What Are You Buying Right Now? (non-OT version)

GrateEggspectations

Canugghead said:

JohnInCarolina said:

Costco version of the Solo stove:

Saw it on clearance at a local GWN Costco for $289. Quick review search says ash dumping is a pain.

Features:

• 304 stainless steel “smokeless” wood burning fire pit
• Patented technology reduces smoke by up to 70%
• Set includes: fire pit, base, grill grate, 2-piece spark screen, multi-use handle and protective cover
• Handle tool is compatible with both grill and spark screen attachments

Would love one, but I’m a stickler for rules and I don’t have the space prescribed by local bylaw. 

JohnInCarolina

Canugghead said:

JohnInCarolina said:

Costco version of the Solo stove:

Saw it on clearance at a local GWN Costco for $289. Quick review search says ash dumping is a pain.

Features:

• 304 stainless steel “smokeless” wood burning fire pit
• Patented technology reduces smoke by up to 70%
• Set includes: fire pit, base, grill grate, 2-piece spark screen, multi-use handle and protective cover
• Handle tool is compatible with both grill and spark screen attachments

Haven’t used it yet, but ash dumping doesn’t scare this Egger!

Gulfcoastguy

A citrus based grill cleaner spray and some grill scrubbing pads. Gotta get some of the gunk off, scrubbing it with a brick only goes so far.

Legume

JohnInCarolina said:

Canugghead said:

JohnInCarolina said:

Costco version of the Solo stove:

Saw it on clearance at a local GWN Costco for $289. Quick review search says ash dumping is a pain.

Features:

• 304 stainless steel “smokeless” wood burning fire pit
• Patented technology reduces smoke by up to 70%
• Set includes: fire pit, base, grill grate, 2-piece spark screen, multi-use handle and protective cover
• Handle tool is compatible with both grill and spark screen attachments

Haven’t used it yet, but ash dumping doesn’t scare this Egger!

If it’s like the solo, you just pick it up and dump it.  I usually dump in the garden somewhere.

Canugghead

Bought one on impulse, I need help 

caliking

Re: dumping ash out of the solostove, it’s design makes this somewhat cumbersome.  It’s round, without handles, etc. 

This mod makes it a bit easier. 

Three feet of chain. Open one loop of the links at each end. Makes it easier to carry, and tip to dump the ash. 

A few bucks at any hardware store. Amazon sells handles, but they’re more expensive. 

Or, you can suck up the ash with a shop vac. 

The new solostove has a removable bottom grid, which means more moving parts, so not sure that really makes ash dumping less tedious. 

TechsasJim

I am buying absolutely nothing right now (other than a sleeve of golf balls), my wife on the other hand … 🤦‍♂️

Canugghead

caliking said:

Re: dumping ash out of the solostove, it’s design makes this somewhat cumbersome.  It’s round, without handles, etc. 

This mod makes it a bit easier. 

Three feet of chain. Open one loop of the links at each end. Makes it easier to carry, and tip to dump the ash. 

A few bucks at any hardware store. Amazon sells handles, but they’re more expensive. 

Or, you can suck up the ash with a shop vac. 

The new solostove has a removable bottom grid, which means more moving parts, so not sure that really makes ash dumping less tedious. 

IIRC, the issue with Hotshot ash dumping is ash getting trapped in underside of rim lip.

TechsasJim

More Briley chokes for bird season.   Have some, need more…

Ozzie_Isaac

GrateEggspectations said:

Canugghead said:

JohnInCarolina said:

Costco version of the Solo stove:

Saw it on clearance at a local GWN Costco for $289. Quick review search says ash dumping is a pain.

Features:

• 304 stainless steel “smokeless” wood burning fire pit
• Patented technology reduces smoke by up to 70%
• Set includes: fire pit, base, grill grate, 2-piece spark screen, multi-use handle and protective cover
• Handle tool is compatible with both grill and spark screen attachments

Would love one, but I’m a stickler for rules and I don’t have the space prescribed by local bylaw. 

More info on this please.  Is this a federal, state, county, city, town, or HOA law? Or is it just the recommendation of the manufacturer?

JohnInCarolina

Canugghead said:

caliking said:

Re: dumping ash out of the solostove, it’s design makes this somewhat cumbersome.  It’s round, without handles, etc. 

This mod makes it a bit easier. 

Three feet of chain. Open one loop of the links at each end. Makes it easier to carry, and tip to dump the ash. 

A few bucks at any hardware store. Amazon sells handles, but they’re more expensive. 

Or, you can suck up the ash with a shop vac. 

The new solostove has a removable bottom grid, which means more moving parts, so not sure that really makes ash dumping less tedious. 

IIRC, the issue with Hotshot ash dumping is ash getting trapped in underside of rim lip.

Sounds like a great opportunity for the Kick Ash Basket gurus.

Langner91

Woot! has Wustof knives today.  Thought I would share them here.

https://home.woot.com/plus/wusthof-knives-4?ref=w_cnt_cdet_home_dly_wobtn

GrateEggspectations

@ozzie_isaac

Municipal bylaw. 

