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lew750
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 Posted - 05/16/2012 : 11:30:26
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When I got my first smoker, I came here to learn Q. You guys were great. Billy and CarolinaQue were always ready to give advice. Forrest spent over an hour on the phone with me one time. Bobber met me when I was in New York and gave me valuable advice over a BBQ dinner. A host of others helped me become a decent Qer.
What's my point? As discussed earlier this year, things have been slow around here. I miss hearing from you guys and was wondering what happened. Then I checked my posts and, what do you know, I haven't been posting much either. I was thinking, "why aren't you guys posting?" and it turns out I'm one of "you guys." I got used to it being slow and started spending more time discussing Q elsewhere.
I'm sure it will pick up now that Memorial Day is near. In the meantime, I'm going to do my part and start posting here more often. When it comes to discussing Q, this place and you guys will always be special to me. Let's keep it going.
Lew
'97 Weber 22.5 Bar-B-Kettle, '02 Weber Genesis Silver C, '05 WSM 18.5, '10 Weber SJS w/tamale pot (future mini WSM), '06 Weber Performer w/Smoke EZ |
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BILLYBONESBBQ
Moderator
USA
1707 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2012 : 17:59:36
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ALWAYS LOVE TO SEE A FAMILIAR FACE ON OUR FORUM SCREEN .. MANY HAVE MOVED ON AND SOME "LIKE ME" SEEM TO HAVE FOUND A HOME.. YOUR PLACE AT THIS FIRE IS ALWAYS GUARANTEED. I TEND TO RAMBLE SOME IN MY OLD AGE BUT STILL TRY TO KEEP THE MISSION FRONT AND CENTER..WELCOME BACK 
locate billy in Red Keg, michigan - half way between Paradise and Hell |
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bean
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Posted - 05/16/2012 : 18:09:32
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I'm still around, just don't have a lot of time to do much at the computer other than check emails. I've spent most of my time focusing on my business, it has now become a bbq take out resturaunt. Even though we are only open 2 days a week it still seems to take up all my time.
bean
BEAN'S BARBECUE
Lang 108
Bubba Grill 250r |
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BigOrangeSmoker
Member
USA
5262 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2012 : 19:49:20
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IM STILL HERE I CHECK IN EVERY DAY OR SO...HERE LATLEY NOT AS MUCH BUT ONLY BECAUSE WE ARE CLOSING ON A NEW HOUSE TUESDAY AND TRYING TO GET THE ONE WE ARE IN ON THE MARKET
Off The Sauce Cookers
Stump Monster Ordered
Stump Stretch
Orange Nation
Huntsville,Alabama
Eat A Pig Save A Farmer
phil.white@comcast.net
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Cactus1
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USA
1630 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2012 : 23:14:45
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I check in whenever I can. Still grill more than barbecue but won't do much for the next couple weeks. Work and on the road over the weekends.
* IHP Cactus Farm & Sauce Shack *
" A Balanced Diet Is A Rib Bone In One Hand
And ... Uh ... Oh Yeah ... Maybe A Chicken Wing In The Other!"
Member - IBS, Nelsen's Hall Bitter's Club, & West Side Rooters Social Club
Whatever You Do - Wherever You Go - Have A Great One!
22 1/2" Weber One Touch Silver (my "go to grill"), 26 3/4" Weber One Touch Gold, 18 1/2" WSM (with basic mods), 22 1/2" WSM (with basic mods), 1970's era Weber Kettle (rescued from & at my Dad's in Ohio - my cooker when I'm there), MasterBuilt Digital Electric |
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Purple Shadow
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USA
1665 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2012 : 07:45:23
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Lew -- good to see you again. Like Billy and BOS, I am here most of the time. Not always in a conversant mood, but always lurking around and willing to chime in from time-to-time.
Larry
Topeka, Kansas
Learnin' N Burnin'
KCBS CBJ
2 - Good-one 30-12 (both in foster care)
Stumps 3 X 5 w/ warming unit
Discada 24" Rio Grande disc cooker
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hogzillas
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United Kingdom
1657 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2012 : 15:33:01
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I stop in from time to time but don't always login. I think w/ the advent of FB/T many are there for the most part. I don't really care for either as they've just made my life a miserable h*ll in my IT dept so I don't care for either & don't wish to belong to either!
"If you go to a BBQ place & they have a seafood salad on the menu, don't eat the BBQ!"
