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RonB

Club Member

Joined: Apr 2016

Posts: 12074

Location: Near Richmond VA

Weber Performer Deluxe
SNS
Pizza insert
Rotisserie
Smokenator 1000
Cookshack Smokette Elite
2 Thermapens
Chefalarm
Dot
lots of probes.
CyberQ
#301

February 11th, 2020, 07:45 AM

Congrats on the great writeup Paul. I'm sure you deserve it - totally.
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February 13th, 2020, 08:59 PM

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Thanks, RonB!
HawkerXP

Club Member

Joined: Jul 2016

Posts: 4915

Location: Northern Virginia

3 Weber kettles, and a PBC
Thermopop
Dot w two probes
Slo n Sear
Cold beer
#302

February 11th, 2020, 08:23 AM

Congrats!
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February 13th, 2020, 08:58 PM

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Thanks!!!
HouseHomey

Club Member

Joined: May 2016

Posts: 4869

Location: Huntington Beach, Ca. Surf City USA.

Equipment
Primo Oval xl
Slow n Sear (two)
Drip n Griddle
22" Weber Kettle
26" Weber Kettle one touch
Blackstone 36” Pro Series
Sous vide machine
Kitchen Aid
Meat grinder
sausage stuffer
5 Crock Pots
Akootrimonts
Two chimneys (was 3 but rivets finally popped, down to 1)
cast iron pans,
Dutch ovens
Signals 4 probe, thermapens, chef alarms, Dots, thermapop and maverick T-732, RTC-600, pro needle and various pocket instareads.
The help and preferences
1 extra fridge and a deep chest freezer in the garage
KBB
FOGO
A 9 year old princess foster child
Patience and old patio furniture
"Baby Girl" The cat

Erik S.
#303

February 11th, 2020, 08:38 AM

Well done! Congratulations on all of the hard work and success.

I must admit I felt a bit “Miffed” about the article saying “overnight success.” I do know it was prefaced with “seemingly.”

I feel honored to have been on this trip with you and witnessing your faith pull you through all of the hard work that was not “Overnight” and all of the personal demons and struggles you faced. Your story is part of what make the pit special.

I wish for you and your family great success and even greater health.

congratulations sir.
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February 13th, 2020, 08:58 PM

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Thank you, my friend!
Steve B

Club Member

Joined: Jun 2016

Posts: 2849

Location: Rockland county New York

Lonestar Grillz 24x36 offset smoker, grill, w/ main chamber charcoal grate and 3 tel-tru thermometers - left, right and center
Yoke Up custom charcoal basket and a Grill Wraps cover.

22.5 copper kettle w/ SnS, DnG, BBQ vortex, gasket and stainless steel hinge kit.

Napoleon gas grill (soon to go bye bye) rotting out.

1 maverick et-733 digital thermometer - black
1 maverick et-733 - gray
1 new standard grilling remote digital thermometer
1 thermoworks thermopen mk4 - red
1 thermoworks thermopop - red

Pre Miala flavor injector
taylor digital scale
TSM meat grinder
chefs choice food slicer
cuisinhart food processor
food saver vacuum sealer
TSM harvest food dehydrator
#304

February 11th, 2020, 09:16 AM

Thanks Paul for bringing us along on this journey. You deserve all the praise you get.
It's an honor to consider you a friend.

And looking forward to meating up with you in July.
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February 13th, 2020, 08:57 PM

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Yes Yes Yes!
klflowers

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Joined: Sep 2015

Posts: 2898

Location: Tennessee
#305

February 11th, 2020, 09:21 AM

Paul, you are the man. Great write up, inspirational journey, all of that, and success. I will get to see it in person soon, I hope.

