I have been playing with an idea of putting together a Forum Newsletter. I have come up a newsletter and have sent out a test Newsletter to 9 forum members that I have email address's for. If you think you might like this or want to be involved Please send an email Here (
[email protected])
Any comments questions or suggestions are welcome as well
Allow me to be the first to thank you Chris for all your efforts.
I love the idea and would be willing to do anything (parcticaly :D) to help
Hady
Chris, I did get it and think its a great idea.
Not sure what you would put in a newsletter about a forum.
Talking about what people are talking about ? ;D
If your willing more power to the idea. If I can contribute material/support I will.
That is very nice Chris.
I think it will benefit those who are not on here as often, with a featured recipe and such.
Kinda like a digest version of the forum.
Chris,
Great work on the newsletter! That is way cool.
KyNola
Yuppers
sounds cool
nepas
Fantastic Idea! Chris that is a lot of work! Thanks.
This place is really upscale: Christmas Exchange, Forum Letter.
Sign me up. I could be a Cannuck coorepsondent !
Chris
Great job on the newsletter. It looks great.
nepas
Quote from: oakville smoker on December 05, 2009, 05:50:08 PM
Sign me up. I could be a Cannuck coorepsondent !
Oakville all you have to do is send your email address by clicking on the Here button above
Nice job Chris! your wife must have made that newsletter. ;D ;D
Well I haven't seen it, but it sounds good so far by all the comments. My email is on the way!
Quote from: classicrockgriller on December 05, 2009, 07:07:08 PM
Nice job Chris! your wife must have made that newsletter. ;D ;D
NO cause if she would have done it it would look a whole bunch better than it does.
This place rocks. Too cool Ten.5
I like it Chris, very nice job.
SIA
Whoa, who's that ugly mug on the cover??
Looks good, Chris! Nice format.
A news letter?
That sounds interesting I'm sending my email to see what its all about.
Thanks 10.5
Looking forward to getting the newsletter.
Thanks Chris
Ross
Very nice Chris!
Hey ten.5 I pm'ed my e-mail for the newsletter, I hope you got it. Can't wait to see it.
For those that have Gmail I have heard that it can come in kinda screwed up please let me know. Or if you have an alternate Email I can send it to that. Or is it coming through just fine on the Gmail site?
I have Gmail and just got mine and it looks great!
Quote from: HawkeyeSmokes on December 07, 2009, 06:59:14 PM
I have Gmail and just got mine and it looks great!
Huh... Maybe it's just Gmail and FireFox??
Chris, I will do a little more testing from this end..
Quote from: squirtthecat on December 07, 2009, 09:34:21 PM
Quote from: HawkeyeSmokes on December 07, 2009, 06:59:14 PM
I have Gmail and just got mine and it looks great!
Huh... Maybe it's just Gmail and FireFox??
Chris, I will do a little more testing from this end..
Thanks Squirt
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on December 07, 2009, 09:36:39 PM
Quote from: squirtthecat on December 07, 2009, 09:34:21 PM
Huh... Maybe it's just Gmail and FireFox??
Chris, I will do a little more testing from this end..
Thanks Squirt
Well it works here at home (XP box) with both FireFox (although you have to refresh it a few times to get the images to load), and IE. On my Vista box at work, running FireFox, the layout is totally hosed.
I wouldn't lose any sleep over it, as it seems to be an isolated case. ;)
Sounds good I will run with what I have then.
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on December 07, 2009, 06:55:20 PM
For those that have Gmail I have heard that it can come in kinda screwed up please let me know. Or if you have an alternate Email I can send it to that. Or is it coming through just fine on the Gmail site?
I have gmail, looks fine in outlook/vista combo. Just checked and google webmail/internet explorer/xp is fine also - just needed to select "show quoted text" for it to show up in the email. Looks fine though
It didn't look great in my imail web client, but it chokes on a lot of other stuff.
Imail can be squirrely at times. Have you ever tried Endymion's MailMan (http://www.endymion.com/products/mailman/demo/mailman.cgi)? It works with any POP3 server.
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I just tried viewing the newsletter with MailMain, and it came up and rendered fine.
Mine came it as "PROBABLE SPAM" but looks fine.
looks fine to me also
Quote from: OU812 on December 08, 2009, 07:17:47 AM
Mine came it as "PROBABLE SPAM" but looks fine.
I am guessing it did that because it was mailed to multiple people, and I try to keep the emails private by sending via BCC:
Works for me, just dont change the name of the sender or it will go to never never land
I have hotmail and mine came in fine except for a photo of somebody on the right.
The photo might have been real but I didn't want to take a chance so I drew a stick figure in there.
;D ;D :D :D :D
Quote from: classicrockgriller on December 08, 2009, 07:43:41 AM
I have hotmail and mine came in fine except for a photo of somebody on the right.
The photo might have been real but I didn't want to take a chance so I drew a stick figure in there.
;D ;D :D :D :D
Holy crap. The second spill of Jack Daniels this evening. ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: classicrockgriller on December 08, 2009, 07:43:41 AM
I have hotmail and mine came in fine except for a photo of somebody on the right.
The photo might have been real but I didn't want to take a chance so I drew a stick figure in there.
Hold my beer, and draw this...(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_CbvAIVzmFFM/Sx66Zsf1s6I/AAAAAAABBT4/Uj8qzTXvQNM/martin.JPG)
:D
Quote from: squirtthecat on December 08, 2009, 12:44:45 PM
Quote from: classicrockgriller on December 08, 2009, 07:43:41 AM
I have hotmail and mine came in fine except for a photo of somebody on the right.
The photo might have been real but I didn't want to take a chance so I drew a stick figure in there.
Hold my beer, and draw this...
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_CbvAIVzmFFM/Sx66Zsf1s6I/AAAAAAABBT4/Uj8qzTXvQNM/martin.JPG)
:D
You got the same letter as I did. Who is that masked man?
Holy crap who could be depressed around here, you guys are a riot.
In an attempt to help myself out some. When you send your Email address to be included on the mailing list. Please include your forum screen name.
Thanks
Chris
Quote from: Quarlow on December 08, 2009, 02:31:34 PMHoly crap who could be depressed around here...
I'm depressed. I don't have a newsletter.
