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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,664
    CPFC1905 said:
    zaphod said:
    if you are serious about tea, you are using loose leaf. I typically have 7 or 8 on the go depending on mood

    Scottish Breakfast, Ceylon, Oolong, Russian Caravan, Aasam, Lapsang souchong, Green of some ilk. I'm sure I've forgotten some and I'm too lazy to go upstairs unless it is for a beer. 

    But if you do use tea bags (and I admit to that for a quick and dirty) use PG Tips as their bags are plant based and compostable in the backyard bin.  For years I was puzzled about all the tea bags that survived intact through the composter until I learned about the plastic levels in the bags and that when the box says "compostable" it mean in a high-temp industrial system. What you want is biodegradable which is backyard composter friendly.

    When egging in In the rainy winter I switch from beer to a dried fruit tisane that is great for a warm drink while I'm out in the drizzle/dark/chill.

    Time for that beer.

    Only six letters that matter here : PG Tips

    Get mug. Boil water. Bag in mug. Add just boiled water. Leave. Remove bag two or three minutes later. Don't squeeze it.  Add milk.  Drink,  Repeat. 

    Upgrade options : pre-warm the mug, or, leave mug on non-heat sapping surface throughout.  Full fat milk.  
    Wow full fat milk - you Brits really know how to party!  What’s next, a twist of lemon?!?!?  🤯
    "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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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    edited September 2024
    lousubcap said:
    ColtsFan said:
    I’m on a statewide board for the Indiana Electrical Cooperatives and we’re dispatching 20) 2-man crews to Marietta GA. They’re pulling out at 6pm local time. 

    It’s gonna be a whopper of a storm it seems. Stay safe everyone 
    Based on all I know (which is limited) you may wish those crews would have stayed local.  
    We will see how this all shakes out.  
    Nothing like those directly impacted-for that I hope there are no life issues-you can rebuild /buy assets.  
    Our biggest challenge is we're forced on a 16/8 schedule where guys are forced on 8 hours bed rest. That makes scheduling and deploying crews challenging. In situations like this, we have manpower available from various independent contractors and other utilities statewide.

    It's an all hands-on deck situation. I could be out damage assessing, running parts, or back at HQ doing various tasks. That's what is great about the cooperative life. It is a we are all in this together mentality. Doesn't matter what department you're typically in. We help where we are needed. Much different from corporate America
    ~ 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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  • johnmitchell
    johnmitchell Posts: 7,355
    The correct china makes all the difference and don’t forget to elevate the pinky finger while drinking 😂
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
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  • dbCooper
    dbCooper Posts: 2,678
    CPFC1905 said:
    zaphod said:
    if you are serious about tea, you are using loose leaf. I typically have 7 or 8 on the go depending on mood

    Scottish Breakfast, Ceylon, Oolong, Russian Caravan, Aasam, Lapsang souchong, Green of some ilk. I'm sure I've forgotten some and I'm too lazy to go upstairs unless it is for a beer. 

    But if you do use tea bags (and I admit to that for a quick and dirty) use PG Tips as their bags are plant based and compostable in the backyard bin.  For years I was puzzled about all the tea bags that survived intact through the composter until I learned about the plastic levels in the bags and that when the box says "compostable" it mean in a high-temp industrial system. What you want is biodegradable which is backyard composter friendly.

    When egging in In the rainy winter I switch from beer to a dried fruit tisane that is great for a warm drink while I'm out in the drizzle/dark/chill.

    Time for that beer.

    Only six letters that matter here : PG Tips

    Get mug. Boil water. Bag in mug. Add just boiled water. Leave. Remove bag two or three minutes later. Don't squeeze it.  Add milk.  Drink,  Repeat. 

    Upgrade options : pre-warm the mug, or, leave mug on non-heat sapping surface throughout.  Full fat milk.  
    For those where manners matter, milk goes in before the tea.  Adding the milk after the tea is considered pretentious.
    LBGE, LBGE-PTR, 22" Weber, Coleman 413G
    Great Plains, USA
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,664
    Not sure how many of you are tracking this, but Western NC is in bad bad shape.




    "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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  • zaphod
    zaphod Posts: 1,012
    DoubleEgger said:
    Battleborn said:
    CPFC1905 said:
    zaphod said:
    if you are serious about tea, you are using loose leaf. I typically have 7 or 8 on the go depending on mood

    Scottish Breakfast, Ceylon, Oolong, Russian Caravan, Aasam, Lapsang souchong, Green of some ilk. I'm sure I've forgotten some and I'm too lazy to go upstairs unless it is for a beer. 

