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Not sure about BGE #9705714 03/23/15 Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,454 Stuart,FL billy336 OP Campfire Regular OP billy336 Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,454 Stuart,FL Folks, I have a size L BGE with the wheels stands and other items, all still banded together in their boxes. I won the grill in a silent auction around Halloween. I was excited about it at first, now I'm thinking of just selling it as it's still NIB. The thing is so fuggin heavy and seems like a total pain in the azz. Not even sure how I could get it out of the box, assembled and back to the pool deck without breaking the thing. Need advice here, sell it or try to make it work. What say you? Thanks Last edited by billy336; 03/23/15. Long Live The Judge Thinking of moving to Florida? Don't........

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9705761 03/23/15 Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 3,734 Minnesota, Florida chris_c Campfire Tracker chris_c Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 3,734 Minnesota, Florida Don't own one yet, I see one in the future. Have a friend who won one also, warranty went to the purchaser as long as it was still unused.

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9705897 03/23/15 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 25,840 Western N.Y. D dvdegeorge Campfire Ranger dvdegeorge Campfire Ranger D Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 25,840 Western N.Y. Its not hard to put together,I wheel mine from garage to back pool patio very easily My dog is a member of the "Turd Like Clan" Covert Trail Cameras are JUNK 3 Time Dinkathon Champion #DinkGOAT

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9705978 03/23/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC Well one thing is for sure. There's a ton of help and knowledge here to keep you going forever. I would keep it because you will never regret it. I promise!! Besides, you can darn near get as much for a used one as new. If you don't like it sell after you at least try. Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Not sure about BGE byc #9706163 03/23/15 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else 2 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else Originally Posted by byc I would keep it because you will never regret it. I promise! I use my WSM and my pellet smoker waaaaaaaaayyyyyy more than my BGE. Both are capable of turning out fabulous food as it's the cook not the cooker. The BGE is overpriced patio bling IMO that doesn't justify the additional outlay. Oh, but it can sear! BFD. I'm searing using a #10 can the some green beans came in with some holes poked in it and a charcoal grate and it hits over 900 degrees. Selling it today to another 24HCF member. I wish him well in his new cooking adventure but honestly can't bring myself to buy into the hype and chant the BGE mantra.

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9706172 03/23/15 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 25,840 Western N.Y. D dvdegeorge Campfire Ranger dvdegeorge Campfire Ranger D Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 25,840 Western N.Y. Denny Denny Denny why ya gotta be a hater My dog is a member of the "Turd Like Clan" Covert Trail Cameras are JUNK 3 Time Dinkathon Champion #DinkGOAT

Re: Not sure about BGE dvdegeorge #9706184 03/23/15 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,456 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns R Raeford Campfire Ranger Raeford Campfire Ranger R Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,456 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns While I doubt that I ever will fork over the $$'s required to purchase a BGE, if I were to win one I'd certainly put it to good use. FJB & FJT

Re: Not sure about BGE Raeford #9706217 03/23/15 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else 2 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else Originally Posted by Raeford While I doubt that I ever will fork over the $$'s required to purchase a BGE Darn things should come with a pack of seeds and some dirt. Glorified flower pot.

Re: Not sure about BGE dvdegeorge #9706238 03/23/15 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else 2 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else Originally Posted by dvdegeorge Denny Denny Denny why ya gotta be a hater

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9706401 03/23/15 Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,757 Omaha, NE BOWHUNR Campfire Tracker BOWHUNR Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,757 Omaha, NE As Denny said don't bother with the patio bling. I'll be glad to pay freight to Nebraska to get it out of your garage. Mike Know fat, know flavor. No fat, no flavor. I tried going vegan, but then realized it was a big missed steak.

