SpotCheckBilly
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re: Snakes released in Florida
Posted by SpotCheckBilly on 6/15/25 at 10:42 am
They are helping to restore a native, now endangered, species that should help balance things. Eastern Indigo snakes are not venomous and pose no threat to humans.
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re: Protestor speaks out about having her arm broken by car while standing in the road,
Posted by SpotCheckBilly on 6/14/25 at 8:50 pm
The finding out wasn't as much fun as the fooling around, as she found out.
re: Weber Summit Kamado grill
Posted by SpotCheckBilly on 6/14/25 at 6:55 am
The Weber Summit looks like a great grill, but as someone who has been using a Primo Kamado for 20+ years, I would say...
1) Much lighter to move around on the patio.
True, it is lighter, but I have my Primo in a table, and it's easy to move around the deck. Taking it off the deck would be more difficult, but it's only had to come off the deck once in the past 20 years.
2) Made out of metal, so don’t have to worry about it cracking or tipping over.
Ceramics will shatter, but put it in a table and the likelihood of that happening is very rare. Mine was in a cradle for at least 15 years and though less stable, moving it was no problem
3) Can use briquettes or lump.
I can use briquettes in my Primo, but I'm not sure why I would or what this means. I can burn anything flammable in it.
4) Cheaper than BGE, Primo and KJ when you factor what comes with it.
Looks like the prices are pretty similar.
5) Best ash management system.
I like how Weber does this, but I clean mine out with a shop vac and have never found that to be a burden.
6) Easier to bring temps down if you overshoot. The temps are very reactive to the dampers.
I'm sure this is true. Ceramics are reactive to the dampers, but very slow to reduce the temp. You'd better set it right when it hits the temp you want -- or else use one of the many add-ons that let you monitor and control the temp via an app.
The ceramic construction provides better insulation, which means they are heavier and harder to lower the temperature. It also means they are more efficient and easier to cook on in cold temperatures. I've kept a 250 degree fire going for as long as 36 hours on a single load of lump (not that you need to.)
If I get another grill, it will most likely be a Primo Oval. I just think that design is an improvement over the traditional Kamado.
1) Much lighter to move around on the patio.
True, it is lighter, but I have my Primo in a table, and it's easy to move around the deck. Taking it off the deck would be more difficult, but it's only had to come off the deck once in the past 20 years.
2) Made out of metal, so don’t have to worry about it cracking or tipping over.
Ceramics will shatter, but put it in a table and the likelihood of that happening is very rare. Mine was in a cradle for at least 15 years and though less stable, moving it was no problem
3) Can use briquettes or lump.
I can use briquettes in my Primo, but I'm not sure why I would or what this means. I can burn anything flammable in it.
4) Cheaper than BGE, Primo and KJ when you factor what comes with it.
Looks like the prices are pretty similar.
5) Best ash management system.
I like how Weber does this, but I clean mine out with a shop vac and have never found that to be a burden.
6) Easier to bring temps down if you overshoot. The temps are very reactive to the dampers.
I'm sure this is true. Ceramics are reactive to the dampers, but very slow to reduce the temp. You'd better set it right when it hits the temp you want -- or else use one of the many add-ons that let you monitor and control the temp via an app.
The ceramic construction provides better insulation, which means they are heavier and harder to lower the temperature. It also means they are more efficient and easier to cook on in cold temperatures. I've kept a 250 degree fire going for as long as 36 hours on a single load of lump (not that you need to.)
If I get another grill, it will most likely be a Primo Oval. I just think that design is an improvement over the traditional Kamado.
re: Beef tongue
Posted by SpotCheckBilly on 6/12/25 at 7:12 pm
Throw it in a pot of water and boil it for at least an hour. Throw in some carrots and celery and onion. Pull it out and douse it in ice water. The outer membrane will then peel off easily.
It's all edible, but I usually trim off some of the less appetizing areas. For the rest, dice it, crisp it up in a frying pan with some EVOO, and serve it in tortillas with diced onion and cilantro.
Save the broth for use in stews.
It's all edible, but I usually trim off some of the less appetizing areas. For the rest, dice it, crisp it up in a frying pan with some EVOO, and serve it in tortillas with diced onion and cilantro.
Save the broth for use in stews.
re: What would Fort Polk be renamed to if the OT was in charge of it?
Posted by SpotCheckBilly on 6/12/25 at 2:19 pm
Fort Trump
re: Wrestling fans rejoice! Random bystander spears protester Goldberg-style
Posted by SpotCheckBilly on 6/12/25 at 2:15 pm
Does that guy have any eligibility left? You can never have too many linebackers.
re: Big time ICE raids in Omaha
Posted by SpotCheckBilly on 6/10/25 at 3:26 pm
How's this going to affect the price of tacos?
re: President of the Mexican Senate
Posted by SpotCheckBilly on 6/10/25 at 1:54 pm
Next thing you know, they'll want Santa Ana's leg back.
re: Car Purchase Scenario - WWTOTD?
Posted by SpotCheckBilly on 6/10/25 at 1:08 pm
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I know on ordered cars you can't, for obvious reasons.
I've never done what OP is doing, so IDK how the deposit stuff works...
State laws may play a role here -- or not -- but in Georgia, one dealer told me their deposit was nonrefundable while another dealer said their's was refundable. I made a deal with the second dealer, but they sold the car out from under me. The salesman was a little bitch about giving me my deposit back, but he gave it back.
re: Car Purchase Scenario - WWTOTD?
Posted by SpotCheckBilly on 6/10/25 at 1:05 pm
Is the deposit at Dealer B refundable? If not, how much did you put down?
