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jdc3798
jdc3798 Posts: 15
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Well, another Egg is in service.  Just made the jump last week from a WSM to the Large BGE.  Looking forward to bouncing ideas off of everyone and learning a lot along the way.

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Rochester, NY
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    Welcome...jump in. The water's fine.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • hapster
    hapster Posts: 7,503
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    Congrats and welcome...

    Take a look around, ask a few questions, and keep the cameras rolling. We all like food porn around here :)
    MSV Chill Spot
    Chester County, PA

    http://egginwithedward.blogspot.com/

    http://edwardhardingphotography.zenfolio.com/
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  • bud812
    bud812 Posts: 1,869
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    Welcome to the zoo.

    Not to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol is a solution...

    Large & Small BGE

    Stockton Ca.

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  • egger ave
    egger ave Posts: 721
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    Welcome to the cult, dirty gloves and apron are the uniform of the day. Cap and beer, optional but recommended. They make the food taste better.
    1 Large BGE, 1 Mini BGE, 1 Minimax BGE, Original wife and 3 dogs living in the heart of BBQ country in Round Rock Texas. 

    "The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it."

    Albert Einstein
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  • BuckeyeBob
    BuckeyeBob Posts: 673
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    Awesome and welcome to the cult. I made the same transition as you did and have never looked back. Like the others said, ask lots of questions and just look around. Most of your answers are in here somewhere.
    Clarendon Hills, IL
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  • coffeeguydenton
    coffeeguydenton Posts: 138
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    Congrats and welcome!
    Justin in Denton, TX
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  • Hi54putty
    Hi54putty Posts: 1,873
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    Welcome aboard. Where are you?
    XL,L,S 
    Winston-Salem, NC 
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
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    Welcome! Whatcha gonna cook first???
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • Doc_Eggerton
    Doc_Eggerton Posts: 5,321
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    Welcome aboard, can't wait to see the pics of the XL when you buy it :-)

    XXL #82 out of the first 100, XLGE X 2, LBGE (gave this one to daughter 1.0) , MBGE (now in the hands of iloveagoodyoke daughter 2.0) and lots of toys

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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,970
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    Welcome aboard. I'll Let you in on a secret that we rarely tell people until their first anniversary (but by then they already know): this is a very expensive place to hang out.

    Veteran move by doc to put the $1500 XL seed in your mind on your first post. Straight for the jugular. Well played doc.
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 9,846
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    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    Welcome aboard. I'll Let you in on a secret that we rarely tell people until their first anniversary (but by then they already know): this is a very expensive place to hang out. Veteran move by doc to put the $1500 XL seed in your mind on your first post. Straight for the jugular. Well played doc.

    I hear tell that half that much money can jump out of your pocket at an Eggfest in the blink of a drunken eye.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,970
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    Foghorn said:


    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

    Welcome aboard. I'll Let you in on a secret that we rarely tell people until their first anniversary (but by then they already know): this is a very expensive place to hang out.

    Veteran move by doc to put the $1500 XL seed in your mind on your first post. Straight for the jugular. Well played doc.


    I hear tell that half that much money can jump out of your pocket at an Eggfest in the blink of a drunken eye.

    $850 in 30 seconds.
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • Doc_Eggerton
    Doc_Eggerton Posts: 5,321
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    I bought a Large, and two weeks later an XL planning to sell the Large.  Now I have an XL, LBGE and MBGE.  Like Cen-Tex said, it is an expensive place to hang out.

    XXL #82 out of the first 100, XLGE X 2, LBGE (gave this one to daughter 1.0) , MBGE (now in the hands of iloveagoodyoke daughter 2.0) and lots of toys

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  • jaydub58
    jaydub58 Posts: 2,167
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    Wellcome to the journey.  You'll find that this discussion is a treasure trove of BGE information.  Ask questions; there are no dumb ones.  You'll love it here!

    John in the Willamette Valley of Oregon
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
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    jaydub58 said:

    Wellcome to the journey.  You'll find that this discussion is a treasure trove of BGE information.  Ask questions; there are no dumb ones.  You'll love it here!

