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Chico_SA

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  1. I’m guessing this will be what the rails, skirting, (ours will be 8 ft from top deck to bottom), and edging will look like. I like the clean look. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  2. Two Quotes so far 1st one would demo the existing 2 level 440 sq ft deck. Small business that isn't full time it seems. He proposed Pressure Treated and using existing structure. He would be putting some decking under the 240 sq ft top level so the total new deck would be 760 sq ft plus stairs. He would use the same type pressure treated for the rail balusters. $14,800 2nd one does not ever use Pressure Treated for the actual decking since they wont warranty it. They are a pretty established decking company. They will use Weston Red Cedar. They will not deck under upper deck (400 sq feet) but will instead put skirting between the two levels using the same type cedar. They will also put in a couple of BBQ shelves/bars on each level. They will used black iodized steel balusters. They also put edging on all along the lengths so that plank ends aren't exposed so the product seems to be a little more high end. About 440 sq feet not including stairs. 240 on top and 200 below. They quoted $13, 738 without demo and $16,625 with demolition and haul off. I've pretty much decided against doing the demo myself. Given the materials offered and the extras, it seems like the 2nd is a much better offer. However, is that still an unreasonably high a quote?
  3. Beto back in San Antonio for the England/Belgium game tomorrow morning followed by his campaign office opening at 2pm and a party at Rosedale Park at 5:30. The guy is everywhere.
  4. Thanks guys. And to whomever recommended the SMOKE probe, thank you. I'm being spoiled early. The receiver seems to be spot on, so I can stay inside and binge some Netflix
  5. My wife had this T-shirt made for me for Christmas. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  6. Ok. center grate, top grate? Does it matter? I'm only cooking on the top.
  7. Thanks. I'm setting up my ThermoWorks Probes now. Any suggestions on where to place the Pit Probe?
  8. Ok. Going to give a Midnight Smoke a shot. Got 3 seasonings done over the past few nights. Got World Cup consolation game to look forward to about half way through. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  9. Finally got to work on did my first two seasonings. Hot burn with nothing and then then a slower one trying to keep it at 275 with several JImmy Dean sausage rolls. It will be a learning process because when I noted it dropping to 250, i added just a handful of briquettes. Damn it shot up past 325 and I had a hard time bringing it down. I look forward to getting some experience with fire control.
  10. Posted something similar a few pages back. Shit aint right with this dude.
  11. You guys handled it a lot longer then I could!
  12. Having Beers With Beto on Friday here in SA. I will probably end up giving more money.
  13. Am I allowed to say this? I can't lie, when I saw him scratching his head and chewing his tongue years ago, I kind of worried about him. Not sure if the guy is capable of making a good decision on his own. The guy is just off. There, I said it.
  14. When I was teaching 7th grade a couple of students were talking to me and asked me "Sir, should we tell a teacher of their nipples are showing?" I was a little surprised by the boldness of the question so I did the best I could, imagining an Elaine Benes situation. "Well, I'm not sure it's appropriate to talk about unless you think you can help save them from embarrassment" The next week in class "Sir, I see you are wearing an undershirt today" Damn it I hate undershirts if I'm not sweating but now I over analyze the situation every time.
  15. This horrible Mac commercial is being aired constantly during the World Cup.
  16. I have someone taking measurement for some deck repair/replacement. He warned me that their would will be a large difference in cost between pressure treated and composite or cedar. The deck isn't covered but does have lots of tree shade. Very little direct sunlight for extended periods and I would be pretty good with cleaning and maintenance. Thoughts on pressure treated? My old house had cedar so I was a little spoiled by that.
  17. Two summers ago when my son was 3 we went to Sea World. As we were walking up to the gate a family wearing burkas were walking in front of us. Son asks me... "Daddy, why are there Jawas here?"
  18. I have to admit. I simply dropped my cell phone onto the top of my foot the other day and I was hoping around like a madman. He may have embellished but it looks like he caught the top of of his foot after taking a few wind up steps toward Ramos.
  19. This statement is kind of a bummer.
  20. https://reddit.app.link/HkWy98VuNN Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  21. Going to try to put together and season my new WSM tomorrow. Any suggestions on a seasoning method? I was thinking about using this one but welcome y'alls input. http://www.slapyodaddybbq.com/2014/03/fire-control-and-seasoning-a-new-weber-smokey-mountain-pit/
  22. San Antonio. Looking for someone to do concrete/cement patio, decking, and under deck shed.
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