Do you just want to pay $1200 more?
I'd first find out if my deposit at Dealer B is refundable. If so, I'd give Dealer B a chance to match the price of Dealer A. If they refuse to, get your deposit back and go with Dealer A.
Do you just want to pay $1200 more?
I'd first find out if my deposit at Dealer B is refundable. If so, I'd give Dealer B a chance to match the price of Dealer A. If they refuse to, get your deposit back and go with Dealer A.
re: What If the Federal Judge Sides with Newsom?
Posted by SpotCheckBilly on 6/10/25 at 6:35 am
JFK didn't ask permission to send the Alabama National Guard to Tuscaloosa when Governor George Wallace stood in the doorway.
re: How many Mexican restaurants are in your town?
Posted by SpotCheckBilly on 6/10/25 at 5:21 am
Gotta launder that money somewhere.
re: How many Mexican restaurants are in your town?
Posted by SpotCheckBilly on 6/10/25 at 5:13 am
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I live in Gwinnett County. There are 412 within ten minutes of me.
I think you missed a few.
I can think of 15 in Auburn, and I am probably overlooking a couple.
re: Homemade roadside memorials are litter
Posted by SpotCheckBilly on 6/9/25 at 7:46 pm
I don't understand it, but they have done it on my in-laws land. They leave it up and let people grieve.
re: Favorite Meals Based from a Can
Posted by SpotCheckBilly on 6/9/25 at 3:57 pm
Taco Soup is always good.
Margaret Holmes seasoned collard greens, sauteed with some onion, jalapeno, diced Roma tomato, and ham or bacon works too.
Large can of Blue Runner red beans, small can of Margaret Holmes red beans and rice, sausage and onion makes for a good meal too.
If you have some leftover pork butt, the Castleberry Brunswick Stew mix is good.
Margaret Holmes seasoned collard greens, sauteed with some onion, jalapeno, diced Roma tomato, and ham or bacon works too.
Large can of Blue Runner red beans, small can of Margaret Holmes red beans and rice, sausage and onion makes for a good meal too.
If you have some leftover pork butt, the Castleberry Brunswick Stew mix is good.
re: Favorite Casserole Recipe
Posted by SpotCheckBilly on 6/9/25 at 2:45 pm
Just a basic recipe that you can take in several directions:
½ pound of uncooked pasta (such as penne rigate)
1 pound of ground beef
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of cracked pepper
1 tablespoon of tomato paste
1 15-ounce can of diced tomatoes
1 15-ounce can of corn, drained
1 7-ounce can of black beans, drained
1 can of Hatch chilies
Parmesan/Romano cheese, liberal shake
2 cups of shredded cheddar divided
Steps
1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook for 1 minute less than the package directions state. Drain the pasta.
3 While the pasta is cooking, add the beef to a large skillet over medium heat, breaking the meat up.
4 When the meat is about halfway cooked through, add the onion and garlic to the skillet and continue cooking until the beef is no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper.
5 Drain the grease and pour the beef into a large mixing bowl.
6 Add the pasta, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, corn, beans, chilies, half the cheddar, and the Parmesan/Romano cheese. Stir well to combine.
7 Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
8 Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 10 minutes.
½ pound of uncooked pasta (such as penne rigate)
1 pound of ground beef
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of cracked pepper
1 tablespoon of tomato paste
1 15-ounce can of diced tomatoes
1 15-ounce can of corn, drained
1 7-ounce can of black beans, drained
1 can of Hatch chilies
Parmesan/Romano cheese, liberal shake
2 cups of shredded cheddar divided
Steps
1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook for 1 minute less than the package directions state. Drain the pasta.
3 While the pasta is cooking, add the beef to a large skillet over medium heat, breaking the meat up.
4 When the meat is about halfway cooked through, add the onion and garlic to the skillet and continue cooking until the beef is no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper.
5 Drain the grease and pour the beef into a large mixing bowl.
6 Add the pasta, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, corn, beans, chilies, half the cheddar, and the Parmesan/Romano cheese. Stir well to combine.
7 Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
8 Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 10 minutes.
re: Gavin Newscum just dared Tom Homan to arrest him
Posted by SpotCheckBilly on 6/9/25 at 7:58 am
If the Dapper Dan Man wants to be arrested, then he should throw a Molotov Cocktail at an ICE truck.
re: Religious, god fearing dog
Posted by SpotCheckBilly on 6/8/25 at 9:40 pm
That's great. Our Aussie wanted everyone sitting at the table before she would eat and would bark into her bowl until we did.
re: Who is the earliest born person you have ever met?
Posted by SpotCheckBilly on 6/8/25 at 12:15 pm
My paternal grandmother was born in 1883. I knew her pretty well and she was a sweetheart. She was half Cherokee.
My MiL and her sister knew their grandfather well because he lived to be 96 and lived close by. He was born in 1844 and spent 4 years marching around Virginia and Pennsylvania with Robert E. Lee, then walked back to south Alabama from Appomattox.
Our past is not that distant.
My MiL and her sister knew their grandfather well because he lived to be 96 and lived close by. He was born in 1844 and spent 4 years marching around Virginia and Pennsylvania with Robert E. Lee, then walked back to south Alabama from Appomattox.
Our past is not that distant.
re: It's Hurricane Season. Is the Cajun Navy Still a Thing?
Posted by SpotCheckBilly on 6/8/25 at 12:11 pm
I don't know anything about how the Cajun Navy is organized, but based on the reports I have read, they are heroes and folks in Louisiana should be proud of them.
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