Poll
Question:
Which is more fun?
Option 1: Buying the gift/s for your forum friend.
votes: 28
Option 2: Reverting back to an 8yr old kid on Christmas Eve waiting for Christmas morning and opening your Gift?
votes: 9
As the arrival time for gifts grows nearer and nearer. It would be appreciated if you would snap a picture or two of the Christmas Exchange gift that you received and post it here. This will simplify matters and keep all of the great gift items in a central place.. It is also a cool way to say Thank-You to you Fellow Forum Members.
Thread is open you may post your Exchange item and who you received it from.
Quote from: lumpy on November 30, 2010, 11:57:26 AM
You guys are gonna love the gift that came this morning ;D
Right from Bradley Head office........ ::) Brian was my gift giver
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;D ;D
Thanks Brian!!
Nice one 10.5
Got mine from Ronbeaux............TYVM
Cookingpellets
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Now if Rick only had something other than a Smoke Daddy to use the pellets in. ;) ;D
Quote from: pensrock on November 30, 2010, 01:34:57 PM
Now if Rick only had something other than a Smoke Daddy to use the pellets in. ;) ;D
Hey, at least he's making progress. He got it out of the box. ;D
Quote from: GusRobin on November 30, 2010, 02:44:55 PM
Quote from: pensrock on November 30, 2010, 01:34:57 PM
Now if Rick only had something other than a Smoke Daddy to use the pellets in. ;) ;D
Hey, at least he's making progress. He got it out of the box. ;D
Now he needs a "Tommy Ring"
TMto use those pellets! I want to know , is it really out of the box yet? ???
I LOVE IT!!!!!
KevinG hooked me up with some cool stuff! I am now the proud owner of a 'Mini' 'Mini Me!!' Thank you!! I also got some mystery pucks, three kinds of hot sauce, three kinds of seasonings, some GREEN FIRE, and a nice picture of Kevin.
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Cool, your gonna have many sizes of mini mes. ;D
Quote from: ronbeaux on December 01, 2010, 01:17:46 PM
I LOVE IT!!!!!
KevinG hooked me up with some cool stuff! I am now the proud owner of a 'Mini' 'Mini Me!!' Thank you!! I also got some mystery pucks, three kinds of hot sauce, three kinds of seasonings, some GREEN FIRE, and a nice picture of Kevin.
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lol Glad you figured out who it was from. Tried to score you some of that Hot & Spicy Spam too, but noooobody out here carries that stuff. I went to the website and they said there were 3 stores out here that have it and none of them did. Funny too, I saw your post on sausage casing and was going to get you some of that until I saw you ordered it. Now after reading your post on it not coming I'm thinking I should've got that too. Hope you enjoy!!!
I will and that mini mini me is going in the man cave!
Tommy (TMB) sent me a Honda!!
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On further inspection, the box wasn't big enough.
I did get a nice haul of...
Famous Dave's BBQ sauce
Tennessee Sunshine hot sauce
BIG BOB GIBSON WHITE SAUCE!
Another local BBQ sauce
JD Marinade in a bag (I've never seen that around here - hello flank steak!)
And a container of Gun Powder Seasoning - looks (smells) very interesting..
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Awesome - thanks man!!
Nice haul, looks like you got something lite that tastes great and is less filling to wash it down with too. ;D
Looks like a great gift. I've never seen white BBQ sauce though ???
I hope you enjoy the box of stuff Squirt. I really want to know what you think of the White sauce and Gun Powder seasoning.
I tried to find something you can't get your way ;D
Congrats. The Gun Powder seasoning is good stuff.
This thing is off to a great start. Here is my ignorance. What is the mini mini me? and the Heineken can thingy?
Good haul guys! Y'all must have been good this year!! BTW.. The gunslinger is good stuff!
Quote from: DTAggie on December 01, 2010, 08:28:42 PM
This thing is off to a great start. Here is my ignorance. What is the mini mini me? and the Heineken can thingy?
http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=19131.0
I got my package from Smoker Pete earlier this week. Thank you! Its been crazy busy here I'll post a picture of my haul this weekend.
Great stuff!
I have some Gunpowder Seasoning by Sure Shot Sid.
It is tasty.
Oh man I'm stoked!!
I got a box today..yep I opened it :D
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That contained all this really great stuff ;D
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And a very nice letter to explain what was in the box. I can't wait to see what the armadillo droppings taste like :D I'll be puting some of that rub to work tuesday when I cook a brisket ;D Everything that I received are things I need!
Thank you very much!!! I will enjoy it all ;D ;)
Congrats Chili Head,
Quote: "I can't wait to see what the armadillo droppings taste like"
I think you're the first person I've ever heard say that! ;D
Wow what a great showing!
Nice Grab Chili Head, I'm guessing your Santa came from Texas. ;D
Who sent you that?
That is a box of great goodies.
Yep my Santa hails from Texas ;) I would post who my Santa is but I'm not sure they want me too :-\
A couple years ago we did a secret santa exchange on another site and we werent supposed to disclose the sender. I didnt want to do it now without permission. ;)
I tried some of the John Henrys on the finger..dang thats good stuff!
That is what the thread is for!
To Say who sent you what and to thank them for it.
I'm Sure BLSH knows you are happy with it. ;D
Quote from: classicrockgriller on December 03, 2010, 11:34:48 AM
That is what the thread is for!
To Say who sent you what and to thank them for it.
I'm Sure BLSH knows you are happy with it. ;D
You beat me to it Nice gift Chili Head and yes BLSH did a fine job of sending it out.
Who ? Me?
Just to make it clear. The person sending your gift is only a secret until you receive the gift. Then you can announce it to everyone!!
That's pretty clear
It looks RED to me
Santa's Helper stopped by today and left me a box.
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Quote from: ronbeaux on December 03, 2010, 12:05:08 PM
That's pretty clear
And that ain't - not even with my bifocals and at 400 % zoom.
;D
Quote from: SouthernSmoked on December 03, 2010, 12:50:59 PM
Santa's Helper stopped by today and left me a box.
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And?
Quote from: classicrockgriller on December 03, 2010, 01:05:47 PM
And?
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NICE!
You will have to wait, bad luck to open Christmas paper before Christmas Eve! ;)
He or she is making you wait!!! LOL
Ooops!!
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Heck Yeah! Very, Very Nice!!
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Nice Haul... Will put this to good use quickly.
I wish I knew how to thanks for this awesome package.
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I think it might be Chili Head but not sure, if I'm wrong please let me know.
Thanks a million and hope you have a Merry Christmas!
Very Well played Chili Head!!! Looks Great Southern!!
Chili Head,
Thank you, once again, for your lovely Christmas gift and your kind thoughts. Happy New Year!
WOW!
Just awesome!
Nice going Guys!
Awesome package there,SS. Lots o' taste!
Very nice CH!
Holy Guacamole!!! :o :o :o Got me an awesome load today from Texas ;D ;D
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Thank you so very much. Can't wait to put it all to good use.
Thing is, I know the member's real name but not their Forum Name. So 10.5 if you would kindly do me the honors and reveal my benefactor I would appreciate it so that I may properly thank him/her on the forum.
Great gifts everyone. :)
Smoker Pete that would be none other than The Smoking Monkey himself ClasssicRockGriller (CRG)
Sorry I pulled the Joke on you the other nite in the chat room by telling your
your Christmas sender had backed out. ;D
I hope you enjoy it.
Those Pancakes are awesome.
Fantastic gifts everyone is getting. It is great to follow this thread. Some of the guys are up looking for the UPS truck and I find myself running to the computer to see who has got what. :)
Heck Yeah SP nice haul!
That big brown truck stopped at my my house and left this box for me.
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Got me all excited, like a little kid on Christmas morning wanting to see what's inside. From Amana, IA, I'm thinking this is going to be good. I was wrong, this isn't good ... it's way better than that!
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A beautiful Teli salami and a killer collection of mustards, from dman4505. This is truly awesome!
Thank you very much, Don!
If the wife has her way, little of this will be left after the weekend.
Southernsmoked you are very welcome sir ! ;)
The midwest really isn't known for much but crazy weather..one day it could be nice and warm and the next it's cold and snowing. If you don't like the weather stick around it will change.
So I decided to get you some of the things I like, a couple of them I learned about from reading all the posts here in fact and some you may already have but you can never have too much of a good thing ;) ;D
The BBQ sauces are self explanatory but I'm guessing you have never had sticky fingers :D. The pepper jelly is really good on meat balls mixed with BBQ sauce or maybe a big ole fatty ;D
The gunslinger I get by the case at azgunslinger.com. They have lots of great products there. The stuffed olives rock! Check em out!
The pepper and onion relish is good on everything :D And the rub..yum yum yum yum yum. The CT..like someone else has said already..it would make a rock taste good so if you haven't tried it yet you're in for a treat! ;) If you haven't tried the high mountain yet its quick its easy
and tastes great too.
Please enjoy! I hope you have a great holiday!
Buylowsellhigh what can I say..except thank you very much for the tastes of texas!!
My taste buds cant wait to try everything ;) Not only am I going to be able to taste what BBQ is like in texas but also learn how to cook it and act texan ;) I'm starting on the book tomorrow :D Hmm might have to go buy me a hat ;D
Thanks for everything Eric! Have a great holiday bud!
John aka Chili Head
Chili Head, It was my pleasure! I had great fun picking up those goodies, packing 'em up and watchin' 'em travel. Hopefully it will bring you some great taste and fun as well.
As far as what BBQ is like in TX, as Pachanga can probably better relate and tell, more than one good fight has started over that very topic. As you probably know, TX is a pretty big place and in all that "bigness" there are a lot of variations on the BBQ theme. The book will help you out on this. Just have a can of Whup-Ass at the ready if you get into one of those heated discussions about TX BBQ and what is is supposed to be like. ;) :D ;D
By all means, get a hat, and some boots too. Just be sure to drag them through a few cow pies for the appropriate adornment and aroma. And keep one can of Whup-Ass in the glove compartment of your pickup. ;D
Quote from: classicrockgriller on December 03, 2010, 07:51:33 PM
Sorry I pulled the Joke on you the other night in the chat room by telling your
your Christmas sender had backed out. ;D
I hope you enjoy it.
Those Pancakes are awesome.
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Can't wait to use the John Henry's seasoning on my
first brisket and experiment with all the other wonderful items ;D :P ;D
Had me some fun the other night in the Chat Room!! Catch ya on the flip side ...
WOW!
All them gifts are great, cant believe there rolling in allready.
Quote from: OU812 on December 04, 2010, 10:06:04 AM
WOW!
All them gifts are great, cant believe there rolling in allready.
This year is different than last year. I think everybody was sitting on GO! ;D
I received a box yesterday, but DW was out of town with both cameras >:(
There was so much in the box, that there was no room for packing materials!
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What a haul!
Thanks GusRobin!
Glad you liked it Randy.
Well, the mailman left me a box. Now, I can proudly say that I can join Nepas, CRG and others as someone that HAS SOMETHING IN A BOX!!!!!
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But alas, I am weak in willpower and could not go any longer without opening the box. Once opened, I had another opportunity to demonstrate willpower as inside was another box. This time it was gift wrapped.
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But, once again I didn't measure up to the others, and had to open my box and remove the contents. And I am glad I did. Inside was some great stuff, a marinade kit and some extra rubs. Thanks very much Chris (Camoghost). This is perfect timing as next weekend I have to make a brisket and 3 butts for a Christmas lunch at work.
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However, I must admit that I was somewhat depressed that I did not have the willpower to wait and am no longer a member of the elite group of those that have something in a box. That is until I realized that I still have the box and it has air in it. So I resealed it and now still have SOMETHING IN A BOX (air). Hey its lame but you work with what you got. ;D
Thanks again Chris - you done good.
Nice snag you two! I really like seeing what everyone gets! This is so fun! ;D
Got mine sent out today to the great land of ________ some place south of here. ;D They said by Wednesday so hang in there. ;)
Quote from: iceman on December 04, 2010, 02:02:30 PM
Got mine sent out today to the great land of ________ some place south of here. ;D They said by Wednesday so hang in there. ;)
I'm guessing every place is south of where you are ;D
Quote from: BuyLowSellHigh on December 04, 2010, 12:41:54 AM
That big brown truck stopped at my my house and left this box for me.
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Got me all excited, like a little kid on Christmas morning wanting to see what's inside. From Amana, IA, I'm thinking this is going to be good. I was wrong, this isn't good ... it's way better than that!
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A beautiful Teli salami and a killer collection of mustards, from dman4505. This is truly awesome!
Thank you very much, Don!
If the wife has her way, little of this will be left after the weekend.
