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Egghead_Daron
Egghead_Daron Posts: 862
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I stopped in to my dealer today to talk to them because I found out they are going out of business. I wanted to get emailed copies of my receipts for any future warranty issues. While I was there I noticed they were closing out everything. So I had to pick up a Mini. The Large and Small are excited about the new baby sister in the family. Now I must read everyone's favorite Mini cooks and prepare for my first cook on it this weekend.
LBGE 2013, SBGE 2014, Mini 2015
Columbus IN
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  • Chubbs
    Chubbs Posts: 6,929
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    You will LOVE the mini. That thing is the workhorse around my house. Can handle much larger than most think. 
    Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,829
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    You have the fever!
    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
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    Too bad about the dealer, but a great score for you. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • tcampbell
    tcampbell Posts: 771
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    You will love it
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  • minniemoh
    minniemoh Posts: 2,145
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    Congratulations on the new lil one!

    If you order the Mini Woo today, you might even have it by the weekend. I think most mini owners would agree that it's a very useful tool. Grab the stones on Amazon and you'll be all set for a weekend of egging on the mini. Don't worry, you won't even need a bag of charcoal... you can use what's left in your L and S eggs.  =)
    L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....
    eggAddict from MN!
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    Couple of months ago, I would have told you you had just wasted a buncha money, deal or no deal. But I have recently cooked pork loin, burgers, jerk chicken and pork, steaks, more I'm forgetting I'm sure, and have changed my tune.  Nice little cooker. Lights quickly too. Little hard to control temps, but I'm gettin there. I havent yet tried my DigiQ.

    Oh, you may want to consider a woo from CGS. And the Amazon 8" pizza stones. I use one for indirect cooks. 

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Egghead_Daron
    Egghead_Daron Posts: 862
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    Thanks for all the info. I am excited. I really hadn't even considered one until today. These are some awesome cooks you have posted!
    LBGE 2013, SBGE 2014, Mini 2015
    Columbus IN
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    Congrats on the baby! Mini should make for a happy egg family. :grin: Enjoy
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • DieselkW
    DieselkW Posts: 894
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    Your dealer is going out of business? I know it's a hike, but if you're ever in Broad Ripple, check out Chef JJ's place, just behind Fed Ex along the river in North Indy. Better yet, come on up to EggFest on May 16, I'll be cooking, would be great to meet you. Buy tickets at http://chefjjs.com/

    Indianapolis, IN

    BBQ is a celebration of culture in America. It is the closest thing we have to the wines and cheeses of Europe. 

    Drive a few hundred miles in any direction, and the experience changes dramatically. 



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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    Leroy (Spring Chicken) used to put these slideshows together. For some mini cook ideas, take a look at his Magic Mini Moments, 8 or 9 different slideshows...

    https://m.youtube.com/results?q=magic mini moments&sm=3

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    Congradulations on the new mini. You will absolutley love the little fellow. I have said it before and will now say it again. The mini is a ass kicking machine. 

    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
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    Egghead_Daron said:
    I stopped in to my dealer today to talk to them because I found out they are going out of business. I wanted to get emailed copies of my receipts for any future warranty issues. While I was there I noticed they were closing out everything. So I had to pick up a Mini. The Large and Small are excited about the new baby sister in the family. Now I must read everyone's favorite Mini cooks and prepare for my first cook on it this weekend.
    I'm pretty sure if I ever come face to face with a mini it will be in my truck 2 minutes later. Congrats! Can't wait to see how it works out for you
    LBGE& SBGE———————————————•———————– Pennsylvania / poconos

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  • Hawg Fan
    Hawg Fan Posts: 1,517
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    It's just me and the wife and I use the Mini 80% of the time.  With the Looflighter, I can have the Mini at 500 in about 5-8 minutes.

    Any road will take you there if you don't know where you're going.

    Terry

    Rockwall, TX
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  • apinion
    apinion Posts: 470
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    What you get out on the price?
    Louisianian by birth, Louisianian by death. Austinite for now...
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  • Austin Egghead
    Austin Egghead Posts: 3,966
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    Carolina Q said:
    Couple of months ago, I would have told you you had just wasted a buncha money, deal or no deal. But I have recently cooked pork loin, burgers, jerk chicken and pork, steaks, more I'm forgetting I'm sure, and have changed my tune.  Nice little cooker. Lights quickly too. Little hard to control temps, but I'm gettin there. I havent yet tried my DigiQ.

    Oh, you may want to consider a woo from CGS. And the Amazon 8" pizza stones. I use one for indirect cooks. 
    Well knock me over...I never thought I would hear you have a nice word to say about the mini.....Does that mean you have moved the mini from the fireplace?  
    +1 for the Woo and the stone.....

    Egghead Daron enjoy your mini...the little guy can really cook.  Check out Spring Chicken's The Mini Movies on You tube for some cooking ideas.  
    Large, small and mini now Egging in Rowlett Tx
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Mini:
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • bosco0633
    bosco0633 Posts: 383
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    what size is the grill on a mini?  That looks great!!
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    Austin Egghead said:
    .....Does that mean you have moved the mini from the fireplace?  
    Did that long ago. Decided not to risk the CO any longer. Better safe than, umm, dead. ;)

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Egghead_Daron
    Egghead_Daron Posts: 862
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    Thanks for info and links. Those youtube videos are full of great ideas and shows the versatility. My son now thinks since I am almost half way to having one of each size, that I should make that my goal. I like the way he thinks.

    @DieselkW I almost went to Indy Eggfest last year but couldn't work it out. I hope to this year but my daughter may have a dance recital that weekend. That probably would not go over well if I missed it for Eggfest.

    @apinion I got if for $350 with 20lb The Good One charcoal, grate lifter, and ash tool.

    @johnskitchens the dealer is retiring after 39 years and none of the kids want to take over the business. Kind of sad but there is a new dealer taking over in town and I have a couple that I can visit in Cincinnati where I work so I'll still be able to feed the addiction.
    LBGE 2013, SBGE 2014, Mini 2015
    Columbus IN
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