Offset smokers aren’t actually all that bad. It’s just that some of the super-cheap ones are made so poorly that give them a bad rep. Brinks makes a pretty janky version of the bullet-style smoker. Aaron Franklin actually has a video modifying one (Old Country BBQ) to do one of his briskets. https://www.youtube.com/wat…

My friend’s kid has one of the worst allergies. Eggs.

Being a parent of two kids I am usually grateful for most gifts (or none since we live in a shoebox). If anyone (bothers to) asks us, we usually just say gift cards or whatever they think is appropriate for the age. Obviously this is a nit-picky list but I suspect this couple has received more than their allotment of…

I’m thinking of doing this (I have a smoker and a gas grill). It’s a much longer involved process but I’m told is totally worth it.

I do not think that filter is True Hepa. They have a lot of advertising and make mention of True HEPA but I think it's referring to their other products (HHT-090). This one is just an air purifier (iFD) + HEPAClean but not True HEPA.

I do not think that filter is True Hepa. They have a lot of advertising and make mention of True HEPA but I think…

Don't forget that in MD a lot of owners paid crap (below minimum wage which was legal for waitstaff) and their primary source of income were from tips. I had a family member who worked at a decent restaurant for less than $3/hour in the 90s and he made bank because of the tips.

Probably. *hugs*

Well to be fair the in-laws and my wife see each other once a year (or every other) and they are an extremely tight-knit group. Like they all own businesses next to each other and see each other every single day. My wife grew up in this very nuturing family oriented environment (where family is everything) and it's…

I don't understand it myself when my family does this either. Even at Chinese restaurants the most you can sit at a table is 12 people and that's shoulder to shoulder they will sometimes slap two round tables together to fit 16-20. You cannot hold a conversation beyond 6 people at a single table so why bother? Then…

What kind of Reubens have you had in the past and were you sure they were really Reubens?

Yes. I routinely tip 15-18% (even with bad service I do 15%) but I know a few members of my ex-group would stiff the wait staff with 10% all the time. Bah.

Believe it or not this is a common occurrence among the teenage/college-aged crowd that doesn't know any better. I've seen it happening thanks to some 30-40 year old Meetups now which kills me.

I had to stop hanging around a bunch of college-aged kids (took me awhile to realize I was getting too old for this B.S.) when we would start waiting in line so that 20 random friends could take up a whole row at the movie theater. Dinners were the worst because you'd inevitably end up with a few kids who couldn't…

I got this game and loved the beginning. However I am horrible at making decisions (I tend to weigh everything) so I am way behind. I will probably just pick the most honest answers and hope I don't get screwed so I can catch up. ^_^

actually it doesn't affect it that much but yes vintage is better for being more non-stick and various other reasons. I'm gonna see if I can get a vintage one now. :-)

actually it doesn't affect it that much but yes vintage is better for being more non-stick and various other…

It can get a little confusing as they're trying to categorize deals across sister sites. But perhaps you should be more descriptive as no one can really read your mind. :)

It can get a little confusing as they're trying to categorize deals across sister sites. But perhaps you should be…

forgot to complete my thought there.

Having been a power user/support person for all three OS systems I can honestly say it makes no sense to hate on any of them. While I agree the brand premium for an Apple computer is annoying there are times in my career I've preferred it over Linux or Windows.

it's a compromise. In many offices it's better to just get a single device for asset management such as all in ones or laptops. there was a time I would scoff at such an arrangement but since having 2 kids and lack of space it makes more sense. I no longer play games on the PC and stick to my aging PS3. After the…

My first experience with this was in Madrid, Spain at a decent restaurant more known for it's Flamenco performance than it's food. My wife and I ate the first bowl of bread out of habit even though we knew we were going to get charged. Actually I knew, but my wife refused to believe me until after she saw the check,…