You're very welcome my friend, enjoy
Don
Santa made an early stop at my place today, got home from work and this was on the kitchen counter waiting for me. Thanks Arniem everything looks really tastey and will be put to good use
Don
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Northwoods seasoning is real good, I normally buy the Northwoods Fire seasoning, same thing but with a kick. :)
Some mighty fine gifts being exchanged for sure!
Everything looks awesome!
And the Game is just getting started!
Heck Yeah, this is way to much fun...
Christmas in January?
looks like everones getting good stuff cant wait to see what I get.
Quote from: SouthernSmoked on December 04, 2010, 05:50:21 PM
Heck Yeah, this is way to much fun...
Christmas in January?
Could do a Christmas in July! ;D
(And Chris yells ................ NO ! ! !)
THANK YOU SAILOR!!!!!
This GREAT package arrived earlier this week, sorry I didn't post earlier I was out of town then sick with the flu for a couple days.
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I will have to try all of the hot sauces and let you know which one is my favorite, and yes I will enjoy a smoke while I am smokin!
Thanks again Jim,
SIA
This is sad, i find myself waiting at the door hoping my smoking Santa will come soon and ring the door bell.
I don't have your name but I do have to admit that I had to ship my package out a little late but it will be worth the wait :)
SIA
Hahaha "Slap ya Mama" makes me think of the MIL :D
Got to work this morning and found Santa had showed up!! ;D
I'll post pictures tonight of the GREAT stuff "I GOT IN THE BOX" :D
Received my gift Friday, all the way from Iowa.
What could it be?
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PERFECT! A case of disposable latex gloves!
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I opened it up to try on the gloves and found a great selection of BBQ Sauces!
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I am really looking forward to trying all of them. The Cowboy John's Grillin & Dippin Sauce looks interesting. The first ingredient listed is "brewed coffee".
Thank you very much Randy (love the smoke). They will all get put to good use.
Bryan
Nice assortment you got there! Congrats!
Hmm could make bbq sauce shooters ;D
Now I'm curious what he was doing to have that many latex gloves. ;D
Just got a call from the bride that a big ole' box just came from someone in Alabama (I think). Damn, now I gotta wait another 6 and a half hours till I get home :( More to follow!!
I know nothing! ;)
Quote from: begolf25 on December 06, 2010, 08:49:41 AM
Received my gift Friday, all the way from Iowa.
What could it be?
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PERFECT! A case of disposable latex gloves!
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I opened it up to try on the gloves and found a great selection of BBQ Sauces!
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I am really looking forward to trying all of them. The Cowboy John's Grillin & Dippin Sauce looks interesting. The first ingredient listed is "brewed coffee".
Thank you very much Randy (love the smoke). They will all get put to good use.
Bryan
A little bit of information I forgot to put in the box
Almost all the sauces are made right here in IOWA, the apple butter BBQ sauce is sold by a apple orchard and they ONLY have it available during the apple season once its sold out they get NO more till next year
The Cowboy johns sauce I found on the internet and when you place your order you don't pay for it, when you get the sauce in the mail there is a hand written bill of sale and an address to send the $ to, us Iowegions are a trusting bunch aren't we ?
The country side is probably my favorite
I have not had a chance to taste them all yet so keep us posted on what they are like
LTS
Ding Dong....I runs to the front door and there be the postman. I says you got something for this here household and he nods and says matter of fact I do. He hands over the package and I says "Thank you and Merry Christmas".
The box that was delivered. It was was from JimBo
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And this is what was inside the box.
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Jim, thank you for sending a taste of MI. I am very excited to try out that Cherry sauce. I love peanut butter and it sure looks good. I may have to try that out first. The bacon cure will now get me off my duff to try a bacon. Thank you again for your thoughtfulness!
I got a very cool box from Kentucky today!! Thank you very much Mr. & Mrs. KyNola!!!
There were even treats for Saffron! She'll be very happy when she gets home from playschool!
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I was just looking at Randy's pictures yesterday and wondering if Starnes was available online - now I don't need to look. Jan's rub is awesome and the Solieus looks great. The ham looks incredible, we haven't had any country ham since we lived in VA for a short time, it will make Mr. Deb very happy. I have a great recipe for gingerbread popcorn so I will be using the KY molasses and popcorn very soon.
Am I supposed to smoke the peeps?? ;D
Thanks again for an awesome present! :)
NePaS smoked Peeps, remember?
As for the Saffron treats, they are handmade here locally by a friend of ours using only natural ingredients. No fillers or crap like that.
Glad it arrived there safe and sound!
Quote from: KyNola on December 06, 2010, 02:39:05 PM
NePaS smoked Peeps, remember?
As for the Saffron treats, they are handmade here locally by a friend of ours using only natural ingredients. No fillers or crap like that.
Glad it arrived there safe and sound!
She likes them, I'm a cool mom and let her have one before dinner :D
Just some FANTASTIC looking gifts.
Congrats to the receivers and WELL DONE to the senders.
Everyone has done a Great job.
I got home today and slowly drove by the front of the house so I could see if there was anything sitting on the front porch. So with a slight sigh I thought well maybe tomorrow. So I parked and walked back to the street to grab the trash can and the newspaper and mail. SURPRISE! ;D
I got a box! And it didn't stay closed very long! (unlike...well, we all know!) This is fun!
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A big Thank You! to hal4uk (aka Hal) for a nice assortment of flavors that I look forward to tasting and experimenting with. I like it! Thanks a lot and Merry Christmas! Morgan ;D
I got mine!! Pensrock must have read my mind, I love hot stuffand he really came through.
Thanks for a great selection of goodies! The smoked pistachios were a big hit at work! I couln't stop myself I had to try them!
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I heard from the bride this morning that I had a package from Alabama arrive this morning. Needless to say, I was more than a little anxious to see what the south had to offer. Schmidty, to say that I was overwhelmed is putting it mildly.
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I was kinda hoping that some Bob Gibson white sauce would show up, but as they say, "Watch what you wish for."
Some of it, like the Wasabi White BBQ sauce and the Alabama Sunshine, I'll probably get to enjoy all by myself. When my better half saw the Galena Pumpkin Butter, sparks flew as she spun the lid off and grabbed a big ole spoon full. I haven't seen her or the Pumpkin Butter since ???
Thanks for a little taste of the south and thank GusRobin for kicking you off the bench for me.
Schmidty, have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Sunny SOUTHern California.
Randy
I love it! Good night John Boy! ;D
Good Gawd!
Awesome stuff!
Might have to go see Gus for some Pumpkin Butter.
That just sounds crazy!
You Guys Rock!
Punkin butter sounds gooood!
Granny use to make apple butter, now THAT was GOOD!
Hi SoCalBuIilder: I want to thank you for all the wonderful gifts. I can't wait to try the sauces. Of course, being married to Mr. Nepas, I must get to it all before he does. I like the cookbook. I can't wait to try out some of the receipts.
I also want to wish you and your family a joyous and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I also wish the same for all of you and your families here on the forum. God Bless all of you. Mr. and Mrs. Nepas
PS: Don't forget the BBQ this summer. nepas Said to be watching the Smokeout section.
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You are very welcome Randy ~ It was a lot of fun shopping for someone who shares the same obsession.
I'm glad that everything made it in one piece, did the JD's Dirty White Sauce have an issue or was it just de-pressurized? UPS has a standard $100 insurance and if there is a problem with it I'm sure we could make a claim for mental anguish which we could then turn into a case of Bobby Gibson White Sauce for you ;)
Quote from: classicrockgriller on December 06, 2010, 07:30:24 PM
Might have to go see Gus for some Pumpkin Butter.
Unfortunately that is not an Alabama product. Schmidty got it in Galena IL where his relatives live. So I guess you'll have to ask Santa.
Scmidty - Everything came through un-scathed. I think the JD's may have had some air-travel issues. Only problem was I couldn't keep the wick lit on the salsa 8)
Mrs. Nepas - I so hope you get a chance to try out some of the recipes. My wife almost hijacked the book, and she doesn't cook, more of a microwave technician. San Diego is a bit of a wasteland when it comes to BBQ and the like. I can only think of a half dozen places around and some of them are a bit of a stretch.
This forum and the people on it have become an integral part of my days and I look forward to a future of learning and being a part of this great group. God bless you all and have a glorious and safe holiday season!
When I arrived home today from our trip back home to Ohio I had a nice present waiting for me.
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Only problem is I don't know the forum name but I do know the real real name. I want to say many thanks! All the rubs, jerky, spices, and the great jar of horseradish will go great with my upcoming smokes. I'm going to have to build another spice rack, but that's alright by me. I can't wait to try out the pear wood chips. I've never smoked with pear.
Thanks!!
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Brisket Lover that would be from none other than Shasta Bob
Thanks Shasta Bob, you picked a great bunch of spices and rubs to send me.
Ive seen allot of really nice things and have to say that this is allot of fun to see what everyones getting. I really cant wait to see what my secret sender has instore for me. I'm sure it will be great.
I check this thread more than any other just to see what everyone got!
This has been fun!!
Your welcome Brisket lover, the Pear wood chips were from Gary West meats here in Medford Oregon. i hope you have a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year my smoking buddy.
I'm proud to announce:
With God's help, and lots of hours I've got enough work to keep all our people working through the Holidays and into next year a bit. Bound and determined not to lay any one off before Christmas. Now a little time to do things I also need to get done. I have to acknowledge the fabulous gift I received from my Christmas Buddy Darqman. I am not worthy! Opening the box left me speechless. I am honored and humbled. Dude, I'll never be able to thank you enough. I have already shown it to the most likely direct beneficiaries of the benefits of my receiving this noble gift - those guys being my flyfishing buddies. They are already planning to kidnap me and my new gift and force me to go on some weekend fishing trips to the mountains. In my best Eddie imitation - "ITs the gift that keeps on giving!" Somehow, I don't think I'll be getting much fishing done on those trips - seems smoked goodies are the real goal! I introduce you to the newest precious newcomer to caney's stable of smokers.
Meet BPS - Isn't she beautiful!
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On a side note - I also have the time today to get my box out to someone somewhere in OK.
Simply unbelievable! WTG Darqman!
Very nice indeed! Congrats!
I often wondered if Darqman was the name of a super hero....now I know. Atta knock it out of the park Darqman.
Certainly some class DM. Very nice of you.
Now, if only a MAK would show up here ... ;D
Quote from: ArnieM on December 08, 2010, 08:11:36 AM
Certainly some class DM. Very nice of you.
Now, if only a MAK would show up here ... ;D
Boy, give the man a mini Bradley and he wants a mak. ;D
Quote from: ArnieM on December 08, 2010, 08:11:36 AM
Certainly some class DM. Very nice of you.
Now, if only a MAK would show up here ... ;D
Well I haven't got my gift yet, so the possibility does exist!!
Tiny Tim,
Got my HEAVY package on Monday. It arrived in excellent condition...thank you Post Office!!!
My apology to the state of Iowa for the sudden statewide shortage of seasoned mustards, BBQ and hot wing sauces, flavor enhancer rub, honeys, yogurt pretzels and microwave popcorn. Thanks also for the Schleswig's Schnapps Haus beer mug, shot glass and pens. Picture to follow when I figure out my phone camera!!!
You call yourself Tiny Tim.............but your heart is HUGE!!!
My package has been delayed going out due to being knocked on my butt by a cold. Picking up one more item then itza outta here!!!
Ray
Quote from: Shasta bob on December 07, 2010, 05:13:05 PM
Your welcome Brisket lover, the Pear wood chips were from Gary West meats here in Medford Oregon. i hope you have a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year my smoking buddy.
Thanks again Shasta Bob! The jerky was enjoyed last night with a cold brew as an after dinner treat! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.
Great gifts everybody!
So, I was at the sink cleaning up my mess, again, and this big ole brown turck pulls in my lane and zooms by my walk and turns around at the end of my lane, he's been here before, many times. Then he stops at the walk and jumps out with a Big box, walks to the porch sets it down gently, turns and walks away. I think Tucker scared him off. :D Tucker is a 15 lb Boston Terror with a bark to match. ;D So by the time I get my hands dried off the big brown truck races away, did I say it was 7:50 P.M.? Now I go out and pick up the box thinkin Oh Boy this is gonna be fun. Get it inside and see its addressed to the wife. >:(
Had me all siked up, damn it.
Kinda feel like a kid waiting for santa to come.
Quote from: Caneyscud on December 08, 2010, 06:03:11 AM
I'm proud to announce:
With God's help, and lots of hours I've got enough work to keep all our people working through the Holidays and into next year a bit. Bound and determined not to lay any one off before Christmas. Now a little time to do things I also need to get done. I have to acknowledge the fabulous gift I received from my Christmas Buddy Darqman. I am not worthy! Opening the box left me speechless. I am honored and humbled. Dude, I'll never be able to thank you enough. I have already shown it to the most likely direct beneficiaries of the benefits of my receiving this noble gift - those guys being my flyfishing buddies. They are already planning to kidnap me and my new gift and force me to go on some weekend fishing trips to the mountains. In my best Eddie imitation - "ITs the gift that keeps on giving!" Somehow, I don't think I'll be getting much fishing done on those trips - seems smoked goodies are the real goal! I introduce you to the newest precious newcomer to caney's stable of smokers.
