BRADLEY SMOKER | "Taste the Great Outdoors"

Please post your pictures of what you received in the Christmas Exchange this year in this thread.
Remember to tell everyone who sent you your gift.
If you don't know or can't figure it out. Send GusRobin a PM. He is the keeper of the list.

Let me be the 1st to say "I gotta box"!  Glade Arron let me know there was a box on my porch as I seldom go out the front door. 

So I gotta box
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Note on box says "Don't use Knife"  So I has to chew thru it
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Wow!  Very thoughtful gifts were in the box.  Got my own cutting boards now!  Plus a pare of niffty hot plate pinch grips.  They will be used a ton.  Plus there was a fog purse.  Looks like the the frogs skin had been tanned and made into a coin purse.  Great place to store my change for the grandkids
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Then there is a jar of special pickles, can't wait to try them.  A jar of Johnny's Seasoning salt, a log of SS, bag of jerky, 2 bags of disposable gloves and a pair of scissors.
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In the box was a very nice note from Arron aka Keymaster.  He said he went thru my posts and saw that I always use my wife's scissors and now I have my own.

Arron, thank you for the very special gifts.  I assure you that they will be well used.  I wish you and your family the best Christmas ever.

Jim 

Nice: 1 down 41 more to go.

Glad it made it jim, I  think those little silicone pot holders should work nicely on bradley racks. Merry Christmas all.

Quote from: Keymaster on December 05, 2012, 12:51:18 PM
Glad it made it jim, I  think those little silicone pot holders should work nicely on bradley racks. Merry Christmas all.

I need to find out where you picked them up.  Wife has confiscated them already!  She wants to buy some to use as stocking stuffers.  Told her that since she took MINE she has to replace them for me.  You are right about using them for the Bradley racks.  Not only that but for my pizza stone, getting meatloaf pans and other pans and dishes out of the oven.  I have a bad habit of dipping the pot holders into the dish and getting them soaked.  Those little gadgets are fantastic. 

Thank you again!

Jim

I Got It!  I want to thank Jim "Sailor" Compton for his wonderful dip mixes.  I can't wait to try out every one of them.  They came in a beautiful penguin bag. :) I want to wish you and all of your family a wonderful Christmas Season. 

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Chrystal Burden 

Niiiiice!!

We're on a roll now...........Keep them coming!

received my gift today

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a few good rubs and couple of sauces, sad news is one broke during  transport :-[. though it would have been great to try

thanks Dman 4505

beefmann

WOW!! Looking good folks. Great job guys  :)

Looking good! Were off to a great start! Had a package come today. Got up and ran to the door just to see it was from amazon some thing I ordered. Don't think wife knew why I was disappointed! :-[ But good job all!

SWEET HOME ALABAMA!!! Lookit all the goodies GusRobin sent me!  :o Took two boxes for it all! It'll take me till next Christmas to use it all! He said in his card that he tried to send items from the south that I might not have tried yet, and he succeeded. Thank you so much Gus. Happy holidays to you and yours!

Carl

Left to right- Sweet melissas Ruby Red Sauce, Big Bob Gibson BBQ Habanreo Sauce, Dale's Steak Seasoning, John Boy & Billy's Grillin Sauce, Sure Shot Gunpowder Seasoning, Big Bob Gibson BBQ White Sauce, Nick's Sweet Home Saban Sauce, Sneaky Pete's Hot Dog Sauce, Pilleteri's Original Marinade, and in the fron- Star Meat Rub.
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Close up Shots-
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Sadly, the postal service got alittle rough with one of the boxes and the Secret BBQ Sauce dispenser didn't make it  :'( :'( It is still very much appreciated Gus. I debated whether to show it or not, but I thought it might be a good reminder for folks to package carefully.
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Merry Christmas to every one and a smokin new year as well, this was a blast.

I sent my box out today, and it has all of 10 miles to travel from my house  8) so heads up .....should be there tomorrow!

Looking like some great packages...Just got notice that my package destination has been left a notice.  Hope they get it tomorrow...Not sure why they couldn't just leave it...

beefman, hope ya like 'em sorry about the damaged one
pm sent

Don

Quote from: Rckcrwlr on December 06, 2012, 07:08:28 AM
Looking like some great packages...Just got notice that my package destination has been left a notice.  Hope they get it tomorrow...Not sure why they couldn't just leave it...

Might be that they have a post office box. Then they leave a little yellow card telling you you have a box. I'm quite sure they have picked up the box by now. Just  say'n

Quote from: Tenpoint5 on December 06, 2012, 09:22:27 AM
Might be that they have a post office box. Then they leave a little yellow card telling you you have a box. I'm quite sure they have picked up the box by now. Just  say'n

This person must live in no man's land.   :o

EDIT: Looks like it was just delivered...that's odd.  Normally it takes another day before it is received.  10.5, you must have been correct on that one.  Little Yellow Card, Ay?

Quote from: dman4505 on December 06, 2012, 07:39:45 AM
beefman, hope ya like 'em sorry about the damaged one
pm sent

Don

im sure i will thanks again... responded to pm

Dale

Well mine should be there any time. sent express usually 3 days delivery.

Today i received a nice box from Sam3.
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Here is what he sent me.....YES...Pronghorn SS Too.  ;D ;D
Hot sauces and a mini thermoworks and a very nice Christmas card
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Sam

TYVM/Merry Christmas to you and your family

Rick

great gifts. just awesome.

Quote from: NePaSmoKer on December 06, 2012, 03:27:59 PM
Today i received a nice box from Sam3.
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Here is what he sent me.....YES...Pronghorn SS Too.  ;D ;D
Hot sauces and a mini thermoworks and a very nice Christmas card
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Sam

TYVM/Merry Christmas to you and your family

Rick

You're very welcome..."cousin".  ;D
http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=30677.0

Merry Christmas Buddy!

I received my Box today too from pappaC all the way from down at the bottom of the hill (about 10 miles) :)

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It had a super nice card and all kinds of excellent stuff inside!!

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Got some fair scone mix which we really love!!

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And some Scandivian Delight Rasberry Jelly to smother the tops of them scones, My wife could live on scones....

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I thought I had tried every variety of Tillamook cheese but Carl sprung a new one on me, "Smoked Black pepper white cheddar cheese"

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Some JD's Bacon Popcorn, Might have to fry up some eggs and hashbrowns to go with that ;)

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Oh my, My wood cutting board need this stuff SOoooo bad "Howard Butcher block conditioner"

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A cool Tin filled with "Cracked Black Pepper rub" This stuff has to be good!

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It just keeps coming, A jar of "Carls Prime rib and roast seasoning" Can't wait to try that.

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Now heres something I reall can't wait to try "Stonewall Kitchens Pulled pork simmering Sauce" Mmmm

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And the full Line up

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Carl you did a super job at selecting all the contents of my box, I really like everything and can't wait to try them all!! Iwish you and your family a very Merry Holiday Season. Thank you so much!!

Aaron- Keymaster

You're very welcome Aaron. As I mentioned, I was all ready to send some of our Northwest items across country when to my suprise I draw you. I acually traded a few things because of it, and I'm glad you like it all. It made the shipping quick too!! We'll have to hook up some time. Feel free to drop me a line any time, Enjoy, and Happy Holidays!

Carl

Since I got yelled at for putting it in the wrong thread :o

I seem to have gotten a taste of Pennsylvania!! Thanks Rckcrwlr!!

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Quote from: Tenpoint5 on December 07, 2012, 09:02:06 AM
Since I got yelled at for putting it in the wrong thread :o

I seem to have gotten a taste of Pennsylvania!! Thanks Rckcrwlr!!