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on December 08, 2009, 02:56:19 PM
In an attempt to help myself out some. When you send your Email address to be included on the mailing list. Please include your forum screen name.
Thanks
Chris
Hahaha
That comment was probably directed at me! ::) ;D
I sent you an email from work this afternoon.
Mike
Quote from: Mr Walleye on December 08, 2009, 04:40:03 PM
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on December 08, 2009, 02:56:19 PM
In an attempt to help myself out some. When you send your Email address to be included on the mailing list. Please include your forum screen name.
Thanks
Chris
Hahaha
That comment was probably directed at me! ::) ;D
I sent you an email from work this afternoon.
Mike
Sorry Mike I looked it up and there is only three people that live in Moosejaw and I dont know the other two!!
Quote from: Ka Honu on December 08, 2009, 04:15:40 PM
Quote from: Quarlow on December 08, 2009, 02:31:34 PMHoly crap who could be depressed around here...
I'm depressed. I don't have a newsletter.
With everyone signing up and getting them all put in the address book I am not sure who I sent a copy to or not anymore. I will send you a copy Ka honu. Otherwise it will be a couple of weeks before the next one is published. Going to try and get one out every month, if I can. I had some ideas about newsletters sent to me and I am incorporating some of them into the newsletter. As I said before I am learning this program so everything is new to me. I have been finding out more information and learning something everyday.
If you have an Idea or a topic that you know a little something about. PLEASE feel free to write up a little blurb and email it to me or send it in a PM and I will try and get it in the news letter. This isn't going to be MY newsletter. It is everyone's and I really don't mind the help.
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on December 08, 2009, 05:24:03 PM
Quote from: Mr Walleye on December 08, 2009, 04:40:03 PM
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on December 08, 2009, 02:56:19 PM
In an attempt to help myself out some. When you send your Email address to be included on the mailing list. Please include your forum screen name.
Thanks
Chris
Hahaha
That comment was probably directed at me! ::) ;D
I sent you an email from work this afternoon.
Mike
Sorry Mike I looked it up and there is only three people that live in Moose Jaw and I dont know the other two!!
:D :D :D :D ;D
Hey we are a booming metropolis of 35,000 here on the prairies.
Oh ya... a nice -46 with wind chill for tomorrow morning... Ahh... ya gotta love it! ;)
Mike
Hey Mike send some cold down here!
87.4F today!
Quote from: FLBentRider on December 08, 2009, 06:56:51 PM
Hey Mike send some cold down here!
87.4F today!
FLB
How do you keep snow and ice around at those temps? ::) :D
Mike
Sniff, sniff....
I signed up ( tear now forming in my eye ) last night and have not gotten a newsletter
No more till the ( blowing nose loudly, honking like Felix in the Odd Couple now ) next one gets published
I guess I will survive.... maybe.... cant say for sure ..... but you will be able to tell if I still post tomorrow....
sniff, blow, flood of tears
Quote from: Mr Walleye on December 08, 2009, 07:46:25 PM
Quote from: FLBentRider on December 08, 2009, 06:56:51 PM
Hey Mike send some cold down here!
87.4F today!
FLB
How do you keep snow and ice around at those temps? ::) :D
Mike
Umm... errr... In the freezer ?
Quote from: FLBentRider on December 09, 2009, 05:07:32 AM
Quote from: Mr Walleye on December 08, 2009, 07:46:25 PM
Quote from: FLBentRider on December 08, 2009, 06:56:51 PM
Hey Mike send some cold down here!
87.4F today!
FLB
How do you keep snow and ice around at those temps? ::) :D
Mike
Umm... errr... In the freezer ?
"The World is My Freezer"
:D :D :D :D ;D
Mike
I too have plenty of freezer space now.........at least until March or so anyway.
Todays high was 89F Low 70.8F
Ugh.
Todays high was -3*F Currently -11*F and dropping. Weather says we have a -26*F windchill too, but I don't really notice it. Kind of a dry windchill......
Ugh. >:( >:(
If we average our temps together, we have pleasant weather.
The Final copy of the January issue of the Newsletter is laying on the Editors desk. It should be Emailed out here shortly. The Newsletter has received a face lift and there has been several new areas added. The most significant change is the Newsletter has grown from one page to three and I think it will continue to grow. With that in mind the Newsletter will be sent as a .pdf attachment to accommodate the extra pages.
Thanks for your patience
Tenpoint
TENPOINT5 ,
You bring a lot to the table. Some of the best folks I have "NEVER" met face to face , are right here at the forum. But someday , I hope to...if just to shake hands and say THANK YOU. I'd love the news letter.
Coyote
[email protected]And BTW the Ice Man really does know 8)
Chris, thanks again for your love of the Forum.
Quote from: coyote on December 27, 2009, 09:50:51 PM
TENPOINT5 ,
You bring a lot to the table. Some of the best folks I have "NEVER" met face to face , are right here at the forum. But someday , I hope to...if just to shake hands and say THANK YOU. I'd love the news letter.
Coyote
[email protected]
And BTW the Ice Man really does know 8)
Coyote,
Consider it done, You have been added. You lost me on the last part if that was directed at me
Thanks Chris...really...I haven't been around a lot...dealing with some "stuff" (as you know) but...the idea is great!!! Can't wait for the email!!!
The Newsletter is off the editors desk and should be sent out during the first week of January. Already working on the February Edition.
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on December 27, 2009, 09:58:39 PM
Quote from: coyote on December 27, 2009, 09:50:51 PM
TENPOINT5 ,
You bring a lot to the table. Some of the best folks I have "NEVER" met face to face , are right here at the forum. But someday , I hope to...if just to shake hands and say THANK YOU. I'd love the news letter.
Coyote
[email protected]
And BTW the Ice Man really does know 8)
Coyote,
Consider it done, You have been added. You lost me on the last part if that was directed at me
I think he was refering to me TenPoint. I'm impressed with what your doing for us to say the least. Thanks!!!
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on December 27, 2009, 09:38:10 PM
The Final copy of the January issue of the Newsletter is laying on the Editors desk. It should be Emailed out here shortly. The Newsletter has received a face lift and there has been several new areas added. The most significant change is the Newsletter has grown from one page to three and I think it will continue to grow. With that in mind the Newsletter will be sent as a .pdf attachment to accommodate the extra pages.
