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Title: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: Pilgrim on November 27, 2014, 11:42:12 AM
From Colorado, here's the traditional shot of the smoker in full operation with 20-pound turkey inside.

(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/apowell1/20141127_112051_zpsgvxz4nfl.jpg)

Wishing you, your family and friends a great day of thanks and friendship.
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: Dave W on November 27, 2014, 01:18:48 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/davepix/anal-bread-cubes_zpsfbb7d6df.jpg)
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: Pilgrim on November 27, 2014, 01:55:07 PM
We do the non-anal version of stuffing. (Wince.) I don't like stuffing myownself, but the wife and oldest daughter do.  They make it on the stove.  I'm more focused on the sweet taters and other goodies.
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: Highlander on November 27, 2014, 03:39:51 PM
I of course replied, smoke gets in your eyes...

You can have my portion, Al...

Happy Thanksgiving, one and all, from this side of the Pond...
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: Lightyear on November 27, 2014, 04:41:59 PM
From Colorado, here's the traditional shot of the smoker in full operation with 20-pound turkey inside.

(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/apowell1/20141127_112051_zpsgvxz4nfl.jpg)

Wishing you, your family and friends a great day of thanks and friendship.

Hey, wait just a minute!! Is that a new pic or are you recycling a past year's pic?   ;D ;D

Now Thanksgiving is complete - I'm full to the gills and I've seem the "smoker pic" for the year  ;)
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: Lightyear on November 27, 2014, 04:45:39 PM
I of course replied, smoke gets in your eyes...

You can have my portion, Al...

Happy Thanksgiving, one and all, from this side of the Pond...

America is an amazing place Kenny - we have the solution to your problem!

http://www.tofurky.com/

I heard a lengthy interview with the founder and CEO of this outfit on NPR the other night and he was very interesting and his business is very successful but it sure didn't sound appetizing to me.
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: godofthunder on November 27, 2014, 05:36:41 PM
   Happy thanksgiving everyone!
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: 4stringer77 on November 27, 2014, 06:57:03 PM
My bro fried a wild turkey a couple years back that was terrific. Happy Thanksgiving my bass playing brothers from another Mother!
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: Nocturnal on November 27, 2014, 07:13:31 PM
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: OldManC on November 27, 2014, 07:29:54 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, guys! I hope you all had a great day, even if you weren't celebrating a holiday.  ;)
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: TBird1958 on November 27, 2014, 10:29:47 PM


 Happy Thanksgiving you guys :)   :-*
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: Pilgrim on November 28, 2014, 11:53:57 AM
Hey, wait just a minute!! Is that a new pic or are you recycling a past year's pic?   ;D ;D

Now Thanksgiving is complete - I'm full to the gills and I've seem the "smoker pic" for the year  ;)

Nope, that's a brand new picture - last year's was a horizontal and this is a vertical.

The turkey was great! 20 pounds = 6 hours in the smoker = yum.  Glad to help make your Thanksgiving complete!
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: Highlander on November 28, 2014, 02:10:29 PM
America is an amazing place Kenny - we have the solution to your problem!
http://www.tofurky.com/
I heard a lengthy interview with the founder and CEO of this outfit on NPR the other night and he was very interesting and his business is very successful but it sure didn't sound appetizing to me.

Indeed, Buzz, indeed... it was George who enlightened me (part of his missionary services ;)) on this wondrous bit of Americana (http://bassoutpost.com/index.php?topic=3091.msg46145#msg46145) and you can see an older version of Al's smoker... maybe we should check for signs of corrosion, after all, roosters never sleep... :o :mrgreen:

Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: Pilgrim on November 28, 2014, 04:32:43 PM
I keep a cover over that smoker when not in use!  I've touched up the firebox with high-temp paint just once in 12 years.  All the newer smokers are made of much thinner metal, and I want to keep this one in good shape.

Unfortunately Charmglow or some similar big company bought New Braunfels smokers shortly after I bought mine. They soon proceeded to reduce the thickness of metal in their smokers by about 50%. Pfaugh!  I wouldn't own one of those sheet-metal imitations; they'll rust out in less than a decade.  If I needed another smoker, I'd go to a local welding shop and have them make one out of a couple of good stout tanks.
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: Dave W on November 28, 2014, 10:18:37 PM
I don't have a smoker so I baked a chicken.  :)
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: Highlander on November 29, 2014, 01:57:21 AM
... I wouldn't own one of those sheet-metal imitations; they'll rust out in less than a decade...

Business sussed out years ago that if you make it last they (u/me) won't come back for more...

Hmm... maybe that was Gibson's marketing ploy with the early Thunderbirds...Darn it...! I broke the neck...! I'll have to go buy another one...!
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: Pilgrim on November 29, 2014, 08:06:49 AM
Business sussed out years ago that if you make it last they (u/me) won't come back for more...