Re: Not sure about BGE BOWHUNR #9706414 03/23/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC Heck Mike I would drive out and pick it up. But I'm afraid I'd be knocked out and tied up in a room under the stairs!! Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9706793 03/23/15 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming eh76 Campfire Kahuna eh76 Campfire Kahuna Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming FWIW I labored a long time over deciding whether or not to buy one. Glad I did as it was one of the better investments I have made. I run mine all year long unless it is just too nasty to be outside. It will light when it is so cold my propane grill won't. I use it as an oven, a grill a smoker, a cold smoker. Lots of guidance here on this forum and one old sourpuss it seems (gotcha Denny! ) Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.

Re: Not sure about BGE eh76 #9706835 03/23/15 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,456 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns R Raeford Campfire Ranger Raeford Campfire Ranger R Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,456 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns Maybe one day...... FJB & FJT

Re: Not sure about BGE eh76 #9706841 03/23/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC Yeah but it ain't near as easy as loading up with chopped cork and plugging it in. And you might have to shovel snow to get to her!! Note smoke from pig!! Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9707074 03/23/15 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming eh76 Campfire Kahuna eh76 Campfire Kahuna Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming I cold smoked 6 or 8 lbs of cheddar cheese in January with mine. After aging it for 2 months it disappears fast around here. A buddy at work told me he would buy all the cheddar cheese I cared to smoke as long as I shared with him Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.

Re: Not sure about BGE eh76 #9707343 03/23/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC I just put a 5.5lb prime rib on my medium. Smells great!! Denny you okay?? You're not going into BGE PTSD are you?? Because you will!! We're here for ya' buddy! Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Not sure about BGE byc #9707482 03/23/15 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else 2 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else Yup, ya got me pegged. Missin' my ex-mother in law more than that oversized coffee cup. My big dawg MAX and I are cleanin' up a rack of spares done yesterday on the Treager drowned in Sweet Baby Rays sauce. To further help me cope with my depression I think I'll crack a mason jar of apple pie and then put on some tunes to help me through this. Thanks for caring tho'

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9707605 03/23/15 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming eh76 Campfire Kahuna eh76 Campfire Kahuna Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming Denny quit being a hater! Pellet smoker? Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.

Re: Not sure about BGE 284LUVR #9707766 03/23/15 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 11,519 Edge of the map Kenneth Campfire Outfitter Kenneth Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 11,519 Edge of the map Originally Posted by 284LUVR Darn things should come with a pack of seeds and some dirt. Glorified flower pot. Thanks for the chuckle, Doubt I would spend the coin on one, but if I won it, Game on.

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9707915 03/23/15 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,934 R RickyBobby Campfire Regular RickyBobby Campfire Regular R Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,934 The BGE's are the most overpriced pieces of schitt grills that you could ever throw your hard earned money at! .... don't waste your time ================================================== I'm a proud member of the BGE cult ... yes, I consider myself an EGGHEAD

Re: Not sure about BGE Kenneth #9707955 03/23/15 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming eh76 Campfire Kahuna eh76 Campfire Kahuna Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming Originally Posted by Kenneth Originally Posted by 284LUVR Darn things should come with a pack of seeds and some dirt. Glorified flower pot. Thanks for the chuckle, Doubt I would spend the coin on one, but if I won it, Game on. and pray tell how much you waste on other frivolous crap? Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.

Re: Not sure about BGE 284LUVR #9707966 03/23/15 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming eh76 Campfire Kahuna eh76 Campfire Kahuna Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming Originally Posted by 284LUVR Yup, ya got me pegged. Missin' my ex-mother in law more than that oversized coffee cup. My big dawg MAX and I are cleanin' up a rack of spares done yesterday on the Treager drowned in Sweet Baby Rays sauce. To further help me cope with my depression I think I'll crack a mason jar of apple pie and then put on some tunes to help me through this. Thanks for caring tho' Get some real tunes Denny if you are gonna be a pellet smoker Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.

