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  • TEXASBGE2018
    TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,831
    edited March 2021
    New security cameras after my last ones got fried by a lightning strike near the house. Also had to replace a circuit breaker, a light switch for the front porch lights, a new router, and sending my Bose system in for repair cause its cheaper than a new soundbar and it wasn't even my house that got hit. Dang you nature dang you to he!!


    Rockwall, Tx    LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.

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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,353
    TEXASBGE2018 said:
    New security cameras after my last ones got fried by a lightning strike near the house. Also had to replace a circuit breaker, a light switch for the front porch lights, a new router, and sending my Bose system in for repair cause its cheaper than a new soundbar and it wasn't even my house that got hit. Dang you nature dang you to he!!
    I lived in Albuquerque for 5 years, it got a huge amount of lightning (I think parts of TX, and FL, get more).  I lost 3 answering machines, thank goodness my expensive stereo survived.  
    Here in Utard, my built-in subwoofer amp got fried.  I had a "whole-house" surge suppressor installed (popular in Florida, I was told) but last September, when my power lines were knocked down in 99-mph winds, and after 3 days without power, the local power company restored full power, while the lines were still on the ground, and my lights slammed on and off, my backyard ignited, and my powered sub fried again.  
    Eventually, I'll get that subwoofer amp replaced.  Again.  

    “I'll have what she's having."  

        -Rob Reiner's mother!   

    Ogden, UT, USA

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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,919
    Botch said:
    TEXASBGE2018 said:
    New security cameras after my last ones got fried by a lightning strike near the house. Also had to replace a circuit breaker, a light switch for the front porch lights, a new router, and sending my Bose system in for repair cause its cheaper than a new soundbar and it wasn't even my house that got hit. Dang you nature dang you to he!!
    I lived in Albuquerque for 5 years, it got a huge amount of lightning (I think parts of TX, and FL, get more).  I lost 3 answering machines, thank goodness my expensive stereo survived.  
    Here in Utard, my built-in subwoofer amp got fried.  I had a "whole-house" surge suppressor installed (popular in Florida, I was told) but last September, when my power lines were knocked down in 99-mph winds, and after 3 days without power, the local power company restored full power, while the lines were still on the ground, and my lights slammed on and off, my backyard ignited, and my powered sub fried again.  
    Eventually, I'll get that subwoofer amp replaced.  Again.  
    You should start going to church or something.
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    Trying to improve indoor air quality. We've had a unit in the bedroom for a while and SWMBO claims it helps. This one goes in the main area of the house.

    ~ 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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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    ColtsFan said:
    Trying to improve indoor air quality. We've had a unit in the bedroom for a while and SWMBO claims it helps. This one goes in the main area of the house.


    Recent issue of New York Mag had an interesting article about air treatment filtering you might find of interest - https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/03/molekule-air-purifiers-business.html

    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • FarmingPhD
    FarmingPhD Posts: 849
    5lbs of local roasted coffee.


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  • SonVolt
    SonVolt Posts: 3,316
    edited March 2021
    My Shirley spec pricing spreadsheet keeps getting more and more expensive. I wonder if 3/8” thick 30” diameter pipe and 1/2” thick firebox is overkill.    :|
    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,740
    You could look at what LoneStarZ grills, Lang and other stick burners are offering to assess.  FWIW-
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • SonVolt
    SonVolt Posts: 3,316
    edited March 2021
    they’re not over charging me, I’m just overbuilding/overdoing it.  Hey, it’s 1/2” thick! The door! Look at it!  

    I work in the steel biz so I do personally enjoy the deer in the headlights look of friends and family that at least try and look interested. 

    Also, the Shirley fam lives in the next town over, so I’m keeping it as local as possible. 
    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
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  • Eoin
    Eoin Posts: 4,304
    SonVolt said:
    My Shirley spec pricing spreadsheet keeps getting more and more expensive. I wonder if 3/8” thick 30” diameter pipe and 1/2” thick firebox is overkill.    :|
    Actual benefits of those thicknesses?
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Eoin said:
    SonVolt said:
    My Shirley spec pricing spreadsheet keeps getting more and more expensive. I wonder if 3/8” thick 30” diameter pipe and 1/2” thick firebox is overkill.    :|
    Actual benefits of those thicknesses?
    Theft resistance.  Or the opposite 
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    Eoin said:
    SonVolt said:
    My Shirley spec pricing spreadsheet keeps getting more and more expensive. I wonder if 3/8” thick 30” diameter pipe and 1/2” thick firebox is overkill.    :|
    Actual benefits of those thicknesses?
    1. Heat retention. Although this is not always a benefit with an offset. You reach a point where heat retention is so good that you are basically baking for lack of a better word. When and where you reach it depends on many things. But that’s a discussion for another day. 
    2. Longevity. 
    3. Durability. 
    4. Holds value longer. 
    5. Less temperature fluctuations. 
    6. Performs better in colder climate than thinner metal. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • Acn
    Acn Posts: 4,490
    edited March 2021

    Also groceries, but you’re not interested in chicken thighs or onions.