Thanks for your patience
Tenpoint
The January Edition of the Newsletter should be in your E-mail Inbox if you have signed up to receive it either here or on the recipe site.
10.5
I just got done reading through the newsletter Chris, awesome job buddy! ;)
Mike
Very well done 10.5
Great job !
If any of you have any articles that you want to write and submit to the Newsletter feel free to send them to me!! A good fishing trip and after cook story or hunting trip and after cook. I am really trying to make this a "Members" Newsletter. So Any input from the members is greatly appreciated. We can start a quest Author section.
Just read it, my 1st newsletter.
Great job!
thanks
Good job Ten.
Hi Chris
Great job on the news letter
Brian
Very Nice Chris.
Looks good. May have to try the recipe, since I didn't see any "dastardly" ingredients listed (one maybe, but it can be eliminated). ;D
Nice work on the newsletter Chris!
Hawkeyesmokes
10.5 you da man, newsletter is awesome!!! Thanks for putting the effort into things of that nature you and many of the other members make this place more than just your typical forum. Thanks again to all of you who make this place what it is !
Great news letter. Thanks again for all the work you put in to this for all of us to enjoy.
Great job on the news letter and many thanks to all that made this happen.
I like the multi-page PDF format. Very nice!
10.5 I didn't get one :(. Shall I send you my email address once again?
Quote from: 3rensho on January 05, 2010, 07:30:17 AM
10.5 I didn't get one :(. Shall I send you my email address once again?
You better I have added quite a few new address'. I am sorry if I missed yours I will get you a copy of it as soon as I get it and get it in the system.
Chris, the First one was good, the second one was GREAT!
I know that everyone that gets it appreciates it.
I re-read mine about everyother day or so. (I'm a little slow)
Thanks again.
Quote from: classicrockgriller on January 06, 2010, 02:47:03 PM
Chris, the First one was good, the second one was GREAT!
I know that everyone that gets it appreciates it.
I re-read mine about everyother day or so. (I'm a little slow)
Thanks again.
CRG,
That is the goal to make the Newsletter better and better with each edition. I have been in contact with several Forum Members and will be getting their input and ideas. I am also tapping into some of their knowledge in their area's of expertise. I really want to stress this IS NOT Tenpoint5's Newsletter this is the Forum's Newsletter. The more people submitting articles and ideas the better it will be. I am just the guy with too much time on his hands right now that is willing to put it all together with a little help from my friends. Sounds like a song I remember!!
If you ever need a editorial on Whiskey Drinkin and Hog Huntin (Both on the same nite ;D),
I'm you Man!
Does anyone have any ideas of some products that they would like to see in the Product Review section of the Newsletter? The kids have been out of school for the past few days because of the weather and my brain is fried. Need some ideas. Thanks
Well, we could try some taste testing of Bourbon and Rye. And then we could - or - then - what was I saying?
Arnie, ya went where I was headed...sort of. :) My products are: Chivas Royal Salute, Dom Perignon, and an Anejo Tequila.
You have some pretty expensive tastes TT 8)
Nah, I just want somebody else to buy them (and invite me over).............. ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: Tiny Tim on January 08, 2010, 11:20:09 AM
Nah, I just want somebody else to buy them (and invite me over).............. ;D ;D ;D
That's pretty much what I was going to say. If you can get them to send me a sample I will test just about anything.
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on January 08, 2010, 10:56:56 AM
Does anyone have any ideas of some products that they would like to see in the Product Review section of the Newsletter? The kids have been out of school for the past few days because of the weather and my brain is fried. Need some ideas. Thanks
Grill Grates
Newfangled Auber PID
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CRG's Caja China
Quote from: squirtthecat on January 08, 2010, 11:45:48 AM
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on January 08, 2010, 10:56:56 AM
Does anyone have any ideas of some products that they would like to see in the Product Review section of the Newsletter? The kids have been out of school for the past few days because of the weather and my brain is fried. Need some ideas. Thanks
Grill Grates
Newfangled Auber PID
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CRG's Caja China
GrillGrate will be reviewed in the Feb edition. Working with Habs to see about the New PID. I don't think CRG is gonna give it up any time soon to let me do some testing on it. But Thanks for the Ideas Squirt keep them coming.
How 'bout your favorite snowblower?
Thermal underwear?
Balaclava?
Quote from: Tiny Tim on January 08, 2010, 11:12:08 AM
Arnie, ya went where I was headed...sort of. :) My products are: Chivas Royal Salute, Dom Perignon, and an Anejo Tequila.
I have a bottle of Chivas Royal salute that I bought when I was in the Navy - Back in the 1980's.
Ought to be well aged by now!
I got a copy of the newsletter. Although I can't figure out how you got my e-mail address since I never signed up, I am glad you did. The letter was great. This was just getting started before we left in the RV for Christmas and New Years.
Chris,
For a product review, I received the FoodSaver Handheld Vacuum System – Rechargeable as a gift. I also have had the Reynolds Handi-Vac for some time. I can do a review of the FoodSaver Handheld, or a comparison of the two, or two separate reviews. Let me know, and if so what time frame would I need to get the review to you.
Wildcat glad you liked it.
Habs that sounds great if you would like to do a side by side comparison. As for a time frame there is no hurry, I can put that review in the April or May newsletter
Alright. I'll start working on it.
I will be looking forward to a comparison. I too have had the Reynolds for quite some time.
Wildcat;
FoodSaver makes an adapter that fits over your sealer canister hose sealer that will vacuum seal their resealable bags. It cost around $7.00. I had been waiting for one of their free shipping on any order to order one. When they did come out with the free shipping that adapter was out of stock. That would be useful if your sealer is on the counter and always accessible. By the time I write up the review, hopefully I will have one of those in my possession.
Thanks. That is even better for me since mine is always on the counter. I am in no hurry so I can wait until they can keep them in stock and provide the free shipping.
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on January 08, 2010, 10:56:56 AM
Does anyone have any ideas of some products that they would like to see in the Product Review section of the Newsletter?
How bout something on a good wine for cookin with, I cant seem to find one.
Quote from: OU812 on January 11, 2010, 07:37:46 AM
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on January 08, 2010, 10:56:56 AM
Does anyone have any ideas of some products that they would like to see in the Product Review section of the Newsletter?
How bout something on a good wine for cookin with, I cant seem to find one.
