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Perhaps, but then gas had a more sombre meaning and application back then didn't it.
The modern application of propane does solve the wx window challenge more efficiently than coals though, Jon
The modern application of propane does solve the wx window challenge more efficiently than coals though, Jon
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In fact, they may even question (although I can't because it's not PC these days) the orientation of individuals who follow such deviant practices.
. I can imagine the resultant shape of your hooter if you'd dared to challenge their orientation! Also followed the Bulls
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Jindabyne, old sort, I now understand where you got your handle.
Unfortunately, Rugby League players are not the sharpest tools in the shed. Have you ever seen a game where the scrum was lost on the feed, where the game plan was anything other than 5 tackles and a predictable bomb to the right-hand corner - over and over? Consequently, I agree with your contention that I'd get punched out - what else would a brain dead knuckle-dragger do?
So, I will extend the linkage as follows:
Rugby League = Pyjama Cricket = Short Attention Span = VB = GAS.
Whereas Rugby Union = Test Cricket = Knowledgable Observation = Decent Beer (from any continent) = non-gas.
Unfortunately, Rugby League players are not the sharpest tools in the shed. Have you ever seen a game where the scrum was lost on the feed, where the game plan was anything other than 5 tackles and a predictable bomb to the right-hand corner - over and over? Consequently, I agree with your contention that I'd get punched out - what else would a brain dead knuckle-dragger do?
So, I will extend the linkage as follows:
Rugby League = Pyjama Cricket = Short Attention Span = VB = GAS.
Whereas Rugby Union = Test Cricket = Knowledgable Observation = Decent Beer (from any continent) = non-gas.
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Reckon I'm with Howabout on this one.
VB is cat urine, league is boring, pyjama cricket is a waste of good braaing and drinking time and gas is definitely suspect.
All Webers are suspect but using gas or charcoal merely indicates the difference between flaming and closet...
VB is cat urine, league is boring, pyjama cricket is a waste of good braaing and drinking time and gas is definitely suspect.
All Webers are suspect but using gas or charcoal merely indicates the difference between flaming and closet...
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LJR,
Thank you; one must keep the best thread going on this famous forum. I am not one to be picky; but, if you GAS, follow league, watch the pyjama game and drink VB, then your use of 'tedious,' when you probably meant 'tenuous,' is entirely understandable.
No offence intended.
Thank you; one must keep the best thread going on this famous forum. I am not one to be picky; but, if you GAS, follow league, watch the pyjama game and drink VB, then your use of 'tedious,' when you probably meant 'tenuous,' is entirely understandable.
No offence intended.
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SRT,
I originally missed the small font.
I am reading a good book at the moment by a rather eminent historian who asserts the following:
'The Boers greased their bodies to ward off fleas and covered their floors with cow dung to discourage other vermin. They slept communally under buckskin karosses etc etc'
If the choice between being a non-gas Weber practioner and a braais afficianado means I must be either be a closet queen or grease my body daily to ward off bugs, as well as share my sleeping space with other greased bodies, then I'm off to the nearest women's clothing store poste-haste......once I can find those damned black stilletos, and matching suspender belt, which cost me a small fortune.
I originally missed the small font.
I am reading a good book at the moment by a rather eminent historian who asserts the following:
'The Boers greased their bodies to ward off fleas and covered their floors with cow dung to discourage other vermin. They slept communally under buckskin karosses etc etc'
If the choice between being a non-gas Weber practioner and a braais afficianado means I must be either be a closet queen or grease my body daily to ward off bugs, as well as share my sleeping space with other greased bodies, then I'm off to the nearest women's clothing store poste-haste......once I can find those damned black stilletos, and matching suspender belt, which cost me a small fortune.
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Well it's been a 'no go' for outdoor cooking round here. I need to get a gazebo set up so even snow stop play.
I did manage to get hold of 24 VB though, thank you very much Beagle for the heads up. Memories coming back at each swig. Now if I can get a bottle of that pre mix 'Bundy' and coke, I'll be back at the Beach Club on Hamilton.
I did manage to get hold of 24 VB though, thank you very much Beagle for the heads up. Memories coming back at each swig. Now if I can get a bottle of that pre mix 'Bundy' and coke, I'll be back at the Beach Club on Hamilton.
GPMG, yes, I know what you mean. It's been pouring down since Friday; the blackfellow is getting a good wash though... Although the hubcap thing which normal catches True Fuel by product is full of water....
Glad you found the clue for the VB! I'm down to my last 9, so a trip to the local booze warehouse will be due soon.
You can certainly buy Bundy rum in the UK; however, I doubt whether the 'alcopop' premix with coke is available. I gather that Clueless Kevin in Oz has introduced a tax on such things; paradoxically people are now drinking more alcohol as a result because most will mix their own to a rather stronger proportion than the premix strength.
Alcopops are rather too close to gas for my taste though...
