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No drip pan. One thing to remember with the mini for long cooks is the radiant heat from the platesetter will burn the bottom. I flip rotate the meat on longer cooks.sirlancealot said:Mr. Lit what did you use for a drip pan for that 6lb. Roast? Man does that
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Just to give you an idea of what the Mini will do. In 2011 we sent a Mini to Afghanistan for a unit. The Cpt had 23 solders who were very well fed steaks, chicken, etc from that one Mini. How many in your family?Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd.
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8.4 lb Butt 14 hours 45 mins at 225 fresh lump and dry peach for smoke.
best of luck, and make sure you buy your wife some incredible jewelry. You will be asking for forgiveness frequently as the owner of the BGE, because of what you will spend from this day forward. Grease the skids now!
have fun!"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
How many in my family? 5 kids and the wife and I. The large stays homeMickey said:Just to give you an idea of what the Mini will do. In 2011 we sent a Mini to Afghanistan for a unit. The Cpt had 23 solders who were very well fed steaks, chicken, etc from that one Mini. How many in your family?
And I keep the mini with me in the big truck until I get home. -
By the way, I did buy her a 14 carrot white gold 3 studded diamond ringYukonRon said:8.4 lb Butt 14 hours 45 mins at 225 fresh lump and dry peach for smoke.
best of luck, and make sure you buy your wife some incredible jewelry. You will be asking for forgiveness frequently as the owner of the BGE, because of what you will spend from this day forward. Grease the skids now!
have fun!
For our anniversary/her birthday. Thank the Lord.
We got married on her 24th. Birthday 17yrs. Ago. Thanks for your
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You are a good man, and fortunate to be able to cover both events with such a nice gift. Our anniversary is coming up in April, as is My Beautiful Wife's Birthday. She will not allow the one gift rule anymore. She points at all the BGEs, Yetis etc., and just says no.sirlancealot said:
By the way, I did buy her a 14 carrot white gold 3 studded diamond ringYukonRon said:8.4 lb Butt 14 hours 45 mins at 225 fresh lump and dry peach for smoke.
best of luck, and make sure you buy your wife some incredible jewelry. You will be asking for forgiveness frequently as the owner of the BGE, because of what you will spend from this day forward. Grease the skids now!
have fun!
For our anniversary/her birthday. Thank the Lord.
We got married on her 24th. Birthday 17yrs. Ago. Thanks for your
Comment."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
YukonRon, I am in the same boat as you. Anniversary the 10th, birthday the 25th. I loathe this time of year. Valentines, anniversary, birthday, mothers day, all in quick succession. I love my wife and enjoy getting gifts for her, but after 34 years, it's getting really difficult to come up with different ideas. I need to locate and hire a gift planner.YukonRon said:
You are a good man, and fortunate to be able to cover both events with such a nice gift. Our anniversary is coming up in April, as is My Beautiful Wife's Birthday. She will not allow the one gift rule anymore. She points at all the BGEs, Yetis etc., and just says no.sirlancealot said:
By the way, I did buy her a 14 carrot white gold 3 studded diamond ringYukonRon said:8.4 lb Butt 14 hours 45 mins at 225 fresh lump and dry peach for smoke.
best of luck, and make sure you buy your wife some incredible jewelry. You will be asking for forgiveness frequently as the owner of the BGE, because of what you will spend from this day forward. Grease the skids now!
have fun!
For our anniversary/her birthday. Thank the Lord.
We got married on her 24th. Birthday 17yrs. Ago. Thanks for your
Comment.
And sirlancealot, a high five on that gift. Sounds like you have a great wife there. Congratulations!!!!Tommy
Middle of Nowhere, Northern Kentucky
1 M, 1 XL, a BlackStone,1 old Webber, a Border Collie, a German Shepherd and 3 of her pups, and 2 Yorkies -
Damn! I don't even know which picture to comment on...they all look awesome!A Lonely Single Large Egg
North Shore of Massachusetts -
Good for you Mickey. What an outstanding idea.Mickey said:Just to give you an idea of what the Mini will do. In 2011 we sent a Mini to Afghanistan for a unit. The Cpt had 23 solders who were very well fed steaks, chicken, etc from that one Mini. How many in your family?A Lonely Single Large Egg
North Shore of Massachusetts -
There are some legit "mini" Rockstars on this forum!
