So, I'd like to introduce myself and say hi to everone. But here's the deal: I've been a big fan of Meathead and this site for several years. And I'm not only appreciative of the vast amount of info available but I'm impressed as well. So a few months back I decided to join the pitmaster club, not fully understanding the benefits! So I guess I'd like to know what did I get in return for joining? Is it just the ability to post and peruse the forum? Or is there more that I'm not aware of? If that is it, that's fine. I just want to make sure I'm not missing out on something of value.
Thanks everyone! I realize this is a weird way to introduce myself, but hey, I'm weird!
Cookers:
SnS Kettle with SnS Deluxe, SS & Cast iron pans, elevated grate.
Grilla OG with upper shelf and pizza stone.
Weber Genesis SA-E-330 LP INDIGO with SS Grates, Weber Crafted frame kit, baking stone, griddle (2/3), all from Ace Hardware.
Everything Else:
SnS #3 I was their first customer.
Sous Vide equipment.
Instant read and leave-in thermometers.
Grill Grates.
Kingsford Blue Bag, Weber lighter cubes, Weber charcoal chimneys.
BBQr's Delight Hickory & Apple flavor pellets, propane torch, 12" smoke tube.
Grilla apple & hickory pellets, Royal Oak charcoal pellets.
Rubs with salt: Meat Church, Meathead's.
Rubs without salt: SnS Grills Rocky's Rub and Not Just for Beef.
Rubs home-mixed: None at this time.
Spices: Lots of 'em.
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.
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 meReal name: Aaron
Location: Farwell, Michigan - near Clare (dead center of lower peninsula).
Occupation:
Healthcare- Licensed & Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at MyMichigan Health, a University of Michigan Health System.
Welcome to The Pit wilburwb! 2,400 active members here at The Pit (16,600+ total members), some are seasoned "pros", some are newbies and soon-to-be seasoned pros. All of them are your support line, cheer squad and friends. Plus all the other things FuzzyDaddy linked you to! Happy to have you here with us.
Since this is your first post, please check out our homework assignment post for new members, it contains a few how-tos and please-dos. This will help you learn your way around so you can get the best experience from our forum.
Also, it's very important that you:
Give us an email address you actually use. You can set or change your email on file with us by clicking your name in the upper-right, then User Settings, then the Notifications tab.
Add the domain AmazingRibs.com to your email safe list. We NEVER spam! This is important to receive notices about your account, such as if you’re up for renewal or are ever drawn as our monthly Gold Medal Giveaway winner (we’d hate to have to pick another person because you don’t answer us)!
> Weber Genesis EP-330
> Grilla Grills Original Grilla (OG) pellet smoker with Alpha/Connect
> Grilla Grills Pellet Pizza Oven
> Pit Barrel Cooker (gone to a new home)
> WeberQ 2000 (on "loan" to a relative (I'll never see it again))
> 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 One
> Thermoworks Thermapen Classic
> Thermoworks Thermopop
> Thermoworks IR-GUN-S
> Anova sous vide circulator
> Searzall torch
> BBQ Guru Rib Ring
> WÜSTHOF, Dalstrong, and Buck knives
> Paprika App on Mac and iOS
Welcome to the Pit! From my perspective the big plus of the Pit is being able to reach with a question and get advice that reflects years of experience BBQing. Also you are auto entered in the Gold Medal Giveaway.
I'm an idiot, my dang self; I'm surprised we haven't met at any of the meetings, or get-togethers! (Maybe we was too busy scarfin' ribs an' such to visit!)
I'm pretty new here, my self, so I wanted to give you a holler!
Well, Wilbur, first welcome aboard. Second, l have no idea what you have gotten from this site. You said you have been keeping an eye on Meathead & this site for years, & then finally joined. My question is why? I think we all know. It's smellin smoke! It's tastin ribs & other assorted victuals. It's grinnin when others tell you how wonderful a cook you are. We are happy to have you with us. Enjoy the ride!
Ok, so I did some more diggin' and watched a few videos and figured out a few things about how great this site/forum really is! Just wanted to say thanks for the help, support, guidance and encouragement! Ya'll really make a guy feel welcome! Can't thank you enough,
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