Meet BPS - Isn't she beautiful!
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On a side note - I also have the time today to get my box out to someone somewhere in OK.
Awesome! I said an AWESOME gift!!
WOW!
Quote from: rdevous on December 08, 2010, 10:07:38 AM
Tiny Tim,
Got my HEAVY package on Monday. It arrived in excellent condition...thank you Post Office!!!
My apology to the state of Iowa for the sudden statewide shortage of seasoned mustards, BBQ and hot wing sauces, flavor enhancer rub, honeys, yogurt pretzels and microwave popcorn. Thanks also for the Schleswig's Schnapps Haus beer mug, shot glass and pens. Picture to follow when I figure out my phone camera!!!
You call yourself Tiny Tim.............but your heart is HUGE!!!
My package has been delayed going out due to being knocked on my butt by a cold. Picking up one more item then itza outta here!!!
Ray
You're welcome Ray...I enjoyed being able to send a taste of Iowa your direction. I was a little concerned about the mug, as I hadn't wrapped it quite as securely as I would have liked to, guess it helps to jam stuff so tight that it can't move, huh? :D
If my count is correct. There has been 22 gifts received. Leaving 32 still out there in the transportation arena waiting for delivery.
Make that 31
What could it be
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VERY NICE
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I always wanted to try out that hog tail flipper deal
Cant wait to try out that rub looks good, also just used the last of my Carolina treat to get my chicken wings ready for the grill so perfect timing
Thanks again Smoke Tail
LTS
OH ..........them secret Family recipe things are awesome, almost to good I cant stop eating them
Homemade Caramels You Dog!!! Watch that Pig Tail Flipper when washing it. They do bite!!
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on December 08, 2010, 03:31:20 PM
Homemade Caramels You Dog!!! Watch that Pig Tail Flipper when washing it. They do bite!!
Cool gift
Yeah the flipper does bite..............and the bubbas are hot :D
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Kids proclaimed today " Dad, there is a package out front on the porch and it's not for Mom" (that is a big and rare deal around our house) ...... I sprung into action!
Very awesome ~ I have read lots of raving reviews but have never used the CT sauce and I can't wait to break open the Pecans (need to wait till the son goes to bed tonight
Thanks so much "Brisket Lover" ~ Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you as well!
Just got the call there is a package for me at home. I can hardly wait, but I have three hours to go.
I will post pictures tomorrow. ;D
Ross
I have never been real good with words like some here, hence my low post count compared to some others,
and once again I am at a lack for words after opening my gift from LumpyDVC, you are way too enerous.
With out further ado here is the money shot. All I can say is WOW and how did you figure out that I liked got
stuff, Flaming Sphincter on the way.
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The Gopher Guts looks real good and the Howards looks real hot. I will enjoy all of them. I wish
you and your family the very best and my God Bless you.
Ross
Well there I was minding my own self making up some smoked salmon and jalapeno sausage to take up north to work for the guys and the phone rings. It was the gal at our post box store tellng me to get my behind down there and pick up a package. ;D YIPPY YAHOO. It was from Deb415611!!!!! :)
Since I have to go back to work in a couple days Ann said I could tear into it and enjoy the goodies before I left.
THANKS DEB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it all kiddo. ;) Pat and Ann and critters.
THANKS DEB :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Quote from: Schmidty on December 08, 2010, 04:34:08 PM
Kids proclaimed today " Dad, there is a package out front on the porch and it's not for Mom" (that is a big and rare deal around our house) ...... I sprung into action!
Very awesome ~ I have read lots of raving reviews but have never used the CT sauce and I can't wait to break open the Pecans (need to wait till the son goes to bed tonight
Thanks so much "Brisket Lover" ~ Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you as well!
Glad you like it Schmidty. We don't have any special sauces or spices in Southern MD so I went with some good regional treats. We have stuffed ham and blue crabs but neither ship well ;D. I hope you enjoy those special pecans as much as I do. Funny thing is I always cough after eating them. The bourbon is strong but tasty. Have a wonderful holiday season!
Great gifts everybody!
It's so fun seeing what everybody gets and all the different ideas we have as the sender and then seeing the reaction of the receiver...And for most (if not all) of us a complete stranger that has become family because of this forum! This is fun! Thank you everybody! Merry Christmas! ;D
Quote from: TestRocket on December 09, 2010, 02:37:51 PM
It's so fun seeing what everybody gets and all the different ideas we have as the sender and then seeing the reaction of the receiver...And for most (if not all) of us a complete stranger that has become family because of this forum! This is fun! Thank you everybody! Merry Christmas! ;D
Boy your right TR, next year should be a hoot! With some of the guys and gals here you think the wrpping is goona get interesting!! ;)
Quote from: TestRocket on December 09, 2010, 02:37:51 PM
It's so fun seeing what everybody gets and all the different ideas we have as the sender and then seeing the reaction of the receiver...And for most (if not all) of us a complete stranger that has become family because of this forum! This is fun! Thank you everybody! Merry Christmas! ;D
I should have put that in the poll on top. I find it just as much fun seeing the reaction and what everyone gets as I do receiving a gift. Things like this make this forum stand out above all others.
Had a good surprise when I came back from work this afternoon. I found a card on my door saying that there was a package waiting for me at the post office.
Rushed to the post office to get the mystery box. I was so excited that I opened the box in my car. I was like a kid in a candy store!!
Here's what Mike sent me!
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Mike, you really hit the target!! This is so kind of you to have checked on the forum to see what I wanted. I was trying to find a way to get C.T. in Montreal & you delivered it to my house! Thank you very much. It is really appreciated. ;D
And those rubs looks fantastic.
I cant wait to try those wonderful products.
Thanks again Mike & Merry Christmas to you and your family!
You guys rock! ;D
(the other good thing is now I know how to post pictures!!!) :D
Mike = Mikeradio in the above thread
Glad you liked it Ross.
Also just in case you didn't notice, most of everything there is made locally
in Alberta. Tofield, Edmonton, St. Albert, Peace River (Guy).
Merry Christmas!
Kris aka LumpyDVC
P.S. I was born and raised in Edmonton.
Also, thank very much to 10.5 & CRG who made this Christmas exchange possible.
It is a lot of fun!!!
Kinyo
Your welcome Kinyo, CT is like gold in Canada, thanks to Quarlow & CRG I had enough bottles to share the love.
The rubs are made in BC in Surrey enjoy and have a Merry Christms
Quote from: iceman on December 09, 2010, 01:09:07 PM
Well there I was minding my own self making up some smoked salmon and jalapeno sausage to take up north to work for the guys and the phone rings. It was the gal at our post box store tellng me to get my behind down there and pick up a package. ;D YIPPY YAHOO. It was from Deb415611!!!!! :)
Since I have to go back to work in a couple days Ann said I could tear into it and enjoy the goodies before I left.
THANKS DEB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it all kiddo. ;) Pat and Ann and critters.
THANKS DEB :-* :-* :-* :-*
You are very welcome. Hope you, Ann & the furry ones have a great Holiday.
Got mine today. Thank you very much
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A close up not sure were im going to use this lol
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Thanks again James. Yours should be there next Friday, been a little busy around here.
James = Jiggerjams
I can't believe that slipped past me. I tried to make sure there wasn't a back and forth exchange. I missed one I see.
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on December 09, 2010, 04:52:22 PM
James = Jiggerjams
I can't believe that slipped past me. I tried to make sure there wasn't a back and forth exchange. I missed one I see.
OK....I guess we now have an excuse to "do overs" draw names again ;D :o
Quote from: Sailor on December 09, 2010, 05:00:27 PM
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on December 09, 2010, 04:52:22 PM
James = Jiggerjams
I can't believe that slipped past me. I tried to make sure there wasn't a back and forth exchange. I missed one I see.
OK....I guess we now have an excuse to "do overs" draw names again ;D :o
Let me put it in words you will understand "Aint NO WAY in H*LL I'm drawing names again!! Once a year is more than enough for this fella.
I came home tonight and had TWO packages!
One was from my exchange buddy pikeman_95. Inside was a sausage making kit, jerky marinade, hog casing, spices, a sample of his home made jerky and a nice handwritten note with recipe for sausage he makes. First, even before reading the note, I had to try a piece of the jerky and it was delicious! What a great idea for a gift. I can't wait to use these items and post the results. Thank you Kirby!
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But there was another package I wasn't expecting. David aka DTAggie sent a huge bottle of Salt Lick. He must be reading my post and knows that I use it on everything. The bottle Sonny gave me this summer is almost gone so this was a great surprise! Thank you David!!!
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How cool to receive goodies in the mail. I can't wait for next year's exchange. This has been a lot of fun.
Wow the postman got there quick Steve. But I guess we are just down the highway a bit in different states. Just glad you are doing well and hope your mother is as well. Merry Christmas my friend!
You are more than welcome David. I hope you enjoy the shtuff as much as I did putting it together for you. Merry Christmas to you and yours and keep warm out there in Calgary!!
The story behind the spice bottle in the close up picture is when I am making rubs I prefer to buy my spices from the Indian markets. Not only do I find them fresher, I can buy bags of spices for the same price as shakers in the everyday grocery stores. On my travels through the spice isles scanning the shelves for ingredients that I needed (believe me not easy as there is a lot of stuff on those shelves that I do not understand) this bottle caught my attention and I literally drew attention to myself cause we laughed out loud!! ( I had a buddy with me) I sent this to David as a gag gift. David I hope you laughed as much as I did.
Merry Christmas everyone and I hope your Christmas is all that you want it to be.
Peace,
Jigger
I received my awesome gift from RossP today. I phoned my wife in excitement and was
quickly instructed not to open and/or eat anything until she get's home from work. :-(
Thank you Ross for your excellent package. I'm sitting here smelling the June and Caylie's
Rack and Butt rub. It must be the Cumin, cinnamon, maple sugar, nutmeg that has peaked
my taste buds.
I'm so looking forward to trying out the rubs on my next smoking adventure.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
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Mikeradio......You're right...not just anyone can get a George the Mosquito! Your gift from last year's exchange is hanging here next to my desk with his evil menacing glare. I think he has discovered the internet....late at night I hear the sound of conversation from my basement office through the floor and then the sound Boom chuckka waa waa... Hmmmmmmm!!!
Ray
George is a pretty sneaky guy Ray, you have to sleep with one eye open to keep an eye on him ;D ;D
Glad your still enjoying him from the Christmas exchange last year.
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Quote from: LumpyDVC on December 10, 2010, 09:46:01 AM
I received my awesome gift from RossP today. I phoned my wife in excitement and was
quickly instructed not to open and/or eat anything until she get's home from work. :-(
Thank you Ross for your excellent package. I'm sitting here smelling the June and Caylie's
Rack and Butt rub. It must be the Cumin, cinnamon, maple sugar, nutmeg that has peaked
my taste buds.
I'm so looking forward to trying out the rubs on my next smoking adventure.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
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I am glad you like it. The Cd is an update of the Christmas story done by our old Pastor.
The butt rub is from a BBQ team here in Langley call the Mad Cows. They have won
many competitions with the rub as has the House of Q with there rub. Enjoy my friend.
Have a very merry Christmas
BIG BOX on my porch today!
From MrsNepas -- and nice card from the Nepas family!
Lots of Pennsylvania goodies and stuff from travels!
It ALL looks FANTASTIC!
WOW!!!!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!
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Thank you so very much, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!
Mighty fine indeed!
Santa is being good to everyone this year!!!
A box arrived yesterday that looked like it was shot out of a cannon, drove over by a truck and punted from my own end zone. But surprize, surprize, nothing broken or missing!! ( I think)
A BIG THANK YOU TO TestRocket, I can't wait to dig into this stuff and try them, I already tasted the "Hot" sauce and mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmboy!!
Everything was produced in N. Alabama or S. Tennessee, "Super Stuff"
Here's wishing everyone on this forum a safe and joyous Holiday Season
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FINALLY! Only 6 days via Priority Mail. This did have to make a LONG journey across the country. Now I just hope everything inside made it in one piece!.
Your item was delivered at 4:03 pm on December 10, 2010 in XXXXXXX XXXXX, XX XXXXX.