    But if you do use tea bags (and I admit to that for a quick and dirty) use PG Tips as their bags are plant based and compostable in the backyard bin.  For years I was puzzled about all the tea bags that survived intact through the composter until I learned about the plastic levels in the bags and that when the box says "compostable" it mean in a high-temp industrial system. What you want is biodegradable which is backyard composter friendly.

    When egging in In the rainy winter I switch from beer to a dried fruit tisane that is great for a warm drink while I'm out in the drizzle/dark/chill.

    Time for that beer.

    Only six letters that matter here : PG Tips

    Get mug. Boil water. Bag in mug. Add just boiled water. Leave. Remove bag two or three minutes later. Don't squeeze it.  Add milk.  Drink,  Repeat. 

    Upgrade options : pre-warm the mug, or, leave mug on non-heat sapping surface throughout.  Full fat milk.  
    You forgot the last tip. Throw that dirt water down the drain. 
    Or into Boston Harbor. 
    HA!
    ~~
    Large BGE, Jonesing for a MiniMax
    The Vegegrilltarian

    The first rule of egg club is: you do NOT talk about egg club.
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,626
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Not sure how many of you are tracking this, but Western NC is in bad bad shape.




    Watched a lot of videos, absolutely devastating.

    To add insult to injury, I am guessing most of these areas have no flood insurance and damage assessment value will be to low for FEMA to help.  The FEMA threshold per area is so high that an entire town could be gone and not hit it.  Flipside is two waterfront mansions in Tampa could be hit and the dollar amount would qualify, but that is a discussion for another day.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,626
    edited September 2024
    CPFC1905 said:
    zaphod said:
    if you are serious about tea, you are using loose leaf. I typically have 7 or 8 on the go depending on mood

    Scottish Breakfast, Ceylon, Oolong, Russian Caravan, Aasam, Lapsang souchong, Green of some ilk. I'm sure I've forgotten some and I'm too lazy to go upstairs unless it is for a beer. 

    But if you do use tea bags (and I admit to that for a quick and dirty) use PG Tips as their bags are plant based and compostable in the backyard bin.  For years I was puzzled about all the tea bags that survived intact through the composter until I learned about the plastic levels in the bags and that when the box says "compostable" it mean in a high-temp industrial system. What you want is biodegradable which is backyard composter friendly.

    When egging in In the rainy winter I switch from beer to a dried fruit tisane that is great for a warm drink while I'm out in the drizzle/dark/chill.

    Time for that beer.

    Only six letters that matter here : PG Tips

    Get mug. Boil water. Bag in mug. Add just boiled water. Leave. Remove bag two or three minutes later. Don't squeeze it.  Add milk.  Drink,  Repeat. 

    Upgrade options : pre-warm the mug, or, leave mug on non-heat sapping surface throughout.  Full fat milk.  
    Screwed up the instructions and squeezed the bag, added cold 2% milk.  Did use tea bag in boiling mug.  Overall, excellent.  Will get proper tea next, not squeeze, and try full fat milk.  I am expecting A5 Kobe Beef like euphoria.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 7,316
    I guess western North Carolina isn’t hurricane immune.
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,626
    Gulfcoastguy said:
    I guess western North Carolina isn’t hurricane immune.
    Amazing how much damage a storm can do so far inland.  I wonder if they had planned ahead and released a lot of water from reservoirs throughout the week if some of this could have been avoided?

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • ColbyLang
    ColbyLang Posts: 4,385
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Not sure how many of you are tracking this, but Western NC is in bad bad shape.




    Watched a lot of videos, absolutely devastating.

    To add insult to injury, I am guessing most of these areas have no flood insurance and damage assessment value will be to low for FEMA to help.  The FEMA threshold per area is so high that an entire town could be gone and not hit it.  Flipside is two waterfront mansions in Tampa could be hit and the dollar amount would qualify, but that is a discussion for another day.
    No flood insurance = falling water vs rising water argument by the insurance carriers. FEMA will kick in very little to each property owner. Even if they have McMansions. Most times it doesn’t even come close to the deductible if your insurance will cover it. I’d say Helene’s damage totals will tip the scales as the highest on record. 
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,395
    GrateEggspectations said:
    @kl8ton

    Nice setup. Encanto?
    Yes indeed!  

    Thank you for the compliment. It's been a work in progress.  2 weeks ago I went to Best buy and grabbed a $1200 outdoor speaker. I could not get it any louder than my $99 ion Bluetooth speaker that I got from Costco.   I promptly returned it. I'll have to do a little research on what speaker or speakers I should get.
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,664

    "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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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,664
    At least Duke beat Carolina.  The highlight of the weekend by far.
    "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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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,395
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Not sure how many of you are tracking this, but Western NC is in bad bad shape.




