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Random Acts

minniemoh
minniemoh Posts: 2,145
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My lovely wife had a birthday yesterday - one of the "milestone" type of birthdays. We are having a party for her tomorrow night. She has a very kind heart and a good soul and I'm very proud of her for this. I'm not really a planner so she got to plan her own party. 

She has a party bus rented for 3 hours and about 35 of us are trekking around town to do 40 random acts of kindness. Instead of gifts, she has asked our friends to bring donations for shelters, the humane society, food pantries, dropping off quarters at a laundromat, etc. We will conclude the route with a stop at a craft brewery and then dinner at our house. Should be a fun time. 

Here's the start of the party. Four butts with Memphis Dust, hickory and apple going at 225 until morning and then I'll bump to 275. One of these will get delivered to the Plymouth Fire Dept for dinner tomorrow night. 


L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....
eggAddict from MN!
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  • bhedges1987
    bhedges1987 Posts: 3,201
    Very nice of her..: I tried to donate BBQ around Christmas and no one would accept it lol. 

    Kansas City, Missouri
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    Mini Egg

    "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" - Gandalf


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  • minniemoh
    minniemoh Posts: 2,145
    bhedges1987 said:
    Very nice of her..: I tried to donate BBQ around Christmas and no one would accept it lol. 
    The fire chief said they are not allowed to accept donations of over $5. Cookies or something like that would be fine. HA! When I said we wanted to bring pulled pork and buns, he was fine with that... They have been at our house a couple of times over the past few years (only one was a serious concern) and they are a great bunch of guys.
    L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....
    eggAddict from MN!
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  • SemolinaPilchard
    SemolinaPilchard Posts: 1,282
    minniemoh said:
    bhedges1987 said:
    Very nice of her..: I tried to donate BBQ around Christmas and no one would accept it lol. 
    The fire chief said they are not allowed to accept donations of over $5. Cookies or something like that would be fine. HA! When I said we wanted to bring pulled pork and buns, he was fine with that... They have been at our house a couple of times over the past few years (only one was a serious concern) and they are a great bunch of guys.
    Great idea.
    First responders (and my definition includes military) are the best.
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    That is something that is missing in our world today. Being a leader by serving others. I commend your lovely wife, you and those invited for the 40 acts of kindness. Thank you for making life grand for random people on that night.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • SaintJohnsEgger
    SaintJohnsEgger Posts: 1,826
    What a great idea. Maybe hand out some pulled pork sandwiches too.

    God bless you.
    Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
    MiniMax 04/17
    Unofficial BGE MiniMax Evangelist
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  • PoppasGrill
    PoppasGrill Posts: 375
    The first thing my wife said when reading this post was," figures the wife has to plan her own party..." . After reading it, she was commending your wife for being so thoughtful of others. That is a very nice way to celebrate a birthday.
    Then she said, " Nice Butts". They look great and we are sure the First Responders will enjoy the recognition that they rarely get.
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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629
    Great idea and wife's heart inspires others...
    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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  • Hntnhrd
    Hntnhrd Posts: 713
    What a greatidea. My wife sat done with the homeless guy in our town and asked about his life story. He was excited some cared enough to ask. She then went into the grocery store and bought him a chicken dinner. He still waves at her every time he see her drive by. And she chats with him every couple months. A lot of times people just need to know someone cares. 
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,866
    Great way to celebrate and give back-most thoughtful and you will be rewarded going forward.
    Those butts look great.  I'm sure the FF's will enjoy the Q as will the dinner guests.  Enjoy the celebration.
    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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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,837
    What an excellent idea and gesture.
    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    Great way to celebrate. Good for her.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Great way to celebrate for sure!  Kudos to you both and happy birthday to her.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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