Detailed Results:
Delivered, December 10, 2010, 4:03 pm, XXXXXXX XXXXX, XX XXXXX
Out for Delivery, December 10, 2010, 9:09 am, XXXXXXX XXXXX, XX XXXXX
Sorting Complete, December 10, 2010, 8:59 am, XXXXXXX XXXXX, XX XXXXX
Arrival at Post Office, December 10, 2010, 6:35 am, XXXXXXX XXXXX, XX XXXXX
Processed through Sort Facility, December 10, 2010, 1:27 am, XXXXXX, XX XXXXX
Quote from: schneep on December 10, 2010, 08:57:06 PM
A box arrived yesterday that looked like it was shot out of a cannon, drove over by a truck and punted from my own end zone. But surprize, surprize, nothing broken or missing!! ( I think)
A BIG THANK YOU TO TestRocket, I can't wait to dig into this stuff and try them, I already tasted the "Hot" sauce and mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmboy!!
Everything was produced in N. Alabama or S. Tennessee, "Super Stuff"
Here's wishing everyone on this forum a safe and joyous Holiday Season
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Your welcome schneep and I'm glad nothing was broken. And that "Hot" sauce! Yep it's good! Merry Christmas to you and your family! Morgan ;D
Yes Bryan it arrived yesterday, Photos will be posted later today. i was so excited to get it i opened it at the mail box.WOW! WOW! this is the best exchange i have ever heard of I can't wait till next year. Merry Christmas to all and the best New Year!
Everyone is getting some really good looking stuff makes me hungry. :o
Yes there is a S A N T A C L A U S
Well I got my box the other day but just got time to upload the pics and relearn how to post them.
All pretty with a bow on top.
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Her it is disassembled and ready for use this weekend.
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Thanks a lot to Mark Bowman and Family "Southern Smoked"!
I guess I have made my recipient suffer enough. I will drop my secret gift off at the post office Monday. :)
Have a merry and blessed Christmas to all.....
Steven
Thanks Bryan, (begolf25) the gift will be put to good use. I'm looking forward to trying out the treats and the BBQ sauce.(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc409/ShastaBob/P1000685.jpg) Thanks and a Merry Christmas & a Happy new Year to all.
Quote from: hal4uk on December 10, 2010, 05:41:05 PM
BIG BOX on my porch today!
From MrsNepas -- and nice card from the Nepas family!
Lots of Pennsylvania goodies and stuff from travels!
It ALL looks FANTASTIC!
WOW!!!!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!
Hal you're gonna like that Big Papi. Has a good zing to it. Deb sent us some and it's almost gone already. :D
Hal, John boy and Billys sauce is good as well. I got a jar left for a special occasion. :)
Yowzaaa!!! You're right about that ZING, iceman!
It has a great flavor --- and a KICK!
Quote from: pensrock on December 11, 2010, 11:56:37 AM
Hal, John boy and Billys sauce is good as well. I got a jar left for a special occasion. :)
Cool... Gonna try it soon!
Wow no one received a package today to post pics of? I was at son's wrestling tournament all day and just kept thinking about all the cool stuff I would see when I finally logged on tonight.
Quote from: DTAggie on December 11, 2010, 09:45:42 PM
Wow no one received a package today to post pics of? I was at son's wrestling tournament all day and just kept thinking about all the cool stuff I would see when I finally logged on tonight.
Being at a wrestling tournament gets me on the edge of my seat every time.
I wrestled all through school and so did my son.
Some times 6 min goes forever.
It was a long a** day. He is a sophomore. Wrestled the JV tournament yesterday..went 4-0 with 3 pins. 17 teams at this tournament. Today he wrestled the varsity part of the tournament. Did not fare so well...went 0-2. First year to ever wrestle. Banged up his left thumb yesterday. Going for x-rays Monday. Looks pretty nasty.
I wrestled part of my Freshman year...undefeated....however, none of the schools we had meets with had anybody in my weight class, and I got tired of getting up at 4 AM on a Saturday to go to a tournament where I wasn't going to be participating.
I here ya.
Hope your sons thumb is alright.
That is a very important thing to have when wrestling.
Yeah it is. He only needs a couple more matches to letter so he is acting like it is no big deal..but it cost him today. TT, he wrestles 140 lb. Always kids at that weight. However, he weighs 136 and last week actually wrestled 145 so another kid who he beat for 140 could get some work.
Quote from: DTAggie on December 11, 2010, 10:20:00 PM
Yeah it is. He only needs a couple more matches to letter so he is acting like it is no big deal..but it cost him today. TT, he wrestles 140 lb. Always kids at that weight. However, he weighs 136 and last week actually wrestled 145 so another kid who he beat for 140 could get some work.
I wrestled at 155, till my seanor year then jumped up to 168.
Fun, fun!
I wrestled some in high school too. I'll never forget this time when I was in training. I had a 200lb + guy I was up against (I was only 145lbs). I was able to get him over and pin him multiple times - I just couldn't hold him because of his weight advantage. He kept throwing me over like a rag doll. :D
The guys name was Tiny, and for the longest time I thought it was our beloved Tiny here on the forum because his real name was Tim.
Not to be a scrooge here but were hijacking Christmas here.
My apologies
Quote from: Shasta bob on December 11, 2010, 09:46:02 AM
Thanks Bryan, (begolf25) the gift will be put to good use. I'm looking forward to trying out the treats and the BBQ sauce.(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc409/ShastaBob/P1000685.jpg) Thanks and a Merry Christmas & a Happy new Year to all.
You are welcome Bob! I wanted to send some east coast flavor out west so I hope you like vinegar based items :)
Bryan
So I'm sitting home alone, no phone calls, no knocks on the door, nothing. Just me reading all day. I decide to take a step outside my front door because the weather is supposed to be awesome today. Beautiful - wow 81° F.
OK now before Chris goes all Ebenezer on me I guess I should get on with the story.
So I turn around to come back in and I see this box. I figured it was some of the gifts I ordered over the internet for my family, but this box looked like it was wrapped to go through a military zone. Now I don't know what y'all have heard, we may not accept illegal aliens from Mexico, but we do accept gifts from Bettendorf Iowa.
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..... and yes SS I had to peek too ;D
OK, so I open the box - WOO HOO!!!!!!!!
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A box of bags, just what I always wanted. And these aren't just any bags, they are from all over the place. Walgreen's, Target, Camping World, HyVee, Menard's, Kohl's, Dollar General, Walmart, Bed Bath and Beyond, Staples, CVS, Osco Drug, Lowes, Fareway, heck - there was even a mystery bag that just said thank you 4x.
But now that I think about it, that box sure did seem heavy for just those bags. There must be something else down near the bottom somewhere.
Look there's more!!!!!
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I've hit the motherlode!
First a beautifully written card and note explaining where everything came from. There were chips made in Illinois (believe it or not, I've had these and they are great - my brother sent them last year. I was hoping he'd do it again, but don't matter now!), 4 different Baked Snack Crackers (Wild Ranch, Wild Cheddar, Wild Hickory Mesquite, and Wild Buffalo) - I had to try these and they were great - one word of caution - if you want to taste the others don't start with the Wild Buffalo - cause you'll eat the whole bag! There were 2 different BBQ sauces from Johnnie's Market (Old Fashioned and Hot N' Spicy) and a T-Shirt from there as well. Then the candy - made in Moline Illinois from a place called Lagomarcino's. I'm saving these for desert.
But wait, is that all - I mean really what were these people thinking?
Wait for it
Yes there is more coming
Don't go too far because it's down below
Here it comes
Are you ready
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It's a mini Javelina - I had to label them so you wouldn't get confused on which was the real one and which was the imitation. It is so life like! ;D :D Really this was my favorite of all the gifts - I busted out laughing and nobody was home to hear me.
You really outdid yourselves Seemores! I appreciate the effort and expense you went through for me. You really shouldn't have - I'm not worth it - just ask anyone here ;D :D.
Thank you again for EVERYTHING, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to both of you and of coarse Tasha!!!!!!
Kevin
Yea I love it when something makes you bust out laughing and no one else is around! That means it was really funny! ;D Congrats on the snag!
Good thing you labeled them piggys I was havin a hard time tellin which one was the real one. :D
Great gifts everyone!
My Idea was to take that Mini Javalina out and introduce it to the shot gun so it would look more like the original!! Scott agreed but we was overruled by Miss June.
;D :D ;D
Ann just wanted me to get it from ya Kev and roast it whole!!! ;D
Quote from: iceman on December 13, 2010, 03:30:26 PM
Ann just wanted me to get it from ya Kev and roast it whole!!! ;D
If we do that, we gotta try some of that BBQ sauce they sent me on it too! ;D
Well now.. Merry Christmas, KILLER! ;D ;D ;D
Awesome Exchange so far this Holiday Season...
Merry Christmas everyone!
I agree -- the gifts area all incredible. It really shows what the community here is all about.
Merry Christams, everyone !
All the great gifts everyone else is giving is going to make the gift I sent look pretty lame
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on December 14, 2010, 06:20:43 AM
All the great gifts everyone else is giving is going to make the gift I sent look pretty lame
I doubt that 10.5 but there is no such thing as a 'lame' gift. It's all about the joys of giving and sharing ... :)
I for one really enjoyed sharing some of the local flavors and receiving Texas flavors and spices from CRG.
Since Ripon, CA is the Amond Capital of the World I sent off spices and an assortment of Amonds ... (when they're on the trees they're called 'Almonds' but after harvesting they become 'Amonds' cause the harvesting process uses a machine to "shake the 'hell', "L", out of them to knock them off the trees) ;D ;D
Besides, the selfless work you are doing with the Bradley Smoker Forum Members Newsletter, the Forum Members Christmas Exchange, sharing your wisdom and recipes, and spending quality time with your children speaks for itself. Everyone will agree with me when I say "Thank you for your efforts and time". Now go grab a beer and smoke something!!! ;D ;D
Amen!!
Quote from: smoker pete on December 14, 2010, 07:53:05 AM
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on December 14, 2010, 06:20:43 AM
All the great gifts everyone else is giving is going to make the gift I sent look pretty lame
I doubt that 10.5 but there is no such thing as a 'lame' gift. It's all about the joys of giving and sharing ... :)
I for one really enjoyed sharing some of the local flavors and receiving Texas flavors and spices from CRG.
Since Ripon, CA is the Amond Capital of the World I sent off spices and an assortment of Amonds ... (when they're on the trees they're called 'Almonds' but after harvesting they become 'Amonds' cause the harvesting process uses a machine to "shake the 'hell', "L", out of them to knock them off the trees) ;D ;D
Besides, the selfless work you are doing with the Bradley Smoker Forum Members Newsletter, the Forum Members Christmas Exchange, sharing your wisdom and recipes, and spending quality time with your children speaks for itself. Everyone will agree with me when I say "Thank you for your efforts and time". Now go grab a beer and smoke something!!! ;D ;D
Quote from: jiggerjams on December 14, 2010, 08:07:17 AM
Amen!!
He is SPECIAL! ;D ........ We'll keep Him!
Quote from: classicrockgriller on December 14, 2010, 08:26:13 AM
Quote from: smoker pete on December 14, 2010, 07:53:05 AM
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on December 14, 2010, 06:20:43 AM
All the great gifts everyone else is giving is going to make the gift I sent look pretty lame
I doubt that 10.5 but there is no such thing as a 'lame' gift. It's all about the joys of giving and sharing ... :)
I for one really enjoyed sharing some of the local flavors and receiving Texas flavors and spices from CRG.
Since Ripon, CA is the Amond Capital of the World I sent off spices and an assortment of Amonds ... (when they're on the trees they're called 'Almonds' but after harvesting they become 'Amonds' cause the harvesting process uses a machine to "shake the 'hell', "L", out of them to knock them off the trees) ;D ;D
Besides, the selfless work you are doing with the Bradley Smoker Forum Members Newsletter, the Forum Members Christmas Exchange, sharing your wisdom and recipes, and spending quality time with your children speaks for itself. Everyone will agree with me when I say "Thank you for your efforts and time". Now go grab a beer and smoke something!!! ;D ;D
Quote from: jiggerjams on December 14, 2010, 08:07:17 AM
Amen!!
He is SPECIAL! ;D ........ We'll keep Him!
Yeah Special Ed!!
Yep, Chris is special alright! :D ;) I feel a joke coming on ::) ;D
No really, thanks for all you've done my friend.
Have a great holiday.
Pat and Ann
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on December 14, 2010, 08:31:16 AM
Quote from: classicrockgriller on December 14, 2010, 08:26:13 AM
Quote from: smoker pete on December 14, 2010, 07:53:05 AM
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on December 14, 2010, 06:20:43 AM
All the great gifts everyone else is giving is going to make the gift I sent look pretty lame
I doubt that 10.5 but there is no such thing as a 'lame' gift. It's all about the joys of giving and sharing ... :)
I for one really enjoyed sharing some of the local flavors and receiving Texas flavors and spices from CRG.
