A confession...

Ron_L · 04-08-2008, 10:45 AM

Brothers... I must confess...

[standing]Hi... I'm Ronelle... And I am a cheater. I will soon be cooking on a pellet cooker{/standing]

It was my wife's idea... Really. At the High Tech/Old School competition class taught by Rod Gray (KCPellethead) and Johnny Trigg last weekend (which is a great class, BTW), she was so impressed by Rod's FEC-100s and how easy they were to use and how great the food was that she suggested that I find out how much one would cost (Rod offered a discount folks who took the class). I knew how much the list price was so I just kept my mouth shut

Once the initial sticker shock wore off we spent some time with Rod during a break in the class and he showed us the cooker and the pellets. My wife liked the idea of not having to haul two or three WSMs (or two eggs) plus the Performer to every comp (I may have influenced her a little bit

). Rod needed to have an order into CS by yesterday so we decided to think about it for a couple of days.

Besides the money, we had to figure out how to haul it around. We were looking for a used 5x8 trailer to use for comps anyway, but the rear opening on most 5x8s is too low for the FECC, and I really want to put the trailer in the garage to avoid paying $50/month for storage. Thanks to some help from one of the guys at the CS forum I have found that most of the torsion axel trailers made for hauling motorcycles are designed for a standard 7 foot garage, so i have a few options for low profile trailers. The rear opening is still a little shorter than the FEC, but a few guys have ordered theirs with the base shortened but a few inches, so i have requested that as well.

So... before Bill beats me to it, Brothers, I will be a cheater in a couple of weeks thanks to Rod and some friendly prodding by Scottie and N-2-Que.

Arlin_MacRae · 04-08-2008, 10:47 AM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

hehe If it works for you, brother Ron, then have a nut!

TOPS BBQ · 04-08-2008, 10:51 AM

L A Z Y C H E A T E R !

Can't believe this is happening! No beer for you.

But if that's the way you want to roll, I can't take that away from a fellow brother.

bbqbull · 04-08-2008, 10:52 AM

Congrats on the purchase RonL.
Im sure you will be very very happy with your pellet pooper as ive never heard any negative comments on those fine machines.
Wifey an I planned on going to Cookshack for a class a year ago and our plans were to bring one home with us. Hotel reseverations were made, vacation days applied for ect.
But with a Feb. wedding things changed in a heartbeat.
Maybe someday we can pull it off.

How much to ship your big green egg across Lake Michigan to the east?

kickassbbq · 04-08-2008, 11:00 AM

Stick Burners Rule!!!!
Hey, those Pellet Poopers are great, too.
PARTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BBQchef33 · 04-08-2008, 11:13 AM

Well good for you!!!!

Since you wont be tending the sticks(I cant honey, i have to watch the fire is no longer valid..).... now you get to do all the chores and honeydos that have been neglected.., and you will drink less beer and margaritas, and you don't have to stay up all night and listen to the crickets, sit around the firepit and watch the moon and no more checking for that orange glow coming thru the dampers..

Congratulations!!!

wlh3 · 04-08-2008, 11:25 AM

Way to go Ron L Poop on my bro poop on. Congrats on the new toy!

tonto1117 · 04-08-2008, 11:26 AM

Congratulations Ron!!!!

It was a great class and a pleasure to meet your wife.

BTW.....I guess it's catchy....

. We are officially cheaters now too..and proud of it!!

willkat98 · 04-08-2008, 11:29 AM

I don't know what to say Ron, other than I hope this helps out with your "How to score a sexual 180 at a Comp" chapter in your biography.

Jorge · 04-08-2008, 11:29 AM

You couldn't talk her into a Geer?

JD McGee · 04-08-2008, 11:33 AM

Congrats Bro...pellets ARE wood right?

Bearbonez · 04-08-2008, 11:36 AM

Seems to be an epidemic. I am curious how many poopers will be at Stagecoach this year. I think most conversions to the pellet smokers are so after they wake up well rested, they get a kick out of walking around with afoil hat talking to aliens after a couple nights of no sleep.

jt · 04-08-2008, 01:27 PM

It's all about the cook, not the cooker, right?

Congrats, brother!

Puppyboy · 04-08-2008, 01:33 PM

The lumberyard here is town just became an authorized Treager dealer. They have a small selection of cookers, sauces, and rubs. Looked at em yesterday. Wow they cost a pretty penny.

Divemaster · 04-08-2008, 01:52 PM

Ron.... Say it isn't so!!!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonto1117

BTW.....I guess it's catchy....

. We are officially cheaters now too..and proud of it!!

