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_Moose_
_Moose_ Posts: 44
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Hey gentleman (and ladies),

 I got my MBGE on July 4th and haven't gotten to use it yet. However, I've been on here since Monday looking around and already bookmarking some posts to go back and check out. Already learning quite a bit as well. Everyone seems extremely helpful and friendly as well which is exactly what I had heard about this forum before coming here. I just wanted to drop in and say hello and looking forward to growing this addiction with all of y'all.

Brett

MBGE, Blackstone Tailgater Grill/Griddle Combo

Outside Birmingham, AL

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  • ColtsFan
    ColtsFan Posts: 6,342
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    Welcome! I'm a newbie myself (had mine since May). Great folks here so feel free to ask away and don't forget to post pics of that food porn
    ~ John - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, KJ Jr, PK Original, Ardore Pizza Oven, King Disc 
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,829
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    Welcome to the lifestyle, and say goodbye to your money.
    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • calracefan
    calracefan Posts: 606
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    Rule of the forum , "Pictures or it didn't happen "
    Ova B.
    Fulton MO
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  • _Moose_
    _Moose_ Posts: 44
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    calracefan said:
    Rule of the forum , "Pictures or it didn't happen "
    Got ya covered!! Here's the beauty sitting in the mancave/storage from moving room since it hasn't even made it outside yet. We just moved into our first house so I have a feeling the wife will want those kitchen cabinet doors setting beside it finished before I start on the table

    MBGE, Blackstone Tailgater Grill/Griddle Combo

    Outside Birmingham, AL

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  • _Moose_
    _Moose_ Posts: 44
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    Btw, is the Royal Oak lump charcoal a good one to start with? Or, do y'all prefer a different brand?

    Background to this... A buddy won this egg in a contest and didn't need it so he gave it to me. (Yes, one heck of a good friend) So... I still haven't even ventured to find a local dealer to see what they carry for the BGE. Hence, the questions...

    MBGE, Blackstone Tailgater Grill/Griddle Combo

    Outside Birmingham, AL

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  • yljkt
    yljkt Posts: 799
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    Welcome. The medium is alot of fun. Happy cooking. 
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  • Gunnar
    Gunnar Posts: 2,307
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    Welcome aboard.....nothing wrong with RO...but it also depends on where you're located and what else is available....and what you want to pay. Here's a fun site with lots of info and ratings on charcoal

    http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramic.htm

    LBGE      Katy (Houston) TX
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  • six_egg
    six_egg Posts: 1,110
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    Welcome to the forums. I use Royal Oak all the time. Please edit your signature if you do not mind most put home town and cookers owned and some add quotes.

    XLBGE, LBGE 

    Fernandina Beach, FL

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  • WeberWho
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    Welcome. Congrats on the egg and house! Royal Oak is descent. It's better than some other stuff available. (If you head to the dealer for lump more than likely they will carry Big Green Egg brand. This is Royal Oak but bagged under Big Green Egg. It's the same stuff you're using but more expensive since the bag says BGE on it) Also when using Royal Oak make sure you don't put any food on the egg until you get a nice clear smoke coming from it. If you put your food on too early you will get an unpleasant smoke taste in your food. With better lump you don't need to wait for the heavy white smoke to burn off and the lump has a more of a neutral taste to it. Royal Oak is more than good starting out. Have fun and ask with any questions. Always someone here to help 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
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    Welcome aboard.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • _Moose_
    _Moose_ Posts: 44
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    WeberWho said:
    Welcome. Congrats on the egg and house! Royal Oak is descent. It's better than some other stuff available. (If you head to the dealer for lump more than likely they will carry Big Green Egg brand. This is Royal Oak but bagged under Big Green Egg. It's the same stuff you're using but more expensive since the bag says BGE on it) Also when using Royal Oak make sure you don't put any food on the egg until you get a nice clear smoke coming from it. If you put your food on too early you will get an unpleasant smoke taste in your food. With better lump you don't need to wait for the heavy white smoke to burn off and the lump has a more of a neutral taste to it. Royal Oak is more than good starting out. Have fun and ask with any questions. Always someone here to help 

    Solid advice. I appreciate it

    MBGE, Blackstone Tailgater Grill/Griddle Combo

    Outside Birmingham, AL

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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
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    Good for you......this will change your life....REALLY.  Congrats and welcome.

    "Social media gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community [...] but now they have the same right to speak as a Nobel Prize winner. It's the invasion of the idiots."
                                                                                  -Umberto Eco

    2 Large
    Peachtree Corners, GA
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  • _Moose_
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    GATraveller said:
    Good for you......this will change your life....REALLY.  Congrats and welcome.

    I certainly appreciate that. I see you're from Peachtree, GA. Know any good local spots between Birmingham, AL and Talking Rock, GA (Jasper and Elijay area) that I need to check out? I'm over in that area via Hwy 11 to Rome and then up to go to my father in laws place pretty regularly. Figured I'd start looking into any good local places

    MBGE, Blackstone Tailgater Grill/Griddle Combo

    Outside Birmingham, AL

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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 5,429
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    @_Moose_

    Moose.  Sometimes just "quoting" the person will not notify them that you quoted them and they may not return to the thread.  use the @ symbol like i did with you to "summon" them.  This should send a notification that you asked them a question.  @GATraveller

    Large, Medium, MiniMax, & 22, and 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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    @kl8ton Seeing if this works. If so, thanks for the tip

    MBGE, Blackstone Tailgater Grill/Griddle Combo

    Outside Birmingham, AL

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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
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    _Moose_ said:
    GATraveller said:
    Good for you......this will change your life....REALLY.  Congrats and welcome.