    No, there are dumb ones. I've asked most of them.
    :-B
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • Cloom
    Cloom Posts: 21
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    Congrats. I'm upgrading from a WSM too. I put in a pre order for a demonstration xl egg from the Eggfest at Salter's in PA. This is going to be a long ass 6 weeks I have to wait until I get it. Let me know how you had to change your cooking style from the WSM to the BGE.
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,731
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    Welcome! Its true... the BGE itself is the cheapest thing about the whole affair. But you will save a boatload of $$$ by not dining out as much. 

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • jaydub58
    jaydub58 Posts: 2,167
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    @Jeremiah, the only dumb questions are the ones you don't ask.  Can't get them answered.
    John in the Willamette Valley of Oregon
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  • RAC
    RAC Posts: 1,688
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    Welcome aboard!

    Ricky

    Boerne, TX

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  • jdc3798
    jdc3798 Posts: 15
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    Thanks everyone.  I am located in Rochester, NY.  I definitely know the $ does not stop flowing out with the egg purchase.  As my wife told me the other day as I was spewing ideas for what I want to buy next, "This Big Green Egg is turning into a Big Green Headache".... We are having some friends over Saturday and we are going to do some Pizzas, and then chicken on Sunday.  I will be sure to post some pics.  
    Rochester, NY
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  • Charlesmaneri
    Charlesmaneri Posts: 1,295
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    Welcome to the Insane asylum enjoy your new Egg remember to post pics of your cooks and don't be afraid to ask questions
    2 Large Eggs and a Mini 2 Pit Bulls and a Pork shoulder or butt nearby and 100% SICILIAN
    Long Island N.Y.
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  • R2Egg2Q
    R2Egg2Q Posts: 2,136
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    Welcome aboard!
    XL, Large, Small, Mini Eggs, Shirley Fabrication 24x36 Patio, Humphrey's Weekender, Karubecue C-60, MAK 1-Star General, Hasty Bake Gourmet, Santa Maria Grill, Webers: 14" WSM, 22.5" OTG, 22.5" Kettle Premium, WGA Charcoal, Summit S-620 NG

    Bay Area, CA
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  • sumoconnell
    sumoconnell Posts: 1,932
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    Welcome to the zoo!  When are you cooking a brisket or butt?

    I wish I had a dime for every nickel I had.
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++
    Austin, Texas.  I'm the guy holding a beer.
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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,522
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    Welcome to the asylum. Where are you from? If you get a chance add your City to the signature line as many of us have. 
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    $850 in 30 seconds.
    30 seconds? I've dropped that much with only two words "Hit me" and didn't have anything to show for it. 
    Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,393
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    Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey!
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 11,533
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    Welcome!  Is your egg on the driveway?  Remember, to avoid mishap, when moving your egg it's safer to pull the legs than push the top!
    canuckland
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  • Conneggticut_Yankee
    Conneggticut_Yankee Posts: 132
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    Welcome! Looking forward to the cooks and the pics!
    Madison, CT
    LBGE June 2013. 

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  • jhl192
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    caliking said:
    Welcome! Its true... the BGE itself is the cheapest thing about the whole affair. But you will save a boatload of $$$ by not dining out as much. 
    Only if its a very small boat!  But its worth it!  
    XL BGE; Medium BGE; L BGE 
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  • Ladeback69
    Ladeback69 Posts: 4,482
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    Welcome, I to am coming from the WMS too. I do miss the double stack, but I have my eye on the AR to make up the difference. It holds temps better and remember to not let it get to high, its hard to bring back down. I'm cooking steaks on my XL tonight for the in laws. I want a cast iron grate for it no too. Enjoy and I look forward to seeing photos from you.
    XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas Grill

    Kansas City, Mo.
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  • jdc3798
    jdc3798 Posts: 15
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    Canugghead said:
    Welcome!  Is your egg on the driveway?  Remember, to avoid mishap, when moving your egg it's safer to pull the legs than push the top!
    No it is in the garage.  I did read some horror stories of them tipping over.  I move with extreme caution.  Going to be building a table so that I can store it safely on the deck.
    Rochester, NY
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