If you are into steaks and cookin' over wood on a grill I have a wine mixture that is great. I will summit it to 10.5.
Quote from: Oldman on January 20, 2010, 08:26:29 AM
Quote from: OU812 on January 11, 2010, 07:37:46 AM
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on January 08, 2010, 10:56:56 AM
Does anyone have any ideas of some products that they would like to see in the Product Review section of the Newsletter?
How bout something on a good wine for cookin with, I cant seem to find one.
If you are into steaks and cookin' over wood on a grill I have a wine mixture that is great. I will summit it to 10.5.
That would be great Olds
Putting the finishing touches on the February Newsletter. Should be ready to send out the first week of February. For the newer folks on the forum if you haven't signed up to receive the Newsletter. Please send me a PM with your Email address, so I can get you added.
Just wanted to send out a BIG word of Thanks to Habanero Smoker. He was kind enough to make a new section on the recipe site to archive all of the past and future issues of the Newsletter. So without further a doo
THANK-YOU HABS!!!
The Newsletter Archives are HERE (http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?t=662)
Pretty cool - great idea. Good going Habs!
Has there been one or two newsletters so far? Just curious as both links point to the same file but one says Vol 1 and the other says Vol 2.
Should be two newsletters.
You are welcome.
Chris;
Keep up the good work.
TTNuge ;
Thanks for catching that. The link has been fixed.
February Newsletter is finsihed I will send it out on Monday Morning. It's new and it's exciting. Yes there has been some more changes and additions. The main change is the page size is now one that you can print it off. If you so desire!
Do to the possibility of some family matters in the morning. I have sent the Newsletter out this evening. It should be in your Inbox.
You've Got Mail!!!
It is....very nice 10.5
SIA
10.5
Nice work.....love what your doing with the letter!
Mike.
Hasn't showed up here yet, but I'm patient.......sometimes. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
10.5,
Thanks for the newsletter. I am sure that you put some good time and thought into it.
Olds, that compost looks like black gold!
Do I have to search through 1300 Email address' to find yours again Tiny? You did get the last one right?
Yeah, I got the Jan. one. I'll PM the addy to ya so you don't have to search.
Tiny Tim
I sent it again an it did show up as being sent once already. So you will probably get two
Hmmm, maybe yahoo don't like me today then. Thanks for tryin' again, I'll give it a couple of days and hopefully by then my "normal" address will be back up.
Great Newsletter. I am impressed. Your efforts are well received. I write a column for the examiner and would be willing to help.
Jeff
Hey Tenpoint , Thank you for the newsletter ! Simply Great ! 8)
Coyote
Excellent job 10.5. A great read. Many thanks for the great job you are doing.
Thanks 10! Great letter
Thanks TP! Got mine...
Also - thanks for the tip on that other book - got it a couple of days ago...
$1 + $3 shipping. Can't beat that with gnarly stick!
(and it was like NEW)
Another exceptional newsletter, 10.5!! I contacted Bradley with commendations and they said that your pay has just been doubled... ;) ;) ;D
Quote from: Kummok on February 01, 2010, 05:53:12 PM
Another exceptional newsletter, 10.5!! I contacted Bradley with commendations and they said that your pay has just been doubled... ;) ;) ;D
Thanks Kummok When should I expect the raise to take place?
Here, I'll give you an instant raise.
(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz53/63KevinG/Bradley%20General/Bradleysmokers-1.jpg)
Quote from: KevinG on February 02, 2010, 04:15:13 AM
Here, I'll give you an instant raise.
(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz53/63KevinG/Bradley%20General/Bradleysmokers-1.jpg)
Ssswwwiiinnnggggg!
Thanks for all of the hard work on the news letter everybody.
And thanks for the raise kevin!
HELP!!!! I am sitting here as if I have run into a brick wall. I can not think of anything to put in the equipment section of the news letter!! Anyone have any ideas or suggestions for things they would like to see in the equipment section or How Do I ...... questions? Either post ideas here or send me a PM. If I don't respond right away don't worry. I have the pleasure of working 7pm-7am F, Sa, and Su.
Thanks
Chris
PID
extra rack conversion
working with the cold smoke adapter
putting your OBS on the internet ;D
We have done
How to sharpen knive using a stone
How to calibrate a stem type thermometer
These are the types of things I am looking for
Ditto with FLBR.
"The Auber PID, Demystified"
Show how it is wired up to both the OBS and DBS, menus in action, auto tuning, etc.
Those seem to be the same questions popping up over and over..
How to make the Bradley LOOK like hard work.
How to build a cold smoke box.
Quote from: squirtthecat on February 05, 2010, 08:39:52 AM
Ditto with FLBR.
"The Auber PID, Demystified"
Show how it is wired up to both the OBS and DBS, menus in action, auto tuning, etc.
Those seem to be the same questions popping up over and over..
You up for the task Squirt? Sounds like a good idea Demystifying the PID. I would do it but I don't happen to have a PID. So I wouldn't be much help in describing how one works
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on February 05, 2010, 11:37:08 AM
I would do it but I don't happen to have a PID.
I don't either... :(
Quote from: FLBentRider on February 05, 2010, 08:45:07 AM
How to make the Bradley LOOK like hard work.
I think FLB hit on the nose!
TP... This is "General" - just throwing out an idea...
We all have the place(s) - generally away from the smoker, for pre/post smoke/grill activities.
This might be the kitchen, but for many of us, we have too much "stuff" (especially to leave on the kitchen counter),
or we make too big a mess for the Mrs...
I know for a fact that Squirt and I both have little corners of our garages semi-dedicated for this.
Heck, look at Ye Olde NePaS Garage...
Regardless, we all have these "things to do" somewhere.
So, why not do an "Equipment Checklist"/"Idea List"? Maybe best equipment suggestions / best practices / whatever...???
Just an idea...
How a bout adding a second elelment to help with temp recovery
I'm in. I just sent you am email.
Once Again! You've Got Mail. The March edition has been sent out this morning March 1st. I hope everyone enjoys it.
They just keep getting better every month!
Embarrassing that I forgot to sign up again this month and have to wait for the archive site to be updated so I can download.
Quote from: TTNuge on March 01, 2010, 11:08:05 AM
Embarrassing that I forgot to sign up again this month and have to wait for the archive site to be updated so I can download.
