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Bacchus
Bacchus Posts: 6,019
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
I have had my large egg for about a month now, 4 cooks.

In my 42 years, I have grilled on everything from the fanciest outdoor kitchens with infrared grills, to cooking a T-bone over a campfire with nothing more than a wire hanger. to Hibachi's, Kettles, countless gassers, etc.

Using the BGE is a true pleasure. I don't have to prove myself with the ability to grill to perfection with just a cheap charcoal grill. I don't have to impress anyone with the latest satinless steel Eight burner gas unit. I don't have to smoke a whole hog on a custom steel offset smoker.

The egg just works, and it works to perfectoin EVERY TIME. Controlling the heat is easy even without a pitminder/guru/doodad. It is the perfect size to grill steaks (delicious ones) for myself, girlfriend, and a few guest. Or Smoke a shoulder or two for a larger group. Or to throw some dogs/burgers on for the kids.

I have been putting the purchase off for a long, long time. It is truly one of the best consumer goods I have ever purchased.

Thanks BIg Green Egg Folks, and thanks to all on the Forum for the terrific ideas.
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  • Michael B
    Michael B Posts: 986
    The BGE costs more than it should... The BGE is worth more than it costs.
    Many people say they put off purchasing their first BGE because of the price, but scold themselves for the delay once they've started cooking on it.
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  • Buckdodger
    Buckdodger Posts: 957
    Am celebrating my XXth B'day today...Cinco De Mayo. My grown up kids asked what I would like for my special day and since I have been bragging about how much I love my Egg (age about 4 months) I said...a CI grate and a grill extender. Lo and behold guess what showed up in the kid's gift bags. You got it!!! Going to try out the grid this PM with some steaks the Boss is shopping for as we speak.
    Ya'll have a good one.
    Bob
    Alex City, Al
    :)

    Opelika, Alabama
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  • Keith W
    Keith W Posts: 61
    Happy Birthday Bob!!!
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  • Buckdodger
    Buckdodger Posts: 957
    Keith,
    Thank You..thank you very much. Can't remember where I heard that "phrase". Anyway Thanks! Bob

    Opelika, Alabama
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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
    Taurus eh. Mine is the 7th and I have none of those characteristics. Happy Birthday

    Steve

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • Buckdodger
    Buckdodger Posts: 957
    Well Steve...I hope you enjoy urs on the 7th as much as I did mine on the 5th. It was great to get the whole fam damly together to celebrate. (Got together Yesterday) The only Taures characteristics I identify with are Honesty, Loyalty and[ul] my way [/ul]or the Highway, unless my wife of 42 yrs has other ideas.
    ;)
    Bob

    Opelika, Alabama
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  • Knauf
    Knauf Posts: 337
    Welcome to the club. I'm relatively new (Dec '07) on the egg but sold my old water smoker and weber kettle at a garage sale this weekend and gave my weber gasser away to friends who don't have the means for an egg at this time. I'm officially all egg!
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  • Bacchus
    Bacchus Posts: 6,019
    Thanks for the reply (& staying on subject :blink:

    I also have a Weber Kettle and Gas grill. I am thinking of keeping the Gas grill if nothing more than to flame up some last minute sides or bread as my main event on the egg closes in on finishing task. However, I really don't see a reason to keep the Weber..........kind of hate to see it go, oh well !
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  • Buckdodger
    Buckdodger Posts: 957
    Gave my Brinkman smoker to my grandson...he's just starting out on his own. Put my gasser up for adoption...no takers yet! I'm all Egger!
    Bob

    Opelika, Alabama
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  • Buckdodger
    Buckdodger Posts: 957
    Bacchus...didn't mean to intrude on ur subject, guess I got too excited about ur success on ur Egg and my power of persuasion to get my Eggsesories. Bob
    :blush:

    Opelika, Alabama
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  • Bacchus
    Bacchus Posts: 6,019
    No prob Bob.

    Thanks!
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  • "Sparky"
    "Sparky" Posts: 6,024
    I am glad to see that you are enjoying your new egg.They are alot of fun :woohoo: I hope to hear from you soon about us north GA eggers getting together.I kept my gasser for awhile,but never used it again :laugh: I did purchase my second egg 6 months after my first though :whistle: :woohoo: :lol:
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  • Mike in Abita
    Mike in Abita Posts: 3,302
    Kinda took the words right out of my mouth. Finally a cooker that does it all with the least amount of effort.
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