As some of you have noticed, and perhaps some of you have rejoiced, I've been AWOL for some time. This was due to not having internet because of relocating. I finally had internet installed at my new location, and am back in the saddle again. How about a song to go with it?
Personally I like Firesign Theater’s parady of Back from the shadows again. Welcome back. You moved? The farm?
You believe in hard work.......Woody Guthrie.
Last edited by FireMan; January 20, 2019, 11:28 PM.
Great to hear from you! This is great that you are back. I look forward to seeing your new digs! Congrats on the new job and the new wood source! I look forward to seeing some pictures in the new farm journal.
Wow great to see you back in the saddle my friend !! Been wondering what the heck was going on. So two farms? Your empire continues to grow, are you now considered a gentleman farmer or are you going to sell the first one? Can't wait to see the Farm Journal and get caught up. Good to have you back !!!
Whew, I'll call off the Rangers we sent to find you! Looking forward to CN Farmfest II! As an ex-Californian how do you like WA? We're always on the lookout for exit path.
Living in Mt Shasta we too take advantage of OR's 0% sales tax, but as you know CA is not known as a tax haven on any level. Probably on the 5 year plan right now, but that can change with the stroke of a Governor's pen.
Last edited by CaptainMike; January 21, 2019, 03:26 PM.
* - Weber 26.75" OTG
* - Weber 22.5" Premium cloaked in Crimson
* - Slow 'N Sear
* - Smoke E-Z - 26.75" (The Grain Silo)
* - Lodge Sportsman Grill
* - Weber Rapid Fire Chimney Starter
* - Thermoworks ThermoPop
* - Thermoworks Mk4
* - Thermoworks Dot
* - iGrill2 - 4 probes
* - Favorite Beer - the cold one in my hand (craft beers of all flavors; haven't had a blue yummy in over 6 years) my tastes change with the season so it is difficult to name just a couple. However, I will occasionally have a vanilla porter float in the summer (Empyrean Vanilla Porter w/a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream) as I usually drink stouts & porters in the colder months, pale ales & IPAs in the warmer months. I have to add Not Your Father's Root Beer to beers I use for floats.
* - Booze - I don't really have a favorite, but lean towards single malt Scotch & Irish whiskey
* - Wines - Reds: mainly the heavy stuff mixed in with the occasional pinot noir ( I have yet to meet a malbec I didn't like); Whites: German & Nebraska (hey, I have to support the home team)
* - Favorite Spice outlets - Volcanic Peppers - Bellevue, NE
* - Current butchers: Cure - Ft. Calhoun
My toys:
Weber Summit Charcoal Grilling Center (WSCGC) aka Mr. Fancypants
Pit Barrel Cooker (which rocks), named Pretty Baby
Weber Summit S650 Gas Grill, named Hot 'n Fast (used mostly for searing and griddling)
Weber Kettle Premium 22" named Kettle Kid, eager to horn in with more cooks in the future
Camp Chef Somerset IV 4-burner outdoor gas range named AfterBurner due to its 30kBTU burners
Adrenaline BBQ Company Gear:
SnS Low Profile, DnG, and Large Charcoal Basket, for WSCGC
SnS Deluxe for 22" Kettle
Elevated SS Rack for WSCGC
SS Rack for DnG
Cast Iron Griddle
Grill Grate for SnS
Grill Grates: five 17.375 sections (retired to storage)
Grill Grates: six 19.25 panels for exact fit for Summit S650
gasser
Grill Grates for 22" Kettle
2 Grill Grate Griddles
Steelmade Griddle for Summit gas grill
Fireboard Gear:
Extreme BBQ Thermometer Package
Additional control unit
Additional probes: Competition Probes 1" (3) and 4" (1), 3 additional Ambient Probes. 1 additional Food Probe
2 Driver Cables
Pit Viper Fan (to pair with Fireboard Fan Driver Cable)
Pit Viper Fan new design (to pair with Fireboard Fan Driver Cable)
Thermoworks Gear:
Thermapen MK4 (pink)
Thermapen Classic (pink too)
Thermoworks MK4 orange
Temp Test 2 Smart Thermometer
Extra Big and Loud Timer
Timestick Trio
Maverick ET 73 a little workhorse with limited range
Maverick ET 733
Maverick (Ivation) ET 732
Grill Pinz
Vortex (two of them)
18" drip pan for WSCGC
Ceramic Spacers for WSCGC in Kamado Mode: 2 sets each 1/2", 1", 2". The 2" spacers work best with the 18" drip pan. The 1+1/2 inch spacers work best with the 14 inch cake pan.
Two Joule Sous Vide devices
3 Lipavi Sous Vide Tubs with Lids: 12, 18 and 26 quarts
Avid Armor Ultra Pro V32 Chamber Sealer
Instant Pot 6 Quart Electric Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot 10 Quart Electric Pressure Cooker
Charcoal Companion TurboQue
A-Maze-N tube 12 inch tube smoker accessory for use with pellets
BBQ Dragon and Dragon Chimney
Shun Classic Series:
8" Chef Knife
6" Chef's Knife
Gokujo Boning and Fillet Knife
3 1/2 inch Paring Knife
Nice to have you back in that saddle, ComfortablyNumb . I really missed those Farm Journal posts. With two farms going full tilt, you should have plenty to post about, if you have the time, that is.
Looks like a great setup and having quail on your ground makes it all the better. Guarantee these girls would love that setup. Enjoy! Look forward to seeing your posts again!
C.N., do you actively farm both properties and drive as well? I am jealous of your readily available apple wood (not jealous of the workload!). In Hood River I have an orchardist friend who lets me pull from the burn pile in the late spring. It's a lot of work, since the pile includes old mattresses, broken furniture, etc. But, it's perfect size for the KBQ. I spend the day pulling and cutting and tossing into the Safari. Remembered to bring gas and chain oil, but last year I forgot the drinking water. One of my sons-in-law is from a ranch near Omak, on the plateau above the Columbia. Are you near there?
Daniel
Good to have you back, CN. BTW, I couldn't get the links in your original post. Here is the Gene Autry song. BTW, Smiley Burnet had a small part in it. He was one of the best ever at physical comedy.
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