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New Member - Introduction

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DinnerIsComing
DinnerIsComing Posts: 63
edited June 2015 in Forum List
Howdy folks. New forum member here, thought I'd check in and introduce myself.

I was introduced to the Big Green Egg from a friend, whom received one from his mother that happened to win 3 in a sweepstakes contest. Giving 1 each to her husband, my friend and my friends brother. This was a few years ago now.

My stepfather picked one up a couple of years ago as well. So I'm more than familiar with the unit and what it can do but it was just never in the cards to pick one up.

The suggestion to get it now actually came from SWMBO, so the fact she was so on board meant I really needed to pounce. I contemplated on the decision to get either a Large or an XL, which lead me to this forum and faced with a bigger predicament... a Large + Small or the XL.

Well there's no way in hell my wife would let me come home with 2 Eggs in one day, despite the cost factor of an XL vs the L + S, so it was go big or go home!

My local retailer should be receiving my XL Big Green Egg this week and will be calling me to set up delivery when they get it in.

I am absolutely ecstatic and can't wait. =D

I look forward to sharing cooks and picking up wisdom from my new brethren of Egg-Heads!

In the meantime, brace yourselves. Dinner Is Coming.
Brace yourself,
DinnerIsComing
 XLBGE
22" Weber Kettle
Weber Spirit E-310 Propane Gasser
The Webers make for nice Eggcessory storage bins!

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  • Sookie
    Sookie Posts: 335
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    LOL love the GoT reference.   Welcome.  I bought my LBGE almost 4 years ago and have never looked back.  Well, except to laugh a little at myself in my "Pre-Egg" stage. 
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 11,515
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    Welcome and enjoy the ride!
    canuckland
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  • DinnerIsComing
    DinnerIsComing Posts: 63
    edited June 2015
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    Thanks for the welcomes! I too am interested to see the results of life, post-Egg. Already gifting my Weber Kettle to a friend. I'll keep the gasser with a few tanks in the garage for emergency purposes but I don't see it coming out much, if it all! Lol
    Brace yourself,
    DinnerIsComing
     XLBGE
    22" Weber Kettle
    Weber Spirit E-310 Propane Gasser
    The Webers make for nice Eggcessory storage bins!

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  • Ladeback69
    Ladeback69 Posts: 4,482
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    Welcome to the fun and "don't call me late for dinner".
    XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas Grill

    Kansas City, Mo.
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  • LDR
    LDR Posts: 414
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    Welcome.  Don't be shy.  Also, you can find a lot of information quickly through the search engine to the right.
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,458
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    Welcome
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    Welcome to the machine. The cost to get in is absolutely minimal compared to the cost to stay in. As stated before, this is a very cool group of folks, with an unbelievable amount of information on just about everything you will eventually face regarding the BGE. Have fun, enjoy the ride, and drink the wine!
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • RAC
    RAC Posts: 1,688
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    Welcome aboard and enjoy!

    Ricky

    Boerne, TX

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  • Trott
    Trott Posts: 4
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    Hello Everyone, 

    I too am a new egger but not quite as familiar as DinnerIsComing. I have cooked 3 times on the egg so far (Italian dressing marinated chicken breasts w/ mustard powder+paprika+salt+pepper mix sprinkled on). Each time it has come out great. 

    I have one quick question. I have Grill Grates from my previous gas grill. Does anyone use then on the Egg or should I give them away? Thanks and glad there is such a great community to learn and share. 
    Columbus, GA Large BGE est May 2015
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  • JC5404L
    JC5404L Posts: 29
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    Trott -  Welcome to the EggLandia - if your grates fit into your egg you might want to use it/them to set up an elevated grate/rack (you'll find plenty of references on the forum).  It couldn't hurt to hang onto them for awhile while you're getting used to the egg.  FWIW, we elevate our pizza stone on a spare circular rack rigged up with a handful of stainless steel nuts and bolts.  Pies on the egg are outstanding.  

    Just one guy's thought - and welcome;
    JC
    Atlanta, GA
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  • logchief
    logchief Posts: 1,415
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    Welcome, you know the treat your in for.
    LBGE - I like the hot stuff.  The big dry San Joaquin Valley, Clovis, CA 
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    Welcome to the sickness. I like the Avatar/Handle.  Either your just well versed or you've trolled here before and already know the lingo (SWMBO--- which personally I prefer to use...my bride, my wife, HuskerMaMa or my BEST Half... :smile:  ). If you already have intentions on purchasing a second egg in the future I'd say go with a LBGE and a 2nd LBGE to share eggcessories....or the combo we have fits our lifestyle. The LBGE is the most popular and thus aftermarket and OEM eggcessories are readily available.  I look forward to you cooking. Enjoy. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    edited June 2015
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    @Trott Welcome aboard.  Are the gas grill grids CI (cast iron)?  Material they're made of?
    What shape....round, rectangular, etc. How well do the fit in your egg?
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • Ross in Ventura
    Ross in Ventura Posts: 7,234
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    DinnerIsComing said:
    Howdy folks. New forum member here, thought I'd check in and introduce myself.

    I was introduced to the Big Green Egg from a friend, whom received one from his mother that happened to win 3 in a sweepstakes contest. Giving 1 each to her husband, my friend and my friends brother. This was a few years ago now.

    My stepfather picked one up a couple of years ago as well. So I'm more than familiar with the unit and what it can do but it was just never in the cards to pick one up.