Since Ripon, CA is the Amond Capital of the World I sent off spices and an assortment of Amonds ... (when they're on the trees they're called 'Almonds' but after harvesting they become 'Amonds' cause the harvesting process uses a machine to "shake the 'hell', "L", out of them to knock them off the trees) ;D ;D
Besides, the selfless work you are doing with the Bradley Smoker Forum Members Newsletter, the Forum Members Christmas Exchange, sharing your wisdom and recipes, and spending quality time with your children speaks for itself. Everyone will agree with me when I say "Thank you for your efforts and time". Now go grab a beer and smoke something!!! ;D ;D
Quote from: jiggerjams on December 14, 2010, 08:07:17 AM
Amen!!
He is SPECIAL! ;D ........ We'll keep Him!
Yeah Special Ed!!
I wouldn't go to far here people he keeps his house just above freezing (65 degs) and won't let them kids put on any cloths to keep warm. Haha! ;)
An makes them make BACON and cookies. ;D
This is a Christmas gift thread it aint about me. Somebody post something about Christmas gifts
Still waiting for mine. ;D
Sorry, Merry Christmas everybody and I got a Christmas card from one of you out there! Thank you! ;D
Hey, Kevin! Glad you got your gifts! Hope you enjoy them! It is always fun shopping for the Xmas exchange - yes, this is MRS Seemore, not Mr Seemore, typing..... ;)
You would have got the package earlier, but we were waiting for the arrival of the little javelina! As you can see, the little dude is just too cute to riddle with bullet holes! Shame on 10.5 for even thinking that!
As for the bags? We save them, because they make great dog doo-doo picker-uppers when we are camping! Now you can think of that EVERY time you pick up a Target bag....... :-[
Happy Holidays!!!
Oh no - I hope these are the unused bags ;D :D Thanks again, this was a fun gift exchange.
I GOT MINE
My Gift was hand delivered today.
I had the pleasure of meeting Colin ( Quarlow)
And recieved this very well hand crafted tray and a few boxes of some alcohol infused choclates (sorry no pic's they didnt make it out of the office)
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Thank you very much Colin
Brian.
Way cool. You got to love any kind of wood work my great grandpa used to do all kinds of it. Him and those truly special hand made gifts are greatly missed. Great gift.
I will be sure to get in on this next year.
Brian that looks like a hand crafted Quarlow Jerky Cutting Board
Now that is a very cool hand made jerky board....WOW great craftsmanship Colin.
SIA
Colin did a great job on the cutting boards, I am still enjoying mine from last year
Q, you are the MAN!
Awesome work! Somewhere in your bloodline a craftsman lives.
Not everyone can do what what you made. I can't and wish I could.
I applaud you Sir! From Texas to Canada ............. FANTASTIC!
Thats awesome!! Nice work.
Looks like bamboo and oak ;D
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on December 14, 2010, 07:04:48 PM
Brian that looks like a hand crafted Quarlow Jerky Cutting Board
When I first opened the gift a couple of the girls in the office said nice looking serving tray
Wade came over and looked at it and says that's not a serving tray its a jerky cutting board
So when I posted it I just called it a tray because, well I didn't want to embarrass myself.
But now that I know for sure it makes the gift even better because I just threw away my Berkel meat slicer
and don't much care for the cost of the new ones.
Jerky is one of the things I like to make the most of in my smoker.
Thanks again Colin I will put it to good use and thanks Chris for pointing out what it used for.
Brian.
I got a box today, but it may have been at the post office a few days. Checked last Wednesday and there was nothing there, was going to check Friday, but left town without thinking about it, and by the time I returned, the Postmistress was gone for the day so I didn't even bother stopping. Monday and yesterday just didn't work out.
Anyway, on to the good stuff.
Proof that it's a box. ;)
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Right after opening.
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And finally...the contents.
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Some sticks, sausage, and cheese, along with a nice card and note. Thank you Rick (NePaS) and family for the wonderful gift. Letting the food chill a bit after it's stay in the PO before I do some sampling, but I'm sure my patience will be rewarded.
Thank you again to Rick for the gift, Chris for organizing the drawing and distributing of names, and everybody else for proving why this forum is so great.
I just finished lunch and now I'm hungry again ;D After watching all of NePaS's posts, I'd have been disappointed if he didn't send me some samples of his wares. You're a lucky man TT! Enjoy and let the rest of us know how they tasted.
nice :)
YW TT
I run out of gift ideas so its easier if i just make something.
Wife just called and said there is a box at home...from someone in Nebraska. Since I know no one in Nebraska, could only be filled with smoking goodies. Can't wait to get home and open it up.
WTG Tim!
Very Nice!
A haul of nepas smoked goodies!
Great job nepas. I'm sure TT will enjoy those while he's in the Chat room!
Great gift Nepas.
Quite the score TT, I'm sure all them goodies will be GREAT!
Well I posted earlier this afternoon, wife called and said a package arrived. From some name called Cramer in Nebraska. Finally got home and here is what I found.
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Nicely packed full box
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Oh I get to read current events
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Plain brown wrapping. Hmmmm
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A GREAT selection of home made jerky's and jalapeno and swiss SS.. YES!!! Have already hit both jerky's..AWESOME!
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Icing one the cake. Several bags of seasoning from Penzeys Spices. Just amazing. Can't wait to try them all. First on my list are the breakfast sausage and the Northwoods Fire. The Fire looks like one hell of a rub!
THANK YOU CURT - 0U812
Great snag!
Looks like you hit the Mother Load!
Nice going Curt!
Real nice. I love Northwood Fire, Its great on chicken.
Oh i like that.
OU Da Man
We have some great members here doing great things.
DT, your are very welcome.
Glad to here you liked the jerky.
The treiyaki is Tabys favorite, we came up with that mix trying to fit Tabys taste, its made from whole muscle deer.
The spicy is also made form 100% deer, ground and shot out my jerky cannon and you know whats in the jalapeno swiss SS. ;D
The breakfast seasonings is the best that I've found, yet.
Cant wait to see what you do with them spices, I know it will be gooood.
You didnt throw away all them brown paper towels did ya?
You might need them wile makin your sausage. ;D
Marry CHRISTmas, everybody.
Nope saved all the wrapping. Will use it to send all the butt and brisket I cooked for my bro in Colorado. Having jerky for breakfast right now!
Great Haul Curt!
Man this has been a ton of fun!
Merry Christmas everyone!!
Quote from: DTAggie on December 16, 2010, 06:50:11 AM
Nope saved all the wrapping. Will use it to send all the butt and brisket I cooked for my bro in Colorado. Having jerky for breakfast right now!
Breakfast of champions. :D
Is the SS venison as well? Have not cut into it yet. That will be my lunch.
Quote from: DTAggie on December 16, 2010, 09:51:53 AM
Is the SS venison as well? Have not cut into it yet. That will be my lunch.
Yep.
60% deer 40% pork butt
I just got mine from huckaberry3. I don't think anything else would have fit into the flat-rate box. I had to do two pics.
First, the sauces and S&P.
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Finally, a bunch of other good stuff. The Wasabi pistachios are kinda hidden behind the jug in the center. The wife was running around with scissors trying to get to 'em.
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Thanks to you huck and of course to all of the forum members that makes this happen.
That's a nice assortment. Congrats and good job there huck! ;D
TT.................bet the sausages will taste good with some of that great Iowa mustards....ummmm no you can not borrow back the mustards you sent me for a few days!!! ;D
Dill mustard is an interesting taste....not sure what to pair it with yet1 ???
Ray
Thats a great lookin bunch of goodies you got there Arnie, that habanerow sauce has my mouth a waterin.
Great job huckaberry3
Dang, that's a nice assortment of goodies.
Arnie that 1905 Horseradish is some good stuff. I use that alot.
My Turn. :)
Got home from work to find Santa dropped off a box for me. ;D
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It is from Standles and is full of a bunch of great sauces.
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A little closer shot:
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A big Thank you to Steven for the great gift of sauces. I can't wait to begin trying them out.
And there are some spicy ones that I know are going to be great.
Merry Christmas everyone. :)
Greg
Thems gonna be gooood.
I've had the Wild Turkey many times, just not the BBQ sauce. :D
Nice hall Pens.
Great gift Standles
Looks good Pensrock
Dreamland sauce! In the restaurant they bring to your table white bread slices and a cup of the sauce to enjoy while you wait on your food. They originated in Tuscaloosa, AL (Roll Tide) and have grown a bit! I've not been to the original one but we do have one in Huntsville, AL that I have been to. I'm a bit biased but it's good! Dreamland Bar-b-que (http://www.dreamlandbbq.com/)
Congrats pensrock on a great assortment of sauces! ;D
QuoteDreamland sauce! In the restaurant they bring to your table white bread slices and a cup of the sauce to enjoy while you wait on your food.
Cool, I can't wait to try it. :)
10.5 called us to let us know that we have something at the post office. Nothing was left in our mailbox to let us know.
So, Mrs. stopped by there after work today, only to find out that the box was put on the mail truck.
So, Mrs went home, and there was the box, sitting by the front door.
Here is what we got:
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They smell absolutely wonderful! Mrs peeled an orange for my lunch for tomorrow, and the entire kitchen smelled nice and citrusy!
So, thanks to our Secret Santa, whoever he or she is! We don't know who you are, but we will be thinking of you this Saturday morning, when we dig into that grapefruit for breakfast!
The Seemores
Seemores that would be FLBentrider that you are directing your thank-you's too.
Just got home, had to calm myself with my friend Jack, man what a sh###ty day. Got in a fender bender on the way home, that sucked.
Pulled into my drive and saw the UPS guy pullin out, as I was pullin in, got my spirits spiked.
Got home and there was a big ole box waitin for me on the front porch.
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Inside that box was another box..
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Inside that box was a bunch of goodies!
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Don't know which one im gonna start with. I am sure they all will be good!!
Oh ya Tabys here too!
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Dont get any better than that.
PS. shes givin me s##it bout my typin, all 4 fingers n all. ::) ;D
Merry CHRISTmas and thank you Caney, made my day, really.
Nice! FLB sent me some of that Cunningham's (no relation) sauce. Good stuff.
Merry Christmas OU! Glad it got there in one piece. Doesn't look like any froze and sacrificed their lives in our pursuit of good eats - at least not yet! I really wanted to send a couple of other Tennessee things, but the places I buy them from have not reopened from the big Flood. Raincheck is invoked. Not being a sauce kind of a guy, I can say I have only had the Corky's, the Rondezvous, and the White BBQ Fight Club. It is made at a bbq joint across the street from the fly shop I frequent. We'll go there after our Saturday Morning Liars Conflab. The place is called Hog Heaven and only has 3 picnic tables inside a screened in porch. Just about the only thing I get there - because I like it so much is either the smoked chicken or the smoked turkey sandwich with the white sauce and a side of fried pickles. Talk about good. We frequently go across the side street and dine in Centennial Park. It can get interesting as the park is across the street from Vanderbilt University. But also get to dine with some wildlife of the animal kind also. Last week, a buddy was showing off his new lens and caught these two co-diners.
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PS - the neatness of your bbq corner and spice rack is daunting. Pics are not allowed around mine.
I completely agree Caney it is way too organized and neat
Quote from: Caneyscud on December 17, 2010, 05:30:15 AM
PS - the neatness of your bbq corner and spice rack is daunting. Pics are not allowed around mine.
Woops.
I alwasy tried not to get any of that in any of my pictures, gonna have to pay better attention next time. ;D
Cool pictures Caney.
PS;
Taby and I had to try all of them sauces last night, hard to deside which one the is the best but the white is on the top of our list. Cant wait to try them on some food. :D
I am refreshing my lists and I have the following that have not received their gift as of yet or have not made a post stating that they have received it with or without pictures. If I have missed a post and you have received your gift please let me know. Here's what I know about the remaining gifts:
Tenpoint5
Classsicrockgriller - Have Tracking number that says it needs to be posted
Mikeradio -
Camoghost - Gift is ordered and on back order but will be delivered before Dec 23rd
g - Gift was shipped late (8th) should be delivered and needs to be posted
huckabery3 - Believe the tracking number says it has been picked up and needs to be posted
Jimbo -
Baby Hewi - Gift has been sent no tracking number should be there by now needs to be posted
JiggerJams - Tracking number says it should be there possibly today
Kynola -
Pikeman - Believe the tracking number says it has been picked up and needs to be posted
If you are the sender of the gift and have information about your gift. Please send me a PM so I can update my records and make sure all of the folks that sent gifts also receive gifts. Thanks I will update this this as I receive info.
Very nice gifts this year.
Caney
Thats a nice size tree rat
UMMMMMM.......On Dec 6 I posted the box and the gifts that Jimbo sent http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=19173.75 I think you may have over looked it. ;D
Sorry about that Sailor I know you received your gift from Jimbo but Jimbo has not received his gift as of yet.
DUH....hand to face ;D guess I got it Bass Ackwards ;D
I fixed it so you wont get confused anymore Sailor!! ;D
I know Huckaberry received his, as I have received a PM from him.
