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The kids and their friends wanted to go for an evening swim. Why not? That’s why we had a pool installed last year.

Turned out to be a success! Myself and others had to stop from over eating.

These while smoking my first pork shoulder. The last one is a double orange starfish from Aslin.

Thanks @YeastFeast and @Oldskewl for the feedback! I appreciate the quick responses. Is there a good rule of thumb to follow? In this case with a pork shoulder X lbs at X temperature takes about X hours?

Thanks! I might be up before sunrise dropping my in-laws off at the airport. So I was thinking if I get the smoker going when I return I should be good to go. Start warming the smoker, make some coffee then get the pork in there and enjoy a quiet morning with some coffee and maybe an Irish...

Thank you! So don’t wrap it and put it back on for a bit longer till it hits a little higher like 200? I’m looking to shred/pull it apart for some pulled pork. I forgot to mention if it makes a difference.

I was gifted a smoker a few weeks ago. It’s a standard camp chef propane smoker. My father in-law had used it for years but wanted a ninja smoker (and many other functions at a smaller size) so he could take it in their fifth wheel. I’m going to try smoking a 9.3lbs pork shoulder tomorrow. I...

Just placed this order from Mill City Roasters. @MaxStout was kind enough to give me some roasted beans he got from them. The Mexican Chiapas was delicious just like I remember ordering from another vendor. I can’t wait to try these beans.

On my way home. Some IPAs and a wild ale with dinner. The wild ale (last photo)is right up my alley!

Dinner with the boss after a busy day in the DC area. Now at Aslin on my way back to the hotel. The stout pictured is Werk. I had the pleasure to meet @MaxStout and Mrs. MaxStout earlier this week for lunch while they vacationed in my neck of the woods. I wish I had more time to meet back up...

Checked into hotel & cracked this open as I unpack. Needed after a busy day & six hours of driving.

Earlier today at our family property in the middle of nowhere opening our camper for the summer. The girls brought a friend down with them today and can’t wait to go back for the long weekend next week.

Just like @catdaddy6676 I’m having coffee too. Unfortunately I’m not brewing, but making breakfast for my daughters and their friends. This is a Colombian coffee from @MaxStout when we met for lunch on Thursday. Nice silky body, subtle cocoa notes and maybe some bready notes too. Like fresh...