Howabout; yes, it is hardly a difficult choice. Roll about greased up and naked in the cow dung with your chums like a Royal Mar...., sorry, a Boer before using leftover bits of native village for your braai - or pay homage to the noble black orb? No real need for the suspenders and stilletos - unless, of course, that's your thing.....
Oops - need a link to aviation. OK, how about today's TAF for hereabouts:
070746Z 0709/0809 05008KT 9999 FEW012 SCT040 TEMPO 0709/0711 SCT022 TEMPO 0711/0720 6000 SHRA SCT020 BECMG 0721/0801 6000 BR BKN007 PROB40 TEMPO 0801/0806 3500 BR OVC005 BECMG 0806/0809 SCT020
Oh joy........ No barbi' today then.
Although the hubcap thing which normal catches True Fuel by product is full of water....Glad you found the clue for the VB! I'm down to my last 9, so a trip to the local booze warehouse will be due soon.
You can certainly buy Bundy rum in the UK; however, I doubt whether the 'alcopop' premix with coke is available. I gather that Clueless Kevin in Oz has introduced a tax on such things; paradoxically people are now drinking more alcohol as a result because most will mix their own to a rather stronger proportion than the premix strength.
Alcopops are rather too close to gas for my taste though...
Howabout; yes, it is hardly a difficult choice. Roll about greased up and naked in the cow dung with your chums like a Royal Mar...., sorry, a Boer before using leftover bits of native village for your braai - or pay homage to the noble black orb? No real need for the suspenders and stilletos - unless, of course, that's your thing.....
Oops - need a link to aviation. OK, how about today's TAF for hereabouts:
070746Z 0709/0809 05008KT 9999 FEW012 SCT040 TEMPO 0709/0711 SCT022 TEMPO 0711/0720 6000 SHRA SCT020 BECMG 0721/0801 6000 BR BKN007 PROB40 TEMPO 0801/0806 3500 BR OVC005 BECMG 0806/0809 SCT020
Oh joy........ No barbi' today then.
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BEagle,
The TEMPO is a slight worry, but it should not preclude the use of the mighty orb. Arc it up in the wife's sewing room. Where's the temp by the way? It's f'ing freezing down here. I know you have crap weather, but surely the thermometer is on the rise.
I gave up on the shopping expedition. I really did think about covering myself in grease, like SRT, and trying the braais. But, at the end of it, I looked at the beautiful orb, felt ashamed with the thought of betrayal, stuck on the stilletos and, would you believe it, snapped a heel.
The TEMPO is a slight worry, but it should not preclude the use of the mighty orb. Arc it up in the wife's sewing room. Where's the temp by the way? It's f'ing freezing down here. I know you have crap weather, but surely the thermometer is on the rise.
I gave up on the shopping expedition. I really did think about covering myself in grease, like SRT, and trying the braais. But, at the end of it, I looked at the beautiful orb, felt ashamed with the thought of betrayal, stuck on the stilletos and, would you believe it, snapped a heel.
It's the Queen's Birthday long weekend here, and the traditional Ski Season Opening Weekend. No skiing, just an excuse for Social Gatherings in the Alps.
Delighted to report that with constant snow for the past two days, the electric BBQ works well out on the balcony
And James Boags finest is the current Ale of choice
Delighted to report that with constant snow for the past two days, the electric BBQ works well out on the balcony
And James Boags finest is the current Ale of choice
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Electric JE? I'll say it again; Electric JE??. BBQs ain't electric. I have one of those electric hotplate/grill thingys, but would deserve stoning if I referred to it as a BBQ. It's a convenient piece of kit that's useful for a quick fried feed in the morning, and an occassional snag in the afternoon - but it ain't no BBQ; regardless of whether it's used inside or out.
However, I cannot take offence because you are a Boags devotee. Superior beer made from crystal waters.
BEagle, a further challenge - get some Boags, then compare it to that p155 called VB. I think that you will find that the combination of a non-gas Weber (returning to thread) and Boags Finest - made with pure, unpolluted, spring water from Tasmania and the finest hops - will prove to be a very satisfactory combination.
However, I cannot take offence because you are a Boags devotee. Superior beer made from crystal waters.
BEagle, a further challenge - get some Boags, then compare it to that p155 called VB. I think that you will find that the combination of a non-gas Weber (returning to thread) and Boags Finest - made with pure, unpolluted, spring water from Tasmania and the finest hops - will prove to be a very satisfactory combination.
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Electric? It's getting worse.
Next thing you bunch of mincers will be going around wearing shoes or something....
I dunno, nick their rugger trophy and they all turn into a bunch of big girls' blouses....
Next thing you bunch of mincers will be going around wearing shoes or something....
I dunno, nick their rugger trophy and they all turn into a bunch of big girls' blouses....
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Swimmers and wellies seem to be appropriate given the weather today.
