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WeberWho

pgprescott said:

WeberWho said:

This is one of those cooks where you don't give a sheet. No seasoning, no smoke, and no fun. Put on this morning before work and just about to pull off after getting home. I needed some basic pulled pork for a recipe this weekend. That's how you have to roll some times. Get-r-done. 

The plus side is the piece of garbage Party Q made it through without issue. That may be a first

I’ve never had any issues with my party q. Don’t use it but once a year or so, but always performs as expected. I’ve had one time with my digi q when condensation stopped the fan briefly until I removed the bit o ice. It happens. 

It has been back for warranty work twice already. The first time they claimed it was water damaged. I call bull. They said they replaced the damaged part. They ended up replacing the whole unit without telling me. The controller had some very light surface scratches in a few areas. The controller came back scratch free. Which is super nice but came with a $50 fee "under warranty". 

The second time the fan was malfunctioning and making a ticking sound when it sometime worked. No fee this time except for shipping.

The pit probe went to crap. 

The PartyQ has less than 10 cooks on it. 

I'm glad to see yours has been issue free. I probably just have a dud.

WeberWho

HeavyG said:

WeberWho said:

ColtsFan said:

WeberWho said:

This is one of those cooks where you don't give a sheet. No seasoning, no smoke, and no fun. Put on this morning before work and just about to pull off after getting home. I needed some basic pulled pork for a recipe this weekend. That's how you have to roll some times. Get-r-done. 

The plus side is the piece of garbage Party Q made it through without issue. That may be a first.

I first thought that was some kind of jacked up icicle coming off the handle 

My original PartyQ pit probe went to crap. I borrowed this one from my DigiQ. This was the first time wrapping a probe in any type of foil. It appeared to work. 

I've had the moisture build up from dripping off the egg before:

One word - SmoBot.

Auber Instruments, DigiQ, PartyQ, and 2 Stokers. I haven't found a perfect one yet. I do like the Stokers though.

I'd have no problem rocking a SmoBot. Especially for comps. I thought the PartyQ would be a good option for those. Apparently not.

HeavyG

WeberWho said:

HeavyG said:

WeberWho said:

ColtsFan said:

WeberWho said:

This is one of those cooks where you don't give a sheet. No seasoning, no smoke, and no fun. Put on this morning before work and just about to pull off after getting home. I needed some basic pulled pork for a recipe this weekend. That's how you have to roll some times. Get-r-done. 

The plus side is the piece of garbage Party Q made it through without issue. That may be a first.

I first thought that was some kind of jacked up icicle coming off the handle 

My original PartyQ pit probe went to crap. I borrowed this one from my DigiQ. This was the first time wrapping a probe in any type of foil. It appeared to work. 

I've had the moisture build up from dripping off the egg before:

One word - SmoBot.

Auber Instruments, DigiQ, PartyQ, and 2 Stokers. I haven't found a perfect one yet. I do like the Stokers though.

I'd have no problem rocking a SmoBot. Especially for comps. I thought the PartyQ would be a good option for those. Apparently not.

None of them may be perfect but I can guarantee one thing - with a SmoBot you will never have icicles freezing up a bottom vent fan.

Botch

Hook_emHornsfan_74 said:

Trying to get through this day.  Spent the weekend in Austin for the Fleetwood Mac concert.  Was a great show.  I highly recommend seeing them if you get the chance.   

Don't know if you heard the bad news this past weekend (even though he's not in the band now): Lindsay Buckingham had heart surgery this past week, and they damaged his vocal cords badly, he probably won't ever sing again.  
He was a unique, unique musician, as were the Mac.  

Legume

Heard he was going on his own tour since FM decided to unschedule him from this tour.

thetrim

Watching Westminster dog show.   I know the folks showing the dogs get a pretty bad wrap, but these dogs are kewl.   

DoubleEgger

Wondering why I haven’t seen any cooks from @SciAggie lately. I miss that beautiful WFO and the inspirational cooks. Hope all is well...

GATraveller

thetrim said:

Watching Westminster dog show.   I know the folks showing the dogs get a pretty bad wrap, but these dogs are kewl.   

I enjoy it as well. Have you ever seen Best In Show? Funny stuff. 

Hook_emHornsfan_74

Botch said:

Hook_emHornsfan_74 said:

Trying to get through this day.  Spent the weekend in Austin for the Fleetwood Mac concert.  Was a great show.  I highly recommend seeing them if you get the chance.   

