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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: half eye on February 14, 2015, 11:07:32 am

Title: Ya, but can ya grill with some distractions?
Post by: half eye on February 14, 2015, 11:07:32 am

Decided to grill some crab legs for the missus, a little more work than I figured. We got 30-40 mph wind, 3-6" of snow coming, and a windchill of minus 35..........anybody got any tips on how to get the grill warmed up so the charcoal will light? ::) ::)

Thought ya all could use a chuckle
rich

Title: Re: Ya, but can ya grill with some distractions?
Post by: koan on February 14, 2015, 11:13:39 am

Hahaha! I got no good advice but that did make me chuckle.... Maybe boilin this time is a viable option, lol.... Brian

Title: Re: Ya, but can ya grill with some distractions?
Post by: madcrow on February 14, 2015, 11:37:43 am

I feel your pain.  The last time I had to do that with charcoal, I got the coals started in an old metal bucket and then put them in the grill.

Title: Re: Ya, but can ya grill with some distractions?
Post by: half eye on February 14, 2015, 11:45:34 am

Just smart mouthin fellas....however last month when I fired her up it took almost an hour to to get the cast Iron grates hot enough to sizzel the meat. Madcrow....thats how come this old man has a stovepipe starter 8)
rich

Title: Re: Ya, but can ya grill with some distractions?
Post by: mullet on February 14, 2015, 06:41:33 pm

We usually steam them down here, also wearing shorts and Flip-Flops, shirts optional. :)

Title: Re: Ya, but can ya grill with some distractions?
Post by: half eye on February 14, 2015, 06:49:52 pm

Eddie, feel free to wear them anytime up here, I'm stickin with the chicken clothes 8)
rich

Title: Re: Ya, but can ya grill with some distractions?
Post by: JW_Halverson on February 14, 2015, 07:29:59 pm

Sheesh, boys and grills!

Title: Re: Ya, but can ya grill with some distractions?
Post by: Badly Bent on February 14, 2015, 10:06:23 pm

Looks like you have the same weather we got today, had to lean into the wind to walk outside and could only be out there for a few short minutes before feeling frostbite coming on.

Title: Re: Ya, but can ya grill with some distractions?
Post by: DC on February 15, 2015, 03:47:16 pm

Well, in my book that sure beats a bunch of flowers for Valentines Day!

Title: Re: Ya, but can ya grill with some distractions?
Post by: H Rhodes on February 15, 2015, 05:22:03 pm

You are propped up on that grill like it's no big deal!  Damn brother.  I wish I could send you some of our temperature!  I worked in short sleeves for a while yesterday (not to rub it in) :)

Title: Re: Ya, but can ya grill with some distractions?
Post by: dlhamblin on February 17, 2015, 05:40:03 pm

No matter what ANYONE says.................this is a classic photo.     Make me happy for an easy winter in Utah.  LOL.

Title: Re: Ya, but can ya grill with some distractions?
Post by: Josh B on February 19, 2015, 11:08:37 am

I don't feel so cold now after seeing that!  Keep the fire burnin ol buddy...spring will be there sooner or later.  Josh

Title: Re: Ya, but can ya grill with some distractions?
Post by: n8tr boy on February 19, 2015, 12:50:03 pm

here in South Western Ontario today, good luck getting propane going with the -23 C and windchill in low -30 C. Where is that groundhog :o

Title: Re: Ya, but can ya grill with some distractions?
Post by: stickbender on February 19, 2015, 04:47:09 pm

     As Slick Willy, would say, while getting his $200.00 haircut, on board Air Force One, "I feel your pain."  But to ease the sting of Eddie's shorts, and flip flops, he won't be wearing them tomorrow, and probably not today either.  Tomorrow, here in Fruitland Park, near Leesburg, it is supposed to get down to 27 or 28.  Right now the sun is shining, but very breezy, and around 50 something.  I didn't stay out long.  If it wasn't for the wind, it would be tolerable, but I am at my Sister n Law's house which is on Lake Griffin, and add that moisture, to the average general damp air, and it gets a little uncomfortable.  He is only about an hour south of me.  Not quite like you guys have it though. My Girlfriend's Sister lives in Fall River, Mass.  and they have had quite the time with the temps, and snow.  My suggestion, is to put the crab legs back in the freezer, or leave it out side, and go to a seafood restaurant!
                                   Wayne

Title: Re: Ya, but can ya grill with some distractions?
Post by: Roy on February 19, 2015, 06:37:43 pm

Around 50?  Didn't stay out long?

You poor baby, LOL...........

Going to -8 here in Pa tonight...

Title: Re: Ya, but can ya grill with some distractions?
Post by: chamookman on February 20, 2015, 04:04:47 am

-17 Here in Mid-Michigan this morning. Saw on the news that it was in the 30's down in Florida last night. I can't even find My Weber yet - still buried in a drift on My deck  ;). Bob