Recent content by rickandtaz

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    North Florida Gathering II Pics

    Looks like I missed a great time, I wish I could've been there. I'd sure like to meet ya'll so I'm hoping for October.
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    Hello from Central Florida!

    Howdy neighbor and welcome to SMF! You'll have a great time and learn a lot here. I grew up in your neck of the woods, Lakeland. Always nice to see another member from Florida. Happy Smokes!
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    Hello all from Florida

    Hey bshep! Welcome to the SMF neighbor! I'm just a stones throw away from you in Palm Bay. You're going to like it here, lots of very experianced people who are always willing to help. Enjoy and happy smokes!
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    Back after being erased by technical probs..

    Points to you sir! Looks like a wonderful smoker design. I'm an engineer too and share your passion for dogs and good designs. I'm going to research ceramic wool, I've never heard of it. What a cool idea, one of those many things where you say to your self " I wish I'd thought of that". Thanks...
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    Smoked Spam......

    I've never smoked Spam but I've grilled a ton of it. I started grilling Spam after the hurricanes came through in 2004. I always kept a few cans around in what we call "storm food". After the hurricanes, I had a house full of people and no electricity so, we got creative on cooking Spam and lots...
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    Tribute to fallen Hero Mathew Kelly

    If that doesn't bring a tear and pride, you've got issues. Thanks for posting that rick!
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    Let's get rid of some of these forums.

    If nothing else, bob got us thinking and talking. I've enjoyed the thread and the posts from people who I've never seen before. It was probably Jeff testing the new host/system knowing what that post would do. Where's rich and bubba when ya need them?
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    2 more Butt questions

    What she said! As for time, when I'm smoking butts, I plan on around 1 1/2 hours per pound (rough est.) and then keep an eye on my thermometer. Hope this helps. Happy smokes!
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    Garden Doing Well So Far...

    Looking good bc! I've got some tomatoes in an "earth box". Just two plants produced more than we could eat. I'm hoping to try some peppers soon and okra when it gets hot here. You're an insparation!
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    New Knife Sharpener

    Hi pops! I've got the same sharpener. I've read a few comments here from people who didn't care for them but, it's always worked great for me. Easy to use and puts and nice edge on a knife. Happy smokes
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    hi from sunny and warm florida

    Hey biglou! Welcome to the SMF! I've smoked tons of fish, nothing better with a cold beer. Like the others have said though, I wouldn't smoke the fish you mentioned. Red fish is for blackening or grilling. I smoke mullet, king, salmon, and jack. Those are good right off the smoker rack and also...
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    New Cooker!

    Wow! Now that is one nice rig! Even a bottle opener!
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    howdy, y'all

    Hey Mary Ann! You're going to like it here, lots of friendly folks who fall all over each other trying to help ya. Like they've said, post some pics and a description of your smoker and they'll get you going. Is it a wood burner, charcoal, or gas? Does it have a built in thermometer? That's...
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    Smoking with the best! Thanks Jeff!

    Welcome to the SMF fark! Lots of friendly knowlegable folks here who will help you any way they can. Thanks for the introduction.
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    good morning from a sunny day in FL.

    Welcome nudib! Nice to meet another Florida smoker. Beautiful here today, would be a great day to be out fishing, unfortunately I'm at work. Hope all the smokes you're planning go well for you.
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