OT - What are you doing right now?

YukonRon

Pretty cool.

http://youtu.be/M1F0lBnsnkE

YukonRon

Working on my ford

Acn

northGAcock

Acn said:

Good thing Eore wasn't around.

YEMTrey

Was watching Baseball Tonight this evening on ESPN. The show is partially sponsored by Napolean grills.  After the paid promo, they go back to the set and Ravich and guys are still talking grilling where Tim Kurkjian tells the world that he got a Big Green Egg a week ago.  Nice plug for BGE on live tv and during a paid Napolean spot, lol!

Legume

You never know with Kurkjian, he may be living in it.

tarheelmatt

Don't think this was new post worthy, so I'll put it here.  Chicken had a strange texture to it from the creamy marinade (green onion, canola, lemon juice, oregano, white vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic).  Shrimp was great though (green onion, lime zest, lime juice, honey, garlic, canola oil, salt, and pepper).  

About everything I cooked just didn't come out as I wanted.  

Focker

Couple of years ago, cousin who manages a Mexican restaurant in Milan, spotted Luke in camo, coming in for lunch in between sits.  She got a pic, said he was really nice.  Heard him and Aldean come out during the rut.  

Stumbled upon this episode on youtube.
Pretty cool to see Moline gettin'rep'd on Buck Commander.  And Luke puttin' in "work", cooked ribs with foil on a fire pit, and finally dropped a beast out here.

Good to see them letting some walk too.  A philosophy, I'm on board with. Some family and friends are in the "If it's brown, it's down camp", and that's ok.  

Glad I wasn't the only one having some movement issues, or lack thereof, last season.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE4Guwh5xkU

Acn

Disposing of old paint

Thatgrimguy

Ozzie_Isaac said:

pgprescott said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

DoubleEgger said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

@SGH keep our gas prices low!

I won't hit the disagree button but I respectfully disagree. Considering all of our retirement accounts have some exposure to oil and gas, we are all taking a bigger beating there than at the pump. The pump stings initially but the retirement accounts hurt for a long time.  

I investing in retirement now.  Lower all around is better.  The savings on gas is more than any raise I have ever had.

Really. 40000 miles @ 25mpg = 1600 gal. X 2/ gal = $3200. 

40000 is a lot of miles and 2 bucks is a hearty delta. 

Two people driving at 18mpg.  Average 30000 per year.  Looking from 5 to 1.75.  Post tax, so add a minimum of 30%.  Based on market conditions this has been better than any raise over the last 4 years.

Average driver drives around 12k miles a year. I'm a car dealer and I see less 1 in a 100 get over 20k a year.  You and your wife are each putting 30k miles a year?  Or is that total combined (which is back down to normal driving)

Focker

Mandatory mod day before the maiden overnighter for this CL cooker.  One of the fun things about owning a WSM......making it better...easier to use

Removed the nonlocking casters the previous owner mounted.  No bueno.  May revisit at Harbor Freight at some point.

Had an extra WSM guru adapter sitting around.

Stainless 1 3/4" pipe clamps from the HD plumbing dept, and extra charcoal grate from Weber CS to help with burning lump.  A kick ash basket if you will.   Shake, and save.

Thick copper wire from the electrical dept for the lower grid.  Will easily handle 25lbs of butt.

Next was a procedure with the grinder to run probes.  No pinching.  Touched up with on hand Rustoleum Ultra HH Gloss Black

Cochinita Pibil tonight with La Monarcha Grill Meskeet skeet lump and Ozark Persimmon.  She put down two 8.5 lb bags no problem..

And we're off, not skimping with the Persimmon.  Feels damn good to have some breathing room compared to the 18.  Could easily go with 3 8lbers on one grid.

Dome therm is good, at least good enough for me.


Last was handles for the middle section.  3/4" x 1/8" x 3' aluminum flat stock and Weber handles found on clearance at Farm and Fleet.

A bench vise, grinder, drill, files, pliers, and sandpaper made this happen.  Always fun getting your fingers less than an inch from the wheel with the guard off.  F'd up two on measuring and figuring out the right bends, had just enough to make two good ones.

Grabbed some stainless 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolts and flange nuts at Grainger.  They turned out decent, and I can even hang stuff off them. This procedure will be scheduled soon, along with an Unknown BBQ Hinge.  

bgebrent

Looking forward to meeting brothers at the NC Butt Blast!