Re: Not sure about BGE RickyBobby #9707977 03/23/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC Originally Posted by RickyBobby The BGE's are the most overpriced pieces of schitt grills that you could ever throw your hard earned money at! .... don't waste your time WTH have you been? Watched Talladega Nights the other night and briefly thought about you!! Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9707979 03/23/15 Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,454 Stuart,FL billy336 OP Campfire Regular OP billy336 Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,454 Stuart,FL Thanks for all of the replies. Opinions certainly seem varied. Had me a pile of whiskey drinks that night, just HAD to have that egg. Reckon I'll put it together and give it a whirl. No snow worries here.... Last edited by billy336; 03/23/15. Long Live The Judge Thinking of moving to Florida? Don't........

Re: Not sure about BGE byc #9708024 03/23/15 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,934 R RickyBobby Campfire Regular RickyBobby Campfire Regular R Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,934 Originally Posted by byc Originally Posted by RickyBobby The BGE's are the most overpriced pieces of schitt grills that you could ever throw your hard earned money at! .... don't waste your time WTH have you been? Watched Talladega Nights the other night and briefly thought about you!! I've been all jacked up on Dew!!! BaHaHaHa! In all seriousness though, my Eggs are pure enjoyment. It's something I can do that helps me blow some steam off at the end of a work day and at the same time the Misses appreciates me helping out with the meals. Plus, she can't count how many beers I consume if I'm doing the cooking outside. Lol! I cook on my Eggs 3 or 4 days a week ... even more when weather is good. ================================================== I'm a proud member of the BGE cult ... yes, I consider myself an EGGHEAD

Re: Not sure about BGE eh76 #9708027 03/23/15 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 11,519 Edge of the map Kenneth Campfire Outfitter Kenneth Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 11,519 Edge of the map Originally Posted by eh76 Originally Posted by Kenneth Originally Posted by 284LUVR Darn things should come with a pack of seeds and some dirt. Glorified flower pot. Thanks for the chuckle, Doubt I would spend the coin on one, but if I won it, Game on. and pray tell how much you waste on other frivolous crap? Understood, no doubt we all have our "toys", As Denny says, overpriced patio bling to some. I make Ribs on my weber, they taste good, I make Ribs in my smoker, they taste good. I'll take a good cook with an average grill, over an average cook with a good grill, know what I mean? I'm about to order a 1800 dollar Lowrance depth finder for my boat, just to basically tell me how deep the water is, LOL! Go figure.

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9708034 03/23/15 Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 14,408 R rem141r Campfire Outfitter rem141r Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 14,408 sell that monster and get a weber 22" kettle with the smokenator 1000 insert. if you want to splurge, get a kettle pizza adapter too. and you can pick the whole thing up and plunk it into the back of your truck without ripping yer nutsack. My diploma is a DD214

Re: Not sure about BGE Kenneth #9708084 03/23/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC Yup!!! All I can tell you boys is that I still have my first ceramic BGE purchased almost 20 years ago at $399. It works better than anything I have in the shop. $399 over 20 years and still ticking. Not bad. I've had the Primo Oval for close to the same and it works even better. Well about the same but I still dig the oval design over the BGE. Actually, my first BGE was the older terra cotta clay pot design. It's also still ticking up on the family Biltmore mountain. Just can't take her over 400 degrees or so. How can you beat 20-25 years out of a cooker??? And BTW...favorite grill is my $30 Weber Smokey Joe! A man can never have too many grills/smokers!! Sound familiar?? Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Not sure about BGE byc #9709492 03/24/15 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else 2 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else Guess I'll have to journey to a genyoowhine KCBS comp this summer to do some rekon. Betcha there's more WSMs than BGEs in attendance. Betcha there's more offsets than WSMs & BGEs combined. Guess I'll have to call David Klose.

Re: Not sure about BGE byc #9709514 03/24/15 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else 2 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else Originally Posted by byc I just put a 5.5lb prime rib on my medium. I guess size maters. 5.5lb chunk of a great cut of meat and cooking for yourself. Waste of meat and $$$$$$$. Enjoy your leftovers, Slick.

