frazdaddy Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazdaddy Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 On 6/16/2018 at 7:34 PM, SharonA said: Welcome to the joys of BGE ownership! LoveloveLOVE mine! Pricey but it was worth every penny. I went to the Atlanta EggToberFest several years ago out of curiousity about BGEs, bought a demo, and called husband to tell him to clear a path from garage to back deck, be prepared for some heavy lifting, and by the way he was off the hook, he'd just bought me a Big Green Egg for anniversary, birthday, and Christmas that year. His coworkers the next week: "Surrrrrrre she wanted it for her birthday. What are you getting her next, an outboard motor?" What kind of gasket do you have on it? That picture didn't look like the usual factory-felt or silver-gray high-temp replacement. One suggestion - move that puppy further away from the siding. The heat that comes off of them can get very intense and they stay hot for a long time (which is great when you are doing 800F sears and quick fired-pizzas). I've seen many a photo of siding that was discovered to be warped when they moved the Egg for cleaning or whatever. Downside: It's ruined us for going to to fancy steakhouse dinners. When my team was taken out to Morton's, I found myself realizing the steak we'd grilled at home the previous weekend was much tastier than the $50+ cut they were buying us. Now when I have to eat out I find I'm always analyzing the meal with an eye towards "what did I like / what was neat here that we could try at home?". Thank you and Indeed! Moved it mainly for the smoke pool under the overhang, Hardy plank siding handled the heat ok but the smoke ran us off the porch. Out door kitchen going in soon behind the BGE in the first picture above. I got my xl egg used and unloved. I rebuilt it as the hinges were bent and gasket shot. The gasket is the OEM BGE replacement. Having a lot of fun with it for sure. The above is yesterdays 12 lb pork belly burnt end cook with a Hawaiian twist from a recipe off the BGE forum. It is a is a great source of info and technique. PS, note to Mr. Burns. I have decided to add a mini BGE to our equipment load out for our next Snow chase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 14 hours ago, frazdaddy said: PS, note to Mr. Burns. I have decided to add a mini BGE to our equipment load out for our next Snow chase. Now, all we need is snow to chase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 With warm weather due for most of this week, grass will start to grow. So I am in need of a new lawn mower. I have a little more than 1/4 acre so I am looking at a battery powered lawn mower. Anyone on here have one? Likes and dislikes? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LithiaWx Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Yep, I’ve seen some bulbs beginning to sprout. It happens earlier every year recently. Bring it on. I’m ready for the warmth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reedski Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 With the warmup this week, should I go ahead and put down preemergent? Seems so early but can’t miss that window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangeburgwx Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 If it wasn't for the fact I had to work 12 hours this Saturday I would be on the golf course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallsLake Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 I like this thread, but hate when it first pops up each year. Usually means winter is over.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scwxguy Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 On 2/5/2019 at 10:07 AM, Reedski said: With the warmup this week, should I go ahead and put down preemergent? Seems so early but can’t miss that window. Our usual date to apply by is 2/15. I put mine down yesterday in Mt Pleasant, SC. Soil temp is already moving past 55 here especially areas in full sun. We've been 75-80 for 4 days now. I'm seeing new green shoots of grass appearing. There is a large window to get it down early, but if you are late, it's ineffective. Do it now and follow up again in 8-10 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LithiaWx Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Record high today in KATL is going to be smashed by 5 or 6 degrees. Record is 72. KATL is already at 71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LithiaWx Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 7 hours ago, LithiaWx said: Record high today in KATL is going to be smashed by 5 or 6 degrees. Record is 72. KATL is already at 71 79 today. Could have hit 80 in between hours. We will see soon. That ought to bring out some flowers lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reedski Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 On 2/7/2019 at 9:49 AM, scwxguy said: Our usual date to apply by is 2/15. I put mine down yesterday in Mt Pleasant, SC. Soil temp is already moving past 55 here especially areas in full sun. We've been 75-80 for 4 days now. I'm seeing new green shoots of grass appearing. There is a large window to get it down early, but if you are late, it's ineffective. Do it now and follow up again in 8-10 weeks. Thanks. I put mine down yesterday before the rain today. When do you typically put it down in the fall? I put it down late September and again December 1 and my yard is still eat up with chickweed this spring. Guess I’ll try putting it down in August this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scwxguy Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 48 minutes ago, Reedski said: Thanks. I put mine down yesterday before the rain today. When do you typically put it down in the fall? I put it down late September and again December 1 and