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MACS Offline
#201 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 6:54 AM EST
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All this talk of oatmeal and such...

Pork belly burnt ends going on the smoker today. Herfing
BuckyB93 Offline
#202 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 7:24 AM EST
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Damn, that sounds good.

Gonna do a batch of chili and some chicken broccoli alfredo in the crockpots today for a fundraiser/craft show tomorrow. I can't attend but signed up to make some food. Figure a couple crockpot meals for those working it and some cash would suffice (I'll siphon a couple servings of chili and alfredo for myself though).
BuckyB93 Offline
#203 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 7:34 AM EST
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izonfire wrote:
Evidently an oatmeal hater that identifies as an extremely conditional oatmeal lover…


If and when the zombie apocalypse happens, oatmeal might be a necessary food source. I don't think zombies like oatmeal either.

Then again, I don't know how to grow oatmeal so I'm kinda screwed there. Where do you buy oatmeal seeds?
deadeyedick Offline
#204 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 7:53 AM EST
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Happy Saturday ya'll.

Looks like a nice day to tear into the side gate. The wood slats are old and warped so imma going to replace them with polywood if I can find it. I think the hardest part is going to be removing about 20 old bolts holding the slats as they have been painted over and rusted. Might have to grind them off. Then the steel frame which is also painted and chipped needs to be sanded and repainted along with the steel surround attached to the concrete block fence.

Or maybe I'll just have a cigar and think about this some more.
Sunoverbeach Offline
#205 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 7:58 AM EST
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Thinking is good. Don't want to have any regrets about the eventual plan of action.

Morning, peoples
RiverRatRuss Offline
#206 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 8:00 AM EST
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Mornin All... 29 and headed to a heatwave of 51...

Watching the Illinois Sunrise isn't anything like watching the sunrise in the KEYS!!!!!!!!!!! Beer Herfing
BuckyB93 Offline
#207 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 8:07 AM EST
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deadeyedick wrote:
Happy Saturday ya'll.

Looks like a nice day to tear into the side gate. The wood slats are old and warped so imma going to replace them with polywood if I can find it. I think the hardest part is going to be removing about 20 old bolts holding the slats as they have been painted over and rusted. Might have to grind them off. Then the steel frame which is also painted and chipped needs to be sanded and repainted along with the steel surround attached to the concrete block fence.

Or maybe I'll just have a cigar and think about this some more.


Sprinkle it with some gas or lighter fluid or some other fuel to to it going. Purge it with fire down to the frame while you smoke a cigar.

8trackdisco Offline
#208 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 8:14 AM EST
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11 wc 0.
Topping off the tires on the agenda.

Coffee with my wife while watch an episode of Rowan & Martin’s Laugh In. I get the feeling that not everyone on that show was completely sober.
deadeyedick Offline
#209 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 8:34 AM EST
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BuckyB93 wrote:
Sprinkle it with some gas or lighter fluid or some other fuel to to it going. Purge it with fire down to the frame while you smoke a cigar.



I will take that into consideration while enjoying this cigar. Other factors:
Do I have the proper tools?
Do I have enough time?
Do I have a source for the replacements?
Can the replacements be precut to my specifications?
Should I use a wire brush to clean the rust and chipped areas before repainting?
Should I stop and talk to the neighbor with the big rack when she comes by walking her dog?

Which cigar should I pick for this contemplation?
Ram27 Offline
#210 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 8:34 AM EST
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Saturday greetings one & all. Anxious
dkeage Offline
#211 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 8:59 AM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
Am on oatmeal a couple days a week. Quaker Minute Oats better than the whole oats. 1/2 cup of them, and about the same amount of a somewhat healthy apple and cinnamon make for a healthy and semisweet taste.

This, but using whole oats. Wife makes a big batch on Sunday. Just toss it in the microwave, add almond milk, blueberries and cinnamon. Good and filling

Visiting my mom, her oatmeal lacks....d'oh!
corey sellers Offline
#212 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 10:11 AM EST
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Morning gents and gang

Cooking smash burgers today
MACS Offline
#213 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 10:53 AM EST
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I dare say, and some may consider this blasphemy, that pork belly burnt ends are better than brisket burnt ends. OhMyGod

This is how I do them:

Buy a pork belly at Sam's or Costco.
Cut it up into 2" cubes.
Dust those cubes with your favorite rub.
Smoke them at 225-250 for 2 hours or so.
Rub with a little BBQ sauce and cook in a covered aluminum pan for an hour.
Remove from pan for another hour on the smoker to crisp up.

