The wife said "NO MORE"

DWCowles

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Location: Smiths Grove, Ky

Hi, my name is Darrell. I'm an OTR truck driver for over 25 years. During my off time I love doing backyard cooks. I have a 48" Lang Deluxe smoker, Rec-Tec pellet smoker,1 Weber Genesis 330, 1 Weber Performer (blue), 2 Weber kettles (1 black and 1 Copper), 1 26" Weber kettle, a WSM, 8 Maverick Redi Chek thermometers, a PartyQ, 2 SnS, Grill Grates, Cast Iron grates, 1 ThermoPop (orange) and 2 ThermoPens (pink and orange) and planning on adding more cooking accessories. Now I have an Anova sous vide, the Dragon blower and 2 Chef alarms from Thermoworks.
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The wife said "NO MORE"

April 27, 2016, 09:54 AM

Dang, she said I can"t buy no more thermometers...I guess I better hide the other two iGrills2 that's on their way
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Huskee

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Location: central MI, USA

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Smokers / Grills
Yoder loaded Wichita offset smoker

PBC

Grilla Silverbac pellet grill

Slow 'N Sear Deluxe Kamado (SnSK)

Dyna-Glo XL Premium dual chamber charcoal grill

Weber 22" Original Kettle Premium (copper)

Weber 26" Original Kettle Premium (black)

Weber Jumbo Joe Gold (18.5")

Weber Smokey Joe Silver (14.5")

Brinkmann cabinet charcoal smoker (repurposed)

Thermometers
(3) Maverick XR-50: 4-probe Wireless Thermometers

(7) Maverick ET-732s

(1) Maverick ET-735 Bluetooth (in box)

(1) Smoke by ThermoWorks

(1) Signals by ThermoWorks

Thermapen MkII, orange

ThermoPop, yellow

ThermoWorks ChefAlarm

Morpilot 6-probe wireless

ThermoWorks Infrared IRK2

ThermoWorks fridge & freezer therms as well

Accessories
Instant Pot 6qt

Anova Bluetooth SV

Kitchen Aide mixer & meat grinder attachment

Kindling Cracker King (XL)

BBQ Dragon

Weber full & half chimneys, Char-Broil Half Time chimney

Weber grill topper

Slow 'N Sear Original, XL, and SnS Charcoal Basket (for Jumbo Joe)

Drip 'N Griddle Pan, 22' Easy Spin Grate, and Elevated Cooking grate, by ABCbarbecue

Pittsburgh Digital Moisture Meter

Beverages
Favorite summer beer: Leinenkugels Summer & Grapefruit Shandy, Hamm's, Michelob Ultra Pure Gold

Fav other beer: DAB, Sam Adams regular, Third Shift amber or Coors Batch 19, Stella Artois

Fav cheap beers: Pabst, High Life, Hamm's & Stroh's

Most favorite beer: The one in your fridge

Wine: Red- big, bold, tannic & peppery- Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauv, Sangiovese, Syrah, etc

Whiskey: Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, E.H. Taylor, Blanton's, Old Forester 1870, Elijah Craig, Basil Hayden's. Neat please.

Scotch: Current favorite- The Arran (anything by them), Glenmorangie 12yr Lasanta, sherry cask finished. The Balvenie Double Wood, also like Oban 18yr, and The Glenlivet Nadurra (Oloroso sherry cask finished) among others. Neat please.

About me
Real name: Aaron
Location: Farwell, Michigan- near Clare. (dead center of lower peninsula)

Occupation:
Healthcare- Licensed & Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for MidMichigan Health, a University of Michigan Health System.
#2

April 27, 2016, 09:55 AM

This. Is. Awesome. You are my hero.
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CRO

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Joined: Jul 2014

Posts: 245

Location: Northern Illinois

22.5" Weber Performer
Slow 'N Sear with Drip 'N Griddle
18" Weber Jumbo Joe
Pit Barrel Cooker
ThermoWorks Smoke
Maverick ET-733
Thermapen
ThermoPop
Coleman Roadtrip Grill LXE (for Tailgating at Packer games)
Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter
Favorite Beer - New Glarus Moon Man or Spotted Cow
#3

April 27, 2016, 10:02 AM

Can I buy one?
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Butterman

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Joined: Aug 2015

Posts: 110

REC TEC Mini WeberGenesis Silver B Maverick ET-732 ThermoPop (Red) Thermapen Mk4 (Green) Grill Grates (for my Weber) .
#4

April 27, 2016, 10:33 AM

WOW! Just WOW!

