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Anyone seen an egg get blown over by the wind ?

XLentEGG
XLentEGG Posts: 436
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Don't really want to bring my XL into the house for the hurricane . Just wondering how much wind it would take to blow it over in the nest . Any opinions ?
More meat please !! :-)
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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    Mine has survived 50-60 mph winds, but unsure what hurricane force would do. 

    It's shape tells me it would be hard for it to catch the wind. If it's in a nest I wouldn't be worried. On a table or cart.... Different story
    ~ John - Formerly known as ColtsFan  - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, Med BGE, BGE Chiminea, Ardore Pizza Oven
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

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  • JustineCaseyFeldown
    JustineCaseyFeldown Posts: 867
    If the wind is strong enough to blow your egg over, you'll have bigger problems I think. 

    More likely worry might be branches or debris blowing into it


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  • Meeeshigan22
    Meeeshigan22 Posts: 308
    Just make sure it's not too close to the edge of a patio. Buddy of mine has his parked along the edge with the wheels locked, a strong Midwest thunderstorm gave it a bit of a nudge and the rest is history.
    Highland, MI

    L BGE, Primo, and a KJ Jr
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    I would take the cover off if you have it covered. I've seen someone's covered Primo get blown over when wind caught the cover and it became a sail.
    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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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,570
    ive wired the hinge to a deck rail before just incase
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • Jupiter Jim
    Jupiter Jim Posts: 3,351
    I was at a yard sale here in NC and they had an Egg covered with a blanket on a deck with no railing, lady said it was there second egg because the first one was blown off the deck! Insurance paid for most of a new one. I lived in West Palm Beach/Jupiter FL for 50 years and have been through several Hurricanes and during Wilma me eggs were inside the workshop. Hope the storm stays well off the coast. 

    I'm only hungry when I'm awake!

    Okeechobee FL. Winter

    West Jefferson NC Summer

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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    Consider other flying objects may come in contact with the ceramic. I would move inside if possible.....but assume it is insured regardless. Be safe!
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    Chuck is yours in a table or nest?  Is it on stable ground?  OK now disregard. More importantly are you stocked up on beer oh & water?  The last TS damage is worse than we'll likely see as far inland as we are. That said prepare for the worst & hope for the best. I wouldn't be too concerned of tip overs but, flying debris is another animal. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    Are they securing y'all for work Thurs or Fri?
    I may opt to work.... Then again I have my eye on some beef ribs :wink:
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    Just to be safe, I'd tether your dog to your Egg during the storm.  You'll be good to go!  

    Do you have any sugargliders?  
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    Thomasville, NC
    My YouTube Channel - The Hungry Hussey
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,226
    tarheelmatt said:
    Just to be safe, I'd tether your dog to your Egg during the storm.  You'll be good to go!  

    Do you have any sugargliders?  

    Now that's funny.  OP, you'll have to excuse @tarheelmatt for bringing up old history.

    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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  • XLentEGG
    XLentEGG Posts: 436
    NPHuskerFL said:
    Are they securing y'all for work Thurs or Fri?
    I may opt to work.... Then again I have my eye on some beef ribs :wink:
    Right now I am working near the airport . I'm doing a commissioning and mechanical start up on a new five floor hospital wing. Probably just take Friday off. NOW that you mention beef ribs... I think I will leave it outside and lash it to the deck and egg on ! :-)
    More meat please !! :-)
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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
    Better secure it or you will be devastated!

    2 LBGE, Blackstone 36, Jumbo Joe

    Egging in Southern Illinois (Marion)

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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    Foghorn said:
    tarheelmatt said:
    Just to be safe, I'd tether your dog to your Egg during the storm.  You'll be good to go!  

    Do you have any sugargliders?  

    Now that's funny.  OP, you'll have to excuse @tarheelmatt for bringing up old history.
    My bad....  I think Devastated Part 1 happened in Florida too.  This could be epic.  
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    Thomasville, NC
    My YouTube Channel - The Hungry Hussey
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  • Zippylip
    Zippylip Posts: 4,768
    seems like an odd question, why even risk learning a lesson the hard way here
    happy in the hut
    West Chester Pennsylvania
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,154
    I want to see some pics or videos of you coastal folks egging during the storm. Maybe a Hurricane Throwdown? 
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,570
    edited October 2016
    heres some pointers for those doing the hurricane throwdown =)
    fishing and pulled pork during a hurricane
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    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • beteez
    beteez Posts: 548
    We are expecting 70 mph moving mine in an area protected by 3 walls behind the elevator. that is as long as it stays east land fall & I am 3rd row seats, direct hit they say would be 10-20' surge would flood my ground level/garages & probably my 1st level of living area.
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    edited October 2016
    DoubleEgger said:
    I want to see some pics or videos of you coastal folks egging during the storm. Maybe a Hurricane Throwdown? 

    Zippylip said:
    seems like an odd question, why even risk learning a lesson the hard way here

    A> Michael I'm IN! @DoubleEgger

    B> @ZippyLip  I'm pretty sure common sense will prevail. However, if it's only 70 mph gusts....egging will continue. 

    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • DaveRichardson
    DaveRichardson Posts: 2,324
    Since my little deck fire, I have no problem screwing some 2x4 pieced to the deck and attaching the nest to the deck.  It could come inside, but I plan of cooking Wed, Thurs, and Fri on it.  Will be at Eggfest Sat, and will more than likely be egging on Sunday something that I saw at the fest!

    LBGE since 2014

    Griffin, GA 

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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    Squall lines have blown my Weber Smokey Mountain over twice but none of my other grills. I do place them up against a wall/fence when a big event like Matthew is on the way.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
    @XLentEGG   Where you at?  Matthew is anticipated to be a Cat 4 as it hits or goes by us here in SoFL.  I think that would be more than enough to knock an egg over.  I currently have my egg in the corner of my covered screen porch, which creates a bit of a lee.  If the storm stays offshore, I will leave it there. If it looks like stronger winds coming ashore here, I will move it into the house. 


    Southeast Florida - LBGE
    In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
     
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  • bud812
    bud812 Posts: 1,869
    lkapigian said:
    I remember that storm & it was hell.  =)

    Not to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol is a solution...

    Large & Small BGE

    Stockton Ca.

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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
    There was one posted after Katrina. May be worth getting a couple of ratchet straps if your deck is solid. Good luck!

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • McStew
    McStew Posts: 965
    bud812 said:
    lkapigian said:
    I remember that storm & it was hell.  =)
    HAHAHA me too we had some dust on our patio as well 
    Hermosa Beach CA 
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  • Toxarch
    Toxarch Posts: 1,900
    A buddy in Kansas (no hurricane) had the lid open on his KJ Big Joe. Wind hit and blew it over, breaking the dome. He told KJ what happened and they covered it under warranty.
    Aledo, Texas
    Large BGE
    KJ Jr.

    Exodus 12:9 KJV
    Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof.

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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,387
    I'm under the impression that all eggs should come inside into a room with all interior walls and no windows.  If you h we many that you run out room, keep your youngest kid outside leaning against the door to help keep it closed.   Good luck to everyone in Matthew's path. 
    =======================================
    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP PitBoss Navigator 850G 11/25
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • F3DAWG
    F3DAWG Posts: 98
     I wouldn't take a chance. I put my medium egg in the storage room. I agree with NorthGAcock about flying to debris damaging your egg.

     Remember what happened to Humpty Dumpty!
    Summerville, SC
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