Los Cerdos Locos
KCBS CBJ
FBA CBJ
BDS 2336
Traeger Jr
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mountainpitbbq
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China
3217 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2012 : 18:07:38
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Glad to hear about the restaurant!! How far are you from Front Royal Next time I'm down (in the summer,) I'll have to stop byquote:
Originally posted by bean
I'm still around, just don't have a lot of time to do much at the computer other than check emails. I've spent most of my time focusing on my business, it has now become a bbq take out resturaunt. Even though we are only open 2 days a week it still seems to take up all my time.
bean
BEAN'S BARBECUE
Lang 108
Bubba Grill 250r
-Dave Putnam Valley NY Peoria Custom Cooker Backyard 24x48 w/ firebox grill NEBS member KCBS certified bbq judge |
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BILLYBONESBBQ
Moderator
USA
1707 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2012 : 18:21:14
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ALWAYS LOVE TO HEAR RSTAURANT SUCCESS.. ONE OF MY FRIENDS OPENED , LITERALLY A "HOLE IN THE WALL" A YEAR AGO AND NOW HAS MOVED TO BIGGER DIGS, BIGGER RESPONSIBILITY, BIGGER INCOME.. A HAPPY THING TO KNOW IN THESE TIMES.
locate billy in Red Keg, michigan - half way between Paradise and Hell |
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CarolinaQue
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USA
3687 Posts |
Posted - 05/18/2012 : 07:59:51
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I thought that it was so quite around here because we finally succeeded in educating the entire country on what real BBQ was and how to achieve it??? You mean that's not it
Well...one can hope any way!!!
But seriously, I think that it's normal for the smaller forums like this to have quite moments like this. But, I think a lot has changed over the last year or 2, and this may be the new norm around here?
Tim
"What you achieve, or fail to achieve is only decided by YOU"!!! |
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Al Dente
Member
USA
801 Posts |
Posted - 05/18/2012 : 08:31:50
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I've been laid off twice within this past year. My Union is very slow. Too many journeymen and not enough work. I've been looking at other options and will start bottling my sauce soon, start a mail order cheesecake business, and embark on a culinary writing career. It's all very hard to do with a wife who works 3 days a week, and with two little ones who rely on you for everything.
I still check in everyday and occaisionaly post. Smoking is still in me and this is the only bbq forum I am a part of, and I like it like that.
You guys on here are so welcoming and giving. You're the best!!!
I wish I was born with two stomachs. All the best, Al. |
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Farmdog
Member
1112 Posts |
Posted - 05/18/2012 : 15:50:05
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I check in almost everyday to check what is going on. (except when I go away on business)
Bill
Junction City, KS
Weber 22 inch kettle
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neckbone
Member
957 Posts |
Posted - 05/19/2012 : 05:58:34
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Same here. I check in everyday but rarely post. Still BBQing a good bit. Still enjoy checking in.
NECKBONES
Ted's Custom
Weber Performer
Boiling Springs, NC |
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livespive
Member
USA
418 Posts |
Posted - 05/21/2012 : 09:04:14
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Same here, and I hate to say it, but things did slow down with the loss of Mother Hen , she did keep the conversation going.
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Originally posted by neckbone
Same here. I check in everyday but rarely post. Still BBQing a good bit. Still enjoy checking in.
NECKBONES
Ted's Custom
Weber Performer
Boiling Springs, NC
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Jo Jo
Member
216 Posts |
Posted - 05/21/2012 : 13:25:58
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Ditto. Check in just about every day but I've been busy at work (finally!) so I've got to make hay while the sun shines. Haven't been able to compete this year due to finances but the good news is I've been able to do some catering so we're getting our name out. I've got a place running the numbers on getting my sauce bottled up and my rub packaged. None of that would have been possible without the help of everyone here.
Jo Jo's BBQ- Loganville, Ga.
Southern Q Smoker
18.5" Samuel Adams Bullet Smoker
CharGriller patio smoker
"Tired of so-so. Have some Jo Jo's!!" |
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scotty
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USA
125 Posts |
Posted - 05/22/2012 : 07:10:41
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I too am guilty of lurking more than posting. I've been wanting to post pictures of changes I made to my smoker but the ole computer just won't cooperate. Chris, is your bottler near you or out of state? I can't find one in my area and was wondering if you found it on the internet or somewhere else? Like all of you I find this forum the best and have picked up many great ideas!
Tommy
Flamingo BBQ
If You Got It Smoke It!
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Things are slow; what am I doing about it?