Congrats, you certainly deserve the accolades. Thanks for allowing us to share the journey.
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February 13th, 2020, 08:57 PM

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Thank you!!! See you in Memphis!
DeusDingo

Founding Member

Joined: Jul 2014

Posts: 1138

Location: Madison, WI

Weber Q320 grill
Masterbuilt Propane Smoker
Maverick and thermo Pen thermometers
#306

February 11th, 2020, 11:40 AM

i know i've had no part of your success (it's all you) but i'm proud of you and all you've accomplished. i've enjoyed the journey as a pure observer. here's hoping it just keeps on rollin'!
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February 13th, 2020, 08:57 PM

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Thank you, so!
Spinaker

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Joined: Nov 2014

Posts: 10401

Location: Land of Tonka

John "J R"
Instagram: JRBowlsby
Smokin' Hound Que
Minnesota/ United States of America
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Assistants
Dexter (Beagle mix)
Kinnick (American Foxhound)
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Grills/Smokers/Fryers
Big Green Egg (Large) X2
Blackstone 36" Outdoor Griddle 4-Burner
Broil King Keg
Karubeque C-60
Kamado Joe Jr. (Black)
Lodge L410 Hibachi
Pit Barrel Cooker
Pit Barrel Cooker 2.0
R&V Works FF2-R-ST 4-Gallon Fryer
Weber Spirit Gasser
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Thermometers
FireBoard (Base Package)
Thermoworks ThermaPen (Red)
Thermoworks MK4 (Orange)
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Accessories
BBQ Dragon
Big Green Egg Plate Setter
Benzomatic TS4000 Torch X 2
Benzomatic TS800 High Temp Torch X 2
Bayou Classic 44 qt Stainless Stock Pot
Bayou Classic 35K BTU Burner
Digi Q DX2 (Medium Pit Viper Fan)
Dragon VT 2-23 C Torch
Eggspander Kit X2
Field Skillet No. 8,10,12
Finex Cat Iron Line
FireBoard Drive
Lots and Lots of Griswold Cast Iron
Grill Grates
Joule Water Circulator
KBQ Fire Grate
Kick Ash Basket (KAB) X4
Lots of Lodge Cast Iron
Husky 6 Drawer BBQ Equipment Cabinet
Large Vortex
Marlin 1894 .44 Magnum
Marquette Castings No. 13 (First Run)
Smithey No. 12
Smokeware Chimney Cap X 3
Stargazer No.10, 12
Tool Wizard BBQ Tongs
Univex Duro 10" Meat Slicer
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Fuel
FOGO Priemium Lump Charcoal
Kingsford Blue and White
Rockwood Lump Charcoal
Apple, Cherry & Oak Log splits for the C-60
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Cutlery
Buck 119 Special
Dexter 12" Brisket Sword
Global
Shun
Wusthof
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Next Major Purchase
Lone Star Grillz 24 X 48 Offset
#307

February 11th, 2020, 11:44 AM

You are living the BBQ dream, Paul. This has been a great ride along!
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ofelles

Club Member

Joined: Jun 2018

Posts: 1644

Location: Brentwood CA

Yoder YS640 on Comp cart
Klose 20x42 Charcoal Grill
LSG Insulated Cabinet
Jumbo Joe
VacMaster Pro 380 sealer
FireBoard and Pit Bull fan
Thermoworks Signal
Thermoworks Dot
Thermopen Mk4
#308

February 11th, 2020, 11:47 AM

I know the feeling I get when friends enjoy my food and then I hear "Yea, he's the man with brisket" It was be great at the level you have reached. Congrats and thanks for including us along the way!
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February 13th, 2020, 08:57 PM

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Thank you!! So fun to share with all of you.
paul

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Willard

Club Member

Joined: Apr 2018

Posts: 865

Location: Leesburg, Fl.
#309

February 11th, 2020, 12:01 PM

That’s great. Congratulations. I sure hope to make it up your way sometime when we are visiting the kids in Lafayette.
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February 13th, 2020, 08:56 PM

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That would be so fun! #GetOntheRibList
Donw

Club Member

Joined: Jul 2017

Posts: 2679
#310

February 11th, 2020, 12:58 PM

My hat is off to you Paul and your entire crew. Amazing how all the years, and late nights, made you an “Overnight Success.” We here at the Pit know most of the real story and it is a testament to your dedication to the craft, and hours of hard work, that makes you a shining example of what is possible when you have a dream.
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February 13th, 2020, 08:56 PM

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Dude, thank you! I love shining a light on hard work and Jesus who makes all this possible in my life!
Spinaker