Just send me your Email Address and I will get it in the mailing list. Might even get you a current copy sent out.
Great read, thanks 10.5. :) :) :)
Thanks 10.5. Another superlative job.
Thanks for all the work you do on the newsletter Chris!
Look forward to the April edition.
;D
Newsletter was most excellent.
Was fun to read all the different articles from different members of the Forum.
You guys deserve a "Big Thank You" also.
Every month is bigger and better!
Excellent articles, all around.
As others have said Chris, Great job and Many thanks! You should be able to get these in print and sell subscriptions pretty soon!
Good job Chris, looks like we finally got the road kill review Arnie ;)
Thank you 10.5. Looks great!!
Another great letter this month 10.5, keep up the good work!
Very nice Chris, I'm all done reading it, and now I gotta wait a whole month for the next one :(
SIA
They keep getting better and better 10.5!
I have to say Chris... Your doing a bang up job on the news letter.
Great job! ;) 8)
Mike
Quote from: smokeitall on March 02, 2010, 04:40:35 PM
Very nice Chris, I'm all done reading it, and now I gotta wait a whole month for the next one :(
SIA
Scott,
How do you think I feel. I am already working on the next one. I am usually done with the majority of the newsletter by the middle of the month. Then I have to read it and reread it and wonder if I missed something. Then starts the waiting game. All the great authors we have usually have sent their articles by then and we are sending copies and changes back and forth. Everything is ready by about the end of the 3rd week. Then I have to Wait to send it out on the first of the month or close to it depending on my work schedule.
So YES, I feel your pain Scott ;D ;D
Great job 10.5! Thanks for adding me to the newsletter. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to participate in the newsletter 10.5.
Jeff
Quote from: JF7FSU on March 06, 2010, 08:56:03 PM
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to participate in the newsletter 10.5.
Jeff
Actualy it is Thank-you for helping make the newsletter what it is. The Forum Member's Newsletter not 10.5's newsletter
Need some help on the newsletter. Each month We spotlight one of the forum members. I usually do a random pick of who to spotlight and ask for a picture, what your real name is, where you live, What the names and/or ages of your family members are, What you do or did for a living, and what your hobbies are.
Here is where I could use some help. If you wouldn't mind send the above information to me at
[email protected] I can have a bullpen of folks to put in the spotlight.
Thanks
Chris
Just wanted to pass on a Thank-You, to all of the people who help me put the Newsletter together every month.
"I am so glad you have taken the time to put this great newsletter together. I've saved them all! You really help me learn faster ....and that, of course, is what makes life the most fun.
So, thanks....and please don't stop." Tom L.
Chris, I'm not sure if you want another article or not, but I thought maybe since we have a lot of outdoors people here, I could put together a review of the GPS I'll be getting next week. Let me know.
I bought a high $$ GPS to map out our deer camp and I can't get pass turning it on.
Quote from: KevinG on March 19, 2010, 10:25:23 AM
Chris, I'm not sure if you want another article or not, but I thought maybe since we have a lot of outdoors people here, I could put together a review of the GPS I'll be getting next week. Let me know.
Sounds like a Great Idea as we have all walks of life here. If you would like to do a review and get it to me I will get it out there for everyone.
Quote from: classicrockgriller on March 19, 2010, 10:35:07 AM
I bought a high $$ GPS to map out our deer camp and I can't get pass turning it on.
I know, seems a lot easier to just use a map and compass, but I guess that's old school now. My nephews cringe whenever I try to teach it to them.
Me: "Maps won't die out in the field."
Them: "I'll bring extra batteries."
Me: "What if the unit dies?"
Them: "I don't know"
Me: Orange flaging tape. ;D
Quote from: classicrockgriller on March 19, 2010, 10:35:07 AM
I bought a high $$ GPS to map out our deer camp and I can't get pass turning it on.
Me too :-[. I finally broke down and read the instructions ;). Now I can use it like it was intended but if someone hands me one by a different manufacturer, I'm lost >:(.
I read the instructions and before it acquires a satelite I have forgotten what to do with it.
Anyone who wanders somewhere that has no street signs deserves to get lost.
I got the damn thing to map out our boundries and to pinpoint each stand.
I'd hate to go to jail or get shot for Hunting where I am not suppose to.
Quote from: classicrockgriller on March 19, 2010, 04:33:55 PM
I got the damn thing to map out our boundries and to pinpoint each stand.
I'd hate to go to jail or get shot for Hunting where I am not suppose to.
And with your last breath you'd say "GPS". The other guy would say "12 Gauge".
For those that are interested in receiving the Newsletter and haven't signed up shoot me an Email and I will get you one the list
Quote from: Ka Honu on March 19, 2010, 03:51:21 PM
Anyone who wanders somewhere that has no street signs deserves to get lost.
I heard a comedian once say that if there isn't a Starbucks with 2 blocks, you ain't supposed to be there.
Quote from: RAF128 on March 30, 2010, 08:07:57 AMI heard a comedian once say that if there isn't a Starbucks with 2 blocks, you ain't supposed to be there.
I'm not a Starbucks fan, but if there's no bar or tavern...
Quote from: Ka Honu on March 30, 2010, 10:01:13 AM
I'm not a Starbucks fan, but if there's no bar or tavern...
... or at least a liquor store with bullet proof glass and bars on the windows.
As of right now any further mailings of the Newsletter will be placed on HOLD. I will be sending a mailing to Everyone asking if they would like to continue receiving the newsletter. If they would like to continue to receive the Newsletter there will be an option for them to reply with. This will create a lot of extra work for myself adding and deleting names. But it has to be done. Until it is the Newsletter will be on hold.
Man that stinks, sorry for all the crap your putting up with. Hope it all gets sorted out soon and I will be patiently waiting for the next newsletter. It really sucks when one person has to ruin it for the rest of us.
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on March 30, 2010, 06:33:31 PM
As of right now any further mailings of the Newsletter will be placed on HOLD. I will be sending a mailing to Everyone asking if they would like to continue receiving the newsletter. If they would like to continue to receive the Newsletter there will be an option for them to reply with. This will create a lot of extra work for myself adding and deleting names. But it has to be done. Until it is the Newsletter will be on hold.
one dickhead...ruins it for all of us. I hope he has the B@lls to even try to come after recipe site.
