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

Botch

Canugghead said:

Anyone have experience with the Anova precision combi oven? Good and bad? Tempting at 20% off.

Just got the latest  Cooks Illustrated and the Anova was the Overall winner; their only complaint was that the phone app wouldn't stay connected, if you're into that sorta thing.  

Mark_B_Good

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Mark_B_Good said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Picked up a roomba for the pool.  Kind of excited

ohhhh!  Wait this does the top of the water??? Have you tried it yet? How many silver dollars was that??

Yes, it skims the top.  I have a built in floor cleaning system that does well with th floor, but I have multiple trees that drop pollen and blooms into the pool.  I skim it by hand because the built-in skimmer works, but takes too long.  I do not like seeing it all floating on the surface.  It was a bit steep at $399, but if it saves me daily skimming during the pollen and bloom season, I think it will be worth it.

LOL, I went out and bought one last night ... they don't have that Betta in Canada (although I can order through the web, but am concerned about follow up support) ... I bought one called Ariel. It's charging up as we speak.
 

TechsasJim

Hook_emHornsfan_74 said:

@ColbyLang We have been spoiled lately.  It has been in the 80's for the last 3 weeks or so with actual rain.

I was out in your area a couple weeks ago.  Dined on patios every evening.   That Red Oak is outstanding, I usually just hit C&P.  

Hook_emHornsfan_74

TechsasJim said:

Hook_emHornsfan_74 said:

@ColbyLang We have been spoiled lately.  It has been in the 80's for the last 3 weeks or so with actual rain.

I was out in your area a couple weeks ago.  Dined on patios every evening.   That Red Oak is outstanding, I usually just hit C&P.  

Yeah I work in Odessa but live in Midland.  We eat there often  Love the zooni salad at C&P.  If you have time, try Half Acre in Midland next time you are in the area.  Pretty good bbq.  Odessa is getting a new bbq joint soon.  Brantley Creek.  They operate out of a food truck now but opening a location soon.  They are really good.

TechsasJim

Hook_emHornsfan_74 said:

TechsasJim said:

Hook_emHornsfan_74 said:

@ColbyLang We have been spoiled lately.  It has been in the 80's for the last 3 weeks or so with actual rain.

I was out in your area a couple weeks ago.  Dined on patios every evening.   That Red Oak is outstanding, I usually just hit C&P.  

Yeah I work in Odessa but live in Midland.  We eat there often  Love the zooni salad at C&P.  If you have time, try Half Acre in Midland next time you are in the area.  Pretty good bbq.  Odessa is getting a new bbq joint soon.  Brantley Creek.  They operate out of a food truck now but opening a location soon.  They are really good.

I've actually heard about Brantley Creek, saw it on one of the shows:   Texas Bucket List or Good Taste.   I stay in one of the hotels right across from C&P so I make it a point to nestle up to the bar for an Old Fashioned (or 3).    Now that I've been to Red Oak that may win out or at least alternate.

Hook_emHornsfan_74

@TechsasJim let me know when you are this way next time and I treat you to my favorite bar in Midland, The Blue Door.  They have a great happy with $6 Old Fashioned's made the proper way.

TechsasJim

Hook_emHornsfan_74 said:

@TechsasJim let me know when you are this way next time and I treat you to my favorite bar in Midland, The Blue Door.  They have a great happy with $6 Old Fashioned's made the proper way.

Dang now that’s a deal!   Done, will reach out via DM.   I’m up there every 4-5 weeks for 4-5 days.  

alaskanassasin

lousubcap

Great day and smooth waters as well. 

fishlessman

new planer board with self propelled jigging system. first thing ive bought that was 3d printed, i suppose there really is a use for that

Ozzie_Isaac

Wonder who is gonna be first here to rock this?

fishlessman

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Wonder who is gonna be first here to rock this?

holding out for the rtic version,  yeti doesnt match my drinkware. im sure someone will buy it just to hang in a tree for target practice

Hook_emHornsfan_74

@Ozzie_Isaac you beat me to it.  I came on here just to post this foolishness.  

TechsasJim

While I love and support Yeti there is no way in h*ll I'd buy that...

Hook_emHornsfan_74

I have a buddy in our poker group that will probably buy one.  Money isn't a problem for the guy, but common sense is.  

Ozzie_Isaac

Hook_emHornsfan_74 said:

I have a buddy in our poker group that will probably buy one.  Money isn't a problem for the guy, but common sense is.  

Those are my favorite friends 🤣

Ozzie_Isaac

TechsasJim said:

While I love and support Yeti there is no way in h*ll I'd buy that...

Agreed, Finex would get my castiron mad money.

Langner91

I just don't think it will hold many beers, or much ice.

HeavyG

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Wonder who is gonna be first here to rock this?

Had to check the calendar to make sure it isn't April 1st.

fishlessman

if anyone is looking for a yeti cotton storage bag, i can have one for sale for 325 bucks plus shipping

FrostyEgg

Does anyone have one of the RTIC ultralights? I don't have a need for a true rotomold cooler but these seem intriguing.

GrateEggspectations

@Ozzie_Isaac

I’m sure that pan cooks just fine. The bigger question is, when it’s not being heated by a burner, will it naturally produce ice, like all other Yeti products?

Ozzie_Isaac

GrateEggspectations said:

@Ozzie_Isaac

I’m sure that pan cooks just fine. The bigger question is, when it’s not being heated by a burner, will it naturally produce ice, like all other Yeti products?

For the price all Yeti products should MTPFO.  Making ice isn't enough.

TechsasJim

FrostyEgg said:

Does anyone have one of the RTIC ultralights? I don't have a need for a true rotomold cooler but these seem intriguing.

I live 10 mins from RTIC, don’t know what their ultralight is but every product of theirs I’ve bought has been sub par.   Having said that I’ve never tried a rotomold from them but I’d think that would be hard to screw up.  

I’ve written 3 reviews on their site (not bad, but not 5*) and they never posted them.  

if you need I can swing by their store, check out the product you’re after and take pics and put my hands on.  

HeavyG

Same skillet - just says "Butter Pat" (actual manufacturer) rather than "Yeti" but it's only $345 (altho that price does not include the ring cloth or cotton bag).

Ozzie_Isaac

HeavyG said:

Same skillet - just says "Butter Pat" (actual manufacturer) rather than "Yeti" but it's only $345 (altho that price does not include the ring cloth or cotton bag).

Yeti also doesn't have the stress riser on the handle.

WeberWho

If anyone is looking for a new pizza oven, Walmart is now carrying them in a couple different versions. The cheaper $600 Blackstone pizza oven should sell pretty well. 

ColbyLang

Rotating stone…….interesting. Microwave turn style capability in a pizza oven 

Canugghead

@WeberWho
I'm buying this instead, lol  (is our health care really free  )

WeberWho

ColbyLang said:

Rotating stone…….interesting. Microwave turn style capability in a pizza oven 

I have the original Blackstone pizza oven. The rotating stone is awesome!