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Off to buy my first egg

buzd504
buzd504 Posts: 3,877
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See you on the other side!
NOLA
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  • shadowcaster
    shadowcaster Posts: 620
    Congrats! Post pics when you get it!
    Pure Michigan
    Large BGE, Medium BGE, Mini BGE, Weber Smokey Mountain, Weber Performer.
    If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.
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  • hapster
    hapster Posts: 7,503
    Good luck and welcome!!!

    Remember; pictures or it didn't happen ;)
    MSV Chill Spot
    Chester County, PA

    http://egginwithedward.blogspot.com/

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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,528
    Welcome, make sure you put the new addition in a proper seat belt!
    Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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  • Fred19Flintstone
    Fred19Flintstone Posts: 8,174
    Congratulations! Your cooking just got better!
    Flint, Michigan
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  • GoVols
    GoVols Posts: 216
    Happy Egging.
    Tim Rickman,Tn.
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  • jhl192
    jhl192 Posts: 1,006
    edited January 2014
    Congrats and welcome!
    XL BGE; Medium BGE; L BGE 
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  • pantsypants
    pantsypants Posts: 1,191
    Congrats !!
    Toronto
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  • tdub4
    tdub4 Posts: 124
    Yea!!
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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,877
    Well, it's done.  I own an LBGE, but I don't HAVE it yet.

    That's OK - I've waited since the summer.  I told SWMBO I was going to get one with my fantasy football winnings this year, but apparently I'm not very good at fantasy football.  However, she conspired with my sister to get me one for Christmas.  Of course, Christmas was in Chicago, so since lugging it up there wasn't practical, I was to get one when I got home.

    Well of course the table I wanted wasn't in stock, etc, etc.  But now it's all done - just need to stain the table and take delivery of the Egg.  Should be cooking within two weeks.

    Stoked.  And yes, will provide pictures ASAP.
    NOLA
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    Congrats, and welcome!

    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • FaceDance
    FaceDance Posts: 293
    Congrats!  I'm about 40 days in on my LBGE journey and it has already developed into a mild to severe issue… ribs, chicken, pulled pork, wings, ABTs, salmon, scallops, salsa, steaks, burgers, shrimp, etc… it's been amazing.  You're going to love it! 
    South Florida - Large BGE (DOB:  12/07/2013)
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  • dldawes1
    dldawes1 Posts: 2,208
    +1 to TACKMAN !!!!!!!

    You'll love it !!!

    Almost a month and five cooks later.....still lovin it !!!!!!!

    Donnie

    Donnie Dawes - RNNL8 BBQ - Carrollton, KY  

    TWIN XLBGEs, 1-Beautiful wife, 1 XS Yorkie

    I'm keeping serious from now on...no more joking around from me...Meatheads !! 


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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,877
    Tackman said:
    Big mistake. Don't do it. cancel your order.Once you go down the rabbit hole there is no coming back. You will be preoccupied with phrases like raised direct, dome vs grid temp. Burping the egg. Cooking at the felt line...you will check this site multiple times a day. After dropping crazy cash on an outdoor cooker, you will become obsessed with egg accessories. You will want things like turbo grates, and adjustible rigs. Thermapens, and swing grates. Don't even get me started on different kinds of lump charcoal. Then again, I do really enjoy all of these things. It is a great hobby, and a great community. Don't cancel that order. Charge down that rabbit hole. Welcome to the club. It is the beginning of a great adventure.

    I already got a Thermapen, and I nice basic set of accessories with the purchase (plate setter, cover, ash tool, etc).  I've already started eyeing the next batch of accessories (swing grid, some sort of controller, once I've mastered manual temp, and perhaps a looft lighter).  I love smoking and cooking outside - I switched from gas years ago, but my current grill is so leaky that I can burn through a bag of lump in a few hours, and there is no way I can control the temp.

