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OT: Do you wear an Apron when you egg, work in your shop/garage, etc?

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  • "Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."

    South of Nashville, TN


  • I did NOT do quality research apparently 

    "Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."

    South of Nashville, TN

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    Depends on the clothes I am wearing.  Always wear one when frying.

    Don't tell your problems to people.  80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.


  • Posts: 14,414
    I wear my Roy Rogers apron from my first(real) job, when I actually remember. Most often when frying or baking.
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    I think since its waxed coated It isn’t as clingy so it can get a breeze. 
    If that ain’t sexy, I don’t know what is. 
    Jefferson, GA
    XL BGE, MM, Things to flip meat over and stuff
    Wife, 3 kids, 5 dogs, 4 cats, 12 chickens, 2 goats, 2 pigs. 
    “Honey, we bought a farm.”
  • Posts: 194
    No disrespect @RRP .  I expected to see this pic when reading the thread, as it always makes me smile.

  • I wasnt going there but its the first thing I thought of

    Little Rock, AR

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  • Posts: 20,889
    RRP said:
    Thanks - now for the newbies here please let me explain.  This style apron is what my Father wore for several years when he was a "farrier" in his blacksmith shop in Iowa in the 40's and 50's.

    I bought this one and wear it PROUDLY in memory of my Father.


     


     Cool story and way to honor your dad! Blacksmithing is one of my dream jobs.

    Don't tell your problems to people.  80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.


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     Cool story and way to honor your dad! Blacksmithing is one of my dream jobs.
    You may want to consider living somewhere a bit cooler before you make the leap.
    Love you bro!
  • Posts: 20,889
    Legume said:
    You may want to consider living somewhere a bit cooler before you make the leap.
     Fair point! The other day I went to do a low&slow and my egg was at 150, with no lump.

    Don't tell your problems to people.  80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.


  • Posts: 11,377
    I have a lot of aprons and only wear one about 5% of the time 
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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
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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    It seems the tie strings at the waist on mine have some how gotten much shorter over the years.  
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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
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
  • Posts: 17,125
    I try to. I have a few actually. I keep forgetting to put them on until after I have ruined a shirt.
    Kind of like "I cut it twice, and it is still to short" mentality.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
  • Posts: 33,699
    i dont have any clothes fancy enough to protect =)  12 black pocketed and no pocket work tees with the company logo, pretty much all i wear
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
  • Posts: 8,207
    I never used to until I started Blacksmithing.  After working in the shop with one I kinda got used to it and appreciate the benefits so it sort of bled over into cooking.

    "Social media gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community [...] but now they have the same right to speak as a Nobel Prize winner. It's the invasion of the idiots."

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    2 Large
    Peachtree Corners, GA
  • Posts: 1,157
    I use one when frying or searing something, also when I'm restoring cast iron skillets. My apron is a black Chef Works with adjustable neck strap. 
    Large Egg, PGS A40 gasser.
  • Posts: 3,316
    edited June 2018
    Mine are all Chef Works too... my wife works in facility service sales so she brings home a ton of sample aprons, kitchen towels, anti-fatigue mats etc. 
    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
  • Posts: 3,235
    I put on my protective gear.

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    do it lower - smoke it slower 
    Large BGE and Medium BGE
    36" Blackstone - Greensboro!


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    I never used to until I started Blacksmithing.  After working in the shop with one I kinda got used to it and appreciate the benefits so it sort of bled over into cooking.

    If you're ever so inclined to start a thread on the subject, I think it would be interesting.

    Phoenix 
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    edited June 2018
    This all kinda started for me weeks ago when I got my Blackstone. I had just gotten it seasoned the day before and then the next morning woke up, took a shower and got ready and put on the brand new Columbia t-shirt my wife bought me. Went out and cooked breakfast and within 5min of putting the bacon down It started splattering grease all over me and my patio. Ruined a brand new shirt. Then a couple days later I was cooking a brisket point and when I was removing it from the egg I guess I wasn't paying attention and got brisket grease all over another shirt. As I said I've ruined at least 4-5 nice shirts. Ive since gone to wearing my crappy mowing clothes when I cook but that probably doesn't look that presentable when I have guests over. I think I will try one of those Hudson's out. They look nice, plus I can wear it when I do woodwork.


    Rockwall, Tx    LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.

  • Posts: 11,342
    My wife would submit me to a psych ward if I showed up rocking an apron when cooking. She would than expect me to change clothes when out working in the garage. When I start something out in the garage the last thing I'm thinking about is my clothes. Plus the apron would look too classy for my wardrobe I'm wearing. 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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    edited June 2018
    Keep in mind, when it's swamp ass season a heavy apron isn't going to be too comfortable. If I were you I'd stick with a reasonably thin black machine-washable fabric.  Chef Works is the shiit and has huge pockets for toting stuff in and out of the house. 

    https://www.amazon.com/Chef-Works-Stripe-34-25-Inch-27-Inch/dp/B002JM15Z6/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1529508503&sr=8-8&keywords=chef+works+apron
    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
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    When I stated I wanted one to my wife last night she said and I quote "Wow, someone thinks they are Guy Fieri"  I shook my head and walked away.....


    Rockwall, Tx    LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.

  • Posts: 3,235
    edited June 2018
    Get a cooking apron you can throw in the laundry


    Large BGE and Medium BGE
    36" Blackstone - Greensboro!


  • Posts: 3,316
    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
  • Posts: 18,397
    edited June 2018
    man that is one ugly apron =)
    It was found in the $1 clearance bin. THWG 

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