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I noticed that...you newbie...

Enjoy Chris...

Fry up some wings and then throw the Wing Dust on...No BBQ Sauce Needed.  Or use it as a rub on your Boulders. 

Merry Christmas,
John

First off...I want to thank GusRobin for heading this thing up.  This is a huge undertaking and to see so many people actively involved, it is impressive.

Now...

I got a package today from Kentucky...

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Tore it open to see this beautiful basket.

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Look at my goodies that SouthernSmoked sent me:

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Thank you to Mark and the whole Bowman Family...

BTW: My daughter is eyeing up the Bull Snort.   

You're very welcome John............................

Merry Christmas!

Some good stuff has been received.

Mailed their gift ( about 57%)
beefman
Bradley head office
classicrockgriller
Consooger
dman4505
flbentrider
Grouperman941
GusRobin
iceman
keymaster
Lumpy
mez
MrsNepas
muebe
Nepasmoker
PapaC
Rckcrwlr
Sailor
sam3
Schmidty
smokertime
SouthernSmoked
TMB
viper125

Waiting to receive some goodies so they can mail
Si Fumar


Rec'd their gift (about 19%)
beefman
Keymaster
MrsNepas
Nepasmoker
PapaC
Rckcrwlr
sailor
Tenpoint5

If I missed your shipment or receipt, let me know.

I got a package from Alberta today
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Opened it up to find all these great rubs and sauces and a pair of mean looking poultry scissors.
that  Smokertime sent me.
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I am looking forward to using some of these for our staff BBQ we have.

Thank You very much for the gift George

Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Brian & all the staff @ Bradley Smoker.

Wow....missed being on all week.  What wonderful gifts y'all got this week!  Fantastic people on this forum!

What great  forum members! This is just great.... Mine will be leaving South Florida tomorrow....

My gift left Oregon this evening heading East, good luck its fragile. We will see what USPS can do for you.

Got back home from Sam's Club this morning and found a nice box of goodies.....

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Naval Oranges, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Mini Mints, HoneyBell Pecan Trail Mix (Gone) and Pumpkin Pie Butter for my biscuits on Christmas morning.

Thank You very much for the great gift Randy/LFBentRider.

Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Got mine today!!   A big thanks to MrsNepas, really a great box!!! 

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Even got a sausage log from  Nepas!
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Wow great box. I see some more pics coming!

Im soooooo stoked!
Got my santa gifts today, was out back and the dogs let me know some one was here.
JD dont let any thing happen on her grounds with out daddy knowin about it, kaylee just fallows makin like she means business, just go BOO and she a runnin. Kaylee is only goin on 6 months old, but JD has owned this ground for over 2 years and she aint backin down to nothin
So I go up to the lane and there sits the mail man with JD right in front of his car like shes pointing a bird, minus the lifted front leg, tail a wagin, waitin for him to make a move
When he opens the door she tries to lick him to death as he tries to get out
Now thats funny but if ya didnt know JD you would be scared sh!tless with a big ol Boxer all over your a$$ and kaylee a heal nipper of a Jack Russel right behind her
Anyhow back to the package that made my day
Got this
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Opened package 1
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Greeted with a nice card and a note makin me wish I lived up North
Opened package 2
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Now I really wish I lived up North
All the goodies
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Boy do I have plans for these
Went to the store tonight to get some chips just for these
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I will show these with pride, hoping some day I will be there with my  50 cal. smoke stick
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There was a nice card along with a SWEET knife, I love it!
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And this a$$ kickin apron
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Then the cherry on on top was THIS
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I had to try it and HOLLY CRAP this sauce is GREAT!!!!!
Pat and Ann sent along a note really makin me want to make a trip up North
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Thank you both VERRY much!

Iceman's Soppin Sauce relabeled. That stuff is totally Awesome. Great gifts

Glad it all made it down to you OU812. Have a great holiday.

Got a sweet box from Tommy (TMB)!Alot of stuff I haven't had the chance to try.(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff418/mez312/038.jpg)(http://[/i%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff418%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff418/mez312/040.jpg)/mez312/039.jpg[/IMG](//)mg]

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For those of you that received Bob Gibson's white sauce from us Bama boys, some folks use it to mop chicken when it is cooking, but it also makes a great dipping sauce.

Sorry for the crappy post I can't get my computer to post pics keeps locking up.But many thanks to TMB for the generous gifts.Hope you and your family have a merry Christmas.I finally found out what all the fuss about gunpowder is.I put it on some fat steaks tonight and damn it's good .Maybe the best thing I ever put on a steak.Can't wait to try the rest. I'll post better pics when i figure out my computer.Thanks again.

Quote from: GusRobin on December 09, 2012, 07:15:26 PM
For those of you that received Bob Gibson's white sauce from us Bama boys, some folks use it to mop chicken when it is cooking, but it also makes a great dipping sauce.

Good info Gus, now I know what to do with it. BTW, I'm grillin up the tenderloin from my deer tonight. I'm gonna be usin the Gunpowder rub and probably one of the other sauces you gave me!! Stay tuned  :)

Got a great box over the weekend from Viper 125 ~ some Jim Beam pucks, great variety of rubs and some awesome sauces!
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some more Rubs
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and all the great sauces ... I never knew that liquid smoke had apple .... apple wood is my favorite!
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Thanks so much Paul, I hope that you and your family have a Very Merry Christmas!!

You and yours too! Sorry about the broken bottle. If that didn't make it the way I packed it really don't know what would. LOL! Not sure how hot you like things. That xtra hot Red Hot makes a mean Hot wing. We love it! And I was turned on to those sauces by my gift last year. Durn memory cant remember who now. But you can get them from simply tasty. That's where i do. Very Delicious on about any meat.I was so afraid it got lost in the mail. LOL!

Woot woot. I got a box. Like to thank Lumpy and family, awesome gift.(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af233/quarlow/Bradley%20gifts/dec020-Copy.jpg)
Arrived in good shape, all goodies intact.
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Bag on top got grazed by scissors, woops.
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Great line-up of sauces, spices and a bottle of Shagbark syrup and a chorizo sausage mix.
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I have never heard of Shagbark but I love Maple syrup and I'm trying to find some birch syrup so I know I will love the shagbark syrup.
Very nice card with my favourite trees.
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Thank you so much Lumpy, Merry Christmas to you and yours. Hope your holidays are aewsome and you have a great New Year.

Oops forgot to resize pics. My own pet peeve, Sorry. I haven't use photbucket for so long I forgot how it works. I really should have wrote my password down.

Just looks like you'll be making some chorizo here in the near future Q

Great gifts everyone. Love seeing the pics.  :)
BTW, That Franks Xtra Hot is good stuff.

Quote from: Quarlow on December 10, 2012, 03:08:49 PM
Oops forgot to resize pics. My own pet peeve, Sorry. I haven't use photbucket for so long I forgot how it works. I really should have wrote my password down.

Well maybe if you show some of that great smoking you do more often, Well you'd keep your touch at the pics.

Yeah that woould be true, cept I have barely touch the smoker at all this year. Been to busy trying to keep ahead of the upkeep at my dad's place. After his stroke 5 years ago things have gotten behind so I have had to spend more weekends at it or when I move down there it will be to overgrown.

Sorry didnt men to dredge up bad memories. I know what you mean seems the meat takes the bottom shelf to the every day problems especially the health and death ones. I had an uncle and an Aunt pass this year I was close to. Dont know what a dad will be like. But its hard no matter. Hope things loosen up and get better for you. Have a great Christmas and New years.

Quote from: Quarlow on December 10, 2012, 03:08:49 PM
Oops forgot to resize pics. My own pet peeve, Sorry. I haven't use photbucket for so long I forgot how it works. I really should have wrote my password down.