VHHH 0906/1012 19010KT 9999 FEW015 SCT025 BKN060 TX31/1006Z TN26/0922Z TEMPO 0906/0909 VRB25G35KT 2500 TSRA +SHRA FEW008 SCT012CB BKN040 TEMPO 0909/0912 3500 SHRA TEMPO 0918/1000 4000 SHRA=
Green ones too no doubt for those sarf of Watford.
But if there is a 30 min wx window there's ample time to BBQ - BUT ONLY WITH GAS
VHHH 0906/1012 19010KT 9999 FEW015 SCT025 BKN060 TX31/1006Z TN26/0922Z TEMPO 0906/0909 VRB25G35KT 2500 TSRA +SHRA FEW008 SCT012CB BKN040 TEMPO 0909/0912 3500 SHRA TEMPO 0918/1000 4000 SHRA=
Green ones too no doubt for those sarf of Watford.
But if there is a 30 min wx window there's ample time to BBQ - BUT ONLY WITH GAS
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Kluge,
30 minutes won't cut it. GAS or non-GAS, you can't do anything decent on a Weber in 30 minutes. John Eacott's electric griddle would be more practical to do a few snags.
However, apart from the cloud, the showers and the TS what are you complaining about? I could arc up the beast in an environment that's got those temps, with a little bit of cover, and without any problems.
Did it many a time in SEA. Hell, if you can't improvise son, in Honkers summer weather, then I don't doubt that you're a GASSMAN.
30 minutes won't cut it. GAS or non-GAS, you can't do anything decent on a Weber in 30 minutes. John Eacott's electric griddle would be more practical to do a few snags.
However, apart from the cloud, the showers and the TS what are you complaining about? I could arc up the beast in an environment that's got those temps, with a little bit of cover, and without any problems.
Did it many a time in SEA. Hell, if you can't improvise son, in Honkers summer weather, then I don't doubt that you're a GASSMAN.
Well, I reckon about 45 min for the minimum 'match-to-scoff' time using the True Fuel.
Electrickery? Good grief - indirect heating is simply NOT barbi'-ing. Any way, don't people in HK have servants for such menial tasks as indirect heat cookery? Which, it has to be said, is rather girly.
James Boags can easily be obtained over here from on-line booze purveyors; I could well go for a mixed case of Weißbier and James Boags once the present beer stock reaches Bingo 2.
My, the temperature here today has reached a stunning 14 deg C - yep, this must be our 3-day Summer!
By the way, Kluge, is there anything north of Watford? Strange people who eat pigs' feet and other unmentionable animal parts which a southern gentleman wouldn't even feed to his dog, by all accounts. Tha' knaws....
Electrickery? Good grief - indirect heating is simply NOT barbi'-ing. Any way, don't people in HK have servants for such menial tasks as indirect heat cookery? Which, it has to be said, is rather girly.
James Boags can easily be obtained over here from on-line booze purveyors; I could well go for a mixed case of Weißbier and James Boags once the present beer stock reaches Bingo 2.
My, the temperature here today has reached a stunning 14 deg C - yep, this must be our 3-day Summer!
By the way, Kluge, is there anything north of Watford? Strange people who eat pigs' feet and other unmentionable animal parts which a southern gentleman wouldn't even feed to his dog, by all accounts. Tha' knaws....
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you can't do anything decent on a Weber in 30 minutes
That’s why you need a lesson in GAS power and hot plates (non leccy of course) my son. You know it makes sense – and especially in between SHRA in S.A.R summer when the Ama/boatgirl/maid has boogered off. Where did I put my rickshaw cane ?
Now then. The noble, magical, humble piggy, from nose to tail, beard to butt, all useful, a walking, snorting, squealing specialty store of flavour.*
Hark – do we have a gastronomic heretic amongst us or could it be Marco Porcello ?
* has been known to cause flu
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Electrickery? Good grief - indirect heating is simply NOT barbi'-ing. Any way, don't people in HK have servants for such menial tasks as indirect heat cookery? Which, it has to be said, is rather girly.
(and keep the Boags at a suitable temperature
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Owning the larger product of the Weber factory powered by the proper fuel I have this week had the experience of lighting it for a luncheon BBQ which got cancelled into becoming an evening dinner party.
Two bags of charcol lit at 11.30hrs were closed down at 12.45hrs and then brought majestically into life again at 18.10hrs without any intervention. Thats most flexible in my view. And still cheaper than gas. And still better tasting.
Coupled with the top top grog from naked wines (put it in google and prepare to amaze your taste buds without alarming your wallet - best value wine in the UK bar none) it was a fine event.
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Two bags of charcol lit at 11.30hrs were closed down at 12.45hrs and then brought majestically into life again at 18.10hrs without any intervention. Thats most flexible in my view. And still cheaper than gas. And still better tasting.
Coupled with the top top grog from naked wines (put it in google and prepare to amaze your taste buds without alarming your wallet - best value wine in the UK bar none) it was a fine event.
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