25 mph winds? Upper 30s? Always a good day for the PK

[Goldenbear]

The truth is I’m cooking off some items this afternoon before the big winds hit tonight, with gusts expected up to 60 mph. Wish us luck.

[mrichie1229]

Grilling in any weather is fun.

Wait...There are areas where the trees are still green?!?

[smokin fool]

Yeah!!!!....I was gunna say.
I haven't seen a leaf on a tree in a good 2-3 months.

[Bogy]

I don't know, seems kind of unnatural to me. Strange things goin' on out there.

[Goldenbear]

Ha. Perennial shrubs (mostly azaleas) and California redwoods (evergreen). 😊

[RlsRls]

What's on top of the chimney, and, whatta ya cookin' ?
Good luck with the storm!

[Goldenbear]

Thanks!

I put some sections of the grill grates from my old Weber kettle on top of the chimney when lighting lump to contain any runaway sparks. Just a basic tri tip cook, then some chicken.

Hatches are battened!

[xaugievike]

it was -2 Fahrenheit with sustained 20mph winds gusting over 40 last weekend when I did some ribs. I'd assume you're doing it with a margarita nearby?

[Goldenbear]

That’s awesome!!

I did sip a nice hazy IPA, but have now moved on to a crisp Manhattan, by the fire. (I’m off this week…don’t judge 😊.)

[AdequateEatin]

You should of waited a little. Now we are in the 60s. 🤣 But I guess the rain is rolling in, in about 2 hours.

[Goldenbear]

Indeed. The wind is howling!

[Bogy]

It's not the temp, or the wind, or even the snow that keeps filling up my patio that keeps me from cooking outside lately. It's the getting dark at 4:30 that encourages me to use the IR grill inside.

[Jfrosty27]

I will second that thought. These are the dog days for us in the upper Midwest. Now it the countdown to spring. A long countdown….

[Clawbear57]

Hope you weathered the storm and all is well.

[Goldenbear]

Appreciated. 23 years here and this was amongst the worst. Several downed branches, but can’t complain at all. Many without power, though we were not effected.