Re: Not sure about BGE 284LUVR #9709528 03/24/15 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else 2 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else FUG a bunch of BGEs. It's the cook not the cooker. Originally Posted by Billc I have had the same charcoal grill for the last 45 years. a old "patio Pal". have gone thru two sets of wheels and that's it. still cooks up a brisket to perfection. never have tried a gas grill.

Re: Not sure about BGE 284LUVR #9709533 03/24/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC Well it's only right to cook enough to share with my folks and siblings. Heck, I'll even cook some for you if you like!! Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Not sure about BGE byc #9709539 03/24/15 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,456 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns R Raeford Campfire Ranger Raeford Campfire Ranger R Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,456 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns Which state are you in? FJB & FJT

Re: Not sure about BGE Raeford #9709547 03/24/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC SC where Spring has sprung!! Headed to Virginia late week. In fact, going right by you up 77 & 81 into NOVA. I'll flip you a one pounder bone in! Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Not sure about BGE byc #9709557 03/24/15 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,456 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns R Raeford Campfire Ranger Raeford Campfire Ranger R Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,456 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns Exit 114 off 81, as you go by look south, second mountain over[after exit bridge]....is mine. I'll be waiting. FJB & FJT

Re: Not sure about BGE byc #9709570 03/24/15 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,456 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns R Raeford Campfire Ranger Raeford Campfire Ranger R Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,456 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns P.S. bring your winter clothes!! FJB & FJT

Re: Not sure about BGE Raeford #9709596 03/24/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC I know exactly where you are. That's usually where I wind up having to refuel. Beautiful country through there. Thinking about a home/land search from there North. Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Not sure about BGE Raeford #9709598 03/24/15 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else 2 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else Originally Posted by Raeford Which state are you in? Locked inna BGE state of mind. He should wear the damn thing on his head.

Re: Not sure about BGE byc #9709637 03/24/15 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,456 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns R Raeford Campfire Ranger Raeford Campfire Ranger R Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,456 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns Hollar some time when you aren't in a hurry. FJB & FJT

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9709773 03/24/15 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 25,840 Western N.Y. D dvdegeorge Campfire Ranger dvdegeorge Campfire Ranger D Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 25,840 Western N.Y. Fired up the BGE for some chicken tonight it's a balmy 35 degrees here My dog is a member of the "Turd Like Clan" Covert Trail Cameras are JUNK 3 Time Dinkathon Champion #DinkGOAT

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9709808 03/24/15 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 15,357 907novacancynenana atvalaska Campfire Ranger atvalaska Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 15,357 907novacancynenana bge = cult ...... smoke'm if u got'em ... wsms rule ! I work harder than a ugly stripper....

Re: Not sure about BGE atvalaska #9709812 03/24/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC yup---WSM's are great! Especially with a guru or stoker. Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9709828 03/24/15 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 25,840 Western N.Y. D dvdegeorge Campfire Ranger dvdegeorge Campfire Ranger D Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 25,840 Western N.Y. Eggheads – Cult of The Big Green Egg “Music has Deadheads. Football has Cheeseheads. And barbecue has Eggheads. You’ll know this last group by the egg-shaped green grills they’ll be standing next to, tongs in hand,looking to extol the virtues of the Big Green Egg. Their mantra goes something like this… It’s foolproof, fuel-efficient, and can cook anything from fish and steak to pizza and pie. You have to get one. Now.” — Bon Appetit Magazine My dog is a member of the "Turd Like Clan" Covert Trail Cameras are JUNK 3 Time Dinkathon Champion #DinkGOAT

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9709833 03/24/15 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming eh76 Campfire Kahuna eh76 Campfire Kahuna Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming WTF IS A WSM Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9709835 03/24/15 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 25,840 Western N.Y. D dvdegeorge Campfire Ranger dvdegeorge Campfire Ranger D Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 25,840 Western N.Y. My dog is a member of the "Turd Like Clan" Covert Trail Cameras are JUNK 3 Time Dinkathon Champion #DinkGOAT