10.5 every new member gets a letter from the recipe site telling them that they are going to recieve your letter and if they don't want it how to op-out.
If the liability gets to much for you... I will take it over as you become the co-publisher. Let someone come after me.
Raye
After thinking about it. I really don't want to deprive everyone from the Newsletter because of the things that are happening. I will send the completed issues to Habs and he can place them in the archives until I am able to mail them out to everyone once again.
Chris
Let me be the first to say this is a sad thing I enjoy the newsletter.
You have my permission to send it to me
Brian
Bradley Smokers
Well, I for one am offended by the fact that you never send cash with the newsletter. Please correct ASAP.
Now I'm totally confused. How the heck can anyone complain about this, the only way that they could've gotten the newsletter to begin with was to tell you they wanted it and give you their email. If they don't want it all they have to do is say so - so what's the issue? That's how it was spelled out from the beginning.
I'm sorry to hear about one individual, that appeared to have gone out of his/her way to cause a problem. To me it seems deliberate, since that individual had other means to remove his/her name from the list.
I did receive the April issue and will post it on the recipe site as soon as I log off.
Quote from: KevinG on March 30, 2010, 08:35:13 PM
Now I'm totally confused. How the heck can anyone complain about this, the only way that they could've gotten the newsletter to begin with was to tell you they wanted it and give you their email. If they don't want it all they have to do is say so - so what's the issue? That's how it was spelled out from the beginning.
Well that is correct and in a manner it is not as clear. When someone signs up at the recipe site they can op-out not to recieve any E-mails from me. Seeing how I author the Organic Corner in the newsletter I made sure that all of those who did not op-out to recieve an Email from me got one every month via the newsletter.
Thanks Hab....
Sorry! There will be a slight delay before the latest newsletter will be posted.
I hope to have it posted sometime this afternoon.
I personally enjoy and want the Newsletter. I can understand the concerns of e-mail addresses being released to others. I questioned 10.5 how he got mine when I received my first copy and after he explained I had no problems with it. This guy should have inquired about it instead of losing his temper and exploding without getting all the facts.
Quote from: Oldman on March 30, 2010, 06:53:25 PM
......
If the liability gets to much for you... I will take it over as you become the co-publisher. Let someone come after me.
Raye
Or me! Gotcha back, gotcha front - don't matter!
Sorry to hear about all this. I guess it's true: "No good deed goes unpunished."
I'd suggest that registering at the recipe site allows one to opt-in rather than opt-out.
My main email is with gmail and that's what I gave 10.5 for the newsletter. I had to use my old but still active earthlink account to register at the recipe site (what's wrong with gmail?). I started getting two copies of the newsletter, one to each account. Chris explained it to me and it was fixed but it was unexpected.
Quote from: ArnieM on March 31, 2010, 09:31:10 AMI started getting two copies of the newsletter, one to each account.
That happened to me but I solved it by printing one for me and the other for a friend.
Everyone has been sent a Letter from the Editor. This should solve problems that have arisen as of late.
The April issue of the Newsletter has been published via the archives for your reading pleasure. Better yet try this link straight to the April Newsletter (http://www.susanminor.org/users/Hab/Executable_Files/Forum_Newsletters/Forum_Newsletter_Vol2_Issue4_Apr_2010.pdf)
Another Gem!! Great work, now to go back and really read it instead of browsing over everything!
QuoteI'd suggest that registering at the recipe site allows one to opt-in rather than opt-out.
Well that is not quite true. At the bottom of registration page on the recipe site is the following option.
(http://www.susanminor.org/Rayeimages/rec-email.jpg)
If you leave it checked then you will recieve an E-mail. You can go back anytime and remove the check.
Hey Everyone. I received an Email from Smokeitall (Scott) informing me that he will be carrying/offering the Pigtail Food Flippers from his site smokeandstuff.com Just another option to get yourself one if you are so inclined.
Quote from: Oldman on March 31, 2010, 03:12:22 PM
QuoteI'd suggest that registering at the recipe site allows one to opt-in rather than opt-out.
Well that is not quite true. At the bottom of registration page on the recipe site is the following option.
(http://www.susanminor.org/Rayeimages/rec-email.jpg)
If you leave it checked then you will recieve an E-mail. You can go back anytime and remove the check.
I sent my email to 10.5 wanting to be added. The thing that I have noticed in the forums is that things are talked about but a link is not supplied. For new people like me I would be most interested in knowing were to go find what is being talked about. There are so many threads that I don't have a clue to were to go to even start looking for the recipe site. ;D
If someone would be so kind to post the link I would be so appreciative and I will create an account so I don't miss out on anything.
This is where you'll find the recipe site. (http://susanminor.org/forums/index.php)
Thank you Kevin. I have bookmarked it and have signed up. You guys are fantastic!
Quote from: Sailor on April 07, 2010, 11:34:09 AM
Thank you Kevin. I have bookmarked it and have signed up. You guys are fantastic!
Sailor check your Email
Just a curiosity question? How many people print off the Newsletter for quick reference in a binder or whatever. I have been asked to remove the gold tone background from the newsletter to facilitate faster printing and less ink consumption. Since this is EVERYONES newsletter not my newsletter. I thought I would pose the question. Background or No? Just to give everyone a heads up the May issue will not have the background it will be plain.
My personal thoughts with the background was to make it easier on the eyes when reading, everything isn't as bright and stressful on my eyes. Since I read the thing about 20 times before I send it out and I still miss the little things. Lucky for me I have Habs to cover my butt and tell me when I goof up.
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on April 15, 2010, 07:49:18 PM
Just a curiosity question? How many people print off the Newsletter for quick reference in a binder or whatever. I have been asked to remove the gold tone background from the newsletter to facilitate faster printing and less ink consumption. Since this is EVERYONES newsletter not my newsletter. I thought I would pose the question. Background or No? Just to give everyone a heads up the May issue will not have the background it will be plain.
My personal thoughts with the background was to make it easier on the eyes when reading, everything isn't as bright and stressful on my eyes. Since I read the thing about 20 times before I send it out and I still miss the little things. Lucky for me I have Habs to cover my butt and tell me when I goof up.
Background works for me.
For me it's easier to save on my computer. And it doesn't get lost.