Quote from: schneep on December 17, 2010, 10:00:54 AM
I know Huckaberry received his, as I have received a PM from him.
OK I will cross him off the list
I am refreshing my lists and I have the following that have not received their gift as of yet or have not made a post stating that they have received it with or without pictures. If I have missed a post and you have received your gift please let me know. Here's what I know about the remaining gifts:
Tenpoint5
Classsicrockgriller - Have Tracking number that says it needs to be posted
Mikeradio -
Camoghost - Gift is ordered and on back order but will be delivered before Dec 23rd
g - Gift was shipped late (8th) should be delivered and needs to be posted
huckabery3 - Believe the tracking number says it has been picked up and needs to be posted Received and not posted
Jimbo - Received and posted
Baby Hewi - Gift has been sent no tracking number should be there by now needs to be posted
JiggerJams - Tracking number says it should be there possibly today
Kynola - In route via Priority Mail
Pikeman - Believe the tracking number says it has been picked up and needs to be posted
If you are the sender of the gift and have information about your gift. Please send me a PM so I can update my records and make sure all of the folks that sent gifts also receive gifts. Thanks I will update this this as I receive info.
Quote from: Jimbo on December 02, 2010, 06:46:56 AM
I got my package from Smoker Pete earlier this week. Thank you! Its been crazy busy here I'll post a picture of my haul this weekend.
Thanks for pointing this out to me Smoker Pete. It was on page 2 reply number 19
Well you can scratch me off the list. I was home just long enough to sign for a box and then off to work I went. I will definitely be opening up my box from Calgary as soon as I get home.
A box to open and starter to play with. Tonight has no option but to be good times for me. Alright!!
Jiggerjams
I have it noted look forward to the pics of everything.
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on December 17, 2010, 09:13:37 AM
Very nice gifts this year.
Caney
Thats a nice size tree rat
He does live next to a bbq joint AND a Mickey D's. I'd hate to have to check his cholesterol! What you don't see in this pic of the hawk, is that the hawk was dining on tree rat. Don't know if it was the same one or not!
Have fun James
Thanks for the update Tenpoint5 I was wondering this morning how many gifts have yet to arrive. I do hope its 100% very soon for those still waiting! And again, Thank You! ;D
A heartfelt thanks to you, FLB!
Have been home from work, but had to finish up Christmas shopping, get dinner made, throw a load of towels in the wash, and then do dishes after dinner.
So, long story short, just getting on the Forum, and saw Chris' note that you were our Santa this year.
We are both looking forward to sampling that grapefruit tomorrow.
It was nice to have a bit of warmth from the Sunshine State on a cold day like today!
Mrs (Mr too)
Well I guess it is my turn to share my experience. It started out this morning that I had to take my son to physiotherapy so I booked the time off work. Being as I live around the corner from the facility I decided to say "See ya, Catcha later" as I can go home and get things ready for the weekend.
That didn't happen so much. I got home and not 10 minutes after ther was a door bell ring. I damn near sh^t my pants!!For those of you that frequent the sight you may now that I recently became a recipient of the bread starter and the obsticles faced in order to make it happen... you know like having bomb potential if not treated right. I appoached the window as stealth as I could. I took a peak and felt immediate releif it;s the post man and he has a box!!What a relief. But what could it be?
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K Cups? no way, I was smarter than that and knew two K cups could not fit in there. That is when reality set in....it must be a "Fatty Patty" This is the name my son and his friends attached to an inflatable.
Neadless to say I approached the box with caution at this point.I did not want to rip, tear, or scratch my assumed gag gift. I gently sliced some scissors across the seam if the box and that is when I knew how wrong I was.
Welcome to the second stage of Bavind's gift to me. A pure rush of scent seduction I have not witnessed before when opening anything. This is what I smelt.
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I got true warmth form one of the coldest cities of Canada, Calgary. Enter David's 30hr smoked hickory smoked salt. This stuff is totally awesome
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Bavind Thank you so such for everything,
JJ
JJ
That was an awesome write-up...
and a very nice gift. :)
Enjoy ;D
I have to ask is that a typo? 30 hours of smoke on salt??? Or is it 3 hours of smoke on some salt?
nope its 24 to 30 hours of hickory smoke ;D depending on when i wake up the next morning Develops an amazing flavour
Is that done on the Bradley? That's 90 pucks?
yup about that when i do a batch
The amazing flavor has been "Justified". Not over powering it is just right. I wouldn't change a thing.
Thanks for the comments SS I appreciate it. It was a fun write.
I did get it.
I just didn't know where to post a heart felt thank you. It was great to get so many flavors from one of our members. Thank you squirtthecat for all you did. This is going to go on some of the venison that I got this year. I already have next years gift purchased.
See you next year.
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Kirby
That is a nice selection of flavors. Wait until you try the Soileaus that is some seriously good stuff!
Pike, you are going to LOVEEEEEE the Starnes on some butt. STC along with Hal4UK sent me a few weeks back and I did a couple of butts last weekend. Dang is it good. It has a great kick to it. Makes my bald head sweat!
I am looking forward to it. I have a nice break coming from work and should get some more hunting in and possibly a little sausage making.
kirby
We just have a few more gifts to arrive at their destination and this will will go in the books
I am refreshing my lists and I have the following that have not received their gift as of yet or have not made a post stating that they have received it with or without pictures. If I have missed a post and you have received your gift please let me know. Here's what I know about the remaining gifts:
Tenpoint5
Classsicrockgriller - Have Tracking number that says it needs to be posted
Mikeradio -
Camoghost - Gift is ordered and on back order but will be delivered before Dec 23rd
g - Gift was shipped late (8th) should be delivered and needs to be posted
huckabery3 - Believe the tracking number says it has been picked up and needs to be posted Received and not posted
Baby Hewi - Gift has been sent no tracking number should be there by now needs to be posted
Kynola - In route via Priority Mail
If you are the sender of the gift and have information about your gift. Please send me a PM so I can update my records and make sure all of the folks that sent gifts also receive gifts. Thanks I will update this this as I receive info.
Great job on traceability Chris.
JJ, loved the prose. Enjoyed reading your post.
Thanks Caney. I enjoyed writing it. I enjoy reading your posts and other members posts also. I have had a lot of laughs since joining this forum and I am sure there is going to be plenty more. Can't wait.
JJ
Great lookin posts and gifts everybody.
With all the sauces and seasonings being sent it should be a record year for them manufactures. :D
I tried to wait as close to Christmas as possible to open my Gift as it might be
the only thing I get. (I have been BAD). Just couldn't wait any longer.
I get this Package.
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I look to see if it is for me or my Wifey and I see this emblem:
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So I figured it was for her. ;D Then I saw my name on it.
And then this emblem catches my Eye.
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I have seen that before! I look and it is from:
Pat (Iceman) and Ann from Alaska!
The "Immigrant Song" by Led Zeppelin starts playing in my Head.
"Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
Hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new land,
To fight the horde, sing and cry: Valhalla, I am coming!
On we sweep with threshing oar, Our only goal will be the western (TEXAS) shore."
As I tear into it all I can think of NOW is Iceman' "Sop'n Sauce" that
I have never tasted but have heard nothing but praises about.
As I am draggin stuff out, this is what is inside tha BOX.
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Alaskan Moose Nugget "Lip Chap" ..........
"It Won't Heal Your Lips But It Sure Keeps You From Licking Them". ;D
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There's MORE!
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And Just when I had started to lose hope, I find them in all the wrapping!
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I will have to admit, I did have a tear in my Eye! ...... SWEET!
This Guy is a HAPPY CAMPER! Just AWESOME!
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Pat and Ann ........... THANK YOU from the Bottom of my Heart. I hope you Guys have a safe and Merry Christmas!
From My House to EVERY ONE ON THE FORUM ............. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!
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Nice haul Sonny - way to go Ice!
That's a very nice package of goodies you got there CRG! Looks like you may not have been that bad after all? Congrats!
Well if that's what you get when you've been bad, the my resolution for 2011 is to be terrible !
Nice, Ice!
Oh man, what a haul, especially the Iceman's sauce. CRG, you will now begin to covet the unopened jar of Ice's sauce once you open the first one.
Nice tree too.
Now thats the mother load you got there!
Way to go Iceman.
Got the hot salt my self and its goood on pop corn, along with endless other things. ::)
Quote from: KyNola on December 20, 2010, 01:26:32 PM
Oh man, what a haul, especially the Iceman's sauce. CRG, you will now begin to covet the unopened jar of Ice's sauce once you open the first one.
Nice tree too.
I know I will tremble and shake before I ever open the 1stJar. I will
probably have an OPENING Ceremonial. I am Happy.
The "TREE" is my Wife's. It's kinda Funny! She wants NO help putting
it up cause she is afraid some one will drop an ornament OR worst yet
put it in the wrong spot. And while she is doing the "TREE", she is in
the worst mood possible. It makes for a real nice two or three days
around my house. BUT ........ She does a nice job with it. I just hate
all the Cussin'. ;D
You dog you "THE SAUCE" it has some kind of magical powers you really cant stop eating it once you open that jar, so the first one is easy open up and enjoy but the second (last) one now that is something else, youll want to open because you crave more sauce but once its open it will be gone soon so you will have a real dilemma on your hands open or not? YES open NO save it, But I NEED some, but I NEED to save it. Man I envy you ;D ;D
LTS
Quote from: love the smoke on December 20, 2010, 02:46:31 PM
You dog you "THE SAUCE" it has some kind of magical powers you really cant stop eating it once you open that jar, so the first one is easy open up and enjoy but the second (last) one now that is something else, youll want to open because you crave more sauce but once its open it will be gone soon so you will have a real dilemma on your hands open or not? YES open NO save it, But I NEED some, but I NEED to save it. Man I envy you ;D ;D
LTS
Sounds like I have a worst problem than when I didn't have it. ;D
I would hate to have to make a road trip to Alaska to get more.
No wait, that's a GREAT idea. ;D
I do know this, I will put a TOXIC label on the sauce and will not share. ;D
Wow nice haul.
The sauce ... The sauce....
Just remember:
as much happiness is spread when you open it and the aroma drifts out...
the indescribable pleasure that you experience it upon first taste...
the place of honor in the fridge you award it...
Take all that and multiply by 3 and it will be the sorry you feel when you are in a corner stroking the inside of the LAST jar with a trembling finger as you babel incoherently.
Merry Christmas :)
I hate to tell you, that Sop-n-Sauce is terrible. Just send it to me and I'll make sure to dispose of it properly. ::)
Nice gift, WTG Pat & Ann. :)
Quote from: standles on December 20, 2010, 03:09:51 PM
Wow nice haul.
The sauce ... The sauce....
Just remember:
as much happiness is spread when you open it and the aroma drifts out...
the indescribable pleasure that you experience it upon first taste...
the place of honor in the fridge you award it...
Take all that and multiply by 3 and it will be the sorry you feel when you are in a corner stroking the inside of the LAST jar with a trembling finger as you babel incoherently.
Merry Christmas :)
Don't make me afraid to open it. ;D
That was Funny! Now I am SCARED!
Holy cow Sonny what a haul. Great job Iceman!
I'm thinking I remember about a year ago a little something about this sauce and then it gets renewed 11-12 months later! I've got a sister in Willow, AK about 50 miles from Wasilla, AK does that in anyway give me an inside track on some of that "Sop'n Sauce"? I mean hey! Were almost family here? ;D ;D
I guess I am on Santa's naughty list, darn I have tried to be nice all year :) :)
Iceman...
My hat's off to you!
Very nice gift for the very nicest smokin' monkey I know.
Seriously, that's just awsome.
Awrighten.
Sorry Brian. When I got home I found the card I wrote explaining what it was. Thanks Ten.5 for filling him in. And chili you are right it is bamboo and oak. It is 1/4' on one side and 3/8" on the other. Glad you like it and once I get the design all down pat I will likely start to sell some. I will let you all know when that comes about but with my hours these days I don't get much time to work in the shop. I am also working on a design to make some out of the white plastic they use for cutting boards.
QuoteI'm thinking I remember about a year ago a little something about this sauce and then it gets renewed 11-12 months later! I've got a sister in Willow, AK about 50 miles from Wasilla, AK does that in anyway give me an inside track on some of that "Sop'n Sauce"? I mean hey! Were almost family here?
She can probably buy it and send it to you.
Quote from: pensrock on December 21, 2010, 02:37:32 AM
QuoteI'm thinking I remember about a year ago a little something about this sauce and then it gets renewed 11-12 months later! I've got a sister in Willow, AK about 50 miles from Wasilla, AK does that in anyway give me an inside track on some of that "Sop'n Sauce"? I mean hey! Were almost family here?
She can probably buy it and send it to you.