my yard is still eat up with chickweed this spring. Guess I’ll try putting it down in August this year. If you are seeing issues try getting it down earlier and check the product you are using. I put down Dimension (Dithiopyr) 20% granules from a local landscape supply store - in early February, follow up again in 8-12 weeks and then do the same at Labor Day and in early November. I've followed their advice and had great results. I've been doing it 4 times a year recently but I inherited a mess. I had dandelions, chickweed, henbit, poa annual in the winter and crabgrass and spurges in the summer. Now I have no winter weeds and practically no crab grass and spurges after 18 months of this treatment. Will likely reduce to 2x per year this fall to once in the fall at Labor Day and early Feb now that I have things under control. The grass has filled back in and looks great. I have mostly St Augustine in my front yard and Empire Zoysia in the back. The key is to get the stuff down ahead of the weed seeds germinating. Get a quality product from a local landscape supply center and avoid Scott's and other things at the Big Box stores. It's worth the few extra bucks - really not that much more at all - for a quality product. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reedski Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 5 hours ago, scwxguy said: If you are seeing issues try getting it down earlier and check the product you are using. I put down Dimension (Dithiopyr) 20% granules from a local landscape supply store - in early February, follow up again in 8-12 weeks and then do the same at Labor Day and in early November. I've followed their advice and had great results. I've been doing it 4 times a year recently but I inherited a mess. I had dandelions, chickweed, henbit, poa annual in the winter and crabgrass and spurges in the summer. Now I have no winter weeds and practically no crab grass and spurges after 18 months of this treatment. Will likely reduce to 2x per year this fall to once in the fall at Labor Day and early Feb now that I have things under control. The grass has filled back in and looks great. I have mostly St Augustine in my front yard and Empire Zoysia in the back. The key is to get the stuff down ahead of the weed seeds germinating. Get a quality product from a local landscape supply center and avoid Scott's and other things at the Big Box stores. It's worth the few extra bucks - really not that much more at all - for a quality product. Awesome thanks for your help. I’ll check out a landscape supply store and get it out earlier this fall. Been using something from Lowe’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Well, I had to break down and mow my weed yard today after strong encouragement from my wife. A bit earlier than usual but I have to admit it looks a lot better than it did before I mowed it. It seems that the non-mowing season is getting shorter every year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackerel_sky Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 19 minutes ago, jburns said: Well, I had to break down and mow my weed yard today after strong encouragement from my wife. A bit earlier than usual but I have to admit it looks a lot better than it did before I mowed it. It seems that the non-mowing season is getting shorter every year. If it weren’t for the weeds, mine wouldn’t need it, lol! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLweather Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 3 hours ago, mackerel_sky said: If it weren’t for the weeds, mine wouldn’t need it, lol! Eh it all mows the same. Cut it your desire height from a distance looks like a nice green lawn On a side note summer beginning to come full force. Azaleas have finished blooming here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Seeing the shad fishing do ok right now and had tons of fun today catching a bunch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharonA Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Speaking of fishing, anyone gone striper fishing on Lake Lanier? I've been thinking of trying out one of the guide services, but that sort of thing is more fun (and less expensive!) with a group so I've never actually called one of the services to book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 My yard looks pitiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckethead Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 About to head to the North Toe and try to catch my limit of these again. Perfect weather in the high country today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldsborosnow Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 On 5/25/2019 at 1:51 PM, Buckethead said: About to head to the North Toe and try to catch my limit of these again. Perfect weather in the high country today. We picked up a few of those in Fishing Creek near Tarboro yesterday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckethead Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 A few shots I've taken hiking around my neighborhood this week. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 On 6/6/2019 at 12:26 PM, Buckethead said: A few shots I've taken hiking around my neighborhood this week. Must be nice to have the AT around your neighborhood! Great pictures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckethead Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 On 6/11/2019 at 12:40 PM, yotaman said: Must be nice to have the AT around your neighborhood! Great pictures. You have no idea just how grateful I am to live here. It's nothing like Central SC. This was Tuesday, looking South towards Asheville. The Black Mountains and Mitchell are in the distance on the left. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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