Is there a favorite somewhere in there?
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Nate

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Posts: 3808

Location: Quarantined
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April 27, 2016, 10:37 AM

DWCowles , I just had a Thermoworks order show up yesterday. I took advantage of the AR discount on the new thermapen and then picked up a few other thermometers, shirt, mini spatula and spoon, humidity monitor, silicon pad thing, etc... Wife hasn't seen that box YET.... almost afraid to because in the last month:

I quickly jumped on the SkyMall innovation sale on maverick knockoffs a few weeks ago and purchased a couple
Had a Slow'n'Sear and shirt delivered
Informed her I need a 22" Weber Performer Deluxe to go with the new Slow'n'Sear I just got. (Good thing she met Pit Boss and knows the SnS and Weber Kettle are legit needs).

May have forgot to mention there will be another box coming in a few weeks that will include Meathead 's new book as well as the Food Lab book, some Rapala soft grip knives, and some tunes (the SteelDrivers - highly recommend checking them out if you like Chris Stapleton as it was his old band)...

Then the other night while we were out on the porch enjoying a beautiful evening when the guy from ToolWizard.com returned my call. I had left a message asking if they were going to get anymore 16" and 20" BBQ Tongs (you know the cool red scissor ones meathead uses) since they were out online and on amazon... (praise the lard, they are getting more with a little redesign)... anyway my wife gave me one of those looks when I had to explain who called and then why.

All in all though I have a great wife who is pretty cool about things, understands this is my hobby, passion, and outlet for fun, and doesn't give me too much grief as long as I keep turning out food and I don't get too carried away with purchases (she did frown on the idea ordering the Meadow Creek TS250 smoker so I decided not to push my luck).

THE BBQ GADGETS, TOYS, & ACCESSORIES ADDICTION STRUGGLE IS REAL!!!!

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DWCowles commented

April 27, 2016, 10:50 AM

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I have also pre-order MH's book when he first made the annoucement about it and I love the my 20'' tong that I got from ToolWizard last year.

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Flavorsavor commented

April 27, 2016, 01:36 PM

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x2 on the Steeldrivers. Especially if you enjoy dark whiskey and white lies...
BigBear

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Joined: Sep 2015

Posts: 657

Location: Dallas-Ft. Worth
#6

April 27, 2016, 10:38 AM

Wives can be so unreasonable.
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Craigar

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Joined: Jul 2014

Posts: 1113

Location: Papillion, NE

* - Weber 26.75" OTG
* - Weber 22.5" Premium cloaked in Crimson
* - Slow 'N Sear
* - Smoke E-Z - 26.75" (The Grain Silo)
* - Lodge Sportsman Grill
* - Weber Rapid Fire Chimney Starter
* - Thermoworks ThermoPop
* - Thermoworks Dot
* - iGrill2 - 4 probes
* - Favorite Beer - the cold one in my hand (craft beers of all flavors; haven't had a blue yummy in over 6 years) my tastes change with the season so it is difficult to name just a couple. However, I will occasionally have a vanilla porter float in the summer (Empyrean Vanilla Porter w/a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream) as I usually drink stouts & porters in the colder months, pale ales & IPAs in the warmer months. I have to add Not Your Father's Root Beer to beers I use for floats.
* - Booze - I don't really have a favorite, but lean towards single malt Scotch & Irish whiskey
* - Wines - Reds: mainly the heavy stuff mixed in with the occasional pinot noir ( I have yet to meet a malbec I didn't like); Whites: German & Nebraska (hey, I have to support the home team)
* - Favorite Spice outlets - Frisco Spices in LaVista, NE (the local butcher supply shop); Volcanic Peppers in Bellevue, NE
* - Current butchers: Just Good Meats & Fareway Foods
#7

