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Welcome to the new eggers :) long

Mainegg
Mainegg Posts: 7,787
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
Just sitting here reading the posts from last night and the discussion came up about not being very helpful or friendly to new eggers. I remember my first posts on here and as silly as it sounds coming from an adult you post and then wait.... will someone answer?? will I look stupid???? was it a dumb question??? am I going to get slammed or worse yet is NO ONE going to say a thing. then you watch the hit count go up and up and no one says a thing. :( you go back to lurking and hope someone else is going to ask the same thing and then they do and for some reason they get an answer. :blink: what you do not realize that maybe someone just had a second to answer and took the time to. then a old egger "burps or hiccups" and posts it and there are 90 pages of responses. :evil: so why do they bother? :pinch: I know that some of us do get lazy and think that someone else will answer this one and go on about our busy life's. I know my screen name is about always on but my pc is always on at home and work and I pop in and out through the day and get to read the post listing for the first page. I try to at least say welcome to anyone that posts "I am a new egger" and give a little info.
As you visit here and start to post and maybe even get in an egg fest or two you will get more comfortable and make friends.
My friend from Texas that lurks on here does not post. She is intimidated and does not want to feel stupid.
It is kind of like walking into a private party where everyone knows everyone else and you have just crashed it with out a clue.
What you new eggers do not realize and what the old ones forget, is we were all new eggers at one time or another and we have been there. from being unsure about loading the lump to temp control. we have all walks of life on here, but our binding interest is the egg. sometimes we forget that :) I know there are many very long distance friend ships that have formed due to the egg. people that would have never met if not for the egg. so don't be afraid of posting. it might be your new best friend that answers. As you visit here and start to post and maybe get in an egg fest or two you will see that everyone on here is great. we are like a big mostly happy family and everyone really does help. sometimes we do get caught up in silly things and talk about other stuff but we are 99% egg related discussions. so step out of the smoke from behind your egg and say hi :) I promise that I will answer you and I am sure a lot of other will too :cheer: Julie
P.S. and do not worry about the spelling and grammer. geez I know we all should know how but that is just life. we are not publishing books here. we are cooking...
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  • Pork Butt Mike
    Pork Butt Mike Posts: 2,584
    Morning ther Julie, hope you and Neil are feeling better first off. Great post, and I hope most people read it. I met so many great people here and a lot of them are good friends and like family. I have learned so much here and really appreciate the forms and all the good help. So welcome all new and old Egg Heads.

    Now I wish someone will post on how to do wings, I just can't figure out on how to make great wings. I under stand there is this guy in here that goes by, sometimes KFC and makes the meanest wings out there. :blush:
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  • Mainegg
    Mainegg Posts: 7,787
    LOL Mike you nut! Yeah he is good but he got his BUTT stomped in Ocala by this guy "Pootbutt" :lol:
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  • popagar0
    popagar0 Posts: 136
    great post mainegg!! i am a two week egg owner. i know i asked for a recipe for pulled pork pie. one post. so i take it you just cant make on an egg! thank you
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  • maXim
    maXim Posts: 468
    Julie, Thank You! :)
    From a newbie's point of view yes it is intimidating to post on a forum of eggsperts. One thing I noticed, there are no stupid questions. Really I have read a lot of posts and I don't recall seeing someone getting ridiculed for the question they have asked. Always great answers or tips (and yes asking someone to search the forum before posting is a great tip).
    Thanks to all of you for making newbies feel welcome in this great family.

    Max.
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  • Ripnem
    Ripnem Posts: 5,511
    If you can make an Apple pie and you can make pilulled pork...
    You can definately make pulled pork pie. I haven't, but know it could
    be done.
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  • Beanie-Bean
    Beanie-Bean Posts: 3,092
    Julie,

    Congrats, and Welcome to the EggNation! Ha! That's usually what I post for the new folks on the forum.

    Excellent post...this forum is very unique--from the software they're running, to the cast of characters posting their thoughts, pics of their handiwork, their very helpful tips, plus all of the OT stuff in between.

    I try to offer the same support and encouragement that was given to me when I was first cutting my teeth on the egg, with hopes of passing along some of the great information I've picked up over the years.

    So just ask, OK? There are more than enough helpful folks here on the board who have the answers and tips you're looking for--and maybe, even more :)
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  • Pepper Monkey BBQ
    Pepper Monkey BBQ Posts: 652
    Eggers are the friendliest group of people I have come across in a LONG time, maybe ever. After a year of mostly lurking and a couple of random posts we made time to attend the Waldorf Eggfest this year. Having never been exposed to anything like it I remember saying that we can't even pretend like we know what is happening, we just have to walk in with our coolers and say, "hello, we are new and have no clue what is happening, but we brought food!" ... we set up camp next to Pete and Jay and they were helping us unpack, and offering extra hands to set up our rain canopy (which I had to run out and buy ... that is how new we were) ... and we had just barely met ... by the end of the day we were sharing food, war stories ... and even going back and forth with some friendly 'jabs' about who's food was better ...

