Paul

9 hours ago, tekobo said:

I am loving my 16TT

You're definitely putting it through it's paces. 

With just the wife and I, I use the 16 way more than I uses the 23. 

Nice work @USUAggie. Did you cut the threads on the lathe or do you have tap and dies? 

36 minutes ago, Troble said:

What’s your “regular job”?

Power plant operator. It's deemed critical infrastructure so COVID restrictions haven't effected me much.

I've just been working my regular job and finetuning the house.

We did get some rain the other day and I used it as an excuse to work under the house. There's about 6' of headroom down there so I built a small workbench a couple weeks ago which is functional but, there's a post and footing in the way.

The post and footing was really bothering me and it was a tripping hazard. 

I have lots of scrap lumber so I built a storage bin around it.

I've got PVC parts in it now. I'm thinking once all the yard irrigation is done it can hold screws, nails, and such.

4 hours ago, tony b said:

I am going to be sooo glad when 2020 is over! 

If you think 2020 was bad wait till it turns 21 and starts drinking!!

Welcome @BigO Get ready to cook some great food!

2 hours ago, RokDok said:

I might suggest that she put her hair straighteners in the loft as it is perfectly possible to use the iron and ironing board instead.

You're braver than I. 

1 hour ago, tekobo said:

weight of beer they would consume

Surly you're suggesting they consume lite beer?!

7 hours ago, Troble said:

Not sure I’m ready to commit to a deep fryer at this moment

I had one of these for years. https://www.kingkooker.com/Outdoor-Chef-s-Hot-Tub-Multipurpose-Cooker-p/pack_2862.htm

Not as glamorous as an indoor deep fryer but, can do much more and it can be stored in a shed/garage/carport...

2 hours ago, tekobo said:

That is 10 skinny people or 6 fat ones.

That's funny! Is height a consideration? What if one of the fat ones is really short? Do we need to through in another 1/2 fat person?  

44 minutes ago, Scott.W said:

Roughly with a 8lb roast how long per pound?

Can you treat like an oven and go 15 minutes per pound at a 350° - 400°? I agree with the S&P. 

Well it looks like you're enjoying the learning curve! 

Should be tasty! 

14 hours ago, Troble said:

the Mrs. likes her meat well and definitely not bloody

We have the same problem. I still cook it rare and she gets the end cuts. 

Welcome! You're going to love your KK. Nothing better. 

Wow! @tekobo you outdid yourself. Very nice. Welcome to the tile side.

Wow! dual 42s...that's a lot of grill space!!

They look great. 

13 hours ago, RokDok said:

And we are going to a local showroom tomorrow to see more fabrics - there's a choice of 600.

I'm not wife bashing here but, there's no way my wife could make a choice out of 600 options. I'd call the place and ask they only offer 10 to 15 within her color palette. Just trying to making things easier for her! 

1 hour ago, tekobo said:

We had just finished dinner with wine this evening when I saw that my ship was on the move.

So @tekobo can you now officially say "your ship has came in!?"

Congrats! 

6 hours ago, cruzmisl said:

Before I even start dinner the first thing I do it light the cooker.

I think this is true regardless of the cooker, BBQ, smoker brand or style. 

11 hours ago, tekobo said:

 Still super keen to see more of your house.

Sorry @tekobo I haven't taken any more pix. I've been busy breaking down boxes, moving, cleaning, etc. I did manage to get the KKs moved yesterday. AND in one piece...each. 

That's a good looking breakfast. 

Wow! @Troble That looks like a really fun place. I think I could spend some time there. 

22 minutes ago, Troble said:

I have friends and family in Santa Rosa that lost their homes a few years ago. Where are you located in CA?

I feel their loss. Sorry they have to go through the experience. That Tubs fire was mean and nasty. First time I drove through and saw entire subdivisions and the next subdivision destroyed my mind couldn't grasp or process it. The fire that took my homes was the third worst in California history until the Tubs and Camp fires.

I'm about an hour north of Santa Rosa. A small community of about 1,000 folks in the Mayacamas mountain range. 

On 11/30/2020 at 2:26 AM, Basher said:

My mum and dad lost our family home to a fire 15 years ago. It was very traumatic for a long time. My parents built this 5 bedroom log cabin on 15 acres in 1977. My 3 brothers and I grew up in this house with a lifetime of memories. Burnt to the ground with absolutely nothing left.

I feel your family's pain. The folks that tell you, "they're just material items" have never experienced losing everything. It's devastating. It took me a long time to get over the feeling I let my ancestors down. All of the wonderful furniture and hand-downs gone on my watch. Did your parents rebuild?