What does everyone do for a profession?
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Retired small town Police Chief (30 years) Also own and operate Security business installing security cameras, access control and alarm systems. I had to take early retirement due to medical issues. Now enjoy the forums and making all types of snack sticks, sausage, brats and anything else I can put into a smoker. I just recently finished converting a large commercial refrigerator into a smoker.
mfrievalt Welcome aboard & welcome to the neighborhood. Sorry to hear about the early retirement, but glad that you are enjoying your time. Show us some photos of your project when you can. I know you will enjoy this community, & don’t forget to go Blue!
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ND Mike yeah I’m working 12hr nights and saw this. So I reread the whole thing and enjoyed it as much as I did the first time. At least it’s off to a good start.

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Retired small town Police Chief (30 years) Also own and operate Security business installing security cameras, access control and alarm systems. I had to take early retirement due to medical issues. Now enjoy the forums and making all types of snack sticks, sausage, brats and anything else I can put into a smoker. I just recently finished converting a large commercial refrigerator into a smoker.
mfrievalt how about some pictures of that smoker.
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mfrievalt never mind I should have read a little farther. Wow great looking smoker. It’s huge.
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mfrievalt Now that would be a real sausage! I told my wife to just roast me.
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I’m always curious what everyone does for a profession in these groups. It is always cool to see how diverse we are. I am a State Trooper and have been since 2007. Prior to that I worked many years in home construction and taught second grade right out of college.
ND Mike I’m a deer processure and taxidermist.
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mfrievalt Betcha that subject comes to mind depending on how much she likes you on a given day. That’s a great finished project. Congrats!
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Hey Mike… I’m a retired cop & veteran.
Retired157 thank you for serving on both sides! 10 years to go for me and I will be retired as well. At least from the vest and duty belt!!!
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Lance that is cool. You take deer from start to finish!
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Retired small town Police Chief (30 years) Also own and operate Security business installing security cameras, access control and alarm systems. I had to take early retirement due to medical issues. Now enjoy the forums and making all types of snack sticks, sausage, brats and anything else I can put into a smoker. I just recently finished converting a large commercial refrigerator into a smoker.
mfrievalt congrats on your retirement. Small town cop is a whole different game. I grew upnin a small town and it can be very political depending who thinks they run the town.
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mfrievalt is that an Auber PID plug and play unit? What is your heating element? Looks like a great smoker!!!
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ND Mike yeah I’m working 12hr nights and saw this. So I reread the whole thing and enjoyed it as much as I did the first time. At least it’s off to a good start.

cdavis yep! Good job on the thread resurrection!
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I did 15 years in Accounting/Finance/Consulting. Hated every minute of it. Went back to school and got a Masters degree in Special Education. Now I teach special ed in high school.
Clasko2 It’s always better when you’re doing something that makes YOU smile. Happy for you.
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Smartass, PhD
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Yes it’s an Auber WiFi PID and the heating element is a 1800 watt Masterbuilt replacement I found on EBay for $40.00
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Makes my PK100 smoker look tiny!!!