[sreilly]

David, thanks. I normally don't take quite that long to finish my projects. Normally, it's only a year or two late. lol

I finally finished slabbing the log (got 6x1.5" and 2x2" 6 foot slabs) and I have a flute blank ready to start routing. But again I think for tomorrow. For now, I need an adult libation, a cigar, and to burn some meat on the grill.

Well now that tells the story in itself, especially burning the meat. If there's anything I find as enjoyable as woodworking it's grilling and smoking. And that smoking part (not cigars) takes some serious time that requires real attention. When smoking ribs I need to spritz the ribs every 30 minutes or so. Funny how little time that is when you're trying to work in the shop.......Still haven't done the brisket yet but chicken, pulled pork, fish........shucks I may have to fire up that smoker today........Meant to say "nice models" but somehow got side tracked.

 

[sreilly]

Steve, very nice. I wish I had a smoker.

I've found a nice Churchill cigar takes just about the same time as slow grilling a nice cut of meat. So a perfect pairing.

Though a bit faster so can't smoke a full cigar, salmon and shrimp on the grill are awesome too. I can only do adult libations with those.

Imagine my Mother on the line when I told her after all the years I was smoking again......as hard as it was to give up my Marlboro's and the money spent on everything from hypnosis to gum to drugs (legal prescription). I had quit 1,000s of time and 1 finally took thanks to Chantix. Only took me about 5 years and maybe 3 months to get addicted.....