Post by: Bentley on December 31, 2017, 09:47:11 PM
Lets see what 2018 brings us!
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on December 31, 2017, 09:50:13 PM
Do you have a vision for what you would like this site to accomplish in 2018?
Congrats on a great effort to date!
Post by: TechMOGogy on December 31, 2017, 11:44:50 PM
Here’s to a great 2018!!
Post by: yorkdude on January 01, 2018, 05:00:16 AM
Post by: Kristin Meredith on January 01, 2018, 08:52:25 AM
I am very surprised at the growth. I thought we might have 50 people by this time. I realize that PH going down contributed a lot to the growth, but I still don't know where those 641 folks who are current members came from!!! And it is hard to imagine that there are many more out there who want to join, so we shall see what 2018 brings.
For 2018 I hope to see:
1. More members reviews of accessories and tools that you like and use. We already have a couple of really excellent contributions, but I would think that there are a lot of products that members use and would like to share a thoughtful opinion about -- positive and negative -- with the rest of us.Maybe something Santa brought?
2. Some member reviews of sauces, rubs and marinades. We don't have any yet which has surprised me. I see tons of great cooks, would love to know if any of you are using commercial products in those cooks and what you think about them. Winter is upon us, might have time to sit down and do same sampling and tasting and writing!
3. Hope that the American Royal is scheduled on a decent weekend and that we can get a PF team together. If so, hope other PFs might come out for some food and fellowship. It would also allow for some PF testing of different things which I like to do.
4. I hope that maybe PFs in different parts of the country might get together for a social day -- either a bbq crawl or just a meet and greet at a park or restaurant. Bent and I are going to be tailgating at the Fresno State- U of Minn game on Sept 8 and know some PFs are going to be there. Hope even more might be able to make the trip.
5. I look forward to seeing posts in the competition section. The season was basically over when the site was up and running. We don't compete that much anymore, but I enjoy ready and seeing pics of what others do.
Thanks again to all of you for the support, the great recipes, the wonderful photos and the tremendous content. You have all made this a site to be proud of!!!!
Post by: ZCZ on January 01, 2018, 10:29:11 AM
Looking forward to your visit to MN in Sept. There are quite a few of us up here in MN/WI/IA who could come out.
Z
Post by: Jcorwin818 on January 01, 2018, 10:29:58 AM
Post by: TravlinMan on January 01, 2018, 11:27:08 AM
Thank you Bentley and Kristin for a great job opening this site and HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone.
And again..+1
Post by: GREG-B on January 01, 2018, 11:31:26 AM
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Post by: Bar-B-Lew on January 01, 2018, 03:30:29 PM
Lotsa folks on here got BBQ equipment for the holidays too and could possibly check with you and Bentley about submitting a review.
I find it easier to use feedback of people here who you have experience of seeing there cooks, methods, tools, etc when making a buying decision on something than just reviews on Amazon or wherever I may look to buy something from.
Post by: MP09 on January 01, 2018, 03:52:28 PM
Post by: mattcotool on January 01, 2018, 04:03:42 PM
The welcome I have received has been outstanding. I hope to be a major contributor in 2018!
Post by: Bentley on January 01, 2018, 04:23:34 PM
Pelletheads was almost 3 years old before I started the 1st Performance Testing, I cant remember where we were with the daily page views, probably close to this site maybe a little higher. I guess I am conflicted on growth, to me, as I have said a few other times...Plelletheads had gotten large enough to have lost some of its feel for me. I would prefer that not happen on this site. I don't believe we are ever going to be the size of a Virtual Bullet or a BBQ Brethren, but I also know I don't want to be that big. I guess I enjoy being able to stay in contact with friends I have made over the last 11 years on Pelletheads and now this site. I guess I am afraid that if it stays small it may die, but that is a risk I am willing to take. Like I said, I like seeing my friends cooks, hearing about their lives and families and just enjoying their company...And I don't need 10,000 Members to do that!
Oh, and thanks to the support of Members on this site, we are 1/3 the way to funding this site for a 3 year renewal in August with HostGator from the monies we have made with the ThermoWorks...So it really is you alls site too!
Post by: Trooper on January 01, 2018, 04:35:51 PM
Seriously -
My concern is that the management of this site will occupy too much of your time and you'll simply burn out.
Are you OK with things for right now?
Seriously-
Post by: Bentley on January 01, 2018, 04:43:49 PM
But I have had the 2nd Generation Tappecue for 3 months and have dropped the ball on it. We are down in the woods most of the time, and when we are not, it is so cold outside, I don't want to do it. So I openly apologize to Gina and the Folks at Tappecue and need to make a concerted effort to get that Product Review done as soon as I can!
Post by: Brushpopper on January 01, 2018, 05:50:43 PM
Thank you Bentley and Kristin for a great job opening this site and HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone.
And again..+1
Add me to that list.
Great site
Me too!! Thank y'all!! :clap:
Post by: cookingjnj on January 01, 2018, 11:08:00 PM
Thanks for a great 2017........ and here is to an even better 2018! May our passion for bringing people together through great food better us all!
Post by: Ssteppe on January 02, 2018, 04:43:24 PM
I guess I should repost the recipes I'd posted on the old site.
Post by: Kristin Meredith on January 02, 2018, 05:18:22 PM
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Post by: Kristin Meredith on January 06, 2018, 01:34:30 PM
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Post by: Bar-B-Lew on February 06, 2019, 07:42:21 PM
Post by: Bentley on February 06, 2019, 09:15:04 PM
When we 1st started this site, I tried to mold it after the only other site I was really active on, Pelletheads, and that did not seem to go over well. We will remain small, and I think I will like it that way more. I am trying not to morph into "Joe Average BBQ Site" and keep the emphasis on wood pellets, but I also realize that 90% of my cooking over the course of a year is done in my kitchen.
The level of involvement has become much like Pelletheads, a core of people that post regularly, which I enjoy, but the majority not participating, not what I had hoped, but reality. I enjoy coming on the site and seeing what my friends are doing, and I do consider you all my friends, even though I have not met most of you and that probably will never happen. I am a very opinionated, at times very self-centered and arrogant person, and for the most part folks accept me for that and are gracious enough to work through it.
So, what happens in 2019 happens, and if I look at the bank account in August and I can afford to renew every thing, we will do it again in 2020! I appreciate no end the folks that keep this site going with content!
Post by: Hank D Thoreau on February 06, 2019, 11:59:53 PM
The trick was finding an email address, because I could not find a way to follow-up on the site without an approved account.
Maybe if it would stop raining here in Southern California I can get a chance to cook something and share.
I have managed a few BBQ salmon and lamb chop nights on my gas Weber Q2200 between rainstorms but I don't want to clog the pellet cooker.
I just got it and am still learning the ins and outs. So far, so good.
Post by: ZCZ on February 07, 2019, 05:45:53 AM
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Post by: MysticRhythms on February 10, 2019, 11:02:47 AM
and if I look at the bank account in August and I can afford to renew every thing, we will do it again in 2020!
When August rolls around let us know, there are many people here who would be happy to pitch in.
Post by: Bobitis on February 10, 2019, 12:03:19 PM
and if I look at the bank account in August and I can afford to renew every thing, we will do it again in 2020!
When August rolls around let us know, there are many people here who would be happy to pitch in.
I would do 100%, but that would make others feel slighted. A pittance on my part would be enough for others to feel welcome to join in.
Can we start a new thread in the matter? This one's gone off the rails.
Post by: Bentley on February 10, 2019, 01:41:42 PM
Bobitis, not sure, what thread you want to start? As far as a giving thread? If you don't mind will see where we are in a few months!