Re-Introducing Myself

[Elton's BBQ]

Thanks for the story!
Glad you rejoin ed.
Welcome to the pit and cheers from Norway!

[KarchyBBQ]

Thanks @Elton’s BBQ!

[gcdmd]

Thank you for your comments, Karchy. Regardless of political philosophy, we should all support our military even if we don't agree with many of the missions they are assigned. However, anyone who thinks war is glorious should visit a military or veterans' hospital. I served for six years at Tripler Army Medical Center during Viet Nam, and still, half a century later, remember faces, names, and stories.

[KarchyBBQ]

gcdmd Thanks. I agree, and appreciate your service. My cousin and I have had very similar discussions about his time in the Army.

[klflowers]

Great story, and glad you are back. I come from a very close family. and your story brought back lots of memories. Enjoy the 26, i have a 22 and sns that make killer food. And, like you, i do sides too

[KarchyBBQ]

Thanks klflowers!

[obiQsmoker]

Thanks Karchy, for sharing such personal and touching memories. It evoked a flood of emotions for me as well. My dad never served, but was the quintessential family man, a cattle rancher, and lover of good BBQ. He passed well before I became hooked on this new obsession, and every cook brings a sigh, and a wish we could have shared this together. We struggled to find common ground, and cooking good BBQ would have been something special.

Welcome (again) ... and looking forward to hearing more of your BBQ adventures.

[KarchyBBQ]

obiQsmoker Thanks for the kind words!!

[Butchman]

Great post, and you’re a lucky man for the times you were able to spend with your grandfather!

[KarchyBBQ]

Thanks @Butchman!!