    It was personally rewarding to have a crowd gathering around the empty pan of wings asking how we made them and asking if we could stick some aside when the next batch was done so they could have more ...

    We then went to the after hours party and met everyone again ... we were given food, beer, t-shirts ... all by 'strangers' who were all of the sudden friends!

    I will say it again, the nicest group of people I've crossed paths with in my 34 years ... and I think the fun is just beginning!!!

    JM
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,783
    Julie what a good post. This is information central for Green Egg and any thing you might need an answer to by of the Off Topic (OT) posts for non egg info.
    The depth of information on this forum is unbealivable to cover any subject....
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given another Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • RGBHV
    RGBHV Posts: 1,318
    As a newbee, I write this post with some fear of being ostracised by the community...but, I'd like to share it with you as a different perspective.(I apologise in advance for the length of this post)

    I would also like to refer back to Little Steven's post after midnight last night and many of the positive responses. (re: embibing)

    I recall one of the first posts that I made during my early lurking stages. "low and slow" I thought I was asking some legitimate questions and I recall getting jumped on. Some eggers came to my rescue and reprimanded the jumpees. I can tell you that the initial responses I received scared me off posting for a while and I was contemplating getting rid of the egg or at least staying away from the forum. What a shame.

    Yesterday I watched Little Steven welcome and educate newbee eggers and wannabees encouraging them to post. What a great embassador for this product. I would ask all eggers to try and emulate his approach especially with newbees. I felt very proud with his enthusiastic approach.

    There are times when this forum seems like the "old boys network or even a glass ceiling". Difficult to crack, sometimes intimidating, many times educational, and sometimes welcoming.

    Kudos to mainegg and others for welcoming newbees and for Bente for taking the time to "tell it like it sometimes is".

    I would agree that posts from newbees should respect the knowledge and eggsperience of the eggsperts, but I would also say that eggsperts should recognise that newbees crave knowledge and require them to be mentors and educators.

    I suppose it's a lot like life - we meet some terrific people along the way but we also meet some bad apples. My mother used to say "if you can't say something good about someone, don't say anything at all". I think that's important and although I agree with it, I too am guilty of responding before I speak.

    In closing, I'd like to say that this froum is a great selling point for BGE with a tremendous amount of helpful information and resources offering a great sense of community. I would encourage everyone to participate and look forward to your questions/answers.

    Michael
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  • Mainegg
    Mainegg Posts: 7,787
    hey Michael, it is true and sometimes some of us think someone else might answer cause we don't have time right then and we get caught up in things and it slips down the posts :ermm: When I first started posting I think there was only a couple of us "ladies" on here and most did not post. I tend to barge in and step on toes sometimes but never mean too.
    but put me in a group and I am the quiet one watching LOL unless I have to much vino :whistle:
    sometime answers might seem "short" but we might have tried to answer in a hurry and don't flower it up LOL
    Steven post was the one I did this post for as I thought it might get missed LOL those big words and all!
    I miss all the excitement as I am in bed by 9 at the latest LOL but on here at 5am when there are only 3-5 of us. we don't get to rowdy in the AM.
    there are some cranky ones. like all families we have them LOL and some nut cases LOL but I am glad you noted that some did step in and defend you. some say you have to pay your dues but how can that happen if you don't post and ask and learn and pass it on :)
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  • RGBHV
    RGBHV Posts: 1,318
    I agree...

    I understand paying dues and I support that.

    The problem is; if you get scared off with the intial reception and won't participate, then you can't pay your dues or share your ideas.

    In my opinion, experience doesn't have a monopoly on good ideas. (it certainly helps) I'm sure there are lots of newbees and wannabees with great ideas.

    At the end of the day, I think this forum is great and there are great people and ideas here so I would encourage all newbees and lurkers to participate.

    If at first you don't succeed - try, try again!

    Michael
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  • FlaPoolman
    FlaPoolman Posts: 11,677
    Great post Julie, I was one of them. I lurked here for 2 years without posting just going through all the pages until I found the info I wanted. Once I registered and started posting you couldn't shut me up. As for the people I have met a bunch that I'm sure will be lifetime friendships so for all you lurkers don't waste time like I did take Julies advice and jump right in here.
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  • BENTE
    BENTE Posts: 8,337
    great points!!

    i am glad i did not try to type that last night :blink: but luckily for me you took the words right out of my mouth ;)

    happy eggin

    TB

    Anderson S.C.

    "Life is too short to be diplomatic. A man's friends shouldn't mind what he does or says- and those who are not his friends, well, the hell with them. They don't count."

    Tyrus Raymond Cobb

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  • Mainegg
    Mainegg Posts: 7,787
    LOL from reading some of the posts from last night... inebriated :whistle: does come to mind :laugh:
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  • BENTE
    BENTE Posts: 8,337
    i had to close one eye at one point so there were not 2 keyboards :ohmy:

    happy eggin

    TB

    Anderson S.C.

    "Life is too short to be diplomatic. A man's friends shouldn't mind what he does or says- and those who are not his friends, well, the hell with them. They don't count."