Ozzie_Isaac

GrateEggspectations said:

@ozzie_isaac

Municipal bylaw. 

Well then, no worries.  You need a complaint from a neighbor, then a bylaw officer would have to be so inclined to enter your property and measure ot for code enforcement.  If your community has the resources to enforce this, then you are living pretty large my friend.

GrateEggspectations

Ozzie_Isaac said:

GrateEggspectations said:

@ozzie_isaac

Municipal bylaw. 

Well then, no worries.  You need a complaint from a neighbor, then a bylaw officer would have to be so inclined to enter your property and measure ot for code enforcement.  If your community has the resources to enforce this, then you are living pretty large my friend.

I am aware. For me though, it’s hard to enjoy something that I know neighbours could legitimately frown upon - though they’re pretty cool and flaunt the rules themselves. It’s like when my wife questions whether meat is still okay to eat or not. If you can’t be sure, it’ll destroy your enjoyment of the dinner regardless, so you might as well scrap it anyway. 

Ozzie_Isaac

GrateEggspectations said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

GrateEggspectations said:

@ozzie_isaac

Municipal bylaw. 

Well then, no worries.  You need a complaint from a neighbor, then a bylaw officer would have to be so inclined to enter your property and measure ot for code enforcement.  If your community has the resources to enforce this, then you are living pretty large my friend.

I am aware. For me though, it’s hard to enjoy something that I know neighbours could legitimately frown upon - though they’re pretty cool and flaunt the rules themselves. It’s like when my wife questions whether meat is still okay to eat or not. If you can’t be sure, it’ll destroy your enjoyment of the dinner regardless, so you might as well scrap it anyway. 

Your lady friend may find "the bad boy" appealing.  I would recommend giving it a shot.  Many women find bylaw flaunting men irresistible.

GrateEggspectations

Ozzie_Isaac said:

GrateEggspectations said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

GrateEggspectations said:

@ozzie_isaac

Municipal bylaw. 

Well then, no worries.  You need a complaint from a neighbor, then a bylaw officer would have to be so inclined to enter your property and measure ot for code enforcement.  If your community has the resources to enforce this, then you are living pretty large my friend.

I am aware. For me though, it’s hard to enjoy something that I know neighbours could legitimately frown upon - though they’re pretty cool and flaunt the rules themselves. It’s like when my wife questions whether meat is still okay to eat or not. If you can’t be sure, it’ll destroy your enjoyment of the dinner regardless, so you might as well scrap it anyway. 

Your lady friend may find "the bad boy" appealing.  I would recommend giving it a shot.  Many women find bylaw flaunting men irresistible.

Now that you mention it, she does find it oddly titillating when my monocle is askew. 

caliking

Sister lives in Michigan, and has a stone firepit in the backyard (built by previous owner). She also has a cantankerous neighbor, who calls the city fire dept every time she lights it. Fire dept. has come out, been very nice, and apologized that my sis has such a crabby neighbor. 

The loophole= cooking fires are allowed, and not covered by the rule/law. So she puts a single hotdog on the spark arrestor thing. Fire dept has given her the thumbs up for this

kl8ton

caliking said:

Sister lives in Michigan, and has a stone firepit in the backyard (built by previous owner). She also has a cantankerous neighbor, who calls the city fire dept every time she lights it. Fire dept. has come out, been very nice, and apologized that my sis has such a crabby neighbor. 

The loophole= cooking fires are allowed, and not covered by the rule/law. So she puts a single hotdog on the spark arrestor thing. Fire dept has given her the thumbs up for this

If I had that kind of neighbor I would really have to fight the urge to have wet smoldering nasty wood burning all day everyday. . . with a hotdog nearby. Good grief. They probably can't have bass boats either!

Legume

kl8ton said:

caliking said:

Sister lives in Michigan, and has a stone firepit in the backyard (built by previous owner). She also has a cantankerous neighbor, who calls the city fire dept every time she lights it. Fire dept. has come out, been very nice, and apologized that my sis has such a crabby neighbor. 

The loophole= cooking fires are allowed, and not covered by the rule/law. So she puts a single hotdog on the spark arrestor thing. Fire dept has given her the thumbs up for this

If I had that kind of neighbor I would really have to fight the urge to have wet smoldering nasty wood burning all day everyday. . . with a hotdog nearby. Good grief. They probably can't have bass boats either!

Exactly.

Mark_B_Good

caliking said:

Sister lives in Michigan, and has a stone firepit in the backyard (built by previous owner). She also has a cantankerous neighbor, who calls the city fire dept every time she lights it. Fire dept. has come out, been very nice, and apologized that my sis has such a crabby neighbor. 

The loophole= cooking fires are allowed, and not covered by the rule/law. So she puts a single hotdog on the spark arrestor thing. Fire dept has given her the thumbs up for this

I'd put a BIG sign up right on that neighbor's fence, which states, "Cooking hotdogs on our fire is perfectly legal. Stop wasting the fire department's precious time and resources!"

