A nod to @lkapigian

alaskanassasin

 For anyone who has had a chance to interact with Larry you know what I am talking about. 

  There is a 3hr time difference between us yet he always seems to reply to a text question with in minutes, or answer the phone (not sure that he sleeps lol).  After all the air conditioning calculations and charcuterie questions he has helped me with I still haven't received a reply with his address so I can return the favor with the exchange I am known for, honey.

   I was looking forward to buying Larry a beer in Alaska this summer but plans change, hopefully he makes it to the Salty Dawg in Homer where he can hang Linda's bra and a business card and a dollar (you would have to be there).  I really don't know much about Larry but through years of reading his messages with regards to family, business, and bbq, I have to say I am lucky to at least have him a phone call or text away but wish I could call him a neighbor.  

 Larry likes everyone's posts, doesn't pile on when someone recites the virtues of a half inch steak and we don't know which way he leans polically (mostly).

  All that to say if the forum had a hall of fame I would like to nominate @lkapigian

lkapigian

Thanks my friend ! Was so looking forward to Alaska but, maybe next time … hopefully @nolaegghead will have Brisket camp , there are so many good people here that many just know as an Avitar , glad to have met so many fave to face 

U_tarded

This is why I keep coming back here, genuine good group of folks. 

Photo Egg

Totally agree. Larry is just a super guy. His better half is a total winner as well. Both are down to earth nice people.

lousubcap

Well deserved acknowledgment right there. 

northGAcock

Cheers 

JohnInCarolina

Happy to have met the man.  And if you ever get a chance to put his sausage in your mouth…don’t hesitate.

Ybabpmuts

I think I'd hesitate. I once saw my cousin Billy feed my sister Beilah an uncooked sausage from his right front pocket. I knew she was gonna get sick from it, she was gagging right away. I'm thinking Billy shoulda cooked that sausage at least a little bit. From what I saw she only ever touched the outside, so he could par boiled it for like seven seconds.

Canugghead

U_tarded said:

This is why I keep coming back here, genuine good group of folks. 

Don't get me wrong, I agreed with your post above. Glad you enjoy the dog and pony show like many of us, to each his own I suppose 

lkapigian

Thanks all ,really appreciate it , 

bubbajack

He is a cooking SOB! I mean that in a good way. 

Canugghead

I want to be like Larry when I grow up   

alaskanassasin

lkapigian said:

Thanks all ,really appreciate it , 

Thank you for taking time to help a stranger!

caliking

Can't stand the guy.

He's the sort who will show up in your town, with a bag of charcuterie treats and hot sauce goodness, then buy you and your kin (a lot of ) lunch to further embarrass you.

His better half is a real sweetheart. NOTHING like him

RRP

caliking said:

Can't stand the guy.

He's the sort who will show up in your town, with a bag of charcuterie treats and hot sauce goodness, then buy you and your kin (a lot of ) lunch to further embarrass you.

His better half is a real sweetheart. NOTHING like him

geeez...you brisket camp graduates are incredible iron clad FRIENDS!

I wish I could attend one day some year, assuming my liver and stomach could take the abuse for those days!

Do N.O. ambulances and hospitals take Medicare and Mastercard?

GrateEggspectations

Seconded. An all-around great guy and easily one of the forum’s most positive posters. 

There have been an abundance of great Larry posts over my time here, but one that stands out was his unorthodox choice of face masks during the pandemic. 

Cheers, @lkapigian, and cheers to @alaskanassasin for highlighting. 

buzd504

JohnInCarolina said:

Happy to have met the man.  And if you ever get a chance to put his sausage in your mouth…don’t hesitate.

I've had his sausage in my mouth and it was glorious.

Dobie

I always wondered what it would be like to live next door to him, probably like this.

lkapigian

GrateEggspectations said:

Seconded. An all-around great guy and easily one of the forum’s most positive posters. 

There have been an abundance of great Larry posts over my time here, but one that stands out was his unorthodox choice of face masks during the pandemic. 

Cheers, @lkapigian, and cheers to @alaskanassasin for highlighting. 

Thank God I seem to have purged that from my pictures LoL 

BUFFALOMOOSE

Larry is the salt of the earth.  Will have a bourbon tonight to celebrate this thread.

Mark_B_Good

I totally agree. He's been so helpful as we went on our journey to make sausages. Ask a question, almost instant reply. What a great help!!

Moleman

Larry has been amazing to me as well. Always answers questions about anything that I have. From sausage to the brisket last weekend. I'm thankful to be able to have spent time talking to him prior to starting sausage making as well as through the process. Thank you sir.