Sure, now that I finally got my Lang!!!! I guess we'll see Walt's on CL soon... (or are you just going to give it to Bubba!)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD McGee

Congrats Bro...pellets ARE wood right?

I don't think so.....

(BTW, congrat's bro....)

04-08-2008, 10:45 AM	#1
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A confession... Brothers... I must confess... [standing]Hi... I'm Ronelle... And I am a cheater. I will soon be cooking on a pellet cooker{/standing] It was my wife's idea... Really. At the High Tech/Old School competition class taught by Rod Gray (KCPellethead) and Johnny Trigg last weekend (which is a great class, BTW), she was so impressed by Rod's FEC-100s and how easy they were to use and how great the food was that she suggested that I find out how much one would cost (Rod offered a discount folks who took the class). I knew how much the list price was so I just kept my mouth shut Once the initial sticker shock wore off we spent some time with Rod during a break in the class and he showed us the cooker and the pellets. My wife liked the idea of not having to haul two or three WSMs (or two eggs) plus the Performer to every comp (I may have influenced her a little bit ). Rod needed to have an order into CS by yesterday so we decided to think about it for a couple of days. Besides the money, we had to figure out how to haul it around. We were looking for a used 5x8 trailer to use for comps anyway, but the rear opening on most 5x8s is too low for the FECC, and I really want to put the trailer in the garage to avoid paying $50/month for storage. Thanks to some help from one of the guys at the CS forum I have found that most of the torsion axel trailers made for hauling motorcycles are designed for a standard 7 foot garage, so i have a few options for low profile trailers. The rear opening is still a little shorter than the FEC, but a few guys have ordered theirs with the base shortened but a few inches, so i have requested that as well. So... before Bill beats me to it, Brothers, I will be a cheater in a couple of weeks thanks to Rod and some friendly prodding by Scottie and N-2-Que. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Save The Fatty! FEC-100/BWS Party/Memphis Pro SS/PBC/LBGE X 2/SBGE/Mini BGE/Nomad Pellet-matic/Good-One Model 42/WSM X 2/Cookshack Smokette 008/Weber Performer/Weber Gasser/Weber Kettle X 2/Weber Smokey Joe/WGA/UDS/Coffee Roasting Gasser and a pickle Remembering a friend

04-08-2008, 10:47 AM	#2
Arlin_MacRae Moderator Join Date: 04-14-04 Location: Choctaw, OK Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO hehe If it works for you, brother Ron, then have a nut! __________________ Arlin MacRae NB El Dorado Offset, Primo Oval Junior, Traeger Model 075 Pellet Pooper, Big Chief, Kingfisher Kooker 14" gas/wood combo, PBC Brethren Edition Home Brewer, Murderer of Squirrels, Armadillo Inspector Flaming Pig Head Mod Black (Stealth) Thermapen Driver - you saw NOTHING Certified KCBS BBQ Judge Missin' KC...

04-08-2008, 10:51 AM	#3
TOPS BBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-01-07 Location: Fresno, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	L A Z Y C H E A T E R ! Can't believe this is happening! No beer for you. But if that's the way you want to roll, I can't take that away from a fellow brother. __________________ www.TOPS-BBQ.com Diamond Plate FAT 50 Ultra 200-Gal Barrel 55-Gal Horizontal offset 2 55-Gal Vertical Barrels Bar-B-Chef Offset Anything worth fighting for is worth fighting for dirty!

04-08-2008, 10:52 AM	#4
bbqbull Moderator Join Date: 12-27-05 Location: Mid Michigan Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Congrats on the purchase RonL. Im sure you will be very very happy with your pellet pooper as ive never heard any negative comments on those fine machines. Wifey an I planned on going to Cookshack for a class a year ago and our plans were to bring one home with us. Hotel reseverations were made, vacation days applied for ect. But with a Feb. wedding things changed in a heartbeat. Maybe someday we can pull it off. How much to ship your big green egg across Lake Michigan to the east? __________________ You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you. KC I miss your advice. Heavily medicated for your protection. Klose Mobile Pit Klose Owners Reccomended Pit Cookshack Smokette Gasser Little Chief Smoker Large BGE Gifted to me my Pit Barrel Smoker Last edited by bbqbull; 04-08-2008 at 10:58 AM.. Reason: cant spell!