Also I like the bigger pics better. THe older you get the better they are. What a box!

So just got home from work and the wife tells me I got a package... From Chris(Tenpoint5)

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Mystery steak rub  :o

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:o :o :o

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;D

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TYVM Chris!!!!

I got my box today.  All I can say is WOW!!
I have truly been spoiled, THANK YOU so very much to Brian and all the great people at Bradley.  My box was stuffed so full it was really unbelievable, but here goes..
a card signed by what I would guess is all the employees at bradley and a note from Brian, a Bradley hat & touque, 2 Bradley towels, Bradley apron, two awesome flexible
food smoking guides and cutting boards(suggestions for food/wood smoke pairings), Bradley bag, big Bradley logo sticker, 1 box of fly fishing flies(really cool), Bradley edition Lyman fishing lure, Bradley Zippo lighter, 24 cherry bisquettes, 24 whiskey oak bisquettes, 24 horny goat weed( I have no idea what a horny goat weed is, but look forward to trying these) 24 sarsaparilla root bisquettes, a jar of Ted Reader's "beerlicious" bbq sauce, and finally (I did say I got totally spoiled) a can of Canada No1 medium maple syrup.

I do not really spend much time posting on the forum as I just can not find the time, but I do still check in from time to time.  I do most defiantly still use and love my OBS and
I always recommend them to anyone who asks me about my smoking addiction.  I'm really going to try and make some time to get back on the forum in the new year.

I truly do not have the words!  Brian, this was truly above and beyond.
MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and everyone at Bradley!!

cheers,
Andy aka sNc
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Better watch out around your house when you get to using the "Horny Goat Weed" Bisquettes!!!!  :o :o ;D

Everythings looking Super , Nice job everybody. Merry Christmas!!

Mystery Steak Rub revealed. What I sent Muebe is a 6x batch.

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Quote from: Tenpoint5 on December 10, 2012, 04:35:41 PM
Better watch out around your house when you get to using the "Horny Goat Weed" Bisquettes!!!!  :o :o ;D

I can tell ya a story about that Horny Goat Weed but I'd have to PM you. Be very careful smoking with that stuff  ;D

Quote from: viper125 on December 10, 2012, 03:54:36 PM
Sorry didnt men to dredge up bad memories. I know what you mean seems the meat takes the bottom shelf to the every day problems especially the health and death ones. I had an uncle and an Aunt pass this year I was close to. Dont know what a dad will be like. But its hard no matter. Hope things loosen up and get better for you. Have a great Christmas and New years.

All is cool Viper, My dad is still with us. But he is in a longterm care home. His wife still lives on the housebout so I have to keep up the property for her. We own a small patch of river front where my dad built his 20'x60' housebout. My wife and I will be moving in there eventually. And now back to what is important on this thread. Great gifts everyone. This is so awesome.

Could of sworn I already posted this but can't find it anywhere. So here it is again.
All but 5 have shipped their gifts. Four (4) have stated they would be shipping in the next day or so. I haven't heard from "jiggerjams" so if anyone is in contact with him please find out.

Here are the folks that shipped. If you have shipped and are not listed, PM me and let me know.

Mailed
Bavind
beefman
Bradley head office
classicrockgriller
Consooger
dman4505
flbentrider
g
Grouperman941
GusRobin
HSC5690
iceman
keymaster
Lumpy
mez
MrsNepas
muebe
Nepasmoker
PapaC
pensrock
Pikeman_95
Quarlow
Rckcrwlr
Sailor
sam3
samuelG
Schmidty
Shasta Bob
Si Fumar
smokeNcanuck
smokertime
SouthernSmoked
SquirtTheCat
Standles
Tenpoint5
TMB
viper125

Sixteen have received their gifts (see the list below). If you received it and are not listed, PM me.
Rec'd
beefman
Bradley head office
Keymaster
mez
MrsNepas
muebe
Nepasmoker
OU812
PapaC
Quarlow
Rckcrwlr
sailor
Schmidty
Shasta Bob
smokeNcanuck
Tenpoint5
TMB

Received my gift from Squirt the cat Thanks Patrick(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc409/ShastaBob/Exchange2012.jpg?t=1355199642)
Wow!  this is some great stuff i will be busy this weekend thanks Patrick, it appears we exchanged some BBQ sauce, the one i sent you came from the local liquor store. it's my favorite at the time. Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas

Thank you John/Consooger!  Walked down the street to our mail box unit(no door delivery here :( ) this morning.  Was soooo excited to get your gift(s)!

(http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x465/SiFumar/2012-12-11_08-24-12_667.jpg)
On top wrapped ever so nicely were 2 jars of his home made "Coal Cracker" bbq sauces, reg and spicey.  Yum can't wait to try!

(http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x465/SiFumar/2012-12-11_08-43-19_593.jpg)

(http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x465/SiFumar/2012-12-11_08-43-42_582.jpg)

(http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x465/SiFumar/2012-12-11_08-44-04_232.jpg)

Also received 2 "adorable" Moose mugs and some Lynchburg seasoning/rub.  Thank you so much!
(sorry about the mess on table around it, forgot to clear it in my excitement :-[)

HO man,  I love those mugs!    Those I need to get  ;)

Everyone getting some nice gifts.

I like the mugs too.

Gus
TYVM for putting this years exchange together.

All of them there gifts look fabulous!!



Gus; put me on the "sent package" list,,,,,,,,,,,PM sent

I feel bad I didn't get in on the gift exchange this year. I am admiring the BBQ goodies from around the US. Well I am definitely in for gift exchange V.

Sorry skishy. next year I guess. Write it on the calender and keep an eye open. If it would make you fell better I could use a new 4x4, maybe a cheyenne 3500 or F-350 in dark blue. LOL

FedEx interrupted my pastrami experiments today to give me this:

(http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x407/grouperman941/DSC_4037.jpg)

(http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x407/grouperman941/DSC_4035.jpg)

My very own Kirby mixer!  Thanks pikeman!

Now I need a PID and a new drill(!) to start making sausage!

If you got that as a present I want them next year! LOL! You wont be sorry using that. My best piece of equipment. I use the stainless steel blade the most. But i haven't seen any thing mix as good. Pair that with his stuffer and your golden!  But be warned I tried my 19 volt battery drill and almost burn it up. Get a cheap old fasion 1/2 horse with a cord. Cost me 2.00 at a yard sale. Works like a tank.

Got mine last night at work right now so will have to post pictures tomorrow.

What great gifts!

And yes... Don't burn out your cordless!

lots of great gifts

You folks have really outdone yourself this season! Once again the Bradley family shines on! Keep up the good work.  :)

Big and heavy!
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk7/flbentrider/bradley/DSC_3147.jpg)

A very nice card and a note
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk7/flbentrider/bradley/DSC_3148.jpg)

Very well wrapped and packed.
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk7/flbentrider/bradley/DSC_3149.jpg)

imagine lots of unwrapping, paper and bubble wrap flying all over the room

Wow. what a great box o'stuff!

Homemade!
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk7/flbentrider/bradley/DSC_3151.jpg)

We'll be getting to know what Ohio tastes like
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk7/flbentrider/bradley/DSC_3152.jpg)
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk7/flbentrider/bradley/DSC_3153.jpg)

and the Pièce de résistance - YES!
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk7/flbentrider/bradley/DSC_3154.jpg)


What a great box. I can't wait to taste everything.

Thanks Mez!!!!

I got mine from Shasta Bob yesterday.  I've got to study tonight, but I'll try to get some pictures up by tomorrow evening.

