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An Early XL Christmas

CornfedMA
CornfedMA Posts: 491
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Got a rare Tuesday morning phone call from my mother in-law asking me to stop by in the next day or 2 to help her get something out of the back of her car. Confused and a bit frustrated that she didn’t call her own son (my brother in-law) who lives 5 mins away, I told her to give me a few days and I would make the 1.5 hr drive up there. Well, this is what she needed help with...



My 2nd XL!! Now, the question is: Flame Boss or Smobot?? I’d be curious to see what the crew here thinks. As always, thanks for the input and Merry Christmas! 
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  • flexfusion
    flexfusion Posts: 244
    SMOBOT!
    Auburn, Alabama
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  • CornfedMA
    CornfedMA Posts: 491
    This part is OT but, while I’m at it, can anyone tell me about the bench the egg is sitting on? I picked it up from one of my customers when they moved into an old wire and cable manufacturing plant. It’s obviously for filling and emptying gas cylinders, as evidenced by the regulators, hoses (not picutred) and the fill/empty lever on the front. I grabbed it because it’s got a solid 2” think maple top and a heavy metal base. I’ve never seen one like it before. Here’s another, closer pic, if it helps. With some of the stuff I’ve seen on the forum, I figured this might be the perfect group for such a question..



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  • Gym
    Gym Posts: 366
    In-laws bought you an XL... I'm speechless
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 34,693
    Better to be lucky than good any day.  I'm sure you burned your thoughts after the discovery.  Can't comment on the controller but you should be dancin' in the streets.  
    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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  • CornfedMA
    CornfedMA Posts: 491
    Gym said:
    In-laws bought you an XL... I'm speechless
    You’re not the only one...it took me 5 minutes to pick my jaw up off the floor. 
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  • CornfedMA
    CornfedMA Posts: 491

    lousubcap said:
    Better to be lucky than good any day.  I'm sure you burned your thoughts after the discovery.  Can't comment on the controller but you should be dancin' in the streets.  
    You’re absolutely right. My frustrations went up in smoke and the dancin’ shoes were on! 
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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 6,932
    You married well.
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  • distanceman
    distanceman Posts: 138
    Man...that is awesome! I can't comment on the FB, but I just bought a SMOBOT and it worked well during an 18 hr cook at 225. 

    Pros: No fan/blower required, easy set up, USB battery pack option, cheaper (I bought mine 20% off), comes with a pit probe and 2 meat probes.

    Cons: Web interface is meh, no alarm setting (but I just read Curtis is planning the beta app launch in Jan-ish)...if they can get a good app going, that will be nice.  Good luck!
    Located Middle GA

    Current: XL w/ Woo & 17" Half Moon Plates, SMOBOT

    RIP: Weber 22" Kettle, Slow 'n Sear, Akorn Jr., Pit Barrel Cooker
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  • chuckytheegghead
    chuckytheegghead Posts: 1,201
    Nice score! Merry Christmas. You have a ton of real estate now. The FB gets my vote. 
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  • ewyllins
    ewyllins Posts: 461
    Hold on to those In-Laws
    O-Town, FL

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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629
    Awesome gift!!!   Bet you will smile and glady help when she calls in the future...  ;)
    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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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262

    Score!  Both on the inlaws and the new XL.

    My last Christmas gift from the in-laws was a subscription to a lowrider mini pickup magazine.  I never understood her gifts. 
    Phoenix 
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,565
    blasting said:

    Score!  Both on the inlaws and the new XL.

    My last Christmas gift from the in-laws was a subscription to a lowrider mini pickup magazine.  I never understood her gifts. 
    Maybe this year you'll get the truck.  :|
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