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Post by lizardonarock on Mar 16, 2024 4:22:51 GMT -5
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Post by username on Mar 16, 2024 17:49:10 GMT -5
Had fun at the game sadly cubs won but I enjoyed the time I spent with my dad.
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Post by urbino on Mar 16, 2024 18:03:50 GMT -5
Had fun at the game sadly cubs won but I enjoyed the time I spent with my dad. A good time was had by all. That's all that counts. |
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Post by urbino on Mar 16, 2024 18:08:21 GMT -5
I dropped off my guitar for a neck adjustment, setup, etc., and some new strings. I also bought meself a new bicycle. Just a basic "fitness" bike, as they're now known. Something I can just hop on and go without needing to change clothes or put on special shoes, etc., and it has a more upright geometry than my road bike, which my back won't really let me ride much anymore.  |
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Post by Plainsman on Mar 16, 2024 18:28:35 GMT -5
Today’s little triumph… My smoker is scheduled to arrive on Monday so I have been gathering the necessaries. I had a Weber charcoal chimney upcountry but had no idea where it landed down here, if it landed at all. So I began a search and lo and behold as soon as I walked into the barn There it was poking out of a packing box.. Never have I had such luck in the past! A celebration is in order. Little triumphs should always be marked with some kind of festive recognition..
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Post by urbino on Mar 16, 2024 18:55:08 GMT -5
Today’s little triumph… My smoker is scheduled to arrive on Monday so I have been gathering the necessaries. I had a Weber charcoal chimney upcountry but had no idea where it landed down here, if it landed at all. So I began a search and lo and behold as soon as I walked into the barn There it was poking out of a packing box.. Never have I had such luck in the past! A celebration is in order. Little triumphs should always be marked with some kind of festive recognition.. How 'bout a Jack's Footwater Toddie? |
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Post by lizardonarock on Mar 16, 2024 19:11:43 GMT -5
Love the bike Urb my daughter has been riding her Giant for 18 years the only thing needing replaced was the handle bar grips.
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Post by urbino on Mar 16, 2024 19:29:16 GMT -5
Love the bike Urb my daughter has been riding her Giant for 18 years the only thing needing replaced was the handle bar grips. They're well made, for sure. Back in the mid-90's, my first non-box-store bike was a Giant Iguana, a very basic mountain bike (no suspension) in about this same color. It took a beating and kept going. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 16, 2024 20:03:14 GMT -5
You dog. Which one did you go to? We loved 3Brothers. Usually shopped the River Oaks location, but later Stella Link. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 16, 2024 20:04:54 GMT -5
Made it home about 90 minutes ago. Rain after we crossed into Texas. Beautiful drive through the Ozarks.
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Post by trailboss on Mar 16, 2024 20:08:10 GMT -5
I saw an Oklahoma Joe grill at Scheels today, one of the smaller units with an offset firebox. Sad to see that they are using what appears to be like a sheet metal compared to the heavier cast iron that mine is.
Just my opinion, but for a long smoke and maintaining the right temperatures in a smoker with an offset firebox heavy iron is best, but as Char-broil is prone to do, they buy out successful companies that have a solid reputation and start cutting corners on quality.
They certainly did that with New Braunfel smokers.
I tried culling through some articles using Google to confirm what I think is going on, but so many of the sites start off as an advertisement for the product, and sprinkled through the articles are one-click options to purchase a unit… the financial reasons to allow this to take place must be pretty enticing.
Overall, I am getting more cynical of online reviews going forward, I think the best places to get reviews are using the search box on forums of a given hobby to get to honest opinions.