Re: Not sure about BGE eh76 #9709839 03/24/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC Who's yo' daddy!?? Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Not sure about BGE byc #9709864 03/24/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC or how about a La Caja China Cooker!! Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9709871 03/24/15 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 25,840 Western N.Y. D dvdegeorge Campfire Ranger dvdegeorge Campfire Ranger D Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 25,840 Western N.Y. I call dibs on the skin! My dog is a member of the "Turd Like Clan" Covert Trail Cameras are JUNK 3 Time Dinkathon Champion #DinkGOAT

Re: Not sure about BGE dvdegeorge #9709875 03/24/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC WTH! Go big or stay home!! Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Not sure about BGE byc #9709974 03/24/15 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming eh76 Campfire Kahuna eh76 Campfire Kahuna Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming Originally Posted by byc Who's yo' daddy!?? I have 3 Weber grills but my BGE gets used the most. Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9709978 03/24/15 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming eh76 Campfire Kahuna eh76 Campfire Kahuna Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming Now I'm hungry! Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.

Re: Not sure about BGE dvdegeorge #9709987 03/24/15 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 17,133 Freedom Pugs Campfire Ranger Pugs Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2005 Posts: 17,133 Freedom Originally Posted by dvdegeorge Well, thanks to friend denny I have been assimilated. It will live out at the camp for the summer and experimentation will commence next trip out! This trip the meals have been planned and I can't see anyone here suggesting lasagna is good on an egg!😄 If something on the internet makes you angry the odds are you're being manipulated

Re: Not sure about BGE Pugs #9710000 03/24/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/914330/lasagna-recipe-picture Last edited by byc; 03/24/15. Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Not sure about BGE byc #9710008 03/24/15 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 17,133 Freedom Pugs Campfire Ranger Pugs Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2005 Posts: 17,133 Freedom Photoshopped I'm sure! 😜. Besides its alread out of the oven and resting If something on the internet makes you angry the odds are you're being manipulated

Re: Not sure about BGE Pugs #9710022 03/24/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC No sir. What you bought was an outdoor oven. Plain and simple. I've baked bread, lasagna mac & cheese and pizza on that thing. Tin foil will reduce smoke intake. Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9710027 03/24/15 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 17,133 Freedom Pugs Campfire Ranger Pugs Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2005 Posts: 17,133 Freedom I need to knock together a stand tomorrow before I build something a little nicer. Maybe the weber on one end and the egg in the other. Research will commence once I have more than the phone to work with. If something on the internet makes you angry the odds are you're being manipulated

Re: Not sure about BGE Pugs #9710030 03/24/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC Yup! You do!! http://www.nakedwhiz.com/TableGallery/tables.htm Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9710218 03/24/15 Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 8,736 San Joaquin Valley, Kalifornis... calikooknic Campfire Outfitter calikooknic Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 8,736 San Joaquin Valley, Kalifornis... I like to poke fun at the eggheads, but sure as hell wouldn't get rid of it without some experimentation. That said, Kenneth and Dave ate correct, not much you can't do with a $40.00 Weber. Sure it will take more work ( read, skill), but they are damned sure another tool every back porch gourmet needs to know how to use. Heck, I'm a mechanic, and there are quite a few items in my box that don't get used often. But they sure make the process easier. Sean

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9710746 03/24/15 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming eh76 Campfire Kahuna eh76 Campfire Kahuna Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming I'm so depressed I think I will go back to using my electric hot plate Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.

Re: Not sure about BGE byc #9710771 03/24/15 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else 2 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else Originally Posted by byc I've baked bread, lasagna mac & cheese and pizza on that thing. Tin foil hat will reduce bullchitt Praise GAWD !!!! Moses dragged one around for 40 years.The true Arc of the Covenent fo' sho' !!