I got mine but I haven't had a chance to open so thanks to the sender.

Got a box today!! ;D

(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/BradleyGiftExchange2012001.jpg)

Packed up nicely.

(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/BradleyGiftExchange2012002.jpg)

I'm sweating already!

(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/BradleyGiftExchange2012003.jpg)

Woo Hoo!

(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/BradleyGiftExchange2012004.jpg)

Yes!

(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/BradleyGiftExchange2012006.jpg)

OMG!! CLOTH BAGS!!!!  ;D ;D ;D

(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/BradleyGiftExchange2012005.jpg)

And a really nice Christmas card with it all.

(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/BradleyGiftExchange2012007.jpg)

A big THANK YOU to SamuelG for some amazing and thoughtful Christmas gifts. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

I finally took the tent down at the mailbox today.
Thanks a bunch G (Garth)
Lots of cool goodies that I look forward to trying.........
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Merry Christmas to all the great members of this forum
Lumpy

Got my box all the way from the Sunshine state

(http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i341/bam91966/IMG_1045.jpg)

I'm kind of a measuring freak so the funnels and mini measuring cup will get lots of use.  never seen a cup quite like it.

(http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i341/bam91966/IMG_1049.jpg)

Looks like we'll be having ribs in the near future to try out the sauces, especially the mustard sauce.

(http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i341/bam91966/IMG_1051.jpg)

Thanks Jim for the goodies and gadgets.  They will be put too good use.

Ok - I need some help here.

1) Shipments:
Have received confirmation that 41 out of 42 have shipped their gift. I have not heard from "Seemore". If anyone talks to him, ask him to send me a PM confirming if he sent it or when he will.

2)Received
For those of you that have a learning disability, I will repeat the instructions: PM ME WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR GIFT.
I don't have patience, time, inclination, sobriety, or the desire to try to figure it out based upon posts in this thread.
As far as I can tell, the following folks have received their gifts:

BAM1
beefman
Bradley head office
flbentrider
g
Grouperman941
Keymaster
Lumpy
mez
MrsNepas
muebe
Nepasmoker
OU812
PapaC
Quarlow
Rckcrwlr
rdevous
sailor
sam3
Schmidty
Shasta Bob
Si Fumar
smokeNcanuck
SouthernSmoked
SquirtTheCat
Tenpoint5
TMB

If you have received your gift and your name is not here, see number 2 above.

We now return you to our regularly scheduled program......

Thanks David (bavind). I'm excited to try these out especially your 30 hour hickory smoked salt (my  14 year old daughter says it smells like her dogs hickory treats ;)). My ten year old son is looking forward to using the garlic seasoning for his special scrambled eggs although hes not sure about using the tomato toothpaste!

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e198/ghart54/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20STEPHANIE-PC/IMG_0407.jpg)

Thanks again David & Merry Christmas

Quote from: Sam3 on December 12, 2012, 02:19:40 PM
Got a box today!! ;D

(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/BradleyGiftExchange2012001.jpg)

Packed up nicely.

(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/BradleyGiftExchange2012002.jpg)

I'm sweating already!

(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/BradleyGiftExchange2012003.jpg)

Woo Hoo!

(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/BradleyGiftExchange2012004.jpg)

Yes!

(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/BradleyGiftExchange2012006.jpg)

OMG!! CLOTH BAGS!!!!  ;D ;D ;D

(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/BradleyGiftExchange2012005.jpg)

And a really nice Christmas card with it all.

(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/BradleyGiftExchange2012007.jpg)

A big THANK YOU to SamuelG for some amazing and thoughtful Christmas gifts. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

Glad it got there in one piece and with no leaks!  I'm sure you'll put everything to great use.  Merry Christmas

Sam

Quote from: GusRobin on December 12, 2012, 04:13:58 PM
Ok - I need some help here.

1) Shipments:
Have received confirmation that 41 out of 42 have shipped their gift. I have not heard from "Seemore". If anyone talks to him, ask him to send me a PM confirming if he sent it or when he will.

2)Received
For those of you that have a learning disability, I will repeat the instructions: PM ME WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR GIFT.
I don't have patience, time, inclination, sobriety, or the desire to try to figure it out based upon posts in this thread.
As far as I can tell, the following folks have received their gifts:

BAM1
beefman
Bradley head office
flbentrider
g
Grouperman941
Keymaster
Lumpy
mez
MrsNepas
muebe
Nepasmoker
OU812
PapaC
Quarlow
Rckcrwlr
rdevous
sailor
sam3
Schmidty
Shasta Bob
Si Fumar
smokeNcanuck
SouthernSmoked
SquirtTheCat
Tenpoint5
TMB

If you have received your gift and your name is not here, see number 2 above.

We now return you to our regularly scheduled program......

HEHEHEHEHEE! Sure is nice of you to coordinate all of this for us Gus. I appreciate everything your going through. Been there done that!! ;D ;D

Oh yeah Seemore sent his gift yesterday. Mrs Seemore has him painting the inside of the house. He kinda busy

Quote from: Tenpoint5 on December 12, 2012, 05:06:20 PM

HEHEHEHEHEE! Sure is nice of you to coordinate all of this for us Gus. I appreciate everything your going through. Been there done that!! ;D ;D

Payback's a bitch ;D ;D ;D

Quote
Oh yeah Seemore sent his gift yesterday. Mrs Seemore has him painting the inside of the house. He kinda busy

Thanks for the update

Well sitting around the house and relaxing when I heard a bang out back! Looked and some one had placed a box on my back porch. Well its long and skinny and no name or nothing on  it except a return lable to a company. Figured just another item the wife ordered on line for Christmas. Well her being gone and me bored ,figured I'd see what was in it. Well to my suprise there is an a-maz-en smoker in there. 18" tube model. And also one bag of pellets and a bag of charcoal. No card or nothing so figured Id ask Gus about it. Well I found this type written strip tha says Happy smoking from the Badley Forum. So I figure matybe I won it or some thing. LOL! Thn Gus checks and finds Its my secret Santa. Standles!! Well Thank You very Much!!! Will have a great time with this!! Way over the top!

Here is the box I found!

(http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee470/viper1233/Smoked%20meats/2012-12-12_22-19-33_396.jpg)

Then in side

(http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee470/viper1233/Smoked%20meats/2012-12-12_22-20-07_872.jpg)

The Jack Daniels is actually a charcoal blend.!

And the pellets are 100% Apple!



(http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee470/viper1233/Smoked%20meats/2012-12-12_22-20-20_341.jpg)

Very awesome gift!

I work the 3p - 11:30p shift and tonight (12/12) the wife called and said she'd meet me at work during one of my breaks so I wouldn't be bored. Well she shows up at 6:30p and sitting in the back seat of her car is this big white box.
Thanks Miss Sharon (hsc5690) everything is much appreciated

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(http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l398/dman4505/IMG_0003-6.jpg)

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Don

Don, I hope you and your family enjoy. Merry Christmas to all of you.

Ott's is good stuff!     We can get some of there stuff up here in Central IL.

Quote from: BAM1 on December 12, 2012, 03:53:44 PM
Got my box all the way from the Sunshine state
I'm kind of a measuring freak so the funnels and mini measuring cup will get lots of use.  never seen a cup quite like it.

Thanks Jim for the goodies and gadgets.  They will be put too good use.

Glad you liked your stuff. The measuring cup marked for tablespoons is one of the best kitchen tools I've got. I hope Santa brings me a few more. :-)

Got it!

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/14/vyqedupu.jpg)

Great Packing!

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/14/yha3a5e8.jpg)

Hammering the " after eight" as soon as I'm done typing!