Focker

Cruising along at 260

northGAcock

tarheelmatt said:

Don't think this was new post worthy, so I'll put it here.  Chicken had a strange texture to it from the creamy marinade (green onion, canola, lemon juice, oregano, white vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic).  Shrimp was great though (green onion, lime zest, lime juice, honey, garlic, canola oil, salt, and pepper).  

About everything I cooked just didn't come out as I wanted.  

Matt.....those look outstanding to me. Not sure I would agree with you as this is definitely thread worthy. Your photography continues to amaze me. Look forward to seeing you in a few days.

SmokeyPitt

@Lit I know it was a few days ago but where did you get those tri-tips?  

Legume

@tarheelmatt @Focker some outstanding looking cooks posted here!

Legume

@Focker. Looks like you scored the butts before rubbing them, do you always do this? It looks like this creates more bark, correct?

Lit

SmokeyPitt said:

@Lit I know it was a few days ago but where did you get those tri-tips?  

It's a new store here called Earth Fare off exit 13. Good looking meat but it's expensive if there aren't sales. Good beer selection also. Looks like they have a couple local stores.

SmokeyPitt

Lit said:

SmokeyPitt said:

@Lit I know it was a few days ago but where did you get those tri-tips?  

It's a new store here called Earth Fare off exit 13. Good looking meat but it's expensive if there aren't sales. Good beer selection also. Looks like they have a couple local stores.

Thanks.  You guys get all the cool new stores.  It seems like they are a Whole Foods competitor.   That pic you showed of the marbled Tri-Tip got my attention.  That is the best looking raw tri tip I have ever seen. 

Focker

Legume said:

@Focker. Looks like you scored the butts before rubbing them, do you always do this? It looks like this creates more bark, correct?

Most of the time, I no longer use mustard or oil and dry rub for my cooks. I will revert back for the large capacity catering cooks for ease and cost.  Picked this technique up from APL's Charred and Scruffed. 

This allows the paste marinade to settle in beforehand.  And you can really smear it on thick if desired.
Can't really tell a difference in qty of bark between the two, maybe a little more.
I believe it helps the cap side crispen up.
Makes pulling a little easier not having to break it up much.
Give it a try sometime.

jeffwit

I hate mulch. That is all. 

tarheelmatt

jeffwit said:

I hate mulch. That is all. 

Why I like pine needles. 

jeffwit

tarheelmatt said:

jeffwit said:

I hate mulch. That is all. 

Why I like pine needles. 

I hate pine needles even more. It takes about 40 yards of mulch to redo the beds around my house. In years past, I've paid somebody to do it for me. This year I thought I'd save some $ and do it myself. Stupid decision...

DoubleEgger

tarheelmatt said:

jeffwit said:

I hate mulch. That is all. 

Why I like pine needles. 

Pine needles attract termites. 

jeffwit

DoubleEgger said:

tarheelmatt said:

jeffwit said:

I hate mulch. That is all. 

Why I like pine needles. 

Pine needles attract termites. 

And the wrath of my HOA. 

theyolksonyou

Just got back from trying to get me and the fat dog out of trouble with our respective physicians 

northGAcock

theyolksonyou said:

Just got back from trying to get me and the fat dog out of trouble with our respective physicians 

Best to go before the blast. Test might not be good for a week or so after. Drink up Shriners!

oh and if you need a dog, let me know.

tarheelmatt

DoubleEgger said:

tarheelmatt said:

jeffwit said:

I hate mulch. That is all. 

Why I like pine needles. 

Pine needles attract termites. 

Pine needles do? I'd think standard mulch would more than pine needles. 

DoubleEgger

tarheelmatt said:

DoubleEgger said:

tarheelmatt said:

jeffwit said:

I hate mulch. That is all. 

Why I like pine needles. 

Pine needles attract termites. 

Pine needles do? I'd think standard mulch would more than pine needles. 

Yeah. I have a buddy that worked for Orkin and he told me that pine straw attracts the termites and you're not supposed to put it next to your foundation. 

theyolksonyou

@northGAcock we both went on Friday. She's overweight and my BP was high. I will say, input in about five pounds on our last adventure, so good thing I got it done. 

I'm all good on dogs.