. Little guy is having a blast in the sand. Seriously considering relocating south... I don't know how you guys in perfect weather ever get any work done.



    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    edited December 2014
    @DMW‌ agree, I'd be super fat and have a rotten liver. Have fun at the beach. First trip little for man?
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  • anton
    anton Posts: 1,813
    That place looks like it doesn't suck at all, you ask "I don't know how you guys in perfect weather ever get any work done." I am in Ca, answer, we don't really...ever.... J/K Have fun, looks like you are.
    :-bd
     Using a MBGE,woo/w stone,livin' in  Hayward California," The Heart Of The Bay "
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  • Smoker317
    Smoker317 Posts: 238
    Yesterday we flew back from Manasota Key which is near Englewood/ Port Charlotte, just south of Sarasota.  I had to leave my egg and deal with a gas grill like you took a picture of...  same size, brand, no side burner and the igniter didnt' work.  LOL.   Did grill up some fat, fresh, pink, gulf shrimp though on two occasions.

    Hope you have awesome weather, last week for us absolutely rocked.  Wonderful temps in the upper seventies and low eighties except one day.   
    Egghead since November 2014, XL-BGE & ET-732
    Smobot
    Living near Indy
    36" Blackstone
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    DMW said:

    Dropped the temp to 225*, the butt was at 174*, then went to the beach. I hope everything stays as set and the batteries in the PartyQ don't die. Little guy is having a blast in the sand. Seriously considering relocating south... I don't know how you guys in perfect weather ever get any work done.



    It's a tough existence but, we manage. :ar!
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    Go outside in the middle of July :).  You will beg someone to let you in an air conditioned office. 

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    Just got back from the beach, butt is at 188*. I meant to post this pic from the beach but cell service was pretty poor. The butt was mostly frozen to start with BTW.


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    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    edited December 2014
    SmokeyPitt said:

    Go outside in the middle of July :).  You will beg someone to let you in an air conditioned office. 

    And here I thought folks loved me for me for my kind disposition. You mean they just want their AC, refrigeration, etc repaired. Say it ain't so. :)
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    Since we know it didn't happen without pics. Will push it home now.
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    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    Finished product. I left my bear claws at home so I had to pull with 2 forks.

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    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • TN2TX
    TN2TX Posts: 298
    @DMW what temp did you pull at? The food and weather look great!
    Dallas, TX
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    @TN2TX
    It ended up at 202*. It may have been ready a bit earlier but I was in the pool with the kids. :D

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    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    That's a great looking meal Dwayne! Just chillin' it! B-)
    Cole Swindell - Chillin' It (Official Video): http://youtu.be/Mh-eN--JK8Q
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • GATABITES
    GATABITES Posts: 1,260
    What was the total cook time? Did you have to reload lump? 
    XL BGE 
    Joe JR 
    Baltimore, MD
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    GATABITES said:
    What was the total cook time? Did you have to reload lump? 
    It went on around midnight, pulled off a bit before 5:00PM. I loaded it up with lump so full that the heat deflector was sitting on top of lump. I had to pull the PartyQ twice to give the fire grate a good shake with a wiggle rod to clear ash, but did not need to reload. I see a High-Que in the future for this.

    Here is what was left.

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    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • GATABITES
    GATABITES Posts: 1,260
    Wow that a long cook. Nice
    XL BGE 
    Joe JR 
    Baltimore, MD
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