    Tyrus Raymond Cobb

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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
    Julie,

    Did I use big words darlin? I don't usually stay up that late but I was so pumped after a day of easing people's fear of the egg.
    Kudos for what you most eloquently said.
    If might add I have heard terms like "the in crowd" and "old boy's club" and such. New folks need to understand that this, for some of us, becomes a way of life and the friendships we make are very real. I can understand how it would appear to be a high school thing but it really isn't.
    I was just really surprised yesterday when I said to people, the forum is your best source of information and heard they were intimidated. I don't know if that is a common feeling or not but I notice that the ratio of members to guests is as high as I have ever seen.

    Steve

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
    "Once I registered and started posting you couldn't shut me up."

    That was so easy :laugh:

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • FlaPoolman
    FlaPoolman Posts: 11,677
    Shades of Atlanta batman :blink: :woohoo: :woohoo:

    Team Hardcore :evil:
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  • BENTE
    BENTE Posts: 8,337
    well i was watching 54 lbs of boston butt i had to do something to occupy my time :whistle:

    happy eggin

    TB

    Anderson S.C.

    "Life is too short to be diplomatic. A man's friends shouldn't mind what he does or says- and those who are not his friends, well, the hell with them. They don't count."

    Tyrus Raymond Cobb

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  • FlaPoolman
    FlaPoolman Posts: 11,677
    Your lucky you don't live closer.
    Now where's that head butt emoticon :angry: :evil: :woohoo:
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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
    Michael,

    That was extremely well said. I don't know if you read my response to Julie but the impression of the Old boys club really isn't true. Many of the people on this forum have met at fests and other venues and are true friends.
    I lurked for several years before I became active on the forum but back in the day there were a lot less people. I'm shy anyway and when I posted many things recieved no responses even then. I believe what we see now is what Julie said
    sort of let it ring somebody else will get it.
    There is so much going on now things can slip.
    One thing is great though and that is when you see somebody that you advised as a newcomer jumping in and fielding questions like a pro.
    Anyway, it was great to meet you yeterday and I'm sorry we couldn't spend more time talking.

    Steve

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • FlaPoolman
    FlaPoolman Posts: 11,677
    Hey it's always after 5. It's not specified Am or Pm B) I can't remember which egger has it in his signature line but I love it (Thank you BGE for giving me an excuse to drink at 7:00 AM) or something like that.
    Hope to see you in October and all is well with the family.
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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
    What, you're gonna beat me up for something YOU said? B)

    S

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • FlaPoolman
    FlaPoolman Posts: 11,677
    Forgive me I haven't had my 2'nd beer yet :(
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  • Mainegg
    Mainegg Posts: 7,787
    LOL Steven I have pictures of you remember..... when you could not have said those big words if your life depended on it! LOL and it is true I find myself doing the same thing. I sign on and zip through the postings and see the subject quick and who it is. there are people that I do tend to open their post even if it is a "nothing" post. So I guess it could appear to be a good ol' boys club or the in crowd as it were.
    I can understand how they might be intimated with people like Little chef and Patricio posting. or to post just a simple pizza after you have looked at Zippies. You wonder if you will look stupid or just ho hum. I really hope people realize that it is all possible. you are limited by your ambition only. you do not need to spend big buck for a WOW meal. or even a ton of time. but if you love it and are having fun with it and are PROUD of what you are doing DO IT! There has to be cooks we strive for and things we have down pat to help others with. Otherwise this would all be pretty boring :)
    Doing a demo is so much freaklin fun! like at the egg fests cooking and handing it out as fast as you can. and talking to non-eggers is so.... powerful..... I guess is a good word. and this forum is what I tell people to go to too.
    and it is the best tool after you get your egg simply because of the people that make it what it is
    and no Steven I don't think you have shut up!! from the looks of things today neither have I. I need to get to work so I can buy gasket materials.....
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  • FlaPoolman
    FlaPoolman Posts: 11,677
    Your right Michael some of the best ideas (with Zippy being the exception :S ) come from the newer people that are not stuck with traditional methods.
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  • BENTE
    BENTE Posts: 8,337
    yea that is a pretty funny signature!!


    family doing well looking forward to invading disney world next week.. and we will be there in october may bring home a new family member.....i hope B)

    happy eggin

    TB

    Anderson S.C.

    "Life is too short to be diplomatic. A man's friends shouldn't mind what he does or says- and those who are not his friends, well, the hell with them. They don't count."

    Tyrus Raymond Cobb

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  • FlaPoolman
    FlaPoolman Posts: 11,677
    Hey Terry if you get a chance I'm only an hour East of Disney.
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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
    Pat,

    Did you reconsider frezing the tri-tip? Just asking..no need to threaten me with physical violence. I think this weight loss thing you're on is making you edgy. :P
    Steve

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • FlaPoolman
    FlaPoolman Posts: 11,677
    :laugh: :laugh: No just 1- 3 pounder but haven't decided on the shrimp or crab to go with it :huh:
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