Been crazy round here!

Smoke on Badger Mountain · 10-23-2021, 10:24 PM

Well things have been busy and it's kept me away for a little bit. Our work and home were in the path of the KNP Complex Fire this late summer. My job put me in a place of felling timber, dozer operations and structure support during an 18 day stretch. Followed by a mandatory week off. Of which we were on the road everyday. Then it was back to camp for cleanup. Thank God and the line crews the fire didn't make it past the property line. But there was still quite a mess to deal with.

We all still had to eat, so there was some cooking going on and I picked up a new kettle for myself for all the overtime.

Thought I would share some pics.

Tri-Tip and Kettle first.

Bear got the trash

Fire prep pics.

One of the youngsters getting his first taste of fire prep.

Things are mostly back to normal. There are still a couple of buildings to clean the retardant gel off of. But we are open again and all of the rest of the staff have returned. They have started calling their time away and "Evacuation"

Thanks for looking and have a good one!

gtsum · 10-23-2021, 10:43 PM

Dang, that’s some scary stuff. Glad you made out ok

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MisterChrister · 10-23-2021, 11:10 PM

Dang Josh! Sure glad that you're OK!

16Adams · 10-24-2021, 05:40 AM

Wildfire-Bears & Grilling

The “war stories” and “trophy shots” are to be treasured

Stingerhook · 10-24-2021, 08:42 AM

Thanks for sharing Josh.

Big George's BBQ · 10-24-2021, 08:50 AM

That is some scary stuff Glad you are OK

cowgirl · 10-24-2021, 11:49 AM

Sheesh....that's too close for comfort!!
Glad you're OK Josh!!

Smoke on Badger Mountain · 10-24-2021, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gtsum

Dang, that’s some scary stuff. Glad you made out ok

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Thanks. I love it when is crazy. But I am a fan of sending the family away when it gets close.

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Dang Josh! Sure glad that you're OK!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by 16Adams

Wildfire-Bears & Grilling

The “war stories” and “trophy shots” are to be treasured

For sure

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Originally Posted by Stingerhook

Thanks for sharing Josh.

Thanks Marty!

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Originally Posted by Big George's BBQ

That is some scary stuff Glad you are OK

Thanks George! Sometimes it gets so busy you forget about the danger. But I guess that's good and bad.

Smoke on Badger Mountain · 10-24-2021, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cowgirl

Sheesh....that's too close for comfort!!
Glad you're OK Josh!!

Thanks Jeanie! It was easier when I was younger but I still love the adrenaline rush of getting ready for a Wildland fire and frantic pace that we all are moving at.

ssv3 · 10-24-2021, 09:22 PM

Damn brother! Glad it wasn't much worse. Having a few close calls I know the feeling. You for sure had much more responsibility than I did. Food looks great as usual and love seeing you post again.

jzadski · 10-24-2021, 09:23 PM

I'd say your new kettle was well deserved and glad you are safe

Smoke on Badger Mountain · 10-25-2021, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ssv3

Damn brother! Glad it wasn't much worse. Having a few close calls I know the feeling. You for sure had much more responsibility than I did. Food looks great as usual and love seeing you post again.

Thanks Sako, Us west coast brethren have our close calls with wildfire from time to time don't we. But I'll take those and the threat of earthquakes over tornados and hurricanes though.

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I'd say your new kettle was well deserved and glad you are safe

Thanks! Broke the kettle in with burgers, dogs and sausage.

ronbrad62 · 10-25-2021, 11:53 AM

I cannot imagine the feeling and anxiety you went through from a situation like that, but glad everything's getting back to normal and that you and your family are okay. Now it's back to the serious task of "what am I going to grill this weekend"? I hope that's the only smoke you see for a long, long time!

PatAttack · 10-25-2021, 02:12 PM

Phew...glad you were spared, Josh.

Congrats on the new kettle and the tri-tip looks great!

TRx · 10-25-2021, 02:30 PM

Well earned kettle! Nice looking tritip!