    I'm already planning menus.
    NOLA
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  • nolan8v
    nolan8v Posts: 400
    Is there a BGE distributor in New Orleans or Metairie?
    "You can live in any city in America, but New Orleans is the only city that lives in you."
    Chris Rose 

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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,877

    One in Metairie, one in Kenner, one in Slidell, and one in Covington.  The more well known dealer is Bassil's Ace on Transcontinental.  I got mine from Contractor's Discount in Kenner.  Really friendly and knowledgeable about the product and they carry a nice range of eggsessories.  Kind of out of the way, but definitely recommended.
    NOLA
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  • nolan8v
    nolan8v Posts: 400
    That's good to know.

    Thanks


    "You can live in any city in America, but New Orleans is the only city that lives in you."
    Chris Rose 

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  • terry_b
    terry_b Posts: 68
    If you pick it up at the dealer do a quick dollar test at each quarter point to make sure you have a good seal! My egg had an underbite when it was delivered.
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  • RAC
    RAC Posts: 1,688
    Congrats and welcome!

    Ricky

    Boerne, TX

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  • RickyBobby
    RickyBobby Posts: 744
    Forget the Looft Lighter and go with a good Mapp torch ... you won't regret it.
    My PitMaster IQ120 FREAKIN ROCKS!!!!!!! Current BGE arsenal: XL & MiniMax
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    Congratulations and welcome!

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • TurtleTiger
    TurtleTiger Posts: 93
    edited January 2014

    Congrats!  I'm will be getting mine delivered on Feb. 11th.  I'm looking forward to it, but it seems so far away.  I was finally approved to post today as well!

     

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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,877
    Green "New Discussion" button at top right.  I had to look for it, as I started this one on my phone.  This form has a very nifty mobile interface, BTW.
    NOLA
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  • TurtleTiger
    TurtleTiger Posts: 93
    Thanks!
    buzd504 said:
    Green "New Discussion" button at top right.  I had to look for it, as I started this one on my phone.  This form has a very nifty mobile interface, BTW.

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  • ReldtiCDN
    ReldtiCDN Posts: 142
    edited January 2014
    buzd504 said:
    Tackman said:
    Big mistake. Don't do it. cancel your order.Once you go down the rabbit hole there is no coming back. You will be preoccupied with phrases like raised direct, dome vs grid temp. Burping the egg. Cooking at the felt line...you will check this site multiple times a day. After dropping crazy cash on an outdoor cooker, you will become obsessed with egg accessories. You will want things like turbo grates, and adjustible rigs. Thermapens, and swing grates. Don't even get me started on different kinds of lump charcoal. Then again, I do really enjoy all of these things. It is a great hobby, and a great community. Don't cancel that order. Charge down that rabbit hole. Welcome to the club. It is the beginning of a great adventure.

    I already got a Thermapen, and I nice basic set of accessories with the purchase (plate setter, cover, ash tool, etc).  I've already started eyeing the next batch of accessories (swing grid, some sort of controller, once I've mastered manual temp, and perhaps a looft lighter).  I love smoking and cooking outside - I switched from gas years ago, but my current grill is so leaky that I can burn through a bag of lump in a few hours, and there is no way I can control the temp.

    I'm already planning menus.
    One thing thats nice for the thermapen is the magnetic cover it gives a nice feel and you will worry less about dropping it. Plus one on the Map torch, helped me do the Christmas cook as my cover was frozen to the ground solid.
      Welcome to the EggClub
    Brampton, Ontario



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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,877
    I'm supposed to worry about dropping it??
    NOLA
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,750
    buzd504 said:
    I'm supposed to worry about dropping it??
    Don't worry too much.  I've dropped mine several times - no issues.  
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • abpgwolf
    abpgwolf Posts: 564
    Congratulations! Welcome to the club.

    Lititz, PA – XL BGE

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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,877
    It's finally here!!
    NOLA
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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,877
    edited January 2014
    Hmm. Missed the picture in the last post.
    NOLA
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