Hmm... maybe that was Gibson's marketing ploy with the early Thunderbirds...Darn it...! I broke the neck...! I'll have to go buy another one...!

And it has been amazingly successful!   :P

I don't have a smoker so I baked a chicken.  :)

A good choice. Still goes well with cranberries and sweet potatoes.
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: Dave W on November 29, 2014, 10:08:05 PM
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A good choice. Still goes well with cranberries and sweet potatoes.

Thanks, but I just can't tolerate the taste of sweet potatoes. Or pumpkin.

The apple pie was excellent though.
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: westen44 on December 01, 2014, 03:40:51 PM
Thanksgiving doesn't mean much to me anymore.  But I do like the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.  It probably sounds like I'm more of a consumer than I really am.  But if I want to buy something, I do like the idea very much of getting from 15% to 30% off or more.  I never found anything off more than 30%, though.  The only bass-related item was the Hofner Shorty bass, but I did get some music CDs, other stuff, etc. 
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: Pilgrim on December 02, 2014, 07:37:36 AM
We had both daughters (age 25 and 26) here for the night before, all day on Thanksgiving, and that night.  That is a treat for us even though they live within 100 miles of us. Thanksgiving is a nice chance for us to get together.

Yesterday I took a day off from work and went skiing with the youngest daughter - great young lady, and I don't get much one-on-one time with her.  it was a great day.
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: westen44 on December 02, 2014, 09:01:21 AM
The original plan seemed normal.  A bunch of people would go to my aunt's house.  Then she decided to "uninvite" two people, including my sister's best friend.  My sister decided to have an alternate gathering for the outcasts.  I couldn't go to that one either because I'm extremely allergic to her dog.  A good friend from Europe was baffled when I explained all this to her.  She said she thought people were supposed to be nice to each other on Thanksgiving, not rude.  I guess sometimes there is a divergence between theory and practice. 
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: Pilgrim on December 02, 2014, 10:18:27 AM
The original plan seemed normal.  A bunch of people would go to my aunt's house.  Then she decided to "uninvite" two people, including my sister's best friend.  My sister decided to have an alternate gathering for the outcasts.  I couldn't go to that one either because I'm extremely allergic to her dog.  A good friend from Europe was baffled when I explained all this to her.  She said she thought people were supposed to be nice to each other on Thanksgiving, not rude.  I guess sometimes there is a divergence between theory and practice.

I hear you. Seems like some families almost look for an opportunity to create drama. I don't get it, but I guess I'm fortunate that my family and my wife's are both happy to include people at such events, including boyfriends, girlfriends, etc. My take is that any time I can get my kids home or spend time with my siblings, I'm looking for a way TO make it work, not to make it difficult.
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: westen44 on December 02, 2014, 11:25:30 AM
I hear you. Seems like some families almost look for an opportunity to create drama. I don't get it, but I guess I'm fortunate that my family and my wife's are both happy to include people at such events, including boyfriends, girlfriends, etc. My take is that any time I can get my kids home or spend time with my siblings, I'm looking for a way TO make it work, not to make it difficult.

A very wise attitude on your part, I might add. 
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: drbassman on December 02, 2014, 05:40:40 PM
I was out of town for Thanksgiving, but it's never too late to wish all of you the best for the holidays.  I'm thankful for this place to hang out in and for being alive 3 years after cancer treatment.  It's a wonderful life, as George once said!
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: westen44 on December 02, 2014, 08:30:53 PM
I was out of town for Thanksgiving, but it's never too late to wish all of you the best for the holidays.  I'm thankful for this place to hang out in and for being alive 3 years after cancer treatment.  It's a wonderful life, as George once said!

Being alive really is the best thing ever, no doubt.  Also, like John Cougar Mellencamp said..."dying to me don't sound like all that much fun."
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: Dave W on December 02, 2014, 08:31:58 PM
I was out of town for Thanksgiving, but it's never too late to wish all of you the best for the holidays.  I'm thankful for this place to hang out in and for being alive 3 years after cancer treatment.  It's a wonderful life, as George once said!

Amen!

I have a lot to be thankful for as well.
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: Pilgrim on December 02, 2014, 09:48:40 PM
I was out of town for Thanksgiving, but it's never too late to wish all of you the best for the holidays.  I'm thankful for this place to hang out in and for being alive 3 years after cancer treatment.  It's a wonderful life, as George once said!

Glad to hear it, Bill...and glad you're here with us.
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: Highlander on December 04, 2014, 05:15:02 PM
+2
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: OldManC on December 04, 2014, 06:36:57 PM
+3!
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Post by: drbassman on December 04, 2014, 08:28:44 PM
It's hard to believe that 3 years ago this week I spent my birthday in the hospital for the first time.  Just got my checkup blood tests today, all's clear.  I'll never forget the support you guys gave me.  It sure helped my recovery to hang out here.  Amen friends!