Note, I edited this a few times to get rid of swear words.

Botch

This is all @DuckDogDr's fault.  
 

 
I was going to wait until I got the fall farm rent check, but Rockler sent me a 20% Off coupon yesterday, so I bought the table/fence anyway.  I haven't decided on the router lift yet, it'll probably be either the heavy-duty Rockler or the Incra.  

Canugghead

caliking said:

Sister lives in Michigan, and has a stone firepit in the backyard (built by previous owner). She also has a cantankerous neighbor, who calls the city fire dept every time she lights it. Fire dept. has come out, been very nice, and apologized that my sis has such a crabby neighbor. 

The loophole= cooking fires are allowed, and not covered by the rule/law. So she puts a single hotdog on the spark arrestor thing. Fire dept has given her the thumbs up for this

I heard in some jurisdictions around here the fire crew can still nail you if the fire is disproportionally larger than amount of food.

alaskanassasin

Canugghead said:

caliking said:

Sister lives in Michigan, and has a stone firepit in the backyard (built by previous owner). She also has a cantankerous neighbor, who calls the city fire dept every time she lights it. Fire dept. has come out, been very nice, and apologized that my sis has such a crabby neighbor. 

The loophole= cooking fires are allowed, and not covered by the rule/law. So she puts a single hotdog on the spark arrestor thing. Fire dept has given her the thumbs up for this

I heard in some jurisdictions around here the fire crew can still nail you if the fire is disproportionally larger than amount of food.

That is the fun thing I have ever heard 

EzraBrooks

I just went to SRF looking for a brisket. 12-14 lbs is right size for me and I just checked yesterday and out of stock. I signed up for out of stock alerts, but didn't get anything. Went just now and it shows 12-14 in stock. I add to cart and no joy. Chat with customer service and they said they are out again. But I never got the alert! Apparently they will look into why I did not get it. Sure.

lousubcap

@EzraBrooks - There are occasional hic-cups with the SRF website and you just found one.  I have always had success with the email alert option so I can't comment.  However, if you have talked with them then I am confident they will get back with you.
A stand up company that routinely sends replacement briskets and anything else ordered that clearly the 5 letter shipping company hosed up with delivery.  
No affiliation here.  

Ozzie_Isaac

lousubcap said:

@EzraBrooks - There are occasional hic-cups with the SRF website and you just found one.  I have always had success with the email alert option so I can't comment.  However, if you have talked with them then I am confident they will get back with you.
A stand up company that routinely sends replacement briskets and anything else ordered that clearly the 5 letter shipping company hosed up with delivery.  
No affiliation here.  

That is tricky wording, sir.  No affiliation with FedEx or no affiliation with SRF?  Because we all know you have an affiliation with SRF as their #1, numero Uno customer.  Single handly helping out their monthly balance sheet.

TEXASBGE2018

Something super fun, new home owners and auto insurance. Home owners policy rate went up 45% from last year. I figured it would go up, it always does but 45%!?!?! ya, no thanks Liberty Bipperty Mutual. Now with A-Aron Rogers favorite company State Farm. They are giving me way better coverage for about a 10% increase over my last years rate and a lower deductible.

Progressive Auto policy rate was fine, but State Farm offered to beat the rate  I had slightly but I have a way lower deductible and increased perks.

I hate doing this every couple years.

caliking

Canugghead said:

caliking said:

Sister lives in Michigan, and has a stone firepit in the backyard (built by previous owner). She also has a cantankerous neighbor, who calls the city fire dept every time she lights it. Fire dept. has come out, been very nice, and apologized that my sis has such a crabby neighbor. 

The loophole= cooking fires are allowed, and not covered by the rule/law. So she puts a single hotdog on the spark arrestor thing. Fire dept has given her the thumbs up for this

I heard in some jurisdictions around here the fire crew can still nail you if the fire is disproportionally larger than amount of food.

Not where she is. Fireperson pointed out the single, charred hotdog once, and said something like " I think its done." She shrugged and said she didn't know how to cook well (she does). 

alaskanassasin

TEXASBGE2018 said:

Something super fun, new home owners and auto insurance. Home owners policy rate went up 45% from last year. I figured it would go up, it always does but 45%!?!?! ya, no thanks Liberty Bipperty Mutual. Now with A-Aron Rogers favorite company State Farm. They are giving me way better coverage for about a 10% increase over my last years rate and a lower deductible.

Progressive Auto policy rate was fine, but State Farm offered to beat the rate  I had slightly but I have a way lower deductible and increased perks.

I hate doing this every couple years.

I use a local insurance broker, they shop the cheapest rates throughout a network of providers. Also I can text my agent and ask her questions any time, she was very helpful in showing us where we were under insured. At anyrate i will always pound the drum of local banks/credit unions and local insurance companies. I don’t have to worry about Wells Fargo signing me up for a credit card or State Farm canceling Aaron for not getting the shot.