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Recent BGE owner in beautiful East Tennessee

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Keefer
Keefer Posts: 120
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Hello all, I have been reading the forum pretty much daily for several months. Only yesterday was I finally granted permission to post. (Something strange going on there). We have a large BGE, for which I built a table, and most of the accessories including an Adjustable Rig. The only thing lacking is some sort of draft / temperature controler with a remote display. I just cant make up my mind which one and if i truly need it. We have had many successful cooks this summer including Spatchcock Chickens, Steaks, Ribs, a Turkey and several overnight Butt cooks. Love the pulled pork from the Butts! I have learned a LOT from all of you guys and it is really great to now finally be able to say Thank You! I am attaching a picture of our set up.
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    Welcome from Murfreesboro. Love the table and especially the background.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1156901/east-tennessee-eggfest#latest

    Might hook up with these guys...
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • Keefer
    Keefer Posts: 120
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    Thanks henapple!  I worked several weeks on the table.  I am attaching a picture of it during assembly.  I took it all the way from rough cut lumber.  Woodworking is one of my hobbies.  I cant take any credit for the background though.  I am fortunate to live in a remote farm community.  Three sides of our 8 acres are surrounded by a 700+ acre 'gentlemans farm' that is pretty well taken care of.  image
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    We've always called East TN "God's Country".Where are you located?
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • Keefer
    Keefer Posts: 120
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    We live in the Limestone Community in Washington County.  It is situated between Jonesborough and Greeneville.
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  • dweebs0r
    dweebs0r Posts: 539
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    I love the table but I love the east TN backdrop even more!  Greetings from west TN (Munford).
       -Jody Newell (LBGE & a 36" Blackstone griddle).
    Location:  🍺🍺  The back porch, Munford, TN.  🍺🍺
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
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    That is a great table, but I think I have a case workshop envy. Wow what a work shop.
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 9,832
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    1) Welcome aboard.

    2) It seems that in your first post, you are asking whether or not you need a temperature controller.  My vote is "no" but many here will disagree.  As long as you have some place on the charcoal grate beneath your lump that you know is not clogged, the egg holds temperature very well.  I have done several all-night cooks and I sleep very well knowing that the egg will take care of me and whatever is cooking.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • Dave in Florida
    Dave in Florida Posts: 1,157
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    Welcome from a Florida biy who tries to visits E.TN. several times a year.  Heading up in a couple of weeks hopefully to see some fall color.
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    Welcome to the Swamp.....GO GATORS!!!!
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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,829
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    What a view!
    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • lilwooty
    lilwooty Posts: 215
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    Nice workshop!  I love woodworking too and I am totally jealous of your work space.  I just have part of my garage to do my thing.

    Living Large and XL

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  • Village Idiot
    Village Idiot Posts: 6,959
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    @Keefer My sis-in-law lives 17 miles from you on Horton Hwy, Greeneville.  She has a BGE but not an Egghead.
    __________________________________________

    Dripping Springs, Texas.
    Just west of Austintatious


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  • Shiff
    Shiff Posts: 1,835
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    In my opinion you don't need temperature controller. I have rarely ever had any problems controlling the temperature. I do use a remote reading 2 probe thermometer (Maverick ET732) which alerts me if something goes wrong during the cook and I can take appropriate action.
    Large BGE
    Barry, Lancaster, PA
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  • Keefer
    Keefer Posts: 120
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    Thanks everyone.

    I am leaning toward the dual probe remote reading thermometer.  I just havent had a bad experience (yet) with the egg not keeping its temperature.

     

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