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Salado Fest Host Hotel Owner Died

Mickey
Mickey Posts: 19,768
in EggHead Forum

http://www.kwtx.com/home/headlines/316120361.html   

Chris Spradley was showing someone his and Will's new property when he fell and hit his head and died.  Thought you would like to know

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). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    :(

    I'm really sorry to hear that, Mickey.
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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,234
    That is terrible news. So young. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • Scottborasjr
    Scottborasjr Posts: 3,494
    That's awful and so young. Thoughts to his friends and family.
    I raise my kids, cook and golf.  When work gets in the way I'm pissed, I'm pissed off 48 weeks a year.
    Inbetween Iowa and Colorado, not close to anything remotely entertaining outside of football season. 
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,222
    Sad sad sad. Life is precious. 
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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,839
    That's horrible. So sad, and so young.  Sorry to hear this.
    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    That it is so sad.  
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,781
    Wow, I'm very sorry to read that.  My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
    So sorry Mickey. Sad news. 
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    Sorry to hear this brother. Sad news indeed. Wish his loved ones the very best. 

    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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  • EggObsessed
    EggObsessed Posts: 786
    That is so sad.  Was so glad to get to meet Chris and Will at the last Salado Fest.  
    Kelley 
    Egging with No Joke Smoke (Bruce), enjoying small town life in Brenham, TX., the home of Blue Bell Ice Cream.  BGEs: XL, Medium,  1 MiniMax. 36" CookRite Commercial Griddle, and a Shirley Smoker.
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    Wow Mickey, I'm so sorry.
    I can't even grasp what Will must be going through. What a sad loss. Chris will be dearly missed.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,232
    Very sad. Sux. 

    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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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    Chris and Will let a bunch of miscreants take over their property every year (aka Salado eggfest), so some of us have enjoyed his (their) hospitality. This is terrible news. 

    @Mickey - would it be possible to send a link to this page to his family and loved ones, so they know that many others are sending good vibes and prayers?

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    This is terrible news. Such good people. 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    That terrible.  My condolences to all who knew and loved him.  I'm going to wear a motorcycle helmet next egg fest in Salado. 
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768
    Icaliking said:
    Chris and Will let a bunch of miscreants take over their property every year (aka Salado eggfest), so some of us have enjoyed his (their) hospitality. This is terrible news. 

    @Mickey - would it be possible to send a link to this page to his family and loved ones, so they know that many others are sending good vibes and prayers?
    Was going to do tonight. This and old forum. 
    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). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • 20stone
    20stone Posts: 1,961
    Mickey - Please give Will our warmest condolences.  Thanks for letting us know
    (now only 16 stone)

    Joule SV
    GE induction stove
    Gasser by the community pool (currently unavailable)
    Scale (which one of my friends refuses to use)
    Friends with BGEs and myriad other fired devices (currently unavail IRL)
    Occasional access to a KBQ and Webber Kettle
    Charcuterie and sourdough enthusiast
    Prosciuttos in an undisclosed location

    Austin, TX
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    edited July 2015
    That is horrible!  Wow.  My condolences to his family and friends.
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,929
    I have never made it to Salado but do know that thru his efforts it was a high-point on the eggfest circuit.  That doesn't happen by chance.  And he clearly had a much larger community impact.  Condolences and prayers to his family.
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • Navymom
    Navymom Posts: 167
    So sad, prayers of comfort for his family and friends.
    Wear maroon, live maroon, bleed maroon.
    Fightin' Texas Aggies Fly Navy.
    Denton TX
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,387
    Awful news.  I'm very sorry to hear this, @Mickey
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP PitBoss Navigator 850G 11/25
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • Chubbs
    Chubbs Posts: 6,929
    Man that is terrible. Sorry to read this and it looks like he touched a lot more than the egging community. I have wanted to go to Salado for a few years. Wish I had a chance to meet the chap. 
    Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    Tragic, only 42.  

    So, so sorry to see this.  

    Unfortunately another reminder of the fragility, of human life.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • Cm23
    Cm23 Posts: 130
    Sad news, prayers to the family
    XL, 2 Large, Mini  -- Shenandoah, TX  Now BulletGrillHouse
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