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  • YooperDogY YooperDog

    cdavis Get her near a snow bank and she will dig her way in looking for something. Lots of snow here for her dive into.

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    johnsbrewhouse
    Team Blue Regular Contributors Traeger Power User Veteran Sous Vide Canning
    wrote on last edited by
    #156

    YooperDog Here’s mine finding her ball under the snow. Our love it as well, they just go out and lay in it and act like puppies again.IMG_0275.JPG

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    • johnsbrewhouseJ johnsbrewhouse

      YooperDog Here’s mine finding her ball under the snow. Our love it as well, they just go out and lay in it and act like puppies again.IMG_0275.JPG

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      YooperDog
      Team Orange Masterbuilt Big Green Egg Dry Cured Sausage Sous Vide Canning Power User
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      #157

      johnsbrewhouse bocephus yeah I think they enjoy their fur coats this time of year, not so much during the summer.

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      • johnsbrewhouseJ johnsbrewhouse

        Retired157 When I checked last night it was in Billings, great news. They must have put it on a truck.

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        #158

        johnsbrewhouse

        Just checked now and it’s listed as ‘Out for Delivery’. Our mail usually arrives later afternoon so I think I will spend some time today ‘laying’ things out… organizing. My wife says she’s going to Lewistown today to see her girlfriend for a few days, so it would be a perfect time for me to get this Summer Sausage thing done… and have a beer! : )

        I’ll keep you posted but it appears that the ‘time’ has come.

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        • johnsbrewhouseJ johnsbrewhouse

          YooperDog Here’s mine finding her ball under the snow. Our love it as well, they just go out and lay in it and act like puppies again.IMG_0275.JPG

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          wrote on last edited by
          #159

          johnsbrewhouse

          Ok John… as I sit here waiting on the mailman, I’ve been getting things laid out in the garage and running around town a little. Here’s my ‘stuff’ as I prepare for the big day tomorrow.

          b1dc2e40-23ff-47c8-9bd8-d116b9038699-6287D7D2-FA00-4EC1-B08A-FBAD4832F9B8_1_201_a.jpeg /Users/Ron/Pictures/Ron’s Photos Library.photoslibrary/resources/renders/6/6287D7D2-FA00-4EC1-B08A-FBAD4832F9B8_1_201_a.jpeg

          Just trying to make sure that everything I will need is out where I can get to it. I have all the grinder parts in the freezer so they’ll be cold. Do I lube them before the freezer trick or after… ?

          I’ve got all my meat out and thawing. I’ll watch it as the day goes on and put it in the refrigerator before it completely thaws… trying to keep it frosty.

          Got my wood, Hickory, ready for the smoker when the time comes. I’m going to use those ‘disposable’ baking pans for water/humidity for the smoker. Went and got a couple of sponges to aid in the evaporation process; even ‘equipped’ them with two ‘wicks’ each… just thought it might help keeping that ‘upward’ draw. Here’s a pic…

          f06a68b6-8a9e-4ff9-a2d2-bf4f2907956a-92A45C39-9270-40C0-9E95-EF54C0FD556A_1_201_a.jpeg /Users/Ron/Pictures/Ron’s Photos Library.photoslibrary/resources/renders/9/92A45C39-9270-40C0-9E95-EF54C0FD556A_1_201_a.jpeg

          Yes; I even made myself a ‘fake’ SS… just trying to get the ‘fit’ right both here in the smoker and also my Sous Vide cooler cooker.

          Just about ready to measure/weigh out my spices & additive’s. I have to run back to the store and grab two bags of ice; forgot that as I was out but hey, I did remember the beer!

          dfc4bcb5-99ce-461e-9f8a-792465b07e0e-B83E80A7-B2C2-462A-9255-67FEA443D7DE_1_201_a.jpeg /Users/Ron/Pictures/Ron’s Photos Library.photoslibrary/resources/renders/B/B83E80A7-B2C2-462A-9255-67FEA443D7DE_1_201_a.jpeg

          If you think I’m missing anything, speak up now or forever hold your beer!

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          • Retired157R Retired157

            johnsbrewhouse

            Ok John… as I sit here waiting on the mailman, I’ve been getting things laid out in the garage and running around town a little. Here’s my ‘stuff’ as I prepare for the big day tomorrow.

            b1dc2e40-23ff-47c8-9bd8-d116b9038699-6287D7D2-FA00-4EC1-B08A-FBAD4832F9B8_1_201_a.jpeg /Users/Ron/Pictures/Ron’s Photos Library.photoslibrary/resources/renders/6/6287D7D2-FA00-4EC1-B08A-FBAD4832F9B8_1_201_a.jpeg

            Just trying to make sure that everything I will need is out where I can get to it. I have all the grinder parts in the freezer so they’ll be cold. Do I lube them before the freezer trick or after… ?

