Birthday Bonanza

[marty catka]

I celebrated a birthday over the holiday weekend and my wife gave me some of the best gifts!  She didn't understand it when I had to go out and buy my MES last November.  She enjoyed the food but still didn't understand when I bought the CGSP at Christmas.  She has enjoyed the food and I believe she understands now that I bought the Brinkman Charcoal Gourmet for use this summer at our boat club.  She gets to enjoy the food and share it too!  But I was really surprised when she gave me my birhtday present last week.  Here's a shot at posting a pic in the new format.

From back to front - Kingsford Charcoal Caddy, Mesquite and Apple wood chips, Still Smokin' Cookbook from Cookshack, a pedometer, leg and wing rack, Maverick ET-73, SmokeHouse Rub, Sweet and Tangy rub, charcoal/ash scoop, insulated silicone gloves.  Not pictured are a buttermilk ranch rub (used on two whole chix I smoked and some wings I "fried" in my Big Easy) and two tickets to the Roger Waters concert in late October.

I tell everyone, I got the best wife in the world.  She is truly wonderful.

Thanks for letting me brag.

 

[rhankinsjr]

Wow, what a haul!

I wish my wife was that supportive!  She loves the food but doesn't understand why I need any extra goodies!

 

[fftwarren]

great presents, happy late bday

 

[mballi3011]

I think I married your wife's sister. You sure do have a great haul for sure. Everything you got is the good stuff too I do have to get some of them gloves thou. But my wife last year for my b-day my wonderful wife bought me a new Smoke Vault 24" and then said go smoke something NOW...Happy Birthday

 

[Bearcarver]

Great !

You must be treating her right! (most of the time anyway).

Bearcarver

 

[marty catka]

Thanks for the comments.  Just today as she was on her walk she spotted a practically new ECB for $20.  Called me right away and wanted to know if I could use another smoker!  It truly is almost brand new.  Barely seasoned.  Guy said it was a cold smoker and he wanted to get a "hot" smoker.  Heck, the grates and the pans are worth more than that if I wanted to buy new ones.  Got to add it to the signature now!

 

[cowboycook1n]

Man marty catka you seem to have it goin on with your better half. Thats impressive!