Done Drool
8trackdisco Offline
#214 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 11:18 AM EST
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MACS wrote:
I dare say, and some may consider this blasphemy, that pork belly burnt ends are better than brisket burnt ends. OhMyGod

This is how I do them:

Buy a pork belly at Sam's or Costco.
Cut it up into 2" cubes.
Dust those cubes with your favorite rub.
Smoke them at 225-250 for 2 hours or so.
Rub with a little BBQ sauce and cook in a covered aluminum pan for an hour.
Remove from pan for another hour on the smoker to crisp up.

Done Drool


Haven’t had any burnt ends of any kind.Eh?
dkeage Offline
#215 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 11:27 AM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
Haven’t had any burnt ends of any kind.Eh?

So sad....

I agree with MACS. Pork belly is the 💣
DrafterX Offline
#216 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 11:42 AM EST
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MACS wrote:
I dare say, and some may consider this blasphemy, that pork belly burnt ends are better than brisket burnt ends. OhMyGod

This is how I do them:

Buy a pork belly at Sam's or Costco.
Cut it up into 2" cubes.
Dust those cubes with your favorite rub.
Smoke them at 225-250 for 2 hours or so.
Rub with a little BBQ sauce and cook in a covered aluminum pan for an hour.
Remove from pan for another hour on the smoker to crisp up.

Done Drool



Make carnitas kinda the same way.. except for the smoker part.. altho it wouldn't hurt... Mellow
corey sellers Offline
#217 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 12:06 PM EST
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I do about the same with my pork belly Macs . I agree it is the best to me
MACS Offline
#218 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 12:11 PM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
Haven’t had any burnt ends of any kind.Eh?


Well, maybe if you'd cart your sorry ass to Florida for a visit ya might get to try some. Checking my memory rolodex... I was encouraged to make this move by someone wanting to visit. Think

Driving to NY to visit my sister around March 30-April 7-ish, though.
MACS Offline
#219 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 12:12 PM EST
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dkeage wrote:
So sad....

I agree with MACS. Pork belly is the 💣


Heeeeyyyy... fog
Palama Offline
#220 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 1:06 PM EST
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deadeyedick wrote:
I will take that into consideration while enjoying this cigar. Other factors:
Do I have the proper tools?
Do I have enough time?
Do I have a source for the replacements?
Can the replacements be precut to my specifications?
Should I use a wire brush to clean the rust and chipped areas before repainting?
Should I stop and talk to the neighbor with the big rack when she comes by walking her dog?

Which cigar should I pick for this contemplation?


There comes a moment in a person’s life when they’re contemplating projects such as these to ask themselves, “Do I have more money than time or more time than money?” Think

Depending on the answer, you’ll either spend the 8 to 16 hours doing the job yourself or hiring someone to do it instead.

Choose wisely my friend. Herfing
Palama Offline
#221 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 1:08 PM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
Haven’t had any burnt ends of any kind.Eh?


When my wife makes char siu, I immediately look for any burnt parts and eat those first.
Sunoverbeach Offline
#222 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 1:18 PM EST
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I'm having sudden bacon cravings for some reason
Gene363 Offline
#223 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 3:08 PM EST
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Had a great match today, a full house of shooters. I got Second and my Wife came in Fifth in the Factory Class.
danmdevries Offline
#224 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 3:37 PM EST
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Went bowling. 2 games with wife and boy. Used to be a $20 winter activity. Today? $60.

$60 for 40 minutes of entertainment. Not a worthwhile use of my money.

Went to the Humane Society and pet some puppy dogs and a couple cats. Not many animals there, usually they're stuffed.

Was gonna go out for pizza afterward but there was a 30-40 minute wait so I'll just call the order in later and eat it at home.

Took us an hour to get home from Humane Society too, 9 miles from home. So much traffic.
frankj1 Offline
#225 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 3:50 PM EST
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why do they usually have stuffed animals at the Humane Society?
Sunoverbeach Offline
#226 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 4:36 PM EST
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As a warning of what will happen if you don't adopt the poor peppers
8trackdisco Offline
#227 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 7:11 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Well, maybe if you'd cart your sorry ass to Florida for a visit ya might get to try some. Checking my memory rolodex... I was encouraged to make this move by someone wanting to visit. Think

Driving to NY to visit my sister around March 30-April 7-ish, though.


Inflation, the economy, and ridiculously high flight costs are conspiring against us. Got to pay the bills before we can enjoy the thrills.
danmdevries Offline
#228 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 7:16 PM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
why do they usually have stuffed animals at the Humane Society?