04-08-2008, 11:00 AM	#5
kickassbbq is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-20-05 Location: mn Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Stick Burners Rule!!!! Hey, those Pellet Poopers are great, too. PARTY!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Smoke On!!!!!! www.kickassbbq.com

04-08-2008, 11:13 AM	#6
BBQchef33 Grand Poobah and Site Admin Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 10 Uploads: 4	Well good for you!!!! Since you wont be tending the sticks(I cant honey, i have to watch the fire is no longer valid..).... now you get to do all the chores and honeydos that have been neglected.., and you will drink less beer and margaritas, and you don't have to stay up all night and listen to the crickets, sit around the firepit and watch the moon and no more checking for that orange glow coming thru the dampers.. Congratulations!!! __________________ Site Administrator and Grand PooBah CBJ with a Fuzzy Blue Hat, 18 Foot Competition Trailer, Customized Klose BYC, Custom Klose built MoAB (Mother of All Banderas) passed on to Big Dog, 1 Double Barreled Lang 84, 1 Heavily Modified Bionic Bandera, 1 Custom Super Medium Stickburning Spicewine w/stoker, 1 XL BGE, 1 Mini BGE, 1 Pit Barrel Cooker, 3 WSMs, 3 Weber Kettles, an NB Hondo, A Modified Brinkman Horizontal, DCS 48" Grill, a Broilmaster P3, a covered, pellet pooping FEC100, and our duck died. :( News Flash: "A mans worth is judged by the weight of his integrity " You know your getting older when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy Smoke on KC. WWW.BBQ-BRETHREN.COM

04-08-2008, 11:25 AM	#7
wlh3 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-12-07 Location: Port Hueneme , CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Way to go Ron L Poop on my bro poop on. Congrats on the new toy! __________________ Weber 22.5" Weber Smokey Joe UDS is done and cooking UDS #2 is done and cooking Walker I BBQ because it is just so PRIMAL

04-08-2008, 11:26 AM	#8
tonto1117 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-26-07 Location: ADA, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congratulations Ron!!!! It was a great class and a pleasure to meet your wife. BTW.....I guess it's catchy..... We are officially cheaters now too..and proud of it!! __________________ Theresa. Smokin' Scotsmen BBQ www.smokinscotsmen.com Geer Pit by Jambo FEC-100 WSM WEBER GENISES GAS GRILL CBJ Bacon & eggs - Hens are involved but pigs are commited.

04-08-2008, 11:29 AM	#9
willkat98 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Chicago Western Burbs, but always south of Madison Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I don't know what to say Ron, other than I hope this helps out with your "How to score a sexual 180 at a Comp" chapter in your biography. __________________ . Bill-Chicago "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." - Jack Reacher Bandera, M-BGE, WSM, Gold Kettle, Kenmore Gasser, 36Qt Turkey Fryer, ECB, Dutch Oven

04-08-2008, 11:29 AM	#10
Jorge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-23-04 Location: DFW, San AntonioTx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You couldn't talk her into a Geer? __________________ You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline - it helps if you have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a beer. --Frank Zappa BOOGITY, BOOGITY, BOOGITY!!! Recipient of a Huggies box! Shut up, and cook!!!!

04-08-2008, 11:33 AM	#11
JD McGee somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-07 Location: Duvall, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats Bro...pellets ARE wood right? __________________ Wine Country "Q" Competition BBQ

04-08-2008, 11:36 AM	#12
Bearbonez On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-02-08 Location: Austin Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Seems to be an epidemic. I am curious how many poopers will be at Stagecoach this year. I think most conversions to the pellet smokers are so after they wake up well rested, they get a kick out of walking around with afoil hat talking to aliens after a couple nights of no sleep.

04-08-2008, 01:27 PM	#13
jt Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-10-04 Location: BFE Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It's all about the cook, not the cooker, right? Congrats, brother! __________________ I didn't hijack the thread. I just took it in a completely different direction. Spicewine, 2 Dutch Ovens, Weber OTP, 18 " Weber Kettle, White Mountain Ice Cream Freezer, Whirly Pop, Cast Iron Hot Dog cooker, and a 10 year old. Moink. RIP - my NB Bandera "Sweet Blue to all" - E

04-08-2008, 01:33 PM	#14
Puppyboy Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-07-06 Location: Osage City, Kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The lumberyard here is town just became an authorized Treager dealer. They have a small selection of cookers, sauces, and rubs. Looked at em yesterday. Wow they cost a pretty penny. __________________ -Captain of Barkin Dawgs BBQ -KCBS Judge #21924 -36" Kingfisher Combo -New Braunfels Bandera (rescued) -Weber 22.5" Kettle (rescued) -A homemade trailer cooker -Concession trailer nicknamed "The Dawg House" http://www.facebook.com/BarkinDawgsBBQCatering

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