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    #16
    Welcome! I’ve actually had a retina tear repaired; the green laser is one of the worst things I’ve ever experienced, and I’ve had a hydrocele repair (look it up). You’ve had a retina rebuild, I hope it did not include that laser.

    Im looking forward to seeing your cooks!

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    • Midwest Economist
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      Thanks! I hope this isn’t too gruesome: I had a retina tear with complete macular separation and leaking fluid that saturated the layers and separated them like layers of paper. It was a 1hr50m surgery under full anesthesia to repair the tear, reassemble the retina with a partial vitrectomy and a gas bubble inserted in the eye. So I’m sporting a hip green medical wristband that warns people I can’t be subjected to altitude/elevation changes or Nitrous Oxide. As they say, This too shall pass!

    • Mosca
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      Oof. I can’t hit like for that one, so I’ll just say, oof.

    #17
    Glad to meet you Midwest Economist ! I'm sorry to hear it took eye surgery to get you down long enough to post, but hope to see you cooking outdoors again soon!

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    • Midwest Economist
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      That made me smile. Thank you, Sir!

    #18
    Greetings from South Africa.

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    • Midwest Economist
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      Greetings to you as well; I spent many months across various parts of Africa during my military days: it helped me grow up (although my wife will be quick to point out that grown up doesn’t always equate to mature, so I’ll own it).

    • holehogg
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      Your wife and mine must be reading from the same playbook :-)

    #19
    Welcome from south Texas!

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    • Midwest Economist
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      Thank you! Ahh, the good times I’ve had on that riverwalk….

    #20
    Welcome to the posting side of the Pit from the Florida Suncoast. Wishing you the best for a full and speedy recovery. Do you have a special cook planned for when the doc cuts you loose?

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    • Midwest Economist
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      Thanks! Funny you should mention that; I was actually headed to Costco on a Saturday to pick up a brisket. The eye decided to “break” that Friday night, so maybe brisket is a bad choice for my return? Maybe a few racks of ribs or a pork butt, but definitely something on the LSG!

    #21
    Welcome from Winnipeg. Sorry to hear you are suffering a bit at the moment.

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    • Midwest Economist
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      Thanks, and I admit I am suffering….suffering from outdoor cooker withdrawal!

    #22
    Welcome from Northeast Florida

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    #23
    Welcome from the northern Virginia 'burbs of the nation's capital, and allow me to add my thanks to you for your service to our Nation.

    Also wishing you a full and speedy recovery from your retinal surgery and that you're back in action Real Soon Now. Hope you enjoy your time here!

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    • Midwest Economist
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      Thank you; serving was an honor. I do need to spend more time here; oddly enough, this life event was the kick in the pants I needed to start that journey!

    #24
    Get well soon,
    Hello from NW Oregon

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    #25
    Welcome from St. Cloud, FL. I really enjoy using my LSG pellet or my LSG offset, depends on my mood, weather ect. Enjoy all the great folks at AR.

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    • Midwest Economist
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      Thanks! Wow, two LSG cookers? I haven’t built up enough WAF (Wifey Approval Factor) to pull the trigger twice.

    #26
    Welcome from the Pacific Northwest. I used to have a Rec Tec as well. Great grill. My upgrade was to a Yoder

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    • Midwest Economist
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      Thanks…sounds like we followed a similar path. I was splitting hairs between the LSG and a Yoder, then I talked to Chris about his LSG offering, He got into such specific detail, and helped me with some personal touches, so he swung me firmly over to the LSG. Doesn’t necessarily mean one is better than the other, just that the LSG is right for what I want it to do.

    #27
    Welcome from the dry heat of AZ. Speedy recovery to you!

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    • Midwest Economist
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      Thanks! Fond memories of flying down to AZ in 2007 for a week long conference at a “resort” (that’s what the sign said, anyway). Great food, weather, and people!

    #28
    Welcome to posting from Chicago!

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    • Midwest Economist
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      Thanks….admittedly, I haven’t journeyed North since they put up an IKEA in St. Louis, but I remember the pizza!

    • J-Melt
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      If you are feeling better and can make the drive, please feel free to join us for our Chicago Meatup on June 1st in my backyard! Here is the post: https://pitmaster.amazingribs.com/fo...final-planning

    #29
    Welcome from Oz, if you can't be cookin' then at least you can talk about cookin' here

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    • Midwest Economist
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      Ha, right! Another reason to stay connected….its helping me cope with my outdoor cooker withdrawal symptoms.

    #30
    Howdy from Texas

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    • Midwest Economist
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      Howdy! Ahh, Texas….I was actually scheduled to be in Purmela this weekend for the eclipse, boondocking in a field with the Badger Barrel as my cooker. Eye surgeon said NO, and NO.

    • texastweeter
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      Yeah we are in the middle of the full eclipse path. State of emergency and all here. I have to fly out to Scott Depot WV Tuesday, so that will be fun.
      Last edited by texastweeter; April 5, 2024, 09:37 PM.

    • Midwest Economist
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      I wish you good luck and safe travels!

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