Moderator

Joined: Nov 2014

Posts: 10401

Location: Land of Tonka

John "J R"
Instagram: JRBowlsby
Smokin' Hound Que
Minnesota/ United States of America
********************************************
Assistants
Dexter (Beagle mix)
Kinnick (American Foxhound)
************************
Grills/Smokers/Fryers
Big Green Egg (Large) X2
Blackstone 36" Outdoor Griddle 4-Burner
Broil King Keg
Karubeque C-60
Kamado Joe Jr. (Black)
Lodge L410 Hibachi
Pit Barrel Cooker
Pit Barrel Cooker 2.0
R&V Works FF2-R-ST 4-Gallon Fryer
Weber Spirit Gasser
******************.
Thermometers
FireBoard (Base Package)
Thermoworks ThermaPen (Red)
Thermoworks MK4 (Orange)
**************
Accessories
BBQ Dragon
Big Green Egg Plate Setter
Benzomatic TS4000 Torch X 2
Benzomatic TS800 High Temp Torch X 2
Bayou Classic 44 qt Stainless Stock Pot
Bayou Classic 35K BTU Burner
Digi Q DX2 (Medium Pit Viper Fan)
Dragon VT 2-23 C Torch
Eggspander Kit X2
Field Skillet No. 8,10,12
Finex Cat Iron Line
FireBoard Drive
Lots and Lots of Griswold Cast Iron
Grill Grates
Joule Water Circulator
KBQ Fire Grate
Kick Ash Basket (KAB) X4
Lots of Lodge Cast Iron
Husky 6 Drawer BBQ Equipment Cabinet
Large Vortex
Marlin 1894 .44 Magnum
Marquette Castings No. 13 (First Run)
Smithey No. 12
Smokeware Chimney Cap X 3
Stargazer No.10, 12
Tool Wizard BBQ Tongs
Univex Duro 10" Meat Slicer
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Fuel
FOGO Priemium Lump Charcoal
Kingsford Blue and White
Rockwood Lump Charcoal
Apple, Cherry & Oak Log splits for the C-60
**************************
Cutlery
Buck 119 Special
Dexter 12" Brisket Sword
Global
Shun
Wusthof
*******
Next Major Purchase
Lone Star Grillz 24 X 48 Offset
#311

February 11th, 2020, 02:07 PM

It would be fun to visit and work the pits with you and Sam. That would be a day!
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February 13th, 2020, 08:55 PM

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Dude, I'm saying!!!

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mattcotool

Club Member

Joined: Mar 2016

Posts: 103

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

- 22" Weber Kettle
- SNS
- Thermoworks Smoke
- BBQ Guru Party Q
- Thermoworks Thermapen
#312

February 11th, 2020, 05:14 PM

Paul I love reading about you’re adventure and hope to one day follow in your footsteps! Well done my friend!
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February 13th, 2020, 08:55 PM

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Thank you!
RickyBobby

Club Member

Joined: Jul 2016

Posts: 433

Location: Kingwood, Texas
#313

February 12th, 2020, 12:16 AM

What a great write up! Congrats on all of your success and I hope that it continues for a very long time! One of these days, I really hope to make the not too far journey to partake!
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February 13th, 2020, 08:55 PM

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Can't wait to see you on this side of the Sabine!

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Rfhd69

Charter Member

Joined: May 2015

Posts: 139

Location: SW Washington

WSM 22.5, PBC, GMG Jim Bowie, Traeger Texas
#314

February 12th, 2020, 08:22 PM

Nice job Paul! Doing things the right way my friend.
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BourBonQ

Club Member

Joined: Oct 2017

Posts: 758

Location: Lowcountry of South Carolina

Pit Barrel Cooker
Blaze 32" Gasser with Sear Station and Rotisserie
Jenn-Air 6 Burner w/ Dual Oven and Stainless Flat Top
Camp Chef Explorer 60EX with Grill Box and Griddle
Thermoworks Thermapen Mk4
Maverick ET-733 2-Probe Wireless Thermometer
Thermopro TP20 2-Probe Wireless Thermometer
Anova 900W Sous Vide Immersion Circulator
Selection of Grandma's Antique Cast Iron Cookware
Bayou Classic Stainless Steel Oyster/Turkey Cooker
Weber Standard Size Chimney Starter
Foodsaver Vac Sealer
#315

February 12th, 2020, 08:32 PM

Outstanding, congrats!
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