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/14/8epuruha.jpg)

Love cook books.

Rdevous Thank you very much not only for the great gifts, but for the very kind words on your letter.  Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones! God Bless.

I even got a description of each item.

Gracias

Christmas time is here at last! 
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Well I got a well packed box from the Seemores :) 
(http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab299/standles/IMG_0309.jpg)

As I was packing my little mind was reeling with the ways I could use this new found bounty.
(http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab299/standles/IMG_0310.jpg)

Turkey Brine Mix..   Now I gotta reason to have Ham and Turkey for Christmas.
(http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab299/standles/IMG_0311.jpg)

Next was a wet spice rub from IOWA no less..   I have a brisket with this as its massage oil.
Guess it is Ham, Turkey and Brisket for Christmas.
(http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab299/standles/IMG_0312.jpg)

All jars intact.  Applebutter and Biscuits.   Mmmm Mmmm.  Mustard for a rub and Never tried Olive spread so looking fwd to it.
(http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab299/standles/IMG_0313.jpg)

Steak and flavor enhancer.  If I use them at the same time I may have a foodgasm.
(http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab299/standles/IMG_0314.jpg)

Had to take this pic quick because they are now gone.  Mmmmmmmm
(http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab299/standles/IMG_0315.jpg)

Finally, the pies ta resistance....
(http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab299/standles/IMG_0316.jpg)


Thanks for your wonderful gift and the kindness you have shown me this season.   May you and your family have a blessed and wonderful Christmas / Year.

Steven

Hey those dont work. Click and there the same size! Thought id let you Know.

Yeah apparently Photobucket screwed up the clickable img/html code.
I have been digging through their help sections but nothing they suggested works. 
I have tried several edits and cannot get it to link correctly. 
I guess I am just gonna link fullsize.

I GOT A SHASTA BOX!   

All the way from Shasta Bob..    I have to preface this in that one bottle didn't survive the trip.  Poor fella.  :(

Here we go..


Yes!  I've looked at this brand online. 

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I'm thinking of a Chipotle/Habenero fusion sauce with these...   And some wings.   :o

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-JDkpU5sAKGc/UMqKikEEvGI/AAAAAAABm-w/lagfp1vTBHg/s800/2012-12-13%252019.53.42.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oCtx48SiLz0/UMqKjhEmfvI/AAAAAAABm-4/3OREfHpQlIc/s800/2012-12-13%252019.53.59.jpg)


I use the daylights out of these bands...  Thanks for the re-supply!   And that wing sauce will come in handy for my next batch of Blazin' Pistacihos.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-zWjK5OwMe34/UMqKkgoBs1I/AAAAAAABm_A/sW1iOFnQFYQ/s800/2012-12-13%252019.54.58.jpg)


This is a 'traditional' Piedmont BBQ sauce, along the line of Starnes.   Looking forward to trying it out!

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5kpoj8eKblA/UMqKlhvmvTI/AAAAAAABm_I/06ZhQa_t7K4/s800/2012-12-13%252019.55.20.jpg)


Hmm...    Must. Have. Brisket.  ;)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I421EIz3zUc/UMqKmYtfQmI/AAAAAAABm_Q/hVqjBQXxmtA/s800/2012-12-13%252019.55.51.jpg)


Thanks Bob!   Love the card, and a Very Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

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Got a NICE gift from SiFumar and I will post pics as soon as I re-learn photobucket.

Glad to hear you got it!  Hope nothing broke!

Quote from: GusRobin on December 12, 2012, 04:13:58 PM
Ok - I need some help here.

1) Shipments:
Have received confirmation that 41 out of 42 have shipped their gift. I have not heard from "Seemore". If anyone talks to him, ask him to send me a PM confirming if he sent it or when he will.

2)Received
For those of you that have a learning disability, I will repeat the instructions: PM ME WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR GIFT.
I don't have patience, time, inclination, sobriety, or the desire to try to figure it out based upon posts in this thread.
As far as I can tell, the following folks have received their gifts:

BAM1
beefman
Bradley head office
flbentrider
g
Grouperman941
Keymaster
Lumpy
mez
MrsNepas
muebe
Nepasmoker
OU812
PapaC
Quarlow
Rckcrwlr
rdevous
sailor
sam3
Schmidty
Shasta Bob
Si Fumar
smokeNcanuck
SouthernSmoked
SquirtTheCat
Tenpoint5
TMB

If you have received your gift and your name is not here, see number 2 above.

We now return you to our regularly scheduled program......

bump

Classicrockgriller you are just about as sneaky as I am. I love the book. This is going to be so much fun to read through. The first page that I turned to was the recipe for layered egg casserole. This is a dish my mom used to make but as she is 93 years old she could not remember what was in it. This is not just a book of Cajun and Creole Cooking but about the Cajun people. I have a friend that loves to cook Creole food and I can't wait to show him this book. Thanks again Sonny. Have a Merry Christmas and to all my friends at the Bradley Forum please have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. What a fun bunch of guys. Here is a picture of this book. It is huge.

(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad274/pikeman_95/123_8234.jpg)

(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad274/pikeman_95/123_8231.jpg)

Kirby

That's an awesome book!   More of a 'tome'..

Ooohhhhhhh
That's been on my wish list for a while now.

You will have to do a book review for us.
Steven.

I've had the pleasure of making several recipes from that book. You are going to really enjoy it!

Well I dont see my name there either. But since Gus told me who sent it he should already know LOL!

Quote from: Quarlow on December 13, 2012, 09:58:01 PM

Quote from: GusRobin on December 12, 2012, 04:13:58 PM
Ok - I need some help here.

1) Shipments:
Have received confirmation that 41 out of 42 have shipped their gift. I have not heard from "Seemore". If anyone talks to him, ask him to send me a PM confirming if he sent it or when he will.

2)Received
For those of you that have a learning disability, I will repeat the instructions: PM ME WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR GIFT.
I don't have patience, time, inclination, sobriety, or the desire to try to figure it out based upon posts in this thread.
As far as I can tell, the following folks have received their gifts:

BAM1
beefman
Bradley head office
flbentrider
g
Grouperman941
Keymaster
Lumpy
mez
MrsNepas
muebe
Nepasmoker
OU812
PapaC
Quarlow
Rckcrwlr
rdevous
sailor
sam3
Schmidty
Shasta Bob
Si Fumar
smokeNcanuck
SouthernSmoked
SquirtTheCat
Tenpoint5
TMB

If you have received your gift and your name is not here, see number 2 above.

We now return you to our regularly scheduled program......

bump

 
Kirby.......I too have that book and LOVE it and the recipes.
 
 
SamG...............The missing item from your package has been mailed and is in route to your family.   :-[
 
 
Ray
 
 

The latest list of receipts:
Rec'd
BAM1
beefman
Bradley head office
ClassicRockGriller
dman4505
flbentrider
g
Grouperman941
GusRobin
Jiggerjams
Keymaster
Lumpy
mez
MrsNepas
muebe
Nepasmoker
OU812
PapaC
pensrock
Pikeman_95
Quarlow
Rckcrwlr
rdevous
sailor
sam3
samuelG
Schmidty
Shasta Bob
Si Fumar
smokeNcanuck
SouthernSmoked
SquirtTheCat
Standles
Tenpoint5
TMB
viper125

So far the following are still waiting receipt (if you got it let me know)
Not Recd
Bavind
Consooger
HSC5690
iceman
Seemore
Smokertime

I got mine!!