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 16, 2024 21:30:36 GMT -5
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Post by lizardonarock on Mar 16, 2024 22:34:11 GMT -5
You dog. Which one did you go to? We loved 3Brothers. Usually shopped the River Oaks location, but later Stella Link. Off Washington in the restaurant row area. |
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Post by Silver on Mar 16, 2024 23:30:07 GMT -5
Love the bike Urb my daughter has been riding her Giant for 18 years the only thing needing replaced was the handle bar grips. They're well made, for sure. Back in the mid-90's, my first non-box-store bike was a Giant Iguana, a very basic mountain bike (no suspension) in about this same color. It took a beating and kept going. I still have a Giant Iguana in my shed! |
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Post by urbino on Mar 16, 2024 23:54:29 GMT -5
They're well made, for sure. Back in the mid-90's, my first non-box-store bike was a Giant Iguana, a very basic mountain bike (no suspension) in about this same color. It took a beating and kept going. I still have a Giant Iguana in my shed! No kidding? A giant iguana or a Giant Iguana? |
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Post by Silver on Mar 17, 2024 0:53:07 GMT -5
I still have a Giant Iguana in my shed! No kidding? A giant iguana or a Giant Iguana? The bike. |
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Post by urbino on Mar 17, 2024 1:00:39 GMT -5
No kidding? A giant iguana or a Giant Iguana? The bike. I'll be darned. What're the odds? Yours? |
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Post by trailboss on Mar 17, 2024 1:33:35 GMT -5
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Post by trailboss on Mar 17, 2024 1:37:04 GMT -5
I still have a Giant Iguana in my shed! No kidding? A giant iguana or a Giant Iguana? Saw that on the creature feature at the cinema in 1967… |
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Post by NJDan on Mar 17, 2024 7:00:32 GMT -5
I saw an Oklahoma Joe grill at Scheels today, one of the smaller units with an offset firebox. Sad to see that they are using what appears to be like a sheet metal compared to the heavier cast iron that mine is. Just my opinion, but for a long smoke and maintaining the right temperatures in a smoker with an offset firebox heavy iron is best, but as Char-broil is prone to do, they buy out successful companies that have a solid reputation and start cutting corners on quality. They certainly did that with New Braunfel smokers. I tried culling through some articles using Google to confirm what I think is going on, but so many of the sites start off as an advertisement for the product, and sprinkled through the articles are one-click options to purchase a unit… the financial reasons to allow this to take place must be pretty enticing. Overall, I am getting more cynical of online reviews going forward, I think the best places to get reviews are using the search box on forums of a given hobby to get to honest opinions. I couldn’t agree with this more. I had a New Braunfel smoker I bought in the 90’s and it was a reasonably heavy well performing smoker. I have seen recent models, and honestly don’t know how you’d keep them at steady temp. Maybe full sun/summer/no wind would work. Probably turns some beginners off the hobby, which is sad. |
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Post by Plainsman on Mar 17, 2024 8:02:08 GMT -5
Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh.
The blessings of the feast of Patrick be upon you.
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Post by toshtego on Mar 17, 2024 13:53:41 GMT -5
Seems the Chemo has kicked in on the morning of day six. Feel like I was kicked by a mule! Went back to bed after the pills and slept for about 90 ,mimutes. Coordination is terrible. No other side effects.
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Post by urbino on Mar 17, 2024 14:08:40 GMT -5
Seems the Chemo has kicked in on the morning of day six. Feel like I was kicked by a mule! Went back to bed after the pills and slept for about 90 ,mimutes. Coordination is terrible. No other side effects. Ick. You body will adjust to it at least a little bit, I hope. |
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Post by urbino on Mar 17, 2024 15:06:29 GMT -5
Took the new bike for its inaugural ride, down the street and a lap around the park, then around the neighborhood. That long wheelbase and fat tires make for a smooth ride. It's like a Towncar compared to my road bike (more of a Corvette). Definitely still getting a feel for the steering. It doesn't help that the bars aren't square with the fork. Will have to take it back to the shop on Monday and get that corrected.
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Post by coalsmoke on Mar 17, 2024 15:14:11 GMT -5
Took the new bike for its inaugural ride, down the street and a lap around the park, then around the neighborhood. That long wheelbase and fat tires make for a smooth ride. It's like a Towncar compared to my road bike (more of a Corvette). Definitely still getting a feel for the steering. It doesn't help that the bars aren't square with the fork. Will have to take it back to the shop on Monday and get that corrected. Other than adjusting the bars, your bike sounds like a real winner, Urb. |
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Post by urbino on Mar 17, 2024 15:19:32 GMT -5
Took the new bike for its inaugural ride, down the street and a lap around the park, then around the neighborhood. That long wheelbase and fat tires make for a smooth ride. It's like a Towncar compared to my road bike (more of a Corvette). Definitely still getting a feel for the steering. It doesn't help that the bars aren't square with the fork. Will have to take it back to the shop on Monday and get that corrected. Other than adjusting the bars, your bike sounds like a real winner, Urb. Thanks, Russ. I think I'll enjoy it. There's few things in life that'll put a smile on your face like riding a bike will. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 17, 2024 15:32:33 GMT -5
You dog. Which one did you go to? We loved 3Brothers. Usually shopped the River Oaks location, but later Stella Link. Off Washington in the restaurant row area. New? |
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Post by lizardonarock on Mar 17, 2024 15:47:40 GMT -5
Within the last fifteen years or so bottom Shepard street.
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 17, 2024 16:01:13 GMT -5
🤣 Here I thought you were serious about barbecue |
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 17, 2024 16:03:42 GMT -5
If I was going out today, I would have to wear orange.
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