            I’ve got all my meat out and thawing. I’ll watch it as the day goes on and put it in the refrigerator before it completely thaws… trying to keep it frosty.

            Got my wood, Hickory, ready for the smoker when the time comes. I’m going to use those ‘disposable’ baking pans for water/humidity for the smoker. Went and got a couple of sponges to aid in the evaporation process; even ‘equipped’ them with two ‘wicks’ each… just thought it might help keeping that ‘upward’ draw. Here’s a pic…

            f06a68b6-8a9e-4ff9-a2d2-bf4f2907956a-92A45C39-9270-40C0-9E95-EF54C0FD556A_1_201_a.jpeg /Users/Ron/Pictures/Ron’s Photos Library.photoslibrary/resources/renders/9/92A45C39-9270-40C0-9E95-EF54C0FD556A_1_201_a.jpeg

            Yes; I even made myself a ‘fake’ SS… just trying to get the ‘fit’ right both here in the smoker and also my Sous Vide cooler cooker.

            Just about ready to measure/weigh out my spices & additive’s. I have to run back to the store and grab two bags of ice; forgot that as I was out but hey, I did remember the beer!

            dfc4bcb5-99ce-461e-9f8a-792465b07e0e-B83E80A7-B2C2-462A-9255-67FEA443D7DE_1_201_a.jpeg /Users/Ron/Pictures/Ron’s Photos Library.photoslibrary/resources/renders/B/B83E80A7-B2C2-462A-9255-67FEA443D7DE_1_201_a.jpeg

            If you think I’m missing anything, speak up now or forever hold your beer!

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            Team Blue Regular Contributors Traeger Power User Veteran Sous Vide Canning
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            Retired157 I would lube it just before you put it together for grinding

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            • johnsbrewhouseJ johnsbrewhouse

              Retired157 I would lube it just before you put it together for grinding

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              #161

              johnsbrewhouse

              10-4… afterwards it’ll be. I am all caught up now…

              Look what I just got!

              537da65a-ebba-491b-8d3e-ea6159431d9e-838AD67B-E6B5-4B1C-A180-5BB86E1A6843_1_201_a.jpeg /Users/Ron/Pictures/Ron’s Photos Library.photoslibrary/resources/renders/8/838AD67B-E6B5-4B1C-A180-5BB86E1A6843_1_201_a.jpeg

              Thanks buddy! As soon as I’m done with this beer, I’ll measure out this one last item… Summer Sausage here I come.

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              • Retired157R Retired157

                johnsbrewhouse

                Ok John… as I sit here waiting on the mailman, I’ve been getting things laid out in the garage and running around town a little. Here’s my ‘stuff’ as I prepare for the big day tomorrow.

                b1dc2e40-23ff-47c8-9bd8-d116b9038699-6287D7D2-FA00-4EC1-B08A-FBAD4832F9B8_1_201_a.jpeg /Users/Ron/Pictures/Ron’s Photos Library.photoslibrary/resources/renders/6/6287D7D2-FA00-4EC1-B08A-FBAD4832F9B8_1_201_a.jpeg

                Just trying to make sure that everything I will need is out where I can get to it. I have all the grinder parts in the freezer so they’ll be cold. Do I lube them before the freezer trick or after… ?

                I’ve got all my meat out and thawing. I’ll watch it as the day goes on and put it in the refrigerator before it completely thaws… trying to keep it frosty.

                Got my wood, Hickory, ready for the smoker when the time comes. I’m going to use those ‘disposable’ baking pans for water/humidity for the smoker. Went and got a couple of sponges to aid in the evaporation process; even ‘equipped’ them with two ‘wicks’ each… just thought it might help keeping that ‘upward’ draw. Here’s a pic…

                f06a68b6-8a9e-4ff9-a2d2-bf4f2907956a-92A45C39-9270-40C0-9E95-EF54C0FD556A_1_201_a.jpeg /Users/Ron/Pictures/Ron’s Photos Library.photoslibrary/resources/renders/9/92A45C39-9270-40C0-9E95-EF54C0FD556A_1_201_a.jpeg

                Yes; I even made myself a ‘fake’ SS… just trying to get the ‘fit’ right both here in the smoker and also my Sous Vide cooler cooker.

