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Rockwood or Cowboy?

😁 Just kidding‼️😁‼️

As all the 10 year plus folks know, I’ve been gone from the forum for several years. 
I have not egged much for about 4 years…since COVID and my retirement. 

Weii I’m ready to start back today with 4 butts and a 4-lb slab of balogny. 

Hoping to see some familiar usernames soon. 

Have a great weekend and keep those Eggs smokin’‼️‼️‼️

Donnie. 
Donnie Dawes - Carrollton, KY
2-XL BGE’s ( until 1 was stolen )
“Let the smoke out!”
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  • ColtsFan
    ColtsFan Posts: 6,527
    Welcome back and way to jump back in head first!
    ~ John - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, Med BGE, BGE Chiminea, KJ Jr, PK Original, Ardore Pizza Oven
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

  • dldawes1a
    dldawes1a Posts: 21
    @ColtsFan

    Thanks friend. Nice picture!
    Donnie Dawes - Carrollton, KY
    2-XL BGE’s ( until 1 was stolen )
    “Let the smoke out!”
  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 32,350
    Great thread title to get people’s attention, lol.  Welcome back!
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 33,800
    Welcome back and now that "Every Day is Saturday" I recommend a watch with not only the date but also the day of the week. Comes in handy!
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,048
    Welcome back!

    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

  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 5,841
    Welcome Back!!

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     LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .

  • dldawes1a
    dldawes1a Posts: 21
    @JohnInCarrolina

    Hey friend!

    I like the new pic. Is that a self portrait?

    We've had some good fun here and I'm hoping to make many more cooks with ya'll.

    Thanks,

    Donnie


    Donnie Dawes - Carrollton, KY
    2-XL BGE’s ( until 1 was stolen )
    “Let the smoke out!”
  • dldawes1a
    dldawes1a Posts: 21
    @lousubcap

    Good to see you are still at it!

    Go Cats !!  :):):)

    Hopefully I can hang with you guys on here.

    I greatly appreciate all I have learned over the years from my friends here on the forum.

    Thanks,

    Donnie


    Donnie Dawes - Carrollton, KY
    2-XL BGE’s ( until 1 was stolen )
    “Let the smoke out!”
  • dldawes1a
    dldawes1a Posts: 21
    @Foghorn

    Thanks!!

    Looking forward to more Egg Porn and all the shenanigans that go on 'round in here!!

    Good to see you're still kickin' and eggin'!

    Thanks,

    Donnie


    Donnie Dawes - Carrollton, KY
    2-XL BGE’s ( until 1 was stolen )
    “Let the smoke out!”
  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 32,350
    dldawes1a said:
    @JohnInCarrolina

    Hey friend!

    I like the new pic. Is that a self portrait?


    It is, I’ve been eating a few too many cannoli of late.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
  • dldawes1a
    dldawes1a Posts: 21
    @shtgunal3

    Hey Brother Egger!

    I've got the Mustard Slaw mixed and marinating in the fridge. Blues Hog lump in the XL. The 91% Alcohol and a lighter sitting nearby. I've got four pork butts rubbed down with Bad Byron's Butt Rub. I've got a 4 pound chub of Khan's balogny sitting in a pan of Memphis Madness sauce.

    Wife's fixin' potato salad and baked beans.

    Ohhhhh Mannnn !

    Donnie Dawes - Carrollton, KY
    2-XL BGE’s ( until 1 was stolen )
    “Let the smoke out!”
  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,397
    edited August 10
    Everyday is Saturday or Monday … all depends on your state of mind!

    Rockwood is okay, but sometimes you want the flavor of plastic straps, terpintine, stain, and epoxy.  For that you really need Cowboy.

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 5,841
    dldawes1a said:
    @shtgunal3

    Hey Brother Egger!

    I've got the Mustard Slaw mixed and marinating in the fridge. Blues Hog lump in the XL. The 91% Alcohol and a lighter sitting nearby. I've got four pork butts rubbed down with Bad Byron's Butt Rub. I've got a 4 pound chub of Khan's balogny sitting in a pan of Memphis Madness sauce.

    Wife's fixin' potato salad and baked beans.

    Ohhhhh Mannnn !

    Ohhhh Mannnn indeed!

    ___________________________________

     

     LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .

  • dldawes1a
    dldawes1a Posts: 21
     Ozzie_Isaac

    I’m experimenting tonight. I’ve had Blues Hog sauces but ran across some Blues Hog lump. I had never seen it before. I hope it turns out Ok. 

    I am a Rockwood kinda guy, but I also experiment a little. I have a couple bags of Jealous Devil that I’ve been waiting to use. 



    Have a good weekend. 

    Donnie
    Donnie Dawes - Carrollton, KY
    2-XL BGE’s ( until 1 was stolen )
    “Let the smoke out!”
  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,397
    @dldawes1a I have used regular Blues Hog, but never their competition blend.  Curious to hear your thoughts.

    There regular bag is similar to Royal Oak, perfectly fine, just takes a bit of time to get burning clean and has more smoke flavor than RW.

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 5,841
    I’ve used that lump many times and really like it. Burns clean quickly and good sized pieces

    ___________________________________

     

     LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .

  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,126
    Welcome back @dldawes1a
    Not a felon
  • dldawes1a
    dldawes1a Posts: 21
    edited August 11
     Legume

    Hey friend!

    I almost forgot how good it smells out on my deck at 3am 😁‼️

    We are having a little get-together for my Neice tomorrow. She just graduated from U of L with her Doctorate. Go Cards for  lousubcap  ‼️

    When they asked her what she wanted to eat at the party, she said, “Duh. RNNL8 BBQ, of course‼️”

    I couldn’t disappoint, of course‼️

    Here’s a few pics. Probly boring for yall but I’m eggcited‼️‼️😁


    Donnie Dawes - Carrollton, KY
    2-XL BGE’s ( until 1 was stolen )
    “Let the smoke out!”
  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,397
    Looking good!  I am sure the cook will go well!

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 33,800
    You still crankin' out those massive pulled pork sessions?
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
  • dldawes1a
    dldawes1a Posts: 21
     Ozzie_Isaac.  It did go well. I already wrapped one butt in had before I remembered to get a pic. I just put the balogny on when I wrapped the butts. Food porn pics to come. 



     lousubcap

    Honestly I have not been doing any 16 butt on 2 XL cooks. When COVID was still going on they had so many rules and regulations for food trailers, I gave it up. It sure was fun and I sure sold a LOT of pulled pork sammiches. 




    Donnie Dawes - Carrollton, KY
    2-XL BGE’s ( until 1 was stolen )
    “Let the smoke out!”
  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,126
    Damn that looks good.  I don't do many big cooks anymore, but I know what you mean about the middle of the night stillness, stars and that wonderful smell of smoking meat.
    Not a felon
  • Ybabpmuts
    Ybabpmuts Posts: 962
    lousubcap said:
    Welcome back and now that "Every Day is Saturday" I recommend a watch with not only the date but also the day of the week. Comes in handy!
    So true. I haven't worked in about 15 years now. Knowing the day of the week is a challenge at this point. 
  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 5,841
    dldawes1a said:
    Balogny is done‼️


    That looks amazing!

    ___________________________________

     

     LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .

  • StillH2OEgger
    StillH2OEgger Posts: 3,829
    That looks awesome!
    Stillwater, MN
  • dldawes1a
    dldawes1a Posts: 21

    Thanks. StillH2OEgger 
    Donnie Dawes - Carrollton, KY
    2-XL BGE’s ( until 1 was stolen )
    “Let the smoke out!”
  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 33,361
    I may be the only one on the forum that likes cowboy lump charcoal.  The bologna looks great,  might try that with liverwurst, maybe mustard bbq sauce.
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
  • dldawes1a
    dldawes1a Posts: 21
    fishlessman 

    Hey brother!

    I keep a bag or two of Cowboy in the garage. I’ve used it for butts and briskets. 

    All brands have good days and bad days….except Rockwood 🤣😂😁😳‼️

    I haven’t had a bad bag of Rockwood. 

    Thanks my friend,

    Donnie. 
    Donnie Dawes - Carrollton, KY
    2-XL BGE’s ( until 1 was stolen )
    “Let the smoke out!”
  • dldawes1a
    dldawes1a Posts: 21


    Round two for dinner Monday night 🤣😂‼️‼️

    Donnie Dawes - Carrollton, KY
    2-XL BGE’s ( until 1 was stolen )
    “Let the smoke out!”