The wife called me at work and told me I got a package and it was heavy. So when I got home I tore it open and here is the neat stuff I got:


Some very good sausage mixes

(http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b476/gusrobin/IMG_0855_zpsd405dfd8.jpg)

Pepper stick mix and some Penzeys spices. This was timely. After reading a few posts on pepper sticks, it got me thinking of making some this weekend. However, since I didn't have the mix I was going to make the spicy sticks based upon the recipe in the forum recipe site. Now I can make the real thing.


(http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b476/gusrobin/IMG_0856_zps393ebdb8.jpg)

More spices, a card, and some sloppy Joe mix.

(http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b476/gusrobin/IMG_0858_zps7936ac92.jpg)

Some more spices

(http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b476/gusrobin/IMG_0861_zpsba4c3a36.jpg)

And to complete the package: Casings and netting.

(http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b476/gusrobin/IMG_0859_zps73a136d9.jpg)


Thank you very much Curt (OU812). This is a perfect gift for me and I am really going to enjoy this. Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year to you and yours.

Good score!. That oU812 is a good guy! Nice. Looks like a lot of stuffing in your future. Better get of of them big water suffers. LOL!

Glad they made it Gus,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I was beginning to wounder,,,,now I can sleep at night  ;D 

Them seasonings say they are for 25 lb but I cut the meat back to 24, or weigh the seasonings cut them in half and add to 12 lb of meat.

There should be enough casings to make every thing but one of the packs of brats, I shoulda got a hank of the hog casings but I was in a hurry and forgot I picked up 2 packs of brat seasonings

I was in and out in less than 3 min, suppose to be workin  ::)

Them big casings will hold 5 lb but when doing 12 lb of meat I use 3 casings

Hope ya got some ring pliers and rings, those big ones will need 1/2" rings  ;D

All them spices from Penzeys are the ones I use the most, got a shaker of the lemon pepper on the dinner table

Enjoy and thanks for puttin this together for us

Happy Holidayz

Quote from: OU812 on December 14, 2012, 05:30:57 PM
Glad they made it Gus,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I was beginning to wounder,,,,now I can sleep at night  ;D 

Them seasonings say they are for 25 lb but I cut the meat back to 24, or weigh the seasonings cut them in half and add to 12 lb of meat.

There should be enough casings to make every thing but one of the packs of brats, I shoulda got a hank of the hog casings but I was in a hurry and forgot I picked up 2 packs of brat seasonings

I was in and out in less than 3 min, suppose to be workin  ::)

Them big casings will hold 5 lb but when doing 12 lb of meat I use 3 casings

Hope ya got some ring pliers and rings, those big ones will need 1/2" rings  ;D

All them spices from Penzeys are the ones I use the most, got a shaker of the lemon pepper on the dinner table

Enjoy and thanks for puttin this together for us

Happy Holidayz

Don't worry about the hog casings, I have some. You gave enough. No I don't have ring pliers, bit now I have a great excuse to order some ;D ;D ;D. Thanks again, this stuff is great.

I received my gift from Andy aka smokingcanuck. Thank you very much Andy I appreciate all the fine foodie stuff you sent me. I am really having a dificult time with my computer (Botnet drone virus) and my provider has shut us down until fixed. When I get the computer back that I took in tonight I will get my son to ipod some pics and share with all you fine people.

Andy, Merry Christmas to you and yours and I hope you have a special holiday. Merry Christmas everyone. Will post soon

Cheers Gus for your efforts they are noticed and appreciated.

Jigger

I got mine a couple days ago nut haven't had a chance to spare. Thank you very much to Quarlow for all the great stuff.

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I'm thinking some hickory smoked salt my supply is running a bit low.  ;D Thanks again Quarlow fantastic items

sorry missed a pic

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I wasn't sure what was up with your package. The post office said they were returning to sender and then it was availible for pick up then it was successfully returned to sender. I knew I didn't have it so I wasn't sure what was up. Anyway, glad you got it. Of course I ran out of the house in a hurry and shipped it then when I got home I found the note and card I had for you. Oops. ;D Merry Christmas David. Enjoy. Thanks Gus.

Well arrive home from work today to find package on front step. It is all the way from Ontario to Alberta.
Thank you very much Jiggerjams for the all the stuff. I got some Carolina Treet, Mikeradio sent me some last Christmas awesome sauce, & Louisiana Hot Sauce. A couple of nice rubs & some Gun Powder seasoning. I'll have to do a search on the Gun Powder seasoning use in past posts. Some home smoked pistachios, very tasty Jiggerjams. And also got a kitchen scale & Chicken wing seasoning package.So nice,Thank You very much James. Wishing you and your  family a Very Merry Christmas & all the best in the New Year. Thank you very much Gus for all your efforts. Cheers
George, (Smokertime)

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Mine was here when I got home from work yesterday but I just had the chance to open it.
A really nice gift from beefman!
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A great card along with two great books.
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Ham Nets, always handy. :)
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And a collection of goodies from Stubbs.
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Thanks you very much Dale and I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Quote from: pensrock on December 15, 2012, 04:30:28 AM
Mine was here when I got home from work yesterday but I just had the chance to open it.
A really nice gift from beefman!
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A great card along with two great books.
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Ham Nets, always handy. :)
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And a collection of goodies from Stubbs.
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Thanks you very much Dale and I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

welcome and enjoy, may you and your family have a great christmas

Beefmann (Dale) and OU812 (Curt) are too polite to tell you the tale of the Pensrock gift. It has traveled many miles.
So a few days ago I get a PM from Curt asking if he had 2 secret Santa's because he received 2 gifts, one from Beefmann and 1 from Iceman. So instead of opening either one he got a hold of me. So I figured someone sent to the wrong person. I went and looked up the list and saw that Beefmann's should have went to Pensrock. I went and looked at the original PMs I sent. When I sent them instead of typing each one I cut and pasted the messages and just changed the names. I missed changing the one to Beefmann so he sent his to Curt also. So Curt was nice enough to re-mail it to Pensrock.
Thanks again Curt.
I guess one mistake out of 42 isn't too bad.

Quote from: GusRobin on December 15, 2012, 07:30:28 AM
Beefmann (Dale) and OU812 (Curt) are too polite to tell you the tale of the Pensrock gift. It has traveled many miles.
So a few days ago I get a PM from Curt asking if he had 2 secret Santa's because he received 2 gifts, one from Beefmann and 1 from Iceman. So instead of opening either one he got a hold of me. So I figured someone sent to the wrong person. I went and looked up the list and saw that Beefmann's should have went to Pensrock. I went and looked at the original PMs I sent. When I sent them instead of typing each one I cut and pasted the messages and just changed the names. I missed changing the one to Beefmann so he sent his to Curt also. So Curt was nice enough to re-mail it to Pensrock.
Thanks again Curt.
I guess one mistake out of 42 isn't too bad.

It all worked out good Gus, very nice of you to send the package onto its final destination Curt!!

You are very welcome smokertime I hope you enjoy eveything. Too bad about already having Carolina Treet but it is one of those prized Bradley forum well experienced sauces you can not go wrong with. Stay warm my friend and enjoy the holidays.

Jiggerjams

Kirby, that is an awesome book and it will be something you will enjoy for a long time.

Merry Christmas and have a safe Holiday.

Ohhh Yesss. Almost forgot. You have another box coming your way with some local goodies.

It may not get there before Christmas because one of the things needs a trip to Houston to get.

I will pm you when it is sent.

Quote from: classicrockgriller on December 15, 2012, 08:10:29 AM
Kirby, that is an awesome book and it will be something you will enjoy for a long time.

Merry Christmas and have a safe Holiday.

Ohhh Yesss. Almost forgot. You have another box coming your way with some local goodies.

It may not get there before Christmas because one of the things needs a trip to Houston to get.