    LBGE

    Pikesville, MD

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  • SonVolt
    SonVolt Posts: 3,316
    edited March 2021
    SGH said:
    Eoin said:
    SonVolt said:
    My Shirley spec pricing spreadsheet keeps getting more and more expensive. I wonder if 3/8” thick 30” diameter pipe and 1/2” thick firebox is overkill.    :|
    Actual benefits of those thicknesses?
    1. Heat retention. Although this is not always a benefit with an offset. You reach a point where heat retention is so good that you are basically baking for lack of a better word. When and where you reach it depends on many things. But that’s a discussion for another day. 
    2. Longevity. 
    3. Durability. 
    4. Holds value longer. 
    5. Less temperature fluctuations. 
    6. Performs better in colder climate than thinner metal. 



    You can order an insulated firebox but both Tyler and Paul have recommended against it for this reason. Yet, people still do it for some reason. I guess if you live in a cold climate it can help.  I don't want a giant steel Komado. 
    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
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  • SonVolt
    SonVolt Posts: 3,316
    Eoin said:
    SonVolt said:
    My Shirley spec pricing spreadsheet keeps getting more and more expensive. I wonder if 3/8” thick 30” diameter pipe and 1/2” thick firebox is overkill.    :|
    Actual benefits of those thicknesses?

    50/50 durability and bragging rights. I'm sure 1/4" would be more than sufficient, but I've already waited 2 years... why not max it out. 
    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,919
    Well the aforementioned pizza oven auction has hit my budget ceiling (for a impractically oversized cooking appliance). I did however have the wherewithal to mention it to a local restauranteur In a selfish attempt to have a local edible pizza source.
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • ColbyLang
    ColbyLang Posts: 4,388
    Acn said:

    Also groceries, but you’re not interested in chicken thighs or onions.
    How much was it? Local grocer had 3 bottles for $110 each. Lasted about an hour. No need to pay double what it’s actually worth 
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  • Acn
    Acn Posts: 4,490
    edited March 2021
    ColbyLang said:
    Acn said:

    Also groceries, but you’re not interested in chicken thighs or onions.
    How much was it? Local grocer had 3 bottles for $110 each. Lasted about an hour. No need to pay double what it’s actually worth 
    $69.99.  Local guys around here can’t get it; only the big chains and they usually have raffles, then you have a 2 week window to actually go to the store and buy it.

    LBGE

    Pikesville, MD

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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,740
    Acn said:
    ColbyLang said:
    Acn said:

    Also groceries, but you’re not interested in chicken thighs or onions.
    How much was it? Local grocer had 3 bottles for $110 each. Lasted about an hour. No need to pay double what it’s actually worth 
    $69.99.  Local guys around here can’t get it; only the big chains and they usually have raffles, then you have a 2 week window to actually go to the store and buy it.
    @ACN- that is fresh out of the barrel.  But any time you can get it for that price is a great deal.  Congrats on the score!
    The big box stores here haven't seen Blanton's in well over a year.  The boutique shops know what they have and charge accordingly although I have not seen 'em go above around $85/bottle.  All this and 58 miles form the distillery...
    EH Taylor small batch and especially single barrel are unicorns here.  Last single barrel I got was from Dallas and the small batch from Charleston. 
    I recently have acquired two Blanton's barrel strength bottles; one From St Maarten and one from Japan.  The further the distance the better chance to find it, I guess.  

    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Cross lap jig.  I did it the hard way in the past.   
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
    Really been missing you guys my online friend count is low. Bought a boat for shits and giggles. 
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  • BUFFALOMOOSE
    BUFFALOMOOSE Posts: 383
    My buddy owns a bar/restaurant in Buffalo NY and all of the good bourbons are on allocation. You basically earn points or credits towards the allocated products based on your overall purchases and especially the products they want to push. Your are then allocated so much of various products based on those purchases.  Cost of a bottle of Blantons $39. Absolutely  insane.
    South Buffalo, New York
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,682
    Received this gift  :)

    canuckland
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    Lit said:
    Really been missing you guys my online friend count is low. Bought a boat for shits and giggles. 
    Nice boat 👍

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    This sucky thing came today
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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    nolaegghead said:
    This sucky thing came today

    I love my VacMaster. Looks like it got a facelift over the 350
    ~ 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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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,353

     
    Raycon E25s, my first set of earbuds.  
    Now I need to figure out how to put music on my phone.  :blush:  

    “I'll have what she's having."  

        -Rob Reiner's mother!   

    Ogden, UT, USA

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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    Botch said:

     
    Raycon E25s, my first set of earbuds.  
    Now I need to figure out how to put music on my phone.  :blush:  
    In your phone brother....will do you no good to be on top of it. Enjoy the notes.
    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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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,919

    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 7,329
    Botch said:

     
    Raycon E25s, my first set of earbuds.  
    Now I need to figure out how to put music on my phone.  :blush:  
    Old fossils like use could use iTunes since we have the iPhone. Newer people use Spotify. 
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