Plus the recipe site has it to. Trying to be eco friendly and save the paper!
Works for me either way, I'm not picky.
I don't print...I save each to my desktop. Whatever you want to do is fine, although I would prefer you didn't go with white text on a black background...my eyes don't like the next thing I look at after that setup. ;D
No preference here.
What evey works for you works for me.
Is there someplace to view the past newsletters?
JT
Quote from: BigJohnT on April 16, 2010, 06:43:39 AM
Is there someplace to view the past newsletters?
JT
http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?t=662
The May issue is out to my Proof reader's. As soon as I get the It looks OK from them I will send it out. I did give the white background a try for this issue. You guys will have to let me know what you think of it or does it matter? I should be mailing out the May issue tonight or tomorrow morning.
You've got MAIL!! The May edition of the Newsletter is in your Emailbox.
Looked great to me.
Quote from: HawkeyeSmokes on April 15, 2010, 08:32:10 PM
Trying to be eco friendly and save the paper!
The "paper" doesn't come from
old growth forests. It comes from
tree farmers, who are remarkably good stewards of an amazing renewable resource, and they have kids to feed --- and
I hope they eat well... Because, I'm sooooooooooo
eco-friendly I even have concern for
humans...
Awrighten.
Sounds like a rockin idea.
I just store the .pdf files in a directory. No need to print them.
Its about that time again has all of the new folks registered at either the recipe site (which will in turn register you for the newsletter) or send an Email to
[email protected] and I will get you on the mailing list.
You've Got Mail!!! The June edition of the Newsletter has been sent.
Nice job on the Newsletter, as usual!
I've got one of those drill powered pullers that 10.5 reviews on the way. Will be giving it my own test with 60 pounds of butts this weekend.
Great job Chris. Nice article on the art of roux making by Pachanga too.
I look froward to seeing it!
Great job Gents, and lumpy - been there done that, got my own scar but no nickname ;D.
Another great news letter. I really enjoyed the article on the Roux.
I have just finished reading the May letter and am in the process of reading the June issue. What a great idea--and obviously a lot of work. My thanks to 10.5 and all of the contributors. Very educational and fun for me.
Who the hell is this dork called Lumpy?? ;D ;D
Yes, another great newsletter. Kudos to Chris.
Just a few comments.
The pork puller thingy is interesting but isn't worth it to me, doing one a month or so. If you're doing 40-60 pounds a week, well ...
I'm buying some tomato plants this weekend so Raye's upside down came in just in time. Never had much luck with tomato seedlings but this year's pepper seedlings are looking good.
Fat. Some of us maybe be a little over, myself included. Look, you're gonna brine the chicken and rub it up with good stuff. Then smoke and grill it. And then what? Take the skin off?
I understand the idea of the "diet" argument and don't disagree that it's good to keep the fat down. But, crispy chicken skin?
OK, I'm done.
Chris, you ever gonna shave?
Awesome job on the news letter Chris! 8)
Pachanga, excellent article on the art of making roux. 8)
Raye, I going to have to find a place and try out the hanging tomatoes. 8)
Mike
Shave? Whats that? Is that what that rusty two bladed thing is used for? It has been up on the top shelf of the medicine cabinet for a long time.
It's all good, that hair on your legs is just fine. :o
I (due to me missing something I'm sure :-[) haven't been getting my newsletter. :(
But getting back on the mailing list would make me so :) :) :)
Keep up the great work 10.5..................and as always The Ice Man is still a hero , 'cause he knows 8)
Coyote
Just send TenPoint5 a PM with your email addr Coyote.
Coyote You have mail!! sent it this morning.
Thanks 10.5 , This truely is a GREAT COMMUNITY ! Thanks to you too ArnieM !!!
Bring On The Smoke ,
Coyote
I am only TEN miles behind in a Five mile race this month, but your July Newsletter is on it's way your mailbox!! Hope you enjoy it.
Chris
Yippie...the newsletter is out....Now I have go read it.
OK, definitely need to try that Coffee rub! Outstanding newsletter as always!
Hey Ten...my e-mail is back up, so if you could re-send to me, I can get it now. Thanks. (I'll make sure it's right on my profile here........edit: It is)
Great newsletter Chris. It's nice to see reviews on interesting things I've never heard of.
The Rodak's coffee rub is probably best used prior to cooking. But now it sits on the kitchen table along with the salt, pepper and cayenne. Good stuff.
Newsletter? How does one become so fortunate as to receive one?
DM - PM TenPoint5 with your email address.
Thanks Arnie... done.
Quote from: Tiny Tim on July 02, 2010, 05:35:38 PM
Hey Ten...my e-mail is back up, so if you could re-send to me, I can get it now. Thanks. (I'll make sure it's right on my profile here........edit: It is)
Tim I have not received your copy back as of yet saying that your mail is full. Also I tried to double check your Email off your profile and it is listed as hidden on your profile.
Okay, I'll PM you with it so you can check it against your list.
Another great job on the news letter Chris! 8)
Two thumbs up! ;)
Mike
Quote from: Mr Walleye on July 03, 2010, 12:59:41 PM
Another great job on the news letter Chris! 8)
Two thumbs up! ;)
Mike
Thanks Mike,
I couldn't do it without everyone's help.
I agree great job Chris. What make that coffee rub so special? I may have to try it myself. :)
Quote from: pensrock on July 03, 2010, 03:10:46 PM
What make that coffee rub so special? I may have to try it myself. :)
It's hard to say pens and I was somewhat skeptical but now I'm a believer. I've heard of coffee used in recipes before but never used it.
To the best of my knowledge, Marvin imports organic beans and roasts them in Texas. From that you get a large variety of coffee beans and the rub.
The food doesn't taste like coffee when it's cooked. It's hard to describe other than to say it's interesting - and good.
Check out Marvin's site at http://www.rodakscoffeeandgrills.com/
All the different coffee there makes my head spin.
--Arnie
This stuff does sound interesting. I often use coffee in my beef roast recipes. Here is one I love to cook in a Big Easy.
http://www.sizzleonthegrill.com/blog/2009/03/02/coffee-brined-beef-sirloin-tip-roast-guest-chef-tommy-bommarito-creative-cooking-in-the-big-easy/
Dad always said "don't add water for moister, add flavor" meaning toss the water and use a liquid with flavor in it such as wine, coffee beer etc... I miss my Dad, he was a great cook!