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Farmer Tom here is an idea, make sure your wife doesn't read this.FarmerTom said:
YukonRon, I am in the same boat as you. Anniversary the 10th, birthday the 25th. I loathe this time of year. Valentines, anniversary, birthday, mothers day, all in quick succession. I love my wife and enjoy getting gifts for her, but after 34 years, it's getting really difficult to come up with different ideas. I need to locate and hire a gift planner.YukonRon said:
You are a good man, and fortunate to be able to cover both events with such a nice gift. Our anniversary is coming up in April, as is My Beautiful Wife's Birthday. She will not allow the one gift rule anymore. She points at all the BGEs, Yetis etc., and just says no.sirlancealot said:
By the way, I did buy her a 14 carrot white gold 3 studded diamond ringYukonRon said:8.4 lb Butt 14 hours 45 mins at 225 fresh lump and dry peach for smoke.
best of luck, and make sure you buy your wife some incredible jewelry. You will be asking for forgiveness frequently as the owner of the BGE, because of what you will spend from this day forward. Grease the skids now!
have fun!
For our anniversary/her birthday. Thank the Lord.
We got married on her 24th. Birthday 17yrs. Ago. Thanks for your
Comment.
And sirlancealot, a high five on that gift. Sounds like you have a great wife there. Congratulations!!!!
One year I sent my wife on a treasure hunt
With much planning, here it is,
It started with me going to the mall to Victoria
Secret, gift wrapped her present and left it with the manager. Left an address there for her to go to the next stop.
That led her to the already reserved full body massage parlor including facial.
While she was getting that I sent a dozen roses from next door to greet her at the front desk when she was finished "Of course with another address to the next stop".
That led her to the already reserved restaurant where I was there waiting for her. And the rest
Is history.
BAM, home run..
"Quick Note", I was not with her, everything
Was on a time frame she could not be late.
I gave her the first address, no name of the
Stores and told her to have a good day and follow instructions to the tee. And don't ask
No questions.
Alright fellas, I'm going to let out a little secret. Go get the book "light her fire" And she will love you with a new attitude.
I forgot the authors name, it's a woman. I hope this helps. -
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Right on.sirlancealot said:
Farmer Tom here is an idea, make sure your wife doesn't read this.FarmerTom said:
YukonRon, I am in the same boat as you. Anniversary the 10th, birthday the 25th. I loathe this time of year. Valentines, anniversary, birthday, mothers day, all in quick succession. I love my wife and enjoy getting gifts for her, but after 34 years, it's getting really difficult to come up with different ideas. I need to locate and hire a gift planner.YukonRon said:
You are a good man, and fortunate to be able to cover both events with such a nice gift. Our anniversary is coming up in April, as is My Beautiful Wife's Birthday. She will not allow the one gift rule anymore. She points at all the BGEs, Yetis etc., and just says no.sirlancealot said:
By the way, I did buy her a 14 carrot white gold 3 studded diamond ringYukonRon said:8.4 lb Butt 14 hours 45 mins at 225 fresh lump and dry peach for smoke.
best of luck, and make sure you buy your wife some incredible jewelry. You will be asking for forgiveness frequently as the owner of the BGE, because of what you will spend from this day forward. Grease the skids now!
have fun!
For our anniversary/her birthday. Thank the Lord.
We got married on her 24th. Birthday 17yrs. Ago. Thanks for your
Comment.
And sirlancealot, a high five on that gift. Sounds like you have a great wife there. Congratulations!!!!
One year I sent my wife on a treasure hunt
With much planning, here it is,
It started with me going to the mall to Victoria
Secret, gift wrapped her present and left it with the manager. Left an address there for her to go to the next stop.
That led her to the already reserved full body massage parlor including facial.
While she was getting that I sent a dozen roses from next door to greet her at the front desk when she was finished "Of course with another address to the next stop".
That led her to the already reserved restaurant where I was there waiting for her. And the rest
Is history.
BAM, home run..
"Quick Note", I was not with her, everything
Was on a time frame she could not be late.
I gave her the first address, no name of the
Stores and told her to have a good day and follow instructions to the tee. And don't ask
No questions.
Alright fellas, I'm going to let out a little secret. Go get the book "light her fire" And she will love you with a new attitude.
I forgot the authors name, it's a woman. I hope this helps."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
That's a cool idea. If we lived closer to a city, might could work that out (we're a good hour away from anywhere that would offer such services.). But my real issue is that beginning April 10, I have three occasions in less than a month that MUST be recognized sufficiently. Growing up, we didn't get so wrapped up in special days. Birthday - maybe a cake, a small present or two, and get back to work. Valentines Day, a card from mom. But my wife's family is a different story. Been a bit of a learning curve. With luck, I'll be getting a new hip in there sometime and maybe I'll get a pass this year on one or two of em.

Tommy
Middle of Nowhere, Northern Kentucky
1 M, 1 XL, a BlackStone,1 old Webber, a Border Collie, a German Shepherd and 3 of her pups, and 2 Yorkies -
I believe after 34yrs you have proved yourself and being together still is such a blessing.
I'm sure whatever you do she will appreciate it.
I will pray for your hip situation and good health.
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