    I certainly appreciate that. I see you're from Peachtree, GA. Know any good local spots between Birmingham, AL and Talking Rock, GA (Jasper and Elijay area) that I need to check out? I'm over in that area via Hwy 11 to Rome and then up to go to my father in laws place pretty regularly. Figured I'd start looking into any good local places
    Joe's BBQ in Blue Ridge is supposed to be some of the best in the state but I've never had it myself so I can't give you a first hand recommendation......heard a lot of good things tho

    "Social media gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community [...] but now they have the same right to speak as a Nobel Prize winner. It's the invasion of the idiots."
                                                                                  -Umberto Eco

    2 Large
    Peachtree Corners, GA
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 5,429
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    Works!
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, & 22, and 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • _Moose_
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    @kl8ton awesome, thanks! @GATraveller I'll be checking that out next time I'm over. He lives right there by the Blue Ridge mountains so I can't think it's too far away. Plus, what's a few extra minutes in the truck for some good food when I'm already driving 4 hours over there anyway...

    MBGE, Blackstone Tailgater Grill/Griddle Combo

    Outside Birmingham, AL

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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
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    GATraveller said:
    _Moose_ said:
    GATraveller said:
    Good for you......this will change your life....REALLY.  Congrats and welcome.

    I certainly appreciate that. I see you're from Peachtree, GA. Know any good local spots between Birmingham, AL and Talking Rock, GA (Jasper and Elijay area) that I need to check out? I'm over in that area via Hwy 11 to Rome and then up to go to my father in laws place pretty regularly. Figured I'd start looking into any good local places
    Joe's BBQ in Blue Ridge is supposed to be some of the best in the state but I've never had it myself so I can't give you a first hand recommendation......heard a lot of good things tho
    Joes is ok, nothing truly special.  Joe seemed nice enough but almost immediately was downplaying the whole deal.  Blue Ridge is a fun spot for a few hours, can't say I'd make the trip just for Joes.  FWIW
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
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    bgebrent said:
    GATraveller said:
    _Moose_ said:
    GATraveller said:
    Good for you......this will change your life....REALLY.  Congrats and welcome.

    I certainly appreciate that. I see you're from Peachtree, GA. Know any good local spots between Birmingham, AL and Talking Rock, GA (Jasper and Elijay area) that I need to check out? I'm over in that area via Hwy 11 to Rome and then up to go to my father in laws place pretty regularly. Figured I'd start looking into any good local places
    Joe's BBQ in Blue Ridge is supposed to be some of the best in the state but I've never had it myself so I can't give you a first hand recommendation......heard a lot of good things tho
    Joes is ok, nothing truly special.  Joe seemed nice enough but almost immediately was downplaying the whole deal.  Blue Ridge is a fun spot for a few hours, can't say I'd make the trip just for Joes.  FWIW
    Good to know. Thanks.

    "Social media gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community [...] but now they have the same right to speak as a Nobel Prize winner. It's the invasion of the idiots."
                                                                                  -Umberto Eco

    2 Large
    Peachtree Corners, GA
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  • _Moose_
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    Good to know as well. Maybe, I'll just stop by if we happen to be beside it while out doing other things

    MBGE, Blackstone Tailgater Grill/Griddle Combo

    Outside Birmingham, AL

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  • onedbguru
    onedbguru Posts: 1,647
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    Welcome to the cult as some of our other-halves** call it.  Although they LOVE it when we put smoke to food***. 

    **other-halves vs. better-halves as some are not necessarily male doing the Egging. 
    ***food vs. just meat as we cook almost anything on the Egg.
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  • lousubcap
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    Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.  Did not pick up thru the above threads, but register your BGE with BGE HQ if not already done so.
    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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  • JohnnyTarheel
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    Welcome and have some fun!!
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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  • StillH2OEgger
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    Welcome aboard. I don't use it any longer, but Royal Oak is a great lump to start with. I don't use it any more, but it's nice to have a baseline for when you try other varieties. You can find better, but it's probably the best bang for your buck lump that I've used.
    Stillwater, MN
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  • Theophan
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    @_Moose_, I have a Medium and a Large, and the Medium is what I use by far the most.  It's a great size for most things I do.  Once in a while I'm glad to have a large, and once in a while I fire up both at once, but I'm serious: I LOVE my Medium BGE.  Most of the time it's just perfect.  Have a ball!
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  • Hans61
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    Welcome! 
    “There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.”
    Coach Finstock Teen Wolf
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  • _Moose_
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    @lousubcap yessir, I made sure to take care of that as soon as I got the ol girl home. @Theophan Awesome, I have heard that from a few folks. Looking forward to figuring everything out with the Medium. I think it's going to be a pretty good time

    MBGE, Blackstone Tailgater Grill/Griddle Combo

    Outside Birmingham, AL

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  • THEBuckeye
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    I see and XL in your not too distant future. 

    Just sayin'
    New Albany, Ohio 

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  • bluebird66
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    Welcome!
    Large Egg with adjustable rig, Kick Ash Basket, Minimax and various Weber's.
    Floyd Va

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