Thanks, I'll check into that! ;D
Quote from: mikeradio on December 20, 2010, 07:40:14 PM
I guess I am on Santa's naughty list, darn I have tried to be nice all year :) :)
Mike....maybe Santa knows about you sending George the Mosquito to me last year!!! George is evil I tell you...EVIL!!! ;D ;D ;D
CRG....George the Mosquito has been behaving a little better since I showed him the picture of the Alaskan Skeeter Trap. Thanks for posting it.
Ray
Great Post CRG and the tree radiates Christmas for sure.
Iceman that was a well thought out gift box. I could see the need for the chap stick in that Texas blazing hot sun. Sounds like your sauce rocks the nation!!
The Christmas spirit has hit my soul over the past few days. I think it is because I keep getting stuff ;) Merry Christmas everyone!!
JJ
Quote from: Caneyscud on December 08, 2010, 06:03:11 AM
I'm proud to announce:
With God's help, and lots of hours I've got enough work to keep all our people working through the Holidays and into next year a bit. Bound and determined not to lay any one off before Christmas. Now a little time to do things I also need to get done. I have to acknowledge the fabulous gift I received from my Christmas Buddy Darqman. I am not worthy! Opening the box left me speechless. I am honored and humbled. Dude, I'll never be able to thank you enough. I have already shown it to the most likely direct beneficiaries of the benefits of my receiving this noble gift - those guys being my flyfishing buddies. They are already planning to kidnap me and my new gift and force me to go on some weekend fishing trips to the mountains. In my best Eddie imitation - "ITs the gift that keeps on giving!" Somehow, I don't think I'll be getting much fishing done on those trips - seems smoked goodies are the real goal! I introduce you to the newest precious newcomer to caney's stable of smokers.
Meet BPS - Isn't she beautiful!
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On a side note - I also have the time today to get my box out to someone somewhere in OK.
Wow, I have no idea how I missed this post. I've been monitoring this thread enjoyed seeing all the goodies so I have no idea how I missed it. You are so very welcome, I've always enjoyed reading your posts and I know you will enjoy it. I apologize I've missed this for so long. If you ever wander into OK please look me up. Merry Christmas Caney!
Hey guys, I received an incredible box today. When I tell you I received the best box that could be sent, believe me. Will post the contents but I have a bit of recon to do first. 10.5, take me off the list as I received my box. The very best box that could be received. You'll see.
To the sender, my heartfelt thanks and undying gratitude.
KyNola
Awesome KyNola, can't wait to see pic's
I am refreshing my lists and I have the following that have not received their gift as of yet or have not made a post stating that they have received it with or without pictures. If I have missed a post and you have received your gift please let me know. Here's what I know about the remaining gifts:
Mikeradio -
Camoghost - Gift is ordered and on back order but will be delivered before Dec 23rd
Baby Hewi - Gift has been sent no tracking number should be there by now needs to be posted
If you are the sender of the gift and have information about your gift. Please send me a PM so I can update my records and make sure all of the folks that sent gifts also receive gifts. Thanks I will update this this as I receive info.
Glad the box made it CRG. I think you'll enjoy the sauce. For the rest of you folks out there, the gift exchange rocks because of people with big hearts like yours. THANKYOU!!!
Hey 10.5 I don't remember seeing photos of your gift. You holding out on us? ;D
It would seem that my "Secret Santa" would be none other than Ray, better known as Rdevous on the forum. Thanks so much Ray! The items you sent are very special.
I'll post the pics later guys.
Quote from: KyNola on December 22, 2010, 08:32:07 AM
It would seem that my "Secret Santa" would be none other than Ray, better known as Rdevous on the forum. Thanks so much Ray! The items you sent are very special.
I'll post the pics later guys.
Guilty as charged your Honor!!! When you have time post the web page address for the BBQ and hot sauces. I meant to write it down before mailing the box out but forgot.
If anyone ever has the chance to visit the Marine Corps Museum in Quantico, VA...DO IT. I'm a Navy Vietnam vet and I truly enjoyed it. It's just off of Interstate 95 at the Quantico exit. Just follow the signs to it. Free parking and Museum admission. The food at the Tun Tavern in the Museum was good. For more information on the Museum go to: http://www.usmcmuseum.org/ (http://www.usmcmuseum.org/).
To all the Marines here....OOH- RAH Semper FI
To all Veterans...thank you and Merry Christmas,
Ray
Hey Ray I think George is Special Forces, you better be carefull ;D
Quote
To all the Marines here....OOH- RAH Semper FI
To all Veterans...thank you and Merry Christmas,
Ray
I'll second that! ;D
Quote from: iceman on December 22, 2010, 06:23:01 AM
Glad the box made it CRG. I think you'll enjoy the sauce. For the rest of you folks out there, the gift exchange rocks because of people with big hearts like yours. THANKYOU!!!
Pat, Thanks Again ........... I will enjoy everything you sent. Sauce included.
Got mine sorry for not posting yet but sent pm. Been busy with Dr. issues.
Thanks
Huck
Well OK 10.5 you can take me off your list. I came home from work and found a box on the counter that showed up today. I just had to see what it was could wait till Christmas so I tore into the box and wow I think I got a really cool gift that I cant wait to try it smells great. The only thing is I don't know who sent it so 10.5 you will have to help me out. Pics coming in a minute.
Here is what I got. WOW the whole box smells good 12 bottles of personalized BBQ. Cant wait to tell you all how good it is.
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Chris sent it to Chris.
10.5 sent that to ya!
He's been worried sick that they had it back ordered AFTER he ordered it.
Congrats!
Chris I can tell you they had me wondering if they would get it to you on time as it ended up being back ordered. I figure you can regift some of the bottles if you so desire. I have tasted the sample bottle that they sent me. It is good. I'm glad you liked it.
For those that are trying to figure it out. I sent Camoghost 12 - 19oz bottles of Personalized Private Label BBQ Sauce.
Looks like we are winding down to another successful Christmas gift Exchange. Only a couple left to come in and that is great. This is truly one of the best forums. The friendship and generosity is above and beyond what you might expect from a forum. I have said it before and I am going to say it again, What is a forum, for the most part it is a bunch of people from here, there and everywhere that have a common interest. But this forum takes it to a higher level. You look at what has transpired this year. What with the smoke outs and the road trips like Nepas and a few others and the bartering and AND the generous passing on of unused items, you folks have taken it beyond just some faceless folks who like to smoke food and talk about it. This forum rocks all other forums in my eyes. So kudo's to all and everyone and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
Like Q said. This forum is much more than just a forum. It's family ;D
Quote from: Quarlow on December 22, 2010, 09:02:21 PM
Looks like we are winding down to another successful Christmas gift Exchange. Only a couple left to come in and that is great. This is truly one of the best forums. The friendship and generosity is above and beyond what you might expect from a forum. I have said it before and I am going to say it again, What is a forum, for the most part it is a bunch of people from here, there and everywhere that have a common interest. But this forum takes it to a higher level. You look at what has transpired this year. What with the smoke outs and the road trips like Nepas and a few others and the bartering and AND the generous passing on of unused items, you folks have taken it beyond just some faceless folks who like to smoke food and talk about it. This forum rocks all other forums in my eyes. So kudo's to all and everyone and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
You said it all!
When I found this place it was just like going Home. Nice!
Merry Christmas Q!
Merry Christmas Sonny and thanks for being a good friend. And I have to agree with Iceman, this is a family.
Merry Christmas everyone and a big Thank You to everyone who make this happen each year.
Quote from: pensrock on December 23, 2010, 02:24:31 AM
Merry Christmas everyone and a big Thank You to everyone who make this happen each year.
Ditto, to all have a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year
Ditto here also, that was fun again this year.
SIA
Thanks to the folks that organized this little event it's a blast to see what everyone received and to participate. A big thank you to my secret santa the spices are absolutely fantastic.
An Irish Christmas Blessing
The light of the Christmas star to you
The warmth of home and hearth to you
The cheer and good will of friends to you
The hope of a childlike heart to you
The joy of a thousand angels to you
The love of the Son and God's peace to you.
Merry Christmas everyone, have a safe and joyous holiday season.
Don
I would Like to send out a Big Thank-You to Baby Hewi for the great gift she sent to me.
I got a Box!!!
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And I Opened it!! Here is what I found inside!!
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With the other pair and those you shouldn't be saying
bad words around the kids anymore. ;D
Cool gifts, now you have a pair of them kinda gloves for in the house and a piar for outta the house.
Congrats Chris, now you can mark yourself off that list! ;D
I'm thinking since Chris got two pairs of these, people must really think he's got a problem handling hot food. ;D Nice haul.
I've got two pairs too, but I have to send them back. One pair has two rights and the other pair has two lefts ;D
Merry Xmas to all and thanks to everyone on the forum for your help and support! See ya next year!
Randy
Quote from: SoCalBuilder on December 23, 2010, 12:38:24 PM
I've got two pairs too, but I have to send them back. One pair has two rights and the other pair has two lefts ;D
Merry Xmas to all and thanks to everyone on the forum for your help and support! See ya next year!
Randy
That's funny, but I know folks who would think your serious! ;)
Tenpoint5 glad to see you got your box, now is that all the boxes due?
No I am still waiting to hear about MikeRadio's box All others have been accounted for.
I just hope nothing bad has happened to my gift sender or there family.
Chris;
You gonna do a group picture when all gifts are accounted for? ;D
Quote from: OU812 on December 23, 2010, 01:36:09 PM
Chris;
You gonna do a group picture when all gifts are accounted for? ;D
I'll have to check with my agent first, but I'm available most Thursdays after 3 PM. ;D ;D ;D
Happy Holidays Everyone!
"I GOT IT!!" I just heard from work that a package arrived this afternoon.
I will post pics tomorrow when I get into work.
So with me getting mine looks like it wraps up the Great Christmas Exchange
Thank you 10.5 and CRG for all your work.
Congrats and Merry Christmas to all! This was my first Christmas Exchange and I loved it! I'm so happy to see everyone got their gifts! You people are the best! Be safe and hug your loved ones, extra tight! Best wishes for 2011!
Morgan
With you I think that makes 100% received.
There are a few that haven't posted their gift.
Quote from: camoghost on December 22, 2010, 05:59:51 PM
Here is what I got. WOW the whole box smells good 12 bottles of personalized BBQ. Cant wait to tell you all how good it is.
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Ended up trying it on some burgers last night and on chicken tonight and this it some pretty good sauce. thanks allot 10.5 it will go to good use.
Thanks 10.5 without you this exchange would not of been possible. its was my first exchange here and i 'm looking for gifts for next year allready. thanks again and Merry Christmas to all!!!!!!!!!!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL. I wish you all and your family and your friends all a safe wonderfull holiday.
I would also like to ask all of you to extend a prayer to all your troops and there families. wishing all of you the best and a safe end to a nother year.
Quote from: camoghost on December 23, 2010, 05:32:44 PM
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL. I wish you all and your family and your friends all a safe wonderfull holiday.
I would also like to ask all of you to extend a prayer to all your troops and there families. wishing all of you the best and a safe end to a nother year.
Ditto.
Got some close ones over there too.
I think there is one more gift that has not yet been delivered. (not me, I got mine and my person got theirs)
I got mine and my person got theirs too! ???
Heres a picture of the wonderful gifts I received
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I love the jelly's they are Chokecherry and Saskatoon, they remind me of my Grandfather when I was younger.
When we would visit them in Edmonton I would always help him pick Chokecherries and Saskatoon berry's. He didn't make
jelly out of them he made wine ;D Once I was older, I enjoyed many a bottle of his wine, it was really good.
Thank you very much for everything, cant wait to try it all.
Merry Christmas
Your gonna love the Rub with Love. Its good stuff
Merry Christmas to all
I got mine a while back & finally have some downtime to enjoy.
thanks Lumpy for the horseradish, Chile sauce, mustard, Bradley cure, cajun spice, crab boil, mustard. My wife has already used some & it was delicious. I will post pics as soon as I find the camera.
great exchange thanks 10.5
G
Quote from: GusRobin on December 24, 2010, 06:42:41 AM
I think there is one more gift that has not yet been delivered. (not me, I got mine and my person got theirs)
Yes it has
It is now semi officially game over there is only one that has not acknowledged having received their gift. Baby Hewi if your looking around please tells us if you got it.
Wow! This has been incredible. It's amazing what can happen within a community like the one here in this forum.
A very special thanks to Tenpoint5 and CRG. This never would have happened without both of you.
Merry Christmas to everyone!
I was just wondering if we know who came up with this idea. Was it Ten.point five.
This is being posted from my wifes new Nintendo DSI XL. Ain`t technology something grand.
Quote from: Quarlow on December 25, 2010, 09:28:40 AM
I was just wondering if we know who came up with this idea. Was it Ten.point five.
