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  1. radioguy

    Loving Retirement!!

    Chris, thank you for your service. You are one of the many who make this country what it is. RG
  2. radioguy

    Loving Retirement!!

    FA, Yes paid into that too much. You know a lot of the entitled complain and are unhappy. To tell you the truth, our benefits both SS and Medicare are a good gig. Medicare picked up the 98% of my hernia surgery. We are a rich country, I thank God each and every day. RG
  3. radioguy

    Loving Retirement!!

    Yes sir sounds a lot like my career. Work long and crazy hours. Traveled was away from the family too much (in retrospect). We are so fulfilled, doing a lot of things for others, sharing while we can. Taking tome to enjoy each other and travel to connect with long last friends. RG
  4. radioguy

    Loving Retirement!!

    Just took the thick one off the grill.
  5. radioguy

    Loving Retirement!!

    Retirement really crept up on me. Got offered a buy out when I was 61 yo (2018) My loving wife and best friend said take it and we will figure things out. I never looked back, been staying busy. Our lives really changed when we bought a travel trailer in 2021. We always talked about...
  6. radioguy

    Loving Retirement!!

    Wife and I are on the shores of Lake Erie, Camping. What a relief to get out of the sweltering heat and into a cool lake breeze. What a difference 100 miles makes. We were struggling to get the trailer packed for our fishing trip. Decided to smoke a little something in my PK Go grill...
  7. radioguy

    This weather here.....dang!

    Steve, Tip about RV. I had tough time last year keeping things cool in my 5th wheel trailer. (Myrtle Beach) I bought some rolls of that reflective bubble insulation. I cut it to custom fit each of my windows. Some were friction fit some I had to put small velcro fasteners. Hugh difference...
  8. radioguy

    Building an offset cold smoker- a little advice please.

    Welcome to SMF. Take a look at this calculator. This was done by Dave [RIP] and will get you in the ballpark. You can also Google "Feldon BBQ calculator " have fun! RG https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/reverse-flow-smoker-how-to-calculate-build-tutorial.268692/
  9. radioguy

    Grinding straight into meat bags

    I don't use the grinder for stuffing at all. I did try some 1 and 2 pound bags last year. Bought bags and tape sealer from Waltons. Works great for bulk easy to guage 1/2 pound increments. Faster only trouble is with the tape sealer. Built for right handers and I'm a lefty. Mrs takes...
  10. radioguy

    New to smoking

    Yep use what type is recommended by the manufacturer. Your off to a great start! Smoke On! RG
  11. radioguy

    Schnitzel time!

    Points for the plate! I'm a gluten for a good schnitzel. We just had dinner at the local Hofbrauhaus restaurant. I had the schnitzel and it was a bit tough, left me wanting the breaded cutlet of my youth. My Mom would make veal or pork cutlets. She would pound them out very thin. Salt and...
  12. radioguy

    Jalapeno oddities?

    Cross-pollination does not affect the fruit of the current growing season. The peppers produced will reflect the genetics of the parent plants. The seeds [next generation] will carry the genetic mix from the parents. Each seed is not identical to other ones. Looks like the Jalapeno was the...
  13. radioguy

    Strong coffee

    Keurig user here. Wife subscibes to auto delivery to save $$. Really like Black rifle, Beyond Black and BlackBeards Delight Black Rifle owned and operated by US Veterans. 🇺🇸🪖 RG
  14. radioguy

    Anyone have T-Mobile home internet ?

    Chop, I procrastinated for years as my email was TWC.com(long time customer) it was and embedded in all my accounts. When they increased prices I decided to change ISPs. I said never again, I pay for an email address now. I got the email and started methodologically moving accounts. About...
  15. radioguy

    Chuck Mangione, dead at 84

    I played trumpet in grade school. Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass were the rave. He's going strong at 90 yo. Chuck was a little later but loved his music. RIP RG
  16. radioguy

    Anyone have T-Mobile home internet ?

    Yes I have been with TMobile home internet for a little under 2 years. Absolutely love it. I had many,many problems with Spectrum/Charter. The never fixed their problem and kept increasing rates. T Mob is $50/month no major outages. Every once in a long while things will "stick" and have to...
  17. radioguy

    Ribs

    Chili, Love cukes in the summer. Have to try your salad recipe. Thanks and keep on cooking. RG
  18. radioguy

    Thermoworks rfx gateway not turning on

    FYI It's been a few years but I tried to get a "gateway' working with my new Smoke thermometer. Suffices to say that I was not able to get it to work reliably and start up without fiddling with it every cook. I did work with Thermoworks support but it still was troublesome. They did treat me...
  19. radioguy

    Looking for ideas for big meat cuts to do on the Blackstone

    Get it blazing hot 🔥, a dab of beef tallow then RIBEYE!!!🥩 Slap it down. Dont flip until it loosens by its self. Wiggle it you'll know when to flip. Amazing crust! cook to your IT liking. RG
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