CeramicChef Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 CeramicChef has entered the building! After an extended absence, I'm back and ready to burn some lump! Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa for the extended absence. I had a lot of overseas business that demanded my attention and I screwed up my Forum login here, hence my absence. I just talked to Dennis yesterday and got my password reset I went to Australia to help a friend of mine get his business in shape to sell. The guy is a wonderful entrepreneur, but from an operational standpoint, he's a putz. We got all the books lined out and negotiated the deal. While there, I got a message from a buddy in New Zealand. He asked me to come over and help him die. Lymphoma. Again. That was tough duty. Then I no sooner hit The States and I get a call from an old college buddy and he asks me to come to Houston to help him die as well and act as executor of his (sizable) estate. Cancer on his brain stem. Right now I'm feeling like Typhoid Mary. I'm getting to that age where friends are starting to leave this world and its' rather sobering when you come to that realization. I haven't burned any lump in a very long time. Beauty and The Beast are right where I left them patiently waiting for a pork butt, some NY Strips, and the odd pizza. I've gotta burn some lump and burn it soon. I hope everyone has been well and cooking some great food. Welcome to all the new KK Owners since I've been gone. By now you realize what a great decision you made choosing to join Dennis and the KK Family. It's great to be back and I look forward to getting re-acquainted with my KK Family, seeing all your great cooks, and getting to know all the new members here. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5698k Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 I was wondering when you'd get back here, it has been a while. Sorry to hear about your friends, I just buried an old friend this past weekend myself. Enough negativity, fire the grills up!Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garvinque Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 (edited) I honestly been thinking about not seeing a comment or post from you here or the Guru, sorry about your friends but you going to them shows why you were friends to begin with. Glad to have you back. Garvin P.S Time for the beast to roar again Edited March 15, 2017 by Garvinque 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stile88 Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Well CC i was wondering where u went it sure has been awhile glad you are back.. Sorry to hear about your friends Looking forward to your cooks again my friend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Glad to see you back. Was worried about you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 That was a tough row to hoe, CC and I am sure your work and compassion was much appreciate. It is great that you are back and looking forward to burning a lot of lump.:) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Great to have you back, Ken!! Dennis and I had been corresponding recently about your absence - we were both worried about you, seeing as we'd not heard from you in months. Glad to hear that you are OK, but sorry about your buddies. Rough duty for sure, but you are a kind soul for helping them out in their final hours. Can't wait to see pics of Beauty and the Beast back in action!! Cheers, mate! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve M Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 I had my kk training wheels on when you left. As helpful, kind, and supportive as you are, I can see why your buds called you. Happy to have you back. Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeramicChef Posted March 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Hey KKers! Thanks for all the well wishes. You good folks are EXACTLY why coming home feels so good. Its really good to be back and able to decompress. The transformation will be complete when I light the fires and get a cook or two under my belt. Thanks again! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyfish Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Good to have you back CC!! Very sorry to hear about your friends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Ora Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 No good mate .l glad your back looking forward to your first cook .did you get any vegemite on your journey lolOutback Kamado Bar and Grill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pequod Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Whoa! Welcome back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pearson Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Welcome back CC I am glad you were able to help your friends through their tribulations. Now get cooking! And lots of pictures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon B. Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Great news CC! We missed you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuley Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 I was just thinking about you the other day wondering what adventures you must be on. I'm sorry to hear of your losses. It was so good of you to be with your buddies in their times of greatest need. Hope you post some delicious cooks soon!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
churchi Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Great to have you back @CeramicChef. Thats some ride you have been on over the past few months. Looking forward to your posts here again on the forum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstr8 Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 You've been on a challenging circuit @CeramicChef! But surely feels great to be back home and getting back into your groove. Your KK groove ;). Good to have you back in our corner! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cschaaf Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Welcome back, CC! Very sorry to hear about your friends. If the airlines ever force you to unload some of your miles, rest easy, I'll take them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