10-23-2021, 10:24 PM	#1
Smoke on Badger Mountain Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-20-15 Location: Badger, California Name/Nickname : Josh	Been crazy round here! Well things have been busy and it's kept me away for a little bit. Our work and home were in the path of the KNP Complex Fire this late summer. My job put me in a place of felling timber, dozer operations and structure support during an 18 day stretch. Followed by a mandatory week off. Of which we were on the road everyday. Then it was back to camp for cleanup. Thank God and the line crews the fire didn't make it past the property line. But there was still quite a mess to deal with. We all still had to eat, so there was some cooking going on and I picked up a new kettle for myself for all the overtime. Thought I would share some pics. Tri-Tip and Kettle first. Bear got the trash Fire prep pics. One of the youngsters getting his first taste of fire prep. Things are mostly back to normal. There are still a couple of buildings to clean the retardant gel off of. But we are open again and all of the rest of the staff have returned. They have started calling their time away and "Evacuation" Thanks for looking and have a good one! __________________ Josh 24"x52" Custom Offset, Black 22" Weber Kettle , Deep Ocean Blue 22' Weber Kettle, Camp Chef 2 burner w/ griddle. Char-Broil Table Top gas Grill, One very ugly drum, Nice drum coming soon. Instagram @lumberjacksmokestack [url]https://www.youtube.com/c/LumberjackSmokestack[/url]

10-23-2021, 11:10 PM	#3
MisterChrister Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-28-12 Location: Wis-con-sin	Dang Josh! Sure glad that you're OK! __________________ Kettleheads Anonymous Charter Member

10-24-2021, 05:40 AM	#4
16Adams somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-16-13 Location: USA	Wildfire-Bears & Grilling The “war stories” and “trophy shots” are to be treasured __________________ Tiernan SOB34, Primo Oval XL, Oklahoma Joe's Bronco, Oklahoma Joe's Highland, Pit Boss Austin XL, Pit Boss Table Top

10-24-2021, 08:42 AM	#5
Stingerhook somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-13-12 Location: SE Florida Name/Nickname : Marty	Thanks for sharing Josh. __________________ Marty UDS now gone, WSM 18", WSM 22" and pellet pooper in the garage for 18 months now.

10-24-2021, 08:50 AM	#6
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	That is some scary stuff Glad you are OK __________________ Large BIG Green EGG- Hatched 8/17/09 Backwoods Extented Party- sold Weber Genesis Gasser Mid Atlantic BBQ Association KCBS Back Porch BBQ Competition BBQ Team Proud Member of the Zero Club When all else fails ask yourself WWGALD

10-23-2021, 10:43 PM	#2
gtsum Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-30-03 Location: Richmond, VA	Dang, that’s some scary stuff. Glad you made out ok Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

10-24-2021, 11:49 AM	#7
cowgirl somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-18-07 Location: Oklahoma Name/Nickname : jeanie	Sheesh....that's too close for comfort!! Glad you're OK Josh!! __________________ jeanie Lifetime member of the Society for the Preservation of Authentic Royal Magical Rare Kaskaskian Peppers (Thanks Ash :)) RIP Ash, you are missed http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/

10-24-2021, 09:22 PM	#10
ssv3 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-25-12 Location: Los Angeles Name/Nickname : Sako	Damn brother! Glad it wasn't much worse. Having a few close calls I know the feeling. You for sure had much more responsibility than I did. Food looks great as usual and love seeing you post again. __________________ LSG 24x30 V/O Yoder YS640 DCS 36 Gasser Blackstone Griddle Retrofit Blackstone Pizza Oven WSJ(K) WGA(P) WJJ(CU) W22(BI) W26(CL) Pit Barrer Junior Kingsford Oval (resto mod)

10-24-2021, 09:23 PM	#11
jzadski Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-06-14 Location: Lapeer, MI Name/Nickname : Joe	I'd say your new kettle was well deserved and glad you are safe __________________ 14" CBS, 18" & 22" WSM, Weber Kettle, Ducane Gasser, Rec Tec-680, MB-560, Blackstone 36"

10-25-2021, 11:53 AM	#13
ronbrad62 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-16-16 Location: Johns Creek, Ga. Name/Nickname : Ron	I cannot imagine the feeling and anxiety you went through from a situation like that, but glad everything's getting back to normal and that you and your family are okay. Now it's back to the serious task of "what am I going to grill this weekend"? I hope that's the only smoke you see for a long, long time! __________________ Ron Join us for the South East Bash in Lebanon, Tn. May 4, 2024 (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...usp=drivesdk)] Bash planning thread here https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/s...d.php?t=305951

10-25-2021, 02:12 PM	#14
PatAttack somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-19-11 Location: In the Marsh	Phew...glad you were spared, Josh. Congrats on the new kettle and the tri-tip looks great! __________________ "You have never lived until you have almost died". "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected will never know".-Unknown Vietnam Soldier 22" WSM 22" Weber Gold Weber Smoky Joe Weber Gasser Rec-Tec 590

10-25-2021, 02:30 PM	#15
TRx On the road to being a farker Join Date: 12-12-20 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Name/Nickname : Richard	Well earned kettle! Nice looking tritip! __________________ Pitts & Spitts Maverick 850 Pellet / Weber Genesis Gas / Blackstone / Firepit Charcoal Grill