April 27, 2016, 10:44 AM

Impressive.
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Danjohnston949

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Joined: Dec 2014

Posts: 4418

Location: 1410 9th. St. N, Fargo ND
#8

April 27, 2016, 10:49 AM

DWCowles, DW after owning Eunice for 44 Yrs, I truly realize how independent and opinionated Wives can get! But in this One Case I think I have to back Your Wife? This represents a true quandary for me!
I either throw a BBQ Buddy under the Bus or ? ? ? ?. ðŸ˜™ðŸ¤”ðŸ‘ŽðŸ¤”ðŸ˜™. ðŸ˜‡
Eat Well and Prosper! From Fargo ND, Dan
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Craigar

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Joined: Jul 2014

Posts: 1113

Location: Papillion, NE

* - Weber 26.75" OTG
* - Weber 22.5" Premium cloaked in Crimson
* - Slow 'N Sear
* - Smoke E-Z - 26.75" (The Grain Silo)
* - Lodge Sportsman Grill
* - Weber Rapid Fire Chimney Starter
* - Thermoworks ThermoPop
* - Thermoworks Dot
* - iGrill2 - 4 probes
* - Favorite Beer - the cold one in my hand (craft beers of all flavors; haven't had a blue yummy in over 6 years) my tastes change with the season so it is difficult to name just a couple. However, I will occasionally have a vanilla porter float in the summer (Empyrean Vanilla Porter w/a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream) as I usually drink stouts & porters in the colder months, pale ales & IPAs in the warmer months. I have to add Not Your Father's Root Beer to beers I use for floats.
* - Booze - I don't really have a favorite, but lean towards single malt Scotch & Irish whiskey
* - Wines - Reds: mainly the heavy stuff mixed in with the occasional pinot noir ( I have yet to meet a malbec I didn't like); Whites: German & Nebraska (hey, I have to support the home team)
* - Favorite Spice outlets - Frisco Spices in LaVista, NE (the local butcher supply shop); Volcanic Peppers in Bellevue, NE
* - Current butchers: Just Good Meats & Fareway Foods
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April 27, 2016, 11:01 AM

DWCowles you do realize once Thermoworks comes out with their new wireless model you will have to purchase at least 2 of them, right?
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DWCowles commented

April 27, 2016, 11:07 AM

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shhhhh...don't want her to hear you

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Craigar commented

April 27, 2016, 11:15 AM

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richinlbrg commented

April 27, 2016, 06:27 PM

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New wireless?? What is thermoworks coming out with?

Still waiting on the new Meater wireless
Breadhead

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April 27, 2016, 11:09 AM

DWCowles ...

That's an impressive display. You could start a retail website with that inventory.ðŸ˜³

Just order the wife some pretty shoes now and then.ðŸ˜Ž
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BriggsBBQ

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Joined: Feb 2016

Posts: 299

Location: Dallas
#11

April 27, 2016, 11:51 AM

LOL, I just bought my wife some expensive sunglasses merely because I knew it would open up the budget for a Rotisserie and larger welding gas tank for my birthday.

And besides I bet if you compared it to her shoe selection inventory. You are under on your inventory.
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Craigar commented

April 27, 2016, 12:19 PM

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Boom!

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fzxdoc commented

April 27, 2016, 02:59 PM

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Uh, lots of new shoes are essential to a wife's happiness. They should be deductible as a medical expense for stress relief.

Cool move with the sunglasses. I wonder what I can get my husband to justify the purchase of the new Summit Charcoal Grill. Hmmmm.