Re: Not sure about BGE 284LUVR #9711324 03/25/15 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,934 R RickyBobby Campfire Regular RickyBobby Campfire Regular R Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,934 Originally Posted by 284LUVR honestly can't bring myself to buy into the hype and chant the BGE mantra. 2 things ~ Why did you buy one? & Did you give it a fair chance? (because I'll admit there was a learning curve with mine) ================================================== I'm a proud member of the BGE cult ... yes, I consider myself an EGGHEAD

Re: Not sure about BGE RickyBobby #9711891 03/25/15 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else 2 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else RickyBobby, 1) I guess my decision was influenced by BGE owners foaming at the mouth over the "miracle cooker" 2) Yes, gave it the good old college try and went through several bags of lump in the process to form an honest personal opinion. 3) It's a great cooker but I have many years of cooking under my belt with a WSM and recently added a Traeger to the collection with excellent results. 4) The honest bottom line is that I never noticed any marked difference in my cooking experiences with the BGE over the WSM that I've been using for many years as well as the new pellet smoker so I offered it to a friend at a fair price and wish him a lifetime of fun and good eats with it. 5) To a lessor extent the decision to sell was the almost mandatory usage of lump charcoal in the BGE which is almost impossible to find in my area. 6) Please continue to enjoy your blossoming collection of BGEs. 7) It's the cook not the cooker JMHO 8) Now go cook something for your friends and family and please share with us.

Re: Not sure about BGE Pugs #9713247 03/25/15 Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,757 Omaha, NE BOWHUNR Campfire Tracker BOWHUNR Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,757 Omaha, NE Welcome aboard Pugs! Just give me a shout if I can offer any assistance. Hopefully you can get the stench of Swanson TV Dinners out of your new egg. Mike Know fat, know flavor. No fat, no flavor. I tried going vegan, but then realized it was a big missed steak.

Re: Not sure about BGE 284LUVR #9713399 03/25/15 Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,757 Omaha, NE BOWHUNR Campfire Tracker BOWHUNR Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,757 Omaha, NE Originally Posted by 284LUVR Guess I'll have to journey to a genyoowhine KCBS comp this summer to do some rekon. Yes, you should. You clearly need a break from corn likker and below average food. Originally Posted by 284LUVR Betcha there's more WSMs than BGEs in attendance. Yes, no doubt. They're affordable and damn good cookers. Originally Posted by 284LUVR Betcha there's more offsets than WSMs & BGEs combined. Throw in cookers other than offsets like drums, gravity feeds, etc and that bet I'll take. Offsets were great in their day, but there are much better cookers out there now that aren't so heavily affected by humidity and ambient temperature. Originally Posted by 284LUVR Guess I'll have to call David Klose. You talk about over priced and then mention Klose pits? With the exception of Tuffy winning the Royal this year offsets have been getting their asses kicked by gravity feeds, drums, WSM's and kamado styles for a good while now. You really wanna piss some money away then buy a Klose or a Jambo. Mike Know fat, know flavor. No fat, no flavor. I tried going vegan, but then realized it was a big missed steak.

Re: Not sure about BGE BOWHUNR #9713450 03/25/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC I just talked to David K aka, BYC II a short while ago. What a hoot he is!! Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Not sure about BGE byc #9713912 03/26/15 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,456 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns R Raeford Campfire Ranger Raeford Campfire Ranger R Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,456 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns I'd like to spend a weekend with "Stump" FJB & FJT

Re: Not sure about BGE BOWHUNR #9714175 03/26/15 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else 2 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else Originally Posted by BOWHUNR Originally Posted by 284LUVR Guess I'll have to call David Klose. You talk about over priced and then mention Klose pits? Mike Michael, Michael, Michael, What am I gonna do with you. I guess we need a sarcasm icon because the above was just drippin' wit it. I have tons of free wood runnin' out my azz so an offset would be fun to run but it's just me and Muttly so that's prolly not going to happen as I'm pretty content now. Ran a modded Chargriller Smokin' Pro for a season or two but gave it to my wife's son prior to our move to WV. It made good eats. Horizon or Yoder offset is more in my $$$$$ neighborhood. Stumps Baby cabinet smoker would be my hands down next purchase but it's just me and dawg. WOOF!!!