Don't know if you heard the bad news this past weekend (even though he's not in the band now): Lindsay Buckingham had heart surgery this past week, and they damaged his vocal cords badly, he probably won't ever sing again.  
He was a unique, unique musician, as were the Mac.  

Did not know that. Thanks for letting me know. 

fishlessman

did some fishing up in nh, friends great grandfather built this place by hand back in the 20's. 5 generations now.  fishing wasnt the best but i always enjoy this place. new drill setup,30 inches of ice, drill time less than 10 seconds

AlbertaEgger

Getting a little tired of the cold snap. It’s been at least 2 weeks now. 

fishlessman

because of this afternoons storm.....the public schools will be closing 15 minutes early wtf

TEXASBGE2018

fishlessman said:

did some fishing up in nh, friends great grandfather built this place by hand back in the 20's. 5 generations now.  fishing wasnt the best but i always enjoy this place. new drill setup,30 inches of ice, drill time less than 10 seconds

How thick is that ice? You are driving a 6,000lb car on it? Forgive my Southern Ignorance.

nolaegghead

Read "the word" part of his post and I think your question may be answered.

TEXASBGE2018

nolaegghead said:

Read "the word" part of his post and I think your question may be answered.

Good lord totally overlooked that.

fishlessman

TEXASBGE2018 said:

nolaegghead said:

Read "the word" part of his post and I think your question may be answered.

Good lord totally overlooked that.

this is a very conservative chart just to get an idea.  if it were black ice it would be good to go with 10 inches with that truck

TEXASBGE2018

fishlessman said:

TEXASBGE2018 said:

nolaegghead said:

Read "the word" part of his post and I think your question may be answered.

Good lord totally overlooked that.

this is a very conservative chart just to get an idea.  if it were black ice it would be good to go with 10 inches with that truck

Learn something new every day.

nolaegghead

fishlessman said:

TEXASBGE2018 said:

nolaegghead said:

Read "the word" part of his post and I think your question may be answered.

Good lord totally overlooked that.

this is a very conservative chart just to get an idea.  if it were black ice it would be good to go with 10 inches with that truck

White ice has the bubbles of trapped air and black does not? 

fishlessman

nolaegghead said:

fishlessman said:

TEXASBGE2018 said:

nolaegghead said:

Read "the word" part of his post and I think your question may be answered.

Good lord totally overlooked that.

this is a very conservative chart just to get an idea.  if it were black ice it would be good to go with 10 inches with that truck

White ice has the bubbles of trapped air and black does not? 

black ice is crystal clear, the dog will chase fish under it. when looking across it it looks black.  this ice was done more in layers, wet snow turning to slush then freezing,  about half way thru there was a softer, more white ice, not so blue,  you could feel the drill pick up speed and slow down. 

TEXASBGE2018

Googling Black Ice Lakes.

bubbajack

Rainy day, beef short ribs on the LBGE.

Botch

fishlessman said: 

I could swear my old Cub Scout manual from the late 60's said that 4" was okay for anything, 1" stay off, 2" one person, 3" small groups.  
(I'd also like to know if any snowmobiler in history ever measured the ice before crossing a lake) 

fishlessman

Botch said:

fishlessman said: 

I could swear my old Cub Scout manual from the late 60's said that 4" was okay for anything, 1" stay off, 2" one person, 3" small groups.  
(I'd also like to know if any snowmobiler in history ever measured the ice before crossing a lake) 

there lies the problem, fish on 2 inches and a sled pulls up near you.  this has happened to me before, a police officer walks across the lake to me to tell me the ice is not safe

DoubleEgger

Short Track Ice Racing is the most fun I’ve had in a long time. 

Google Garfield Lake Ice Racers if you want to chase that rabbit. 

SamIAm2

Or look for episodes of Ice Road Truckers. They are a lot braver than this Fl resident.

johnnyp

Operation homemade baby food is in full effect.

Not pretty pics, but the avocado and apple purées were quick and easy.


Sweet Potatoes, butternut squash and carrots cooked SV until tender, then puréed and put in ice cube trays for easy single portion sizes.

DoubleEgger

Glad to see the lil’ man getting some good groceries @johnnyp

SciAggie

DoubleEgger said:

Wondering why I haven’t seen any cooks from @SciAggie lately. I miss that beautiful WFO and the inspirational cooks. Hope all is well...

Hey there! Life is going well - just been busy, been traveling, or the weather has been to lousy to enjoy the outdoor kitchen. Still cooking and having a grand time... I’m anxious for some warmer weather. I’ll be posting again soon enough. Thanks for thinking about me. 

SGH

Shopping for 22 ammo. 

thetrim

Duke