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Kristin Meredith

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We Hit 50 Members Today
« on: August 31, 2017, 10:50:36 AM »

We have 51 members as of this morning (you can't go by the stats numbers, that shows all who have registered for an account and we are trying to weed out spammers -- I am kinda thinking that sexygirl at porn something or other was not seriously into pellet pits).

I know I am going to sound a bit mushy, but you all will just have to bear with me.  We were both a little depressed at how PH worked out, but I tried to encourage Bent to start this new forum.  He kept thinking we had maybe missed the boat, that the market was too full.  I told him that we should give it a year and that if we had 50 members by the end of the year, with 25 being good solid contributors, we would go on for another year.

We have now had 50 members in 10 days.  I am blown away, but probably shouldn't be. I think that is something of a testament as to the regard in which you all hold Bentley, but also to your love of pellet cooking and sharing that experience with like minded people.  So far, everyone has been a wonderful contributor and so supportive.  I am happy we decided to go this route.  Thank you all.
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Re: We Hit 50 Members Today
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2017, 10:55:00 AM »

We're happy you decided to go this route too! 

Thank you to both of you!

Gringo

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Re: We Hit 50 Members Today
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2017, 10:59:14 AM »


I think that is something of a testament as to the regard in which you all hold Bentley, but also to your love of pellet cooking and sharing that experience with like minded people.

Both.  And I'll include you in that assessment.

I've privately told Bentley many times that I wish he lived next door.  And I'll also include you in that assessment.

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Re: We Hit 50 Members Today
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2017, 11:37:46 AM »

As I posted a couple of days ago, this site looks like it's gonna take off and fly. :clap: :clap:
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Re: We Hit 50 Members Today
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2017, 11:57:28 AM »

I think thick skinned people can see through some of the BS. Bentley does not come off as soft sometimes. Short fused even. There is a kind, gentle man behind the iron curtain. I don't offend easily. I can see why some thinner skinned folks have ran, but I know him personally and his heart is typically in the right place.

I hope the forum does well.
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Re: We Hit 50 Members Today
« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2017, 12:22:47 PM »

Bentley does not come off as soft sometimes. Short fused even. There is a kind, gentle man behind the iron curtain. I don't offend easily. I can see why some thinner skinned folks have ran, but I know him personally and his heart is typically in the right place.

Bentley's forthright style reminds me of the way coaches talk.  I like that.  I don't have to read between the lines or wonder what he really meant. 
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Re: We Hit 50 Members Today
« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2017, 12:24:05 PM »

I think thick skinned people can see through some of the BS. Bentley does not come off as soft sometimes. Short fused even. There is a kind, gentle man behind the iron curtain. I don't offend easily. I can see why some thinner skinned folks have ran, but I know him personally and his heart is typically in the right place.

I hope the forum does well.

I have never seen him as short fused.  But direct (which I appreciate) and consistent in his approach (which I appreciate even more).  With a forum such as this, people will go where the passion is, where there is a genuine willingness to share ideas, recipes, etc.  Where we can discuss who is the best college football team (Ohio State if any of you were wondering)  and share pet photos even.  This community will continue to grow as the word spreads. 

I for one am happy to be a part of it!
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Re: We Hit 50 Members Today
« Reply #7 on: August 31, 2017, 01:05:33 PM »

Tsk, tsk, tsk TLK, obviously breathing in too much of that smoke from the Yoder.  Ohio State indeed  ::)
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Re: We Hit 50 Members Today
« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2017, 02:19:32 PM »

We're happy you decided to go this route too! 

Thank you to both of you!

Gringo

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Re: We Hit 50 Members Today
« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2017, 02:30:45 PM »

Great site and great people running it spells success.  I'm glad to be here and participate and help in any way.

PS:  TLK I root for OSU once each season when they play Michigan other than that it's Michigan State all the way.
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Re: We Hit 50 Members Today
« Reply #10 on: August 31, 2017, 02:47:15 PM »

I can say with truth and conviction, I would root for Ohio St over Alabama!
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Re: We Hit 50 Members Today
« Reply #11 on: August 31, 2017, 05:24:10 PM »

3 pages of posts already too.  I don't remember that level of activity recently elsewhere.
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Re: We Hit 50 Members Today
« Reply #12 on: August 31, 2017, 06:50:38 PM »

Looks like we are gaining momentum  :clap:
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Re: We Hit 50 Members Today
« Reply #13 on: August 31, 2017, 08:37:41 PM »

I smell PelletFan success coming from my stack!
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Re: We Hit 50 Members Today
« Reply #14 on: August 31, 2017, 09:16:45 PM »

Thanks for all the nice words and sentiment. We would sure like to think it will grow although Bentley says he feels like he is surrounded by a group of great friends right now, so why would you want anything else?  ;D

I guess if the folks here like it and spread the word, then maybe over time more will find out about us.  But we are pretty happy and amazed right now.
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