    Watched a lot of videos, absolutely devastating.

    To add insult to injury, I am guessing most of these areas have no flood insurance and damage assessment value will be to low for FEMA to help.  The FEMA threshold per area is so high that an entire town could be gone and not hit it.  Flipside is two waterfront mansions in Tampa could be hit and the dollar amount would qualify, but that is a discussion for another day.
    That's third rail-ish talk!
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,664
    Watching Alabama beat Georgia like a rented mule.
    "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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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,395


    Did you know it was possible to clog a urinal? 

    I have been lax on running sulfuric acid through it.  I think calcium builds up and clogs the pipes.  The brown color is from the acid working for 20 minutes.  Still clogged. I had 10 other things to do so I just put the out of order sign on. I was down four employees today so I had to abandon this project. 
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,664
    @kl8ton


    "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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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,395
    JohnInCarolina said:
    @kl8ton


    That stuff makes the porcelain hot too!  I bet the urinal was 150°.  I don't know what it's thermal tolerance is but I kept running cold water on the porcelain to prevent it from cracking.  In the moment I had no time to research anything. I never had the acid not work.  
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,626
    kl8ton said:
    GrateEggspectations said:
    @kl8ton

    Nice setup. Encanto?
    Yes indeed!  

    Thank you for the compliment. It's been a work in progress.  2 weeks ago I went to Best buy and grabbed a $1200 outdoor speaker. I could not get it any louder than my $99 ion Bluetooth speaker that I got from Costco.   I promptly returned it. I'll have to do a little research on what speaker or speakers I should get.
    Party Box 700 or 1000.  They are amazing!  Want a second one for stereo.  Blow my Klipsch away.




    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,664
    kl8ton said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    @kl8ton


    That stuff makes the porcelain hot too!  I bet the urinal was 150°.  I don't know what its thermal tolerance is but I kept running cold water on the porcelain to prevent it from cracking.  In the moment I had no time to research anything. I never had the acid not work.  
    Just try to keep it from burning through the floor, and you’ll be OK.


    "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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  • U_tarded
    U_tarded Posts: 2,083
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Yum yum!  Anyone care to guess what this is?


    Tuscon?  The roof meat is what we called it 
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,626
    U_tarded said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Yum yum!  Anyone care to guess what this is?


    Tuscon?  The roof meat is what we called it 
    El Charro, downtown Tucson.  They dry it in their roof for all their various iterations of restaurants around town.  Their restaurants are all good, but the OG restaurant is still the best.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,626
    We all suffer in our own way, I am thankful we are not flooded, but 102 at  7PM in almost October is not normal at all.


    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • zaphod
    zaphod Posts: 1,012
    Biannual egg TLC
    • switch to the composite handle & shelves for rainy/snow season
    • check all bolts (found two on the back hinges that were finger loose)
    • remove reggulator and clean off gunk that can stick in on but good
    • full dissassembly to get out the ash hiding being the rings and bowl
    • clean the two domes
    fill with charcoal ready for the next burn (stat holiday tomorrow, could be sooner.
    ~~
    Large BGE, Jonesing for a MiniMax
    The Vegegrilltarian

    The first rule of egg club is: you do NOT talk about egg club.
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,626
    Suffering through a Verizon outage.  Rely on phone for so many things when not at home.  I fell like it is 1992 again.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Suffering through a Verizon outage.  Rely on phone for so many things when not at home.  I fell like it is 1992 again.
    What's extremely odd to me is that my personal phone has zero service. SOS

    My work phone, which is also Verizon, full signal and has been fine all day.

    Same carrier
    Same model phone
    Same geographical area
    ~ 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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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    ColtsFan said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Suffering through a Verizon outage.  Rely on phone for so many things when not at home.  I fell like it is 1992 again.
    What's extremely odd to me is that my personal phone has zero service. SOS

    My work phone, which is also Verizon, full signal and has been fine all day.

    Same carrier
    Same model phone
    Same geographical area
    I wonder if corporate or utility account has some sort of priority and the failure isn't 100%, so they just shut off the consumers.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    @Legume that never crossed my mind but that may be the case. 
    ~ 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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  • Battleborn
    Battleborn Posts: 3,690
    edited September 2024
    Wow. Dikembe Mutombo and Pete Rose pass today. 
    Las Vegas, NV


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