                Just about ready to measure/weigh out my spices & additive’s. I have to run back to the store and grab two bags of ice; forgot that as I was out but hey, I did remember the beer!

                dfc4bcb5-99ce-461e-9f8a-792465b07e0e-B83E80A7-B2C2-462A-9255-67FEA443D7DE_1_201_a.jpeg /Users/Ron/Pictures/Ron’s Photos Library.photoslibrary/resources/renders/B/B83E80A7-B2C2-462A-9255-67FEA443D7DE_1_201_a.jpeg

                If you think I’m missing anything, speak up now or forever hold your beer!

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                Team Blue Power User Veteran Canning Traeger Regular Contributors Military Veterans
                wrote on last edited by
                #162

                Retired157 Dude; you are ready for LAUNCH!

                Improvise, Adapt and Overcome! Semper Fi

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                • Bob StehlikB Bob Stehlik

                  Retired157 Dude; you are ready for LAUNCH!

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                  #163

                  Bob Stehlik

                  I’m trying! I hope u r right.

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                    Team Orange Masterbuilt Sous Vide Team Blue Power User
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                    #164

                    Get picks of you using the new toys.

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                    • samspadeS samspade

                      Get picks of you using the new toys.

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                      #165

                      samspade

                      Yep… I’ll guess I’ll end this ‘conversation’ tomorrow with some pics of what I made! Nothing like PRESSURE!

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                        #166

                        Time to bag up that binder…

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                        • Retired157R Retired157

                          johnsbrewhouse

                          Ok John… as I sit here waiting on the mailman, I’ve been getting things laid out in the garage and running around town a little. Here’s my ‘stuff’ as I prepare for the big day tomorrow.

                          b1dc2e40-23ff-47c8-9bd8-d116b9038699-6287D7D2-FA00-4EC1-B08A-FBAD4832F9B8_1_201_a.jpeg /Users/Ron/Pictures/Ron’s Photos Library.photoslibrary/resources/renders/6/6287D7D2-FA00-4EC1-B08A-FBAD4832F9B8_1_201_a.jpeg

                          Just trying to make sure that everything I will need is out where I can get to it. I have all the grinder parts in the freezer so they’ll be cold. Do I lube them before the freezer trick or after… ?

                          I’ve got all my meat out and thawing. I’ll watch it as the day goes on and put it in the refrigerator before it completely thaws… trying to keep it frosty.

                          Got my wood, Hickory, ready for the smoker when the time comes. I’m going to use those ‘disposable’ baking pans for water/humidity for the smoker. Went and got a couple of sponges to aid in the evaporation process; even ‘equipped’ them with two ‘wicks’ each… just thought it might help keeping that ‘upward’ draw. Here’s a pic…

                          f06a68b6-8a9e-4ff9-a2d2-bf4f2907956a-92A45C39-9270-40C0-9E95-EF54C0FD556A_1_201_a.jpeg /Users/Ron/Pictures/Ron’s Photos Library.photoslibrary/resources/renders/9/92A45C39-9270-40C0-9E95-EF54C0FD556A_1_201_a.jpeg

                          Yes; I even made myself a ‘fake’ SS… just trying to get the ‘fit’ right both here in the smoker and also my Sous Vide cooler cooker.

                          Just about ready to measure/weigh out my spices & additive’s. I have to run back to the store and grab two bags of ice; forgot that as I was out but hey, I did remember the beer!

                          dfc4bcb5-99ce-461e-9f8a-792465b07e0e-B83E80A7-B2C2-462A-9255-67FEA443D7DE_1_201_a.jpeg /Users/Ron/Pictures/Ron’s Photos Library.photoslibrary/resources/renders/B/B83E80A7-B2C2-462A-9255-67FEA443D7DE_1_201_a.jpeg

                          If you think I’m missing anything, speak up now or forever hold your beer!

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                          #167

                          Retired157
                          Pretty sure you got this! Have fun!

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                          • PapaSopP PapaSop

                            Retired157
                            Pretty sure you got this! Have fun!

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                            #168

                            PapaSop

                            Thanks for all the advice & encouragement. Like anything else I guess, the ‘first time’ is always the hardest… ufda; lots just went through my head there! Guess the good news is this… I follow directions really well.

                            Hey… Thanks to everyone!

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                              #169

                              Everything is measured out. Time for one more beer and then wait; in the morning, we ‘go’. By the way John… that was one hell of a ‘sealing’ job on that binder!