Re: Not sure about BGE 284LUVR #9714251 03/26/15 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else 2 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else Originally Posted by 284LUVR The BGE is overpriced patio bling IMO that doesn't justify the additional outlay. Yeah, Bobby Flay has a BGE in the background of his patio setting on his show and I've never seen him use the damn thing. WHOA !!!!! Kin ah git a witness here. High five !!!! Game, set, match !!!!!!!!! Pugs needs to brush up on his negotiating skills !!! I should have paid him !!!! Used car sales are definitely not in his future. Wouldn't look good in a plaid jacket and sans a belt slacks anyway.

Re: Not sure about BGE Raeford #9714350 03/26/15 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,456 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns R Raeford Campfire Ranger Raeford Campfire Ranger R Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,456 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns Do the BGE's come with a free Yeti and a pair of Costa's? FJB & FJT

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9714395 03/26/15 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 25,840 Western N.Y. D dvdegeorge Campfire Ranger dvdegeorge Campfire Ranger D Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 25,840 Western N.Y. Don't know but it's 30 degrees here and wet heavy snow falling but my BGE is puffing smoke as I type holding steady at 255 degrees and a rack of ribs is getting happy My dog is a member of the "Turd Like Clan" Covert Trail Cameras are JUNK 3 Time Dinkathon Champion #DinkGOAT

Re: Not sure about BGE Raeford #9714397 03/26/15 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else 2 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else Birkenstocks. Only green foods need apply.

Re: Not sure about BGE dvdegeorge #9714422 03/26/15 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,456 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns R Raeford Campfire Ranger Raeford Campfire Ranger R Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,456 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns Originally Posted by dvdegeorge Don't know but it's 30 degrees here and wet heavy snow falling but my BGE is puffing smoke as I type holding steady at 255 degrees and a rack of ribs is getting happy What are the temps looking like up that way over the next couple of days? Can't be a pretty picture. FJB & FJT

Re: Not sure about BGE dvdegeorge #9714428 03/26/15 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else 2 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else Originally Posted by dvdegeorge Don't know but it's 30 degrees here and wet heavy snow falling but my BGE is puffing smoke Yadda, yadda, yadda, yadda,..... My WSM will do the same thing. Whatcha yer point, cowboy ??? Btw, if yer BGE is puffing it's sick. My WSM gently emits a thin blue smoke as it should. Sorry about the snow. it's 72 and balmy.

Re: Not sure about BGE Raeford #9714437 03/26/15 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 25,840 Western N.Y. D dvdegeorge Campfire Ranger dvdegeorge Campfire Ranger D Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 25,840 Western N.Y. My dog is a member of the "Turd Like Clan" Covert Trail Cameras are JUNK 3 Time Dinkathon Champion #DinkGOAT

Re: Not sure about BGE dvdegeorge #9714457 03/26/15 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,456 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns R Raeford Campfire Ranger Raeford Campfire Ranger R Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,456 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns Yep, Friday-Sunday pretty much mirrors ours, minus 10 degrees. FJB & FJT

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9715078 03/26/15 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 25,840 Western N.Y. D dvdegeorge Campfire Ranger dvdegeorge Campfire Ranger D Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 25,840 Western N.Y. My dog is a member of the "Turd Like Clan" Covert Trail Cameras are JUNK 3 Time Dinkathon Champion #DinkGOAT