Mellow
frankj1 Offline
#229 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 7:25 PM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
Mellow

"...Not many animals there, usually they're stuffed."
Palama Offline
#230 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 7:29 PM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
"...Not many animals there, usually they're stuffed."


LOL
Palama Offline
#231 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 7:31 PM EST
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Doubted the weather predications.

Franking rain all day. Gonz

Guess I should have cut grass yesterday! d'oh!
MACS Offline
#232 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 7:39 PM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
Inflation, the economy, and ridiculously high flight costs are conspiring against us. Got to pay the bills before we can enjoy the thrills.


43-65-75-10... less than 1300 miles. 2 days. Gonz
8trackdisco Offline
#233 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 8:44 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
43-65-75-10... less than 1300 miles. 2 days. Gonz


Yeah, got “The Look” when I rolled that idea out.
Was slightly less silly than paying an Uber driver.
We’ll get there. Just not as quickly as any of us would like.
DrafterX Offline
#234 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 9:07 PM EST
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Qantas never crashed... Mellow
Whistlebritches Offline
#235 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 9:16 PM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
Inflation, the economy, and ridiculously high flight costs are conspiring against us. Got to pay the bills before we can enjoy the thrills.



Tightazz............. Just do it!!!
MACS Offline
#236 Posted: Sun, Jan 29 2023, 7:52 AM EST
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Slept in... feel like crawling back into bed, too. But I've already had coffee and the pupper needs to do his poopers. whip
deadeyedick Offline
#237 Posted: Sun, Jan 29 2023, 8:10 AM EST
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Palama wrote:
There comes a moment in a person’s life when they’re contemplating projects such as these to ask themselves, “Do I have more money than time or more time than money?” Think

Depending on the answer, you’ll either spend the 8 to 16 hours doing the job yourself or hiring someone to do it instead.

Choose wisely my friend. Herfing


You are wise beyond your years my friend.

While contemplating the project and having my cigar I was innocently scrolling the phone and found a company named Sunset Gates. A very nice lady there named Dawn seemed eager to help me in this project. She suggested she send a nice fellow named James out on Monday who will happily take exact measurements and even bring samples of materials and finishes.

While I did not quite finish the gate project yesterday as planned, I feel I did make some good progress towards it's eventual resolution.
RiverRatRuss Offline
#238 Posted: Sun, Jan 29 2023, 8:37 AM EST
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Mornin Ya'll we got Frosty 22 but suppose to hit a gloomy High of 29 all Day!!!
danmdevries Offline
#239 Posted: Sun, Jan 29 2023, 8:46 AM EST
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Sunday Sunday Sunday
tonygraz Offline
#240 Posted: Sun, Jan 29 2023, 8:49 AM EST
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29/45 and maybe a shower tonight. Winter arrives Tuesday here when we get several days in the freezer.
8trackdisco Offline
#241 Posted: Sun, Jan 29 2023, 9:03 AM EST
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Not feeling well this morning.
Going to drug myself up and try to sleep it off.
Good night.
DrafterX Offline
#242 Posted: Sun, Jan 29 2023, 9:04 AM EST
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Should prolly eat a pound of bacon first... Mellow
Ram27 Offline
#243 Posted: Sun, Jan 29 2023, 9:26 AM EST
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GO EAGLES !!! Applause


Forty Niners>>>>Spanking <<<< Eagles
Ram27 Offline
#244 Posted: Sun, Jan 29 2023, 9:28 AM EST
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Very smart thinking DED Think


Welcome to Sunday game day y'all. Beer
danmdevries Offline
#245 Posted: Sun, Jan 29 2023, 9:38 AM EST
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Lazy day today.

Falling asleep on the couch at 9 last night so I just went to bed. Slept solidly till 0730.

Ate leftover pizza and iced tea for breffist.

Already parked my butt on the couch recliner. Probably take a nap sooner or later.
HockeyDad Offline
#246 Posted: Sun, Jan 29 2023, 9:49 AM EST
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Go 49ers!
HockeyDad Offline
#247 Posted: Sun, Jan 29 2023, 9:49 AM EST
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House shopping yesterday. Prolly more today.
MACS Offline
#248 Posted: Sun, Jan 29 2023, 9:53 AM EST
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Happy hunting, HD.
corey sellers Offline
#249 Posted: Sun, Jan 29 2023, 10:15 AM EST
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Morning Macs and gang
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#250 Posted: Sun, Jan 29 2023, 10:19 AM EST
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Good Sunday Morning to all! It's 51° on the way to 58° today.
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