I will pm you when it is sent.

The book was more then enough. I spent a hour reading it before bed and had to go to bed hungry.
Thanks again
Kirby

Quote from: GusRobin on December 15, 2012, 07:30:28 AM
Beefmann (Dale) and OU812 (Curt) are too polite to tell you the tale of the Pensrock gift. It has traveled many miles.
So a few days ago I get a PM from Curt asking if he had 2 secret Santa's because he received 2 gifts, one from Beefmann and 1 from Iceman. So instead of opening either one he got a hold of me. So I figured someone sent to the wrong person. I went and looked up the list and saw that Beefmann's should have went to Pensrock. I went and looked at the original PMs I sent. When I sent them instead of typing each one I cut and pasted the messages and just changed the names. I missed changing the one to Beefmann so he sent his to Curt also. So Curt was nice enough to re-mail it to Pensrock.
Thanks again Curt.
I guess one mistake out of 42 isn't too bad.

I wasn't gonna say nothin  ;D

Glad it all worked out

Quote from: OU812 on December 15, 2012, 09:43:05 AM

Quote from: GusRobin on December 15, 2012, 07:30:28 AM
Beefmann (Dale) and OU812 (Curt) are too polite to tell you the tale of the Pensrock gift. It has traveled many miles.
So a few days ago I get a PM from Curt asking if he had 2 secret Santa's because he received 2 gifts, one from Beefmann and 1 from Iceman. So instead of opening either one he got a hold of me. So I figured someone sent to the wrong person. I went and looked up the list and saw that Beefmann's should have went to Pensrock. I went and looked at the original PMs I sent. When I sent them instead of typing each one I cut and pasted the messages and just changed the names. I missed changing the one to Beefmann so he sent his to Curt also. So Curt was nice enough to re-mail it to Pensrock.
Thanks again Curt.
I guess one mistake out of 42 isn't too bad.

I wasn't gonna say nothin  ;D

Glad it all worked out

goes to show that we are all human and the great folks on this forum... Merry Christmas to one and all

Yep everything is good here. Thank you to Dale, Curt and Gus.

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When I got home last night this was waiting for me.  I just got the chance this afternoon to open it up.  Thanks Greg (Pensrock).  I really appreciate it.  I have been wanting to try the Carolina Treet.  As  you can see I have some pork steak marinating it in right now.  It is not available around here.  So I am really looking forward to trying it for supper.  Also can't wait to try the smoked cheese and meats.  Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Your very welcome Sharon, I'm glad to see it got there on one piece. :)
I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.

Well we received our gift last week, but it has been a bad couple of weeks for us, so we have been negligent about posting.
Our Secret Santa was muebe.  When we opened our package, we found
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Can't imagine why he thought that we liked pistachios.......  8)
We also got these:
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We are really looking forward to trying that mango habanero sauce on some ribs!  We will also try that chipotle honey rib rub and SOON!  Two very good reasons to bring summer back to the winter dinner table right now!
Thanks again muebe!  Now if you will excuse us, we are off to munch on some pistachios.....
The Seemores

Your very welcome ;)

That chipotle/honey rub sounds like it would be great on some smoked pistachios. Now if you only knew someone who knows how to make them? Hmmmmm?
;) ;D

Seemores; I here tell that "Texas Rib Candy" is some gooood stuff!!

Hoping things get better your way

Like I said, I got a very nice gift from SiFumar and since I haven't been active

in posting I had to learn Photobucket beta all over again. So here goes.

The Box:

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"South West" BBQ Sauce - "Tillen Farms" Pickled Crispy Beans - "Alstertor" Dusseldort
Style Mustard - "Ingelhoffer" Stone Ground Mustard - "Edora" Chops and Schnitzel
Seasoning - "Nevada Moonshine Whiskey" from Las Vegas Distillery and a kick ass
head lamp made by Energizer

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I just hope after I drink this .........

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My eyes don't look like this.

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Thank You very much Sandy. You out did yourself. Hope you have a great Christmas.

Party on the porch at Sonny's house! I still have it programmed into the GPS

GREAT gifts everyone!

GOT MINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Bryan (BAM1)

Loads of great stuff, lots of sauces as I am a sauce junky and I can never have too much.

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I thought it was never going to come, and I knew I was a good boy this year  :P

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packed ever so nicely, get out of the way packing stuff

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the contents.....

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some seasonings (funny thing is I have been looking to get some of this stuff after seeing NEPA's using and talking about all this, was going to make a trip down the road to the place where he told me they have it and BOOM here is some. I will however still make a trip though. I will use this for my first batch of SS and hot bologna!

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a ground beef stirrer thingie (funny thing is my wife HATES the fact that I always steal the one she has for when i mix my ground beef, NOW I HAVE MY OWN MUAHHHHH HA HA HA HA HA

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This stuff just looks awesome and let me tell you I HATE WINGS  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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trout marinade, YES, please can I have another?!  That relish I will more than likely eat right out of the jar, LOVE relish!  SOmething tells me the wife will love that greek rub, and for the Slap Yo' Mama I have never had the pleasure of experiencing this before.

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Darn, MORE BBQ sauce, what ever will I do with it!!!!!!  And an awesome note with a little explanation of all the goodies.

Again Bryan, I hope you and yours have a safe and Happy Holidays full of everything that you could ever ask for, want, need and not need!

Gus and the rest of the group this has been an awesome experience. I have been here less than a year and if for some reason the PO/Santa would have decided I wasn't a good boy enough to get any treats this past year all the knowledge and people I have met and everything I have learned has been gift enough!

Happy Holidays everyone!!!!!!!

John

AND THEN THERE WAS ONE..... 42  gifts shipped, 41 received. The only one still enroute is for Iceman --guess they are walking it to Alaska. They did tell the sender that it would be later this week that it would arrive. So keep the faith Iceman

Well all i got to say is it went off beautiful and you done a really fine job Gus. You  got a great bunch of people to deal with that no doubt helps. But I am sure there were times you thought you shouldn't have offered to do it. So I want to thank you again. And thanks for straightening me out too! Well guys another Christmas and a lot of love. Looking forward to what next year brings. As you guys never fail to amaze me with your ingenuity and smoked foods..Some day I hope to be in a class close to some of you. And to all my friends I say Merry Christmas and may God bless you!

Been watchin and lookin. I think the Forum out did it self this year.

Pat on the back to every one.

The Christmas Exchange on the Bradley Forum has a special place in my heart.

It hasn't worked on most other Forums.

BUT, every one of you that played are "top notch".

Great thought went into these gifts.

Again, Thanks again Gus for the effort you put forth.

No: Roll Tide.

Gus
A special thanks for a job well done. You da man. We have a great bunch of guys.

great job Gus and to all who participated

Gus great job. its people like you going above and beyond that make this such a great site. Happy Holidays & a Merry Christmas to one and all.!

Quote from: GusRobin on December 18, 2012, 06:51:54 PM
AND THEN THERE WAS ONE..... 42  gifts shipped, 41 received. The only one still enroute is for Iceman --guess they are walking it to Alaska. They did tell the sender that it would be later this week that it would arrive. So keep the faith Iceman

Thanks for running this, Gus. Great job.

Quote from: GusRobin on December 18, 2012, 06:51:54 PM
AND THEN THERE WAS ONE..... 42  gifts shipped, 41 received. The only one still enroute is for Iceman --guess they are walking it to Alaska. They did tell the sender that it would be later this week that it would arrive. So keep the faith Iceman

Also keep in mind Iceman may be up on the Slope at work. Miss Ann might get all the sweets out of the box before he get's back!! I wouldn't blame her after all she has to put up with Him when he does show up!! ;D ;D

HEY! I heard that Chris  >:(  ;D
Yes, I'm stuck up north til the first. Looking forward to getting back and opening the present. 
I will post pics asap.
Thanks again Gus for all the work my friend.