OBTW 10.5, great news letter this month!
The August Issue has just hit your Mail box!
Thanks Cris. :)
Another great Newsletter. It is probably just me, but I could not figure out who wrote the appraisal on the Ceramic.
Rick
Nice job Chris. I'm betting it was our friendly Yard and Pool man....
The newsletter is very informative EVERY month.
Thanks Chris and Thanks to everyone that contributed.
Even a Pic of Test Rocket couldn't stop it from going to Press! ;D
Quote from: squirtthecat on July 31, 2010, 11:38:18 AM
Nice job Chris. I'm betting it was our friendly Yard and Pool man....
You would win that bet Squirt. It was our friend Bryon over at Yard and Pool that did the review of the Primo Ceramic Grill.
Thanks Bryon and Arnie for your contributions this Month!
Thanks 10.5. Both reviews were great. The ceramic got my attention. Then I could not find the credit going to the writer on the ceramic.
Quote from: classicrockgriller on July 31, 2010, 03:20:07 PM
The newsletter is very informative EVERY month.
Thanks Chris and Thanks to everyone that contributed.
Even a Pic of Test Rocket couldn't stop it from going to Press! ;D
I was a little worried about that myself. That's why I included one with Mrs. Jan! ;D
I think I got deleted from the distribution list
Maybe, guilty of no pics for last smoke?
Please put me back on, I feel so left out ! ???
OS I haven't deleted anyone from the NEW mailing list. When we had some problems with an individual saying we where spamming him once a month. We sent out a final mass mailing asking that if you wanted to remain on the mailing list that you reply. If you didn't reply then your name was not put on the new mailing list. Must have caught you sleeping that day. If you would send me an email I will get you back on the list. (I save all the opt in emails just in case it happens again I can say here is the email requesting to be on the list)
Putting the finishing touches on the Newsletter. I am needing an a Guest Author article if someone would have something they would like to submit get it to me as soon as you can.
The September issue has been Emailed!! Hope you enjoy it!
Nice job on the newsletter Chris. I think I'll hold off on the SRG and go find a capon instead ;D
Quote from: ArnieM on September 01, 2010, 08:20:02 PM
Nice job on the newsletter Chris. I think I'll hold off on the SRG and go find a capon instead ;D
Academy Sports has the SRG on Sale for $118 and change
wow cheap
Another great News Letter. Again, I assume yard and pool did the test article again.
I was really interested in the computer section. I am by no means a computer guru and I did not know you could zip files with XP. I recently purchased WinZip so that I could start preparing everything for a new computer purchase around April of 2011. At least WinZip's ability to send password protected self-extracting files will come in handy.
No Wildcat I did the review of the SRG myself this time.
Quote from: Wildcat on September 02, 2010, 06:42:59 AM
Another great News Letter. Again, I assume yard and pool did the test article again.
I was really interested in the computer section. I am by no means a computer guru and I did not know you could zip files with XP. I recently purchased WinZip so that I could start preparing everything for a new computer purchase around April of 2011. At least WinZip's ability to send password protected self-extracting files will come in handy.
Windows has included a zip program since 98SE, but like you pointed out; it just has the basic features. I use WinRAR for it's extra utilities.
All I can say is it's gotta be one heck of a newsletter this month. I tried to start downloading from dialup, and the time to download keeps going up and up and up. I'm over 1070 minutes now and it's still climbing. I think I'm going to have to wait until I get back to work to download this one!
Quote from: KevinG on September 02, 2010, 01:46:26 PM
All I can say is it's gotta be one heck of a newsletter this month. I tried to start downloading from dialup, and the time to download keeps going up and up and up. I'm over 1070 minutes now and it's still climbing. I think I'm going to have to wait until I get back to work to download this one!
There is a pile of pictures in this on Kevin. I will keep it in mind about the dial up folks having problems
The October Issue has been sent out!!
Where can I get a copy ?
Nice job! MrsSTC brought me some of that Pecan rub back from Houston last year... It didn't last long.
Nice job as always Chris.
Got it thanks very much! :D
Once again an excellent job Chris. ;D
Thanks
Ross
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on October 01, 2010, 11:12:56 AM
The October Issue has been sent out!!
Thanks Chris, once again awesome job!
Excellent as always but I wonder about the line on page 10 in the Butcher Commentary that says, "The cold also helps in the formation of bacteria." Doesn't sound like something I want to do.
Quote from: Ka Honu on October 02, 2010, 10:39:52 PM
Excellent as always but I wonder about the line on page 10 in the Butcher Commentary that says, "The cold also helps in the formation of bacteria." Doesn't sound like something I want to do.
I read that too. I knew it was a typo. If you REALLY want bacteria to grow ... Don't chill it.
How do I get a copy of this newsletter?
Quote from: punchlock on October 03, 2010, 03:37:15 AM
How do I get a copy of this newsletter?
Send me an email requesting to be added to the mailing list for the newsletter. at
[email protected] or if you go to the recipe site you can view the previous issues in the Newsletter Archives
Would like to be included in the newsletter recieving line.
Quote from: Shasta bob on October 08, 2010, 08:06:29 PM
Would like to be included in the newsletter recieving line.
Bob just send an Email to the Address above and I will get you on the list.
Better Late than Never. I just sent out the November Issue of the Newsletter.
Got it! Thanks!
Nice job Chris!
haven't received my newsletter yet ,wondering if my email got through
Quote from: howlin on February 15, 2011, 10:31:32 AM
haven't received my newsletter yet ,wondering if my email got through
I didn't send out a February Newsletter. Was dealing with Family matters for the last 3 weeks of January and I didn't have time to put one together. If you want to make sure your on the mailing list send me an email at
[email protected] and I will add you to the mailing list for the newsletter.
Quote from: howlin on February 15, 2011, 10:31:32 AM
haven't received my newsletter yet ,wondering if my email got through
Think Chris has been behind the 8 ball with Family issues. (Death in the Family)
Don't know about this month, but he will be back up and running soon.
It takes time and thought to get this newsletter together.
Again ........... if anyone wants to help Chris with a product review, a special
recipe, forum member of the month, etc. , He will WELCOME the help.
no worries,i was just inquiring,sorry to hear the news .family comes first.always