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Thunder77 commented

April 27, 2016, 07:53 PM

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fzxdoc, I would fall down and kiss your feet if you brought home a Weber Summit! I'm sure your hubby would love you for the great cooks on one!
Thunder77

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Posts: 2825

Location: Halethorpe, MD

Weber 26.75" Kettle with SnS. Broil King Baron 5 burner. Akorn Kamado, and Akorn Jr kamado. Primo Oval Junior. Love grilling steaks, ribs, and chicken. Need to master smoked salmon Favorite cool weather beer: Sam Adams Octoberfest Favorite warm weather beer: Yuengling Traditional Lager All-time favorite drink: Single Malt Scotch
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April 27, 2016, 12:19 PM

DANG! I thought I was bad! You have me beat by a mile, dude! I have two Chef Alarms, two Mavericks, A thermopop, two RT600Cs , a Dot, and two Thermapens. My addiction is quite mild compared to yours! I also recently took advantage of the special discount, and bought a new Thermapen MK4. (I have to Hide that from the wife)
Nice pink Thermapen, btw!
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fuzzydaddy

Charter Member

Joined: Nov 2014

Posts: 4970

Location: Winchester TN

Hardware
Blackstone 36” Griddle.
Slow 'N Sear Deluxe Kamado & Kettle Grill.
Slow 'N Sear (1.0, Deluxe, 2.0).
DnG Pans/Racks, Easy Spin Grates, Elevated Cooking Grates.
Weber Chimney Starters (regular and compact).
Joule, Instant Accu Slim.
GrillGrates.
Maverick XR-50 [my favorite].
ThermoWorks Smoke & Gateway, Thermapen, Thermapop, ChefAlarms, DOT, probes

Consumables / Favorites
KBB (short cooks), Weber (long cooks), B&B Hardwood Briquettes when I'm out of Weber.
Ribs (beef & pork), Pork Butts, Chuck Roasts, Pork Tenderloins, Shrimp, Fajitas.
SnS Grills salt free rubs: Not Just for Beef & Rocky’s Rub.
MeatChurch Holy Cow. MMD, BBBR, S&G, Herbs de Provence, SPG.
#13

April 27, 2016, 12:30 PM

DWCowles, I did notice you don't have any tools that are yellow or green. I'll let you slide on indigo and violet.
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DWCowles commented

April 27, 2016, 01:26 PM

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fuzzydaddy I'm not a big fan of yellow or green...green is a good color if it's on the right paper if you know what I mean

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fuzzydaddy commented

April 27, 2016, 02:53 PM

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I know what you mean! I don't have any yellow, but I do have a ChefAlarm that's green only because it's my wife's favorite color and it helped ease the pain of buying it.
MBMorgan

Club Member

Joined: Sep 2015

Posts: 6360

Location: Colorado

> Weber Genesis EP-330
> Grilla Grills Original Grilla (OG) pellet smoker
> Pit Barrel Cooker (gone to a new home)
> WeberQ 2000 (on "loan" to a relative)
> Old Smokey Electric (for chickens mostly - when it's too nasty out
to fiddle with a more capable cooker)
> Luhr Jensen Little Chief Electric - Top Loader circa 1990 (smoked fish & jerky)
> Thermoworks Smoke
> 3 Thermoworks Chef Alarms
> Thermoworks Thermapen
> Thermoworks IR-GUN-S
> Anova sous vide circulator
> Searzall torch
> BBQ Guru Rib Ring
#14

April 27, 2016, 12:38 PM

I've had only limited success slipping toys past the intense financial scrutiny of my accountant wife. The two biggies are "yes dear, there are 28 golf clubs in a set" and "trust me, you can only buy Sage fly rods in pairs ... it's a question of balance and the physics of graphite". Can't remember any others that worked ...
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scottranda commented

April 27, 2016, 01:45 PM

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Hahaha! 28 golf clubs in a set! Luckily, I've passed off my BBQ purchases by cooking my wife delicious food and show her how important the tool was to cook it!

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fzxdoc commented

April 27, 2016, 03:01 PM

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May Day? Craigar. How did that work for you?

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Craigar commented

April 27, 2016, 03:56 PM

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fzxdoc It worked great!!! So every year since then we have an ongoing joke as to what purchase will qualify as a May Day present. I neglected to mention she was with me when I bought the 3 wood.
gcdmd

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Location: The Republic of Texas
#15

April 27, 2016, 01:10 PM

There are advantages to being single.

Life is an equipment sport. Why don't women understand that? Of course, I don't understand my wife's maxim that life is a clothing sport. Fortunately, she realized the futility of trying to dress me up since I retired.

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