So, I did a thing.

YukonRon

lousubcap said:

What a trip.  Your daughter's wedding is and will be the envy of everyone she knows.  Wow.  
You know there is an old saying around here, "I wish I had Ron's money."  Perhaps there's a new Ron's $$ in town (or at least until this adventure...) 
Good for you to be able to make it happen.  

Yeah, but um after the wedding, I am going to set up this for my retirement because the only money I got is borrowed money. 

I will be outside of WalMart for my second job, as the greeter. 

YukonRon

Gulfcoastguy said:

I think that you could have made a major down payment on a house for them for that $$$. Maybe you have quietly passed Ron and Scotty combined though? 

No way. I bet they do not owe as much as I. 

I got that going for me. 

Ozzie_Isaac

OMG!  Ron, your stories and adventures are unparalleled!!

Ozzie_Isaac

YukonRon said:

Gulfcoastguy said:

I think that you could have made a major down payment on a house for them for that $$$. Maybe you have quietly passed Ron and Scotty combined though? 

No way. I bet they do not owe as much as I. 

I got that going for me. 

An experience like that is worth more than gold my friend!!  How amazing!!

JohnInCarolina

Gulfcoastguy said:

I think that you could have made a major down payment on a house for them for that $$$. Maybe you have quietly passed Ron and Scotty combined though? 

There’s “Ron money” and then there’s “Yukon Ron money”

YukonRon

Ozzie_Isaac said:

YukonRon said:

Gulfcoastguy said:

I think that you could have made a major down payment on a house for them for that $$$. Maybe you have quietly passed Ron and Scotty combined though? 

No way. I bet they do not owe as much as I. 

I got that going for me. 

An experience like that is worth more than gold my friend!!  How amazing!!

We were inebriated to the max, actually thinking of moving there. It was very enjoyable for My Beautiful Wife and I. Plus now retired, who knows? 

YukonRon

JohnInCarolina said:

Gulfcoastguy said:

I think that you could have made a major down payment on a house for them for that $$$. Maybe you have quietly passed Ron and Scotty combined though? 

There’s “Ron money” and then there’s “Yukon Ron money”

I would still fall in line with the “Ron’s Money” not that Yukon Guy. 

Ozzie_Isaac

YukonRon said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

YukonRon said:

Gulfcoastguy said:

I think that you could have made a major down payment on a house for them for that $$$. Maybe you have quietly passed Ron and Scotty combined though? 

No way. I bet they do not owe as much as I. 

I got that going for me. 

An experience like that is worth more than gold my friend!!  How amazing!!

We were inebriated to the max, actually thinking of moving there. It was very enjoyable for My Beautiful Wife and I. Plus now retired, who knows? 

That sounds amazing!  If you can swing it, no time like the present!

YukonRon

Ozzie_Isaac said:

YukonRon said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

YukonRon said:

Gulfcoastguy said:

I think that you could have made a major down payment on a house for them for that $$$. Maybe you have quietly passed Ron and Scotty combined though? 

No way. I bet they do not owe as much as I. 

I got that going for me. 

An experience like that is worth more than gold my friend!!  How amazing!!

We were inebriated to the max, actually thinking of moving there. It was very enjoyable for My Beautiful Wife and I. Plus now retired, who knows? 

That sounds amazing!  If you can swing it, no time like the present!

We really enjoyed the Pyrenees and of course Beaune, maybe split time between here and there, dunno?

DoubleEgger

kl8ton

DoubleEgger said:

I loved watching that show as a kid!

caliking

I love how this thread is turning out. A truly fabulous way to celebrate your daughter's marriage.

dbCooper

@YukonRon - Congrats to you and your family.  Love your pictures and the back stories, hoping for more of them.

Gulfcoastguy

YukonRon said:

lousubcap said:

What a trip.  Your daughter's wedding is and will be the envy of everyone she knows.  Wow.  
You know there is an old saying around here, "I wish I had Ron's money."  Perhaps there's a new Ron's $$ in town (or at least until this adventure...) 
Good for you to be able to make it happen.  

Yeah, but um after the wedding, I am going to set up this for my retirement because the only money I got is borrowed money. 

I will be outside of WalMart for my second job, as the greeter. 

You could put a couple of Eggs on a trailer behind it. Maybe make souvlaki , smash burgers, chicken?

kl8ton

Any brisket pictures or is it still cruising?

Ozzie_Isaac

kl8ton said:

Any brisket pictures or is it still cruising?

My money is on meat coma.

YukonRon

I think it turned out pretty darnn good, (and I do recommend the Penzy’s beef stock rubbed on as a base) considering 19 hours on the XL. We stuck it in a yeti, wrapped in butcher paper, in an aluminum foil pan, covered by another aluminum foil pan then jammed every towel I could find over it, we let it rest for several hours fat side up, after cooking fat side down. It still showed steam when sliced. 