This is being posted from my wifes new Nintendo DSI XL. Ain`t technology something grand.
Actually it was thought up by the Smoking Monkey himself. I was just dumb enough to open my mouth and say I would collect the names and do the drawing.
I would like to add this small story to End or wonderful Christmas exchange amongst friends. The tears are free
Three years ago, a little boy and his grandmother came to see Santa at the Mayfair Mall in
Wisconsin. The child climbed up on his lap, holding a picture of a little girl.
Who is this?" asked Santa, smiling. "Your friend? Your sister?'"
"Yes, Santa,' he replied. "My sister, Sarah, who is very sick," he said sadly.
Santa glanced over at the grandmother who was waiting nearby, and saw her dabbing her
eyes with a tissue. "She wanted to come with me to see you, oh, so very much, Santa!"
the child exclaimed. "She misses you," he added softly.
Santa tried to be cheerful and encouraged a smile to the boy's face, asking him what he
wanted Santa to bring him for Christmas.
When they finished their visit, the Grandmother came over to help the child off his lap,
and started to say something to Santa, but halted.
"What is it?" Santa asked warmly.
"Well, I know it's really too much to ask you, Santa, but.." the old woman began, shooing
her grandson over to one of Santa's elves to collect the little gift which Santa gave all his
young visitors.
"The girl in the photograph... my granddaughter well, you see ... she has leukemia and
isn't expected to make it even through the holidays," she said through tear-filled eyes.
"Is there any way, Santa, any possible way that you could come see Sarah? That's all she's
asked for, for Christmas, is to see Santa."
Santa blinked and swallowed hard and told the woman to leave information with his elves
as to where Sarah was, and he would see what he could do. Santa thought of little else the
rest of that afternoon. He knew what he had to do. "What if it were MY child lying in that
hospital bed, dying," he thought with a sinking heart, "This is the least I can do."
When Santa finished visiting with all the boys and girls that evening, he retrieved from his
helper the name of the hospital where Sarah was staying. He asked the assistant location
manager how to get to Children's Hospital.
"Why?" Rick asked, with a puzzled look on his face.
Santa relayed to him the conversation with Sarah's grandmother earlier that day.
"C'mon.....I'll take you there." Rick said softly. Rick drove them to the hospital and came
inside with Santa.
They found out which room Sarah was in. A pale Rick said he would wait out in the hall.
Santa quietly peeked into the room through the half-closed door and saw little Sarah on
the bed.
The room was full of what appeared to be her family; there was the Grandmother and the
girl's brother he had met earlier that day. A woman whom he guessed was Sarah's mother
stood by the bed, gently pushing Sarah's thin hair off her forehead. And another woman
who he discovered later was Sarah's aunt, sat in a chair near the bed with a weary, sad look
on her face. They were talking quietly, and Santa could sense the warmth and closeness of
the family, and their love and concern for Sarah.
Taking a deep breath, and forcing a smile on his face, Santa entered the room, bellowing a
hearty, "Ho, ho, ho!"
"Santa!" shrieked little Sarah weakly, as she tried to escape her bed to run to him, IV tubes
intact.
Santa rushed to her side and gave her a warm hug. A child the tender age of his own son
-- 9 years old -- gazed up at him with wonder and excitement. Her skin was pale and her
short tresses bore telltale bald patches from the effects of chemotherapy. But all he saw
when he looked at her was a pair of huge, blue eyes. His heart melted, and he had to force
himself to choke back tears. Though his eyes were riveted upon Sarah's face, he could hear
the gasps and quiet sobbing of the women in the room.
As he and Sarah began talking, the family crept quietly to the bedside one by one, squeezing
Santa's shoulder or his hand gratefully, whispering "Thank you" as they gazed sincerely at
him with shining eyes. Santa and Sarah talked and talked, and she told him excitedly all the
toys she wanted for Christmas, assuring him she'd been a very good girl that year.
As their time together dwindled, Santa felt led in his spirit to pray for Sarah, and asked for
permission from the girl's mother. She nodded in agreement and the entire family circled
around Sarah's bed, holding hands. Santa looked intensely at Sarah and asked her if she
believed in angels.
"Oh, yes, Santa... I do!" she exclaimed.
"Well, I'm going to ask that angels watch over you." he said. Laying one hand on the child's
head, Santa closed his eyes and prayed. He asked that God touch little Sarah, and heal her
body from this disease. He asked that angels minister to her, watch and keep her. And when
he finished praying, still with eyes closed, he started singing, softly, "Silent Night, Holy Night....
all is calm, all is bright." The family joined in, still holding hands, smiling at Sarah, and crying
tears of hope, tears of joy for this moment, as Sarah beamed at them all.
When the song ended, Santa sat on the side of the bed again and held Sarah's frail, small hands
in his own. "Now, Sarah," he said authoritatively, "you have a job to do, and that is to concentrate
on getting well. I want you to have fun playing with your friends this summer, and I expect to
see you at my house at Mayfair Mall this time next year!"
He knew it was risky proclaiming that to this little girl who had terminal cancer, but he "had" to.
He had to give her the greatest gift he could -- not dolls or games or toys -- but the gift of HOPE.
"Yes, Santa!" Sarah exclaimed, her eyes bright. He leaned down and kissed her on the forehead
and left the room.
Out in the hall, the minute Santa's eyes met Rick's, a look passed between them and they wept
unashamed.
Sarah's mother and grandmother slipped out of the room quickly and rushed to Santa's side to
thank him.
"My only child is the same age as Sarah," he explained quietly. "This is the least I could do."
They nodded with understanding and hugged him.
One year later, Santa Mark was again back on the set in Milwaukee for his six-week, seasonal
job which he so loves to do. Several weeks went by and then one day a child came up to sit
on his lap.
"Hi, Santa! Remember me?!"
"Of course, I do," Santa proclaimed (as he always does), smiling down at her. After all, the
secret to being a "good" Santa is to always make each child feel as if they are the "only"
child in the world at that moment.
"You came to see me in the hospital last year!"
Santa's jaw dropped. Tears immediately sprang in his eyes, and he grabbed this little miracle
and held her to his chest. "Sarah!" he exclaimed. He scarcely recognized her, for her hair was
long and silky and her cheeks were rosy -- much different from the little girl he had visited
just a year before. He looked over and saw Sarah's mother and grandmother in the sidelines
smiling and waving and wiping their eyes.
That was the best Christmas ever for Santa Claus.
He had witnessed --and been blessed to be instrumental in bringing about -- this miracle of
hope. This precious little child was healed. Cancer-free. Alive and well. He silently looked up
to Heaven and humbly whispered, "Thank you, Father. 'Tis a very, Merry Christmas!
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on December 25, 2010, 07:15:39 PM
I would like to add this small story to End or wonderful Christmas exchange amongst friends. The tears are free
That was the best Christmas ever for Santa Claus.
He had witnessed --and been blessed to be instrumental in bringing about -- this miracle of
hope. This precious little child was healed. Cancer-free. Alive and well. He silently looked up
to Heaven and humbly whispered, "Thank you, Father. 'Tis a very, Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Chris!
Once again many thanks to Sonny and Chris for this great gift!
I hope everyone enjoyed this as much as I have.
Merry Christmas Everyone!
God Bless!!
Marry CHRIStmas!!!!!
Way to much reading, Chris. ;D
I'm playin with my puppy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yep, I had to dry my eyes on that one!
I am terribly late in posting pics of what Rdevous sent me all the way from MD.
The first pic is of the box's contents, a cookbook, some sweet treats and some sauces.
(http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr340/lnjrudolph/Smokerpics042.jpg)
Remember I told you I received the most special box of all? Here's why I made that statement. The cookbook is from the Red Cross titled "Cooking For Heroes". A collection of celebrity recipes for donors and recipents.
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The two sauces are from a company that sells various sauces and a portion of the sale proceeds goes to various US Marine Corp organizations and charities.
(http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr340/lnjrudolph/Smokerpics045-1.jpg)
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Ray, thank you so much.
That is cool!
That is a most excellent gift.
Nice Ray.
Kynola....nice photography work. The sauces came from the Marine Corps Museum 's gift shop. Everyone can order them and a ton of other merchandise online at http://www.marineheritage.org/Store_index.asp (http://www.marineheritage.org/Store_index.asp)....or you can visit the museum and pick them up. The sweets came from Target. Since I can not donate blood, I have baked cookies for the blood drives at my Knights of Columbus Council for the last 5 - 6 years. (I've had Red Cross workers tell me they work our drives to get my cookies.) I stop by BJ's and pick up a tub of Pillsbury's Chocolate Chip and a tub of Sugar Cookie dough. I roll the balls of sugar cookie dough in a mixture of sugar, cinnamon, ground clove, ground allspice and ground ginger. (Dbrown1... ::)...did I just reveal my secret Toast Mix formula??? I'll never tell...insert the evil laugh of your choice here!!! ::) ) If you want a sweet and sour taste...roll the sugar cookie dough balls in Tang drink powder...I'm serious...it was good!
Can you either post or PM me the web address on the sauce bottles?
Merry Christmas and a very blessed new year!!!
Ray
The Gung Ho sauce is www.gunghosauce.com and Jason's is www.sauce2u.com
OK, Bump.
Now I first have to send a huge apology to Kinyo. I am just now posting my gift exchange from him. When my daughter moved out my camera somehow ended up in her stuff and she just found it. A thousand sorrys to you Laurent.
Now on to to my gift, first on the left is a 8.8 oz jar of "Coriander Chutney". Then and foremost was two 540 ml cans of Maple syrup from Quebec. Then we have a 15.7 oz bottle of "Dichicko's All Natural Peri Peri merinade". Next is a 150 ml bottle of "Walkerswood Hot Jamaican scotch bonnet pepper sauce. And finally a 5.6 oz shaker bottle of "Schwartz's steak and beef spice. If I missed anything thats cause it is already being put to use and I have forgotten who sent it to me. I have a terrible memory.
So again I am very sorry for this late homage, but here it is.
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Um...better late then never? Nice snag! What all the (ml) stuff? Oh yea, you're a bit north of me! Congrats! ;D
Your a Good Man Charlie Brown!!! Nice Gift Kinyo. Q whats that little bottle hiding behind the maple syrup??
Um er ah yeah that is a blood pressure pill.
Oh YES we are starting another gift exchange .................................................... oh crap looked at the dates and it is not quite time to start getting excited yet, man wa that ever a good time doing this exchange, look forward to next year
:D :D :D :D :D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
LTS
No problem for the pics Quarlow!
Hope you enjoyed everything! This maple syrup is really good! :P
Also, those steak spices are the pride of Montrealers. They come from the best "Montreal style smoked meat" restaurant here in Montreal.
Kinyo
TT....Just to follow up on the mustards you sent me. I made cabbage, potato and bratwurst soup in my electric pressure cooker not long ago and the recipe called for 2 tbsp of course grain mustard. I used the Dennison mustard. My sister and I liked the vinegar note it gave the soup. Since the recipe calls for dill, I'm thinking of using the mustard with dill the next time and either cut back on the amount of dill I add or not add any extra dill weed.
As a side note...anyone think of getting an electric pressure cooker should check out the Fagor 3 in 1 cooker. It's an electric pressure cooker, rice cooker and slow cooker unit. I found the best price at Amazon .com. While I still need to work on the resulting rice I get, I will fight to the death to keep the 3-in-1 unit.
I will deny I told you about this but here a great item for the next Secret Santa Exchange or just place in your pantry and await its discovery: http://www.thinkgeek.com/caffeine/wacky-edibles/e5a7/ (http://www.thinkgeek.com/caffeine/wacky-edibles/e5a7/).
Ray
So this is how they are trying to get people to eat their tired race horses. :D :D :D
Quote from: rdevous on February 21, 2011, 11:35:16 AM
TT....Just to follow up on the mustards you sent me. I made cabbage, potato and bratwurst soup in my electric pressure cooker not long ago and the recipe called for 2 tbsp of course grain mustard. I used the Dennison mustard. My sister and I liked the vinegar note it gave the soup. Since the recipe calls for dill, I'm thinking of using the mustard with dill the next time and either cut back on the amount of dill I add or not add any extra dill weed.
As a side note...anyone think of getting an electric pressure cooker should check out the Fagor 3 in 1 cooker. It's an electric pressure cooker, rice cooker and slow cooker unit. I found the best price at Amazon .com. While I still need to work on the resulting rice I get, I will fight to the death to keep the 3-in-1 unit.
I will deny I told you about this but here a great item for the next Secret Santa Exchange or just place in your pantry and await its discovery: http://www.thinkgeek.com/caffeine/wacky-edibles/e5a7/ (http://www.thinkgeek.com/caffeine/wacky-edibles/e5a7/).
Ray
Cool...I'm glad you're liking it and finding uses. Be happy to send more if you happen to run out. ;D