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                              • Retired157R Retired157

                                Everything is measured out. Time for one more beer and then wait; in the morning, we ‘go’. By the way John… that was one hell of a ‘sealing’ job on that binder!

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                                Team Blue Regular Contributors Traeger Power User Veteran Sous Vide Canning
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #170

                                Retired157 Chamber sealers do a great job, and that wasn’t a full pull

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                                  bocephus
                                  Team Orange Power User Canning Masterbuilt Veteran
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #171

                                  What a great group of people, don’t think you would find this kind of cooperation and helpfulness anywhere else, great job guys.

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                                  • johnsbrewhouseJ johnsbrewhouse

                                    Retired157 Chamber sealers do a great job, and that wasn’t a full pull

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                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #172

                                    johnsbrewhouse

                                    Yep… I bought a chamber sealer as well. I figured if I was going to take a life, deer or elk, I wanted to make sure that after processing it myself, it would be around long enough for me to enjoy.

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                                    • B bocephus

                                      What a great group of people, don’t think you would find this kind of cooperation and helpfulness anywhere else, great job guys.

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                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #173

                                      bocephus

                                      Hey… any of you guys out there doing this for the first time and using this ‘forum’; hang on. You’ll get so much info you won’t know if you’re ‘coming or going’! Good news though, it’s all useful and you can develop your own “Working Guide”… courtesy of Papasop!

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                                      • Retired157R Retired157

                                        bocephus

                                        Hey… any of you guys out there doing this for the first time and using this ‘forum’; hang on. You’ll get so much info you won’t know if you’re ‘coming or going’! Good news though, it’s all useful and you can develop your own “Working Guide”… courtesy of Papasop!

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                                        Team Orange Power User Canning Masterbuilt Veteran
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                                        #174

                                        Retired157 It can get someone into overload, but it is all good info and many good people to help sort it out

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                                        • Retired157R Retired157

                                          johnsbrewhouse

                                          Ok John… as I sit here waiting on the mailman, I’ve been getting things laid out in the garage and running around town a little. Here’s my ‘stuff’ as I prepare for the big day tomorrow.

                                          b1dc2e40-23ff-47c8-9bd8-d116b9038699-6287D7D2-FA00-4EC1-B08A-FBAD4832F9B8_1_201_a.jpeg /Users/Ron/Pictures/Ron’s Photos Library.photoslibrary/resources/renders/6/6287D7D2-FA00-4EC1-B08A-FBAD4832F9B8_1_201_a.jpeg

                                          Just trying to make sure that everything I will need is out where I can get to it. I have all the grinder parts in the freezer so they’ll be cold. Do I lube them before the freezer trick or after… ?

                                          I’ve got all my meat out and thawing. I’ll watch it as the day goes on and put it in the refrigerator before it completely thaws… trying to keep it frosty.

                                          Got my wood, Hickory, ready for the smoker when the time comes. I’m going to use those ‘disposable’ baking pans for water/humidity for the smoker. Went and got a couple of sponges to aid in the evaporation process; even ‘equipped’ them with two ‘wicks’ each… just thought it might help keeping that ‘upward’ draw. Here’s a pic…

                                          f06a68b6-8a9e-4ff9-a2d2-bf4f2907956a-92A45C39-9270-40C0-9E95-EF54C0FD556A_1_201_a.jpeg /Users/Ron/Pictures/Ron’s Photos Library.photoslibrary/resources/renders/9/92A45C39-9270-40C0-9E95-EF54C0FD556A_1_201_a.jpeg

                                          Yes; I even made myself a ‘fake’ SS… just trying to get the ‘fit’ right both here in the smoker and also my Sous Vide cooler cooker.

                                          Just about ready to measure/weigh out my spices & additive’s. I have to run back to the store and grab two bags of ice; forgot that as I was out but hey, I did remember the beer!

                                          dfc4bcb5-99ce-461e-9f8a-792465b07e0e-B83E80A7-B2C2-462A-9255-67FEA443D7DE_1_201_a.jpeg /Users/Ron/Pictures/Ron’s Photos Library.photoslibrary/resources/renders/B/B83E80A7-B2C2-462A-9255-67FEA443D7DE_1_201_a.jpeg

                                          If you think I’m missing anything, speak up now or forever hold your beer!

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                                          Cast Iron Canning Green Mountain Grill Team Orange Masterbuilt Power User Military Veterans Regular Contributors Yearling
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                                          Retired157 Only thing I see missing is chairs for all of us to join you. That would be a blast. Good luck. You got this.

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