That image is what I had left of the 16 pounder pre cook weight, after feeding 12 folks. (We had two more from Canada that got in earlier than we had anticipated, some how the flights booked for them got rearranged and they got here just in time, wonderful that they made it) Nobody complained and I sliced up 3 platters piled up with some rather thick slices that were much more tender than I had previously anticipated. It sliced like butter. 

The side dishes wereI served, starting with Brussels sprouts roasted with avocado oil, roasted garlic, salt and pepper covered in Gruyère, we also put on the table bleu cheese cole slaw, and bacon roasted yukon golds with butter kaise cheese, the children brought several varieties of ice cream, and we consumed about 6-8 bottles of wine, mostly big reds, and My Beautiful Wife drank white. Lots of lager was served as well, ciders, and a few celebratory bourbons, ended the evening. 

Just one more thing, we also celebrated My Beautiful Wife’s Birthday. Her birthday is today. She is by far the best part of us, if you should ever meet her, you will understand immediately, and you will without a doubt likely ask her; “WTF were you thinking?”

We will start our day by meeting some folks for breakfast, getting massages, and then meeting others out dinner, we let the children pick the place, I still do not know where that place is, or the type of restaurant it is. 

We had a blast. That is what it is all about. 

Tomorrow the children got together and rented out a very cool place for the evening, it is called “Hell or High Water.”  It is a speakeasy that is a very cool venue for everyone to hang out https://www.google.com/gasearch?q=hell%20or%20high%20water%20louisville%20dress%20code&source=sh/x/gs/m2/5#ebo=0  

It will be a costume heavy event, and finally after that, 
retirement. 

This was the most fun month of our lives. I have zero regrets.

lousubcap

Congratulations on the retirement.  I am sure you have the near-term all ready to go, albeit perhaps a bit down-sized by that incredible adventure/wedding in Europe. 
All I will offer is  the one material thing you need is a watch with the date and day of the week to keep you grounded.   . Enjoy the "every day is Saturday" lifestyle.  

YukonRon

lousubcap said:

Congratulations on the retirement.  I am sure you have the near-term all ready to go, albeit perhaps a bit down-sized by that incredible adventure/wedding in Europe. 
All I will offer is  the one material thing you need is a watch with the date and day of the week to keep you grounded.   . Enjoy the "every day is Saturday" lifestyle.  

Will do. My watch I use to measure my activity for the day, besides telling me what a loser I am on the daily, spares the angst with both date and time. 

YukonRon

dbCooper said:

@YukonRon - Congrats to you and your family.  Love your pictures and the back stories, hoping for more of them.

Thank you for the kind words, I hope to share more in the future. 

YukonRon

caliking said:

I love how this thread is turning out. A truly fabulous way to celebrate your daughter's marriage.

The health scare changed my life. Today is all that is guaranteed and it can be taken from you, without remorse. I am living these days to the max. Thank you for the kindness.

YukonRon

Ozzie_Isaac said:

kl8ton said:

Any brisket pictures or is it still cruising?

My money is on meat coma.

Bingo! Thank you for the kindness.

YukonRon

kl8ton said:

Any brisket pictures or is it still cruising?

These were sitting out a couple hours, so I think you get the idea. The smoke was pecan. It worked very well. 

YukonRon

Gulfcoastguy said:

YukonRon said:

lousubcap said:

What a trip.  Your daughter's wedding is and will be the envy of everyone she knows.  Wow.  
You know there is an old saying around here, "I wish I had Ron's money."  Perhaps there's a new Ron's $$ in town (or at least until this adventure...) 
Good for you to be able to make it happen.  

Yeah, but um after the wedding, I am going to set up this for my retirement because the only money I got is borrowed money. 

I will be outside of WalMart for my second job, as the greeter. 

You could put a couple of Eggs on a trailer behind it. Maybe make souvlaki , smash burgers, chicken?

I love the way you think. 

YukonRon

DoubleEgger said:

I can’t afford his glass he is holding. 

Buckwoody Egger

5 star cook and trip, thanks for sharing with us 

kl8ton

The fact that the picture is of "what was left" is a true testament to how well this thing turned out.  The leftovers look like choice cuts!  Marvelous. Now I want brisket.

YukonRon

Buckwoody Egger said:

5 star cook and trip, thanks for sharing with us 

Just one more thing I meant to add previously we saw this while in France: https://www.frommers.com/trip-ideas/arts-and-culture/how-to-see-the-drawings-of-frances-niaux-cave-for-yourself/

It was absolutely sensory over load. 

Thank you for the kind words. 

I could write several paragraphs on the experience. It was over a mile back in the cave, and it was difficulty for an old fat dude to get to. 

YukonRon

kl8ton said:

The fact that the picture is of "what was left" is a true testament to how well this thing turned out.  The leftovers look like choice cuts!  Marvelous. Now I want brisket.

Thank you for the kind words, but, If I can do it, I have zero doubt you will do better. 

Try it out, the worst case is that you will make the best chili anyone has ever tasted in their lives. 

MaskedMarvel

Another incredible thread and inspirational experience. Thank you for sharing - congratulations to your family.