Re: Not sure about BGE dvdegeorge #9715134 03/26/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC Those look great Dan!!! Going for fresh Carolina grilled shrimp here!! Leaving for Virginia Saturday and looking forward to Wegmans----wild Alaska king salmon!!!! Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Not sure about BGE byc #9715148 03/26/15 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 25,840 Western N.Y. D dvdegeorge Campfire Ranger dvdegeorge Campfire Ranger D Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 25,840 Western N.Y. Yum, Pat and I made jumbo shrimp grilled over mesquite in Tx last week My dog is a member of the "Turd Like Clan" Covert Trail Cameras are JUNK 3 Time Dinkathon Champion #DinkGOAT

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9715222 03/26/15 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,158 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,158 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... "Jumbo shrimp" If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Not sure about BGE ironbender #9715224 03/26/15 Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 44,814 M mathman Campfire 'Bwana mathman Campfire 'Bwana M Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 44,814 Sort of like "rational liberal."

Re: Not sure about BGE ironbender #9715246 03/26/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC Originally Posted by ironbender "Jumbo shrimp" It's shrimpS Mike.... shrimpS!! Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Not sure about BGE byc #9715489 03/26/15 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else 2 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else I'm diggin' the firepit, Dan. Looks like a tank head from Trinity that I used to weld. I need one on our deck.

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9721417 03/29/15 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 38,916 Flyover Country Teal Campfire 'Bwana Teal Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 38,916 Flyover Country As someone who was pretty much set on getting a Kamado Joe this spring (BGE style) - what's the advantage of a WSM over the flower pot? The reason I was thinking KJ was efficiency in burn, particularly in the winter. Have you noticed a difference between WSM/BGE when it comes to maintaining temps/lump expenditure? Figure DigiQ for each- regardless. Me

Re: Not sure about BGE Teal #9721605 03/29/15 Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 18,125 🇺🇸 SandBilly Campfire Ranger SandBilly Campfire Ranger Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 18,125 🇺🇸 I can easily smoke at 225-250 for 20 plus hours on one decent load of lump in my Egg or KJ. WSM? Not a chance.. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: Not sure about BGE SandBilly #9722025 03/29/15 Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,757 Omaha, NE BOWHUNR Campfire Tracker BOWHUNR Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,757 Omaha, NE Originally Posted by SandBilly I can easily smoke at 225-250 for 20 plus hours on one decent load of lump in my Egg or KJ. WSM? Not a chance.. Agree 100% You will not find anything that burns more efficiently than a kamado style cooker. Mike Know fat, know flavor. No fat, no flavor. I tried going vegan, but then realized it was a big missed steak.

Re: Not sure about BGE BOWHUNR #9722043 03/29/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC Yup!! 20 plus hours is a breeze at 250 with left over lump. Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Not sure about BGE Teal #9722691 03/29/15 Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 18,125 🇺🇸 SandBilly Campfire Ranger SandBilly Campfire Ranger Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 18,125 🇺🇸 Originally Posted by teal As someone who was pretty much set on getting a Kamado Joe this spring (BGE style) - what's the advantage of a WSM over the flower pot? The reason I was thinking KJ was efficiency in burn, particularly in the winter. Have you noticed a difference between WSM/BGE when it comes to maintaining temps/lump expenditure? Figure DigiQ for each- regardless. I have a Pellet grill as well, another advantage to the BGE over most smokers is keeping things moist. For example I really hate wrapping a brisket, I've tried a couple on the Traeger and wrapping is almost a must. I never have to open the lid on the BGE and don't want to. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9722710 03/29/15 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 S Steelhead Campfire Oracle Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 I like the Weber, cooked at 250 degrees for 16 hours last weekend without feeding it. "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9855772 05/06/15 Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,454 Stuart,FL billy336 OP Campfire Regular OP billy336 Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,454 Stuart,FL Ended up selling it. Made a couple hundo and will pay for the deer lease with the $$$. Long Live The Judge Thinking of moving to Florida? Don't........

Re: Not sure about BGE billy336 #9855784 05/06/15 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming eh76 Campfire Kahuna eh76 Campfire Kahuna Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming Deer lease? WTF is a deer lease? You rent deer? Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.