Iceman - when the package shows up can you have Miss Ann let you know and let us know. Thanks

It was a pleasure to be part of this this year. You all really fulfill the "More blessed to give than to receive" philosophy. A special thanks to you Gus, since I was your recipient, and for overseeing the whole thing as well. A merry Christmas to all of you and a blessed new year. Health and Happiness to all,

Carl

Gus:

Thanks for allowing yourself to be duped volunteering to run the event this year.   It went off great and I am sure there were hair pulling sessions we did not even witness.   Your willingness to ensure this event went off is commendable.  Thank you for the joy you helped spread this Christmas Season.

To the participants..   Many thanks for you great gifts all and the camaraderie that exists here on this site.   I don't know what instills that here because I have not found it on any other board.   I hope it never goes away.

Merry Christmas to all and God Bless you everyone.

Steven

Quote from: GusRobin on December 19, 2012, 10:58:23 AM
Iceman - when the package shows up can you have Miss Ann let you know and let us know. Thanks

Will do  :)

Great news !!!
Just talked to Ann and she said we received a wonderful package of goodies from Schmidty.
Thanks buddy for all the great spices. You hit the nail on the head my friend!
Can't wait to get home and try them out.  :)
Thanks Rob! Hope you and the family have a fantastic holiday.
I'll get some pics posted ASAP when I get back home.
Take care everyone and enjoy the holidays.

THAT"S A WRAP –or should I say "unwrap" .  All 42 of us have received our gift.

I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did. There were a lot of good gifts out there.
Lessons learned:
1)   Make sure you adequately protect any glass items that you send via USPS. Seems like we had a high casualty rate this year.
2)   Some of us have a difficult time understanding directions.
3)   I had fun doing this and will probably be willing to do it next year also. 
4)   Next year I think I will charge $10 to participate. When you PM me that you sent your gift, you get $5 back. When you PM that you received your gift, you get the other $5 back. Call it the "Incentive Program" : ) (just kidding)
5)   The Mayans calendar didn't end because it was going to be the end of the world, they just laid off the calendar makers.

So to close I will paraphrase the ending of that favorite seasonal poem:
" I would like to proclaim to all members of this site
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night"

Or the one I like:

"I heard him exclaim as he went out the side
Merry Christmas to all and to all a—" Roll Tide "

Be safe all

Thanks for all the work you did putting this together Gus!  It was a really great showing!  It was fun to see all the wonderful gifts!

Great job Gus, very well organized.

Ya did a great job Gus

Thanks a lot for stepping up and running the show, oh by the way:

Fightn' Irish are going to roll the Tide this year

Don

It was a great gift exchange this year. Thanks again Gus for the hours you spent collecting names, drawing names, counting names, recounting names and so on, you did swell. Cant wait to see what Pat the iceman got.
So, this roll tide thing.  My box of tide just sits and scoots no matter how hard I  try to make it roll :o

Great job to all.
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I can't believe that my package was the LAST – I talked to GusRobin when I got you as my buddy and I told him that I thought I needed to ship direct early since you are basically "off the grid" ... he told me explicitly not to be a NePaSmoKer  and Pre-ship – wait and ship during the designated timeframe :)  I thought it was so cool when I got it the way they used the nutmeg acorns, cinnamon sticks and bay leaves as packing material ~ since it evidently did the job I think that will be my packing material of choice from now on!  Hope that you and Mrs. Iceman have a good Christmas apart but make up for it when you get home.  Not to rub it in or anything but we are heading to Cocoa Beach tonight / tomorrow (Leave here about 3am and should get there 4pm Sunday) ..... temperature on Christmas shows 78 degrees – I'm sure that is a far cry from what you will be experiencing on the north slope.  Say hi to Santa for me when you see him up there and I can't wait to see all of the recipes that you will be making.
Take care and Merry Christmas ~ to quote our awesome 2012 Christmas Exchange organizer .... "I heard him exclaim as he went out the sight, Merry Christmas to all and to all a—Roll Tide ".

Quote from: Schmidty on December 22, 2012, 07:12:08 AM
I can't believe that my package was the LAST – I talked to GusRobin when I got you as my buddy and I told him that I thought I needed to ship direct early since you are basically "off the grid" ... he told me explicitly not to be a NePaSmoKer  and Pre-ship – wait and ship during the designated timeframe :)

I have no idea what he is talking about or who he is, never met the guy. What Christmas Exchange? That's my story and I am sticking to it. ::) ::)

Typical democrat answer .... "Senator, I have no recollection of that conversation"
Thanks Buddy!

Who said i pre shipped?

I aint even seen a post from the person who i was paired with saying they even got it, so far as i know its lost in the postal world.

Quote from: NePaSmoKer on December 22, 2012, 02:37:42 PM
Who said i pre shipped?

I aint even seen a post from the person who i was paired with saying they even got it, so far as i know its lost in the postal world.

He is referring to last year when someone (probably an impersonator) using your name shipped early. ;D

Quote from: GusRobin on December 22, 2012, 03:36:17 PM

Quote from: NePaSmoKer on December 22, 2012, 02:37:42 PM
Who said i pre shipped?

I aint even seen a post from the person who i was paired with saying they even got it, so far as i know its lost in the postal world.

He is referring to last year when someone (probably an impersonator) using your name shipped early. ;D

D'OH

Oh yeah thats the evil twin

Well I finally made it home and got to open my gift from Rob "Schmidty" .
I AM A HAPPY CAMPER !!  ;D
Being the spice nut that I am, this was spot on!
I already tried some Bicentennial rub mixed with mustard and olive oil on some pork chops last night. Dang tasty!

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Thank you so much Rob!
Pat and Ann

Very nice spice gift pack!

Pat the Northwoods seasoning is great, I buy the spicy version and use it a lot on chicken and smoked pistachios among other things.

What a great box of spices!  The wait was worth it for sure!

All the spices on my spice rack are Penzeys

I do think this year the gifts were pretty exceptional. Also I liked the changes in how it was run. Was nice to see the lists and be able to keep up as well as Gus! Kind of adds to the exchange waiting and watching. Well I will be looking forward to next year. Even have my wife involved. As I rarely leave the house for a while now. And definitely never to shop.She has already brought me two gifts, at first I thought they were for me. But she said no! Starting early for the exchange. Guess that means she approves too! LOL! Got to watch what I think even these days. After all these years its like she's in my brain.  :-\  But thanks everyone and thanks again Gus!

Yeppers viper, we were just talking about the great time everyone has on the forum doing this each year. Hope we can keep on doing this for many years to come!  :)

Most Excellent! Party On.

Quote from: viper125 on January 04, 2013, 02:47:05 PM
I do think this year the gifts were pretty exceptional. Also I liked the changes in how it was run. Was nice to see the lists and be able to keep up as well as Gus! Kind of adds to the exchange waiting and watching. Well I will be looking forward to next year. Even have my wife involved. As I rarely leave the house for a while now. And definitely never to shop.She has already brought me two gifts, at first I thought they were for me. But she said no! Starting early for the exchange. Guess that means she approves too! LOL! Got to watch what I think even these days. After all these years its like she's in my brain.  :-\  But thanks everyone and thanks again Gus!

Looks like this has been successfully handed over to Gus! It is  now his baby! ;D ;D

Such an awesome group to be a part of.. You folks really outdid yourselves.. I missed it this year because i forgot how to read apparently. Looking forward to next year as I am already planning... Great Job everyone.