    The suggestion to get it now actually came from SWMBO, so the fact she was so on board meant I really needed to pounce. I contemplated on the decision to get either a Large or an XL, which lead me to this forum and faced with a bigger predicament... a Large + Small or the XL.

    Well there's no way in hell my wife would let me come home with 2 Eggs in one day, despite the cost factor of an XL vs the L + S, so it was go big or go home!

    My local retailer should be receiving my XL Big Green Egg this week and will be calling me to set up delivery when they get it in.

    I am absolutely ecstatic and can't wait. =D

    I look forward to sharing cooks and picking up wisdom from my new brethren of Egg-Heads!

    In the meantime, brace yourselves. Dinner Is Coming.
    Welcome I'll be looking for your post 
    Ross
    My Blog http://grillingandsmoking.blogspot.com/
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  • QingEsq
    QingEsq Posts: 241
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    Welcome @DinnerIsComing  and @Trott.  One thing I would suggest is to try to keep as much of your existing grill gear as you can without upsetting SWMBO.  You may use some of it more than you think you will.  I persoally still us my weber kettle for rotisserie cooking and for overflow/different temp for bigger cooks.  Also, kettles and most other grills are lighter and more portable than the egg.  I guess what I am saying is hoard all grills you can!  Just don't tell my SWMBO, er, uh, I meant my greatest half that I wrote that.   ;)
    Always seeking the high I experienced from my first true BBQ experience.
    Downingtown, PA
    LBGE, WSM, Weber Kettle
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  • Trixie_Belle
    Trixie_Belle Posts: 163
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    Welcome!  I'm a BGE newbie too.   
    BGE novice...A Southern Belle living in Seattle.  
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  • DinnerIsComing
    DinnerIsComing Posts: 63
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    Thanks again all. I'm a newly registered member but 2 years of ogling over Eggs and running searches on it led me to this forum a great number of times so I might have picked up a little lingo along the way. :smiley: 
     

    I wanted to get one last year but the best half and I bought a house and all funds were tied up while in the settling in and minor renovations process.

    Now, my time has finally come. The suspense is terrible. I hope it'll last.

    Not really. Dying to get my Egg on!
    Brace yourself,
    DinnerIsComing
     XLBGE
    22" Weber Kettle
    Weber Spirit E-310 Propane Gasser
    The Webers make for nice Eggcessory storage bins!

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  • AUCE
    AUCE Posts: 890
    edited June 2015
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    Life as you know it is about to change...welcome

    I would much rather be able to say I was glad I did than wished I had........

    XL owner and purveyor of pallette perfection...

    Homosassa....Mecca of Florida

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  • Lmidkiff
    Lmidkiff Posts: 442
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    Welcome, enjoy and post!
    McKinney, TX
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,171
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    Welcome. You'll love the XL
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  • mtbguy
    mtbguy Posts: 299
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    Welcome, come on in and pull up a egg. 
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  • tridogdude
    tridogdude Posts: 136
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    Welcome. You won't be disappointed. Lots of great people and great info here. 
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  • Trott
    Trott Posts: 4
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    @NPHuskerFL Grill Grates are made of anodized aluminum. I have 3 that are in a rectangular shape. Only 2 fit on there but I am going to continue to use them. Only problem is more difficulty in taking out the grate to light the charcoal. You can check them out a http://www.grillgrate.com/ . They have some cut to fit the BGE but I am just going to make do.  

    @QingEsq I have some hoarding tendencies so it wont be a problem.  =)
    Columbus, GA Large BGE est May 2015
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  • bluebird66
    bluebird66 Posts: 2,727
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    Welcome!
    Large Egg with adjustable rig, Kick Ash Basket, Minimax and various Weber's.
    Floyd Va

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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    @Trott Try it out. I had an anodized aluminum griddle from an old gasser I was able to utilize a little while until the coating began to flake/peel. Look at getting CI pans, skillets, griddles, DOs, etc they work quite well in the egg. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • DinnerIsComing
    DinnerIsComing Posts: 63
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    CI pans and skillets are worth having anyway I might add! Check Craigslist and garage sales for cheap pieces that only need a little TLC to bring back to life.
    Brace yourself,
    DinnerIsComing
     XLBGE
    22" Weber Kettle
    Weber Spirit E-310 Propane Gasser
    The Webers make for nice Eggcessory storage bins!

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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 9,834
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    Welcome to all the newcomers - @DinnerIsComing, @Trott, and @Trixie_Belle

    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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  • DinnerIsComing
    DinnerIsComing Posts: 63
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    Just got the call. The Egg arrives tomorrow.

    Dinner Is Coming!
    Brace yourself,
    DinnerIsComing
     XLBGE
    22" Weber Kettle
    Weber Spirit E-310 Propane Gasser
    The Webers make for nice Eggcessory storage bins!

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Foghorn said:
    Welcome to all the newcomers - @DinnerIsComing, @Trott, and @Trixie_Belle
    What he said. 
    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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  • DinnerIsComing
    DinnerIsComing Posts: 63
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    Got chicken wings on now. Nothing fancy for my first cook.

    20 minutes of indirect, tossed in bbq sauce then 10 minutes direct. It's late and I'm the only one eating, but been waiting a week so wanted to use the damn thing. lol
    Brace yourself,
    DinnerIsComing
     XLBGE
    22" Weber Kettle
    Weber Spirit E-310 Propane Gasser
    The Webers make for nice Eggcessory storage bins!

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