CMS Author MikeRivers Posted October 1, 2007 CMS Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 I went to Home Depot today to buy a couple of bags of charcoal briquets. They have the best price (Two 24 pound bags of Kingsford for about $11), but I didn't see any where they normally are. I asked at the Customer "service" counter and was told that it's past barbecue season and they might or might not get any more in stock. Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these cooks from the swift completion of their appointed grilling or slow completion of their appointed smoking. Why should Home Depot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ernest Buckley Posted October 1, 2007 Members Share Posted October 1, 2007 Mike, As a fellow grillmaster, BBQ`ing a year round sport IMO. Those long 3-4 hour baby back rib smoke jobs are most welcome here. As for charcoal prices, try BJs or any of those larger wholesale joints. $11 is a pretty good deal! Got to get to my Home Depot and check that out. EB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr. Botch Posted October 1, 2007 Members Share Posted October 1, 2007 It's all about turnover; snatch the cheep bags while you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ed A. Posted October 2, 2007 Members Share Posted October 2, 2007 Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these cooks from the swift completion of their appointed grilling or slow completion of their appointed smoking. It can be 20 degrees outside with a foot of snow on the ground and I'll still be out in the backyard in my winter clothes and boots, barbecuing steaks on the grill. I'm dedicated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 It can be 60 degrees outside in the middle of a winter cold streak and I'll still be out in the backyard in my winter clothes (T-shirt & jeans), barbecuing steaks on the grill. I'm dedicated - but lucky to live in Southern California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alphajerk Posted October 2, 2007 Members Share Posted October 2, 2007 i just use propane. so much easier and in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Lozada Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 I can eat Carne Asada the entire year. If I can not grill it, I go to a taqueria or even better, an Argentinian Grill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nat whilk II Posted October 2, 2007 Members Share Posted October 2, 2007 Yeah, Home Depot's definition of "seasonal items" is pretty broad. I went in there looking for an air cleaner - not a fan, mind you, but an air filterer/cleaner. Saleslady says, "O no, season's over for those". Clean air has a season?? Oh well, it's just business and inventory management. Welcome to the era of the one-deep inventory shelf and everything in temporary supply. To everything there is a season.... nat whilk ii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Monkey Mouse Posted October 2, 2007 Members Share Posted October 2, 2007 Considering that Costco had X-mas stuff out 3 weeks ago - the full spread.... I think all retailers are running about 2 to 3 months too early. I'm expecting to see valentine's day stuff the week after Halloween.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members offramp Posted October 2, 2007 Members Share Posted October 2, 2007 It can be 60 degrees outside in the middle of a winter cold streak and I'll still be out in the backyard in my winter clothes (T-shirt & jeans), aaaaaaHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAA!!! "t-shirt and jeans"? "winter clothes"? aaaaHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA!!!! :lol::lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Lozada Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 aaaaaaHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAA!!! "t-shirt and jeans"? "winter clothes"? aaaaHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA!!!! :lol: :lol: When God said "Let there be light" Chuck Norris said "Say Please..."... and Phil said "Come on Chuck, let the guy work and let me finish my BBQ peacefully". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alphajerk Posted October 2, 2007 Members Share Posted October 2, 2007 yeah, finding a fan anywhere in the winter is a desperate situation here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super 8 Posted October 2, 2007 Members Share Posted October 2, 2007 It can be 60 degrees outside in the middle of a winter cold streak and I'll still be out in the backyard Up yer nose with a rubber hose, you turkey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the stranger Posted October 2, 2007 Members Share Posted October 2, 2007 i need some charcoaland i need to get it cheapsnowed in three foot deep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the stranger Posted October 2, 2007 Members Share Posted October 2, 2007 i don't want propaneit just doesn't cook the samei need my Kingsford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the stranger Posted October 2, 2007 Members Share Posted October 2, 2007 i know what you mean'bout trying to get a fanin the winter man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author MikeRivers Posted October 2, 2007 Author CMS Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 Considering that Costco had X-mas stuff out 3 weeks ago - the full spread.... I think all retailers are running about 2 to 3 months too early.Yes, I did see Christmas trees on display at the Home Depot the other day. Somehow I don't think that pine-smoked ribs would be very tasty. We have a big restaurant supply store where I get 20 pound bags of real charcoal at a pretty decent price and they have briquets as well. But Home Depot is half a mile from me, and Restaurant Depot is a 25 mile round trip. Adding in the cost of gas, I'd have to buy a lot of charcoal in one trip for it not to be cheaper by the 5 pound bag at Trader Joe's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ernest Buckley Posted October 2, 2007 Members Share Posted October 2, 2007 While we`re on the subject, what grills do you use? My grill of choice: Weber One Touch Silver (22 1/2") EB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rabid Posted October 2, 2007 Members Share Posted October 2, 2007 Walmart/Lows declared summer over 2 months ago. I tried to find bubble liquid for the kids bubble wands and yard games back then. Anything summer was already on a close out table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MarkZ Posted October 2, 2007 Members Share Posted October 2, 2007 While we`re on the subject, what grills do you use? Ducane gas grill, built like a tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hush Posted October 2, 2007 Members Share Posted October 2, 2007 You all (you see I'm originally from NY otherwise It'd be Y'all :-) need to come to NC. Barbecue season is still on. Big festival coming up 10/27 in Lexington NC. Barbecue Festival.com We're probably going to check it out this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blue2blue Posted October 2, 2007 Members Share Posted October 2, 2007 This is like clothes... It's gotten so you can't buy winter wear in winter... You have to buy it in fall. And a nice sweater for those crisp autumn days? Better buy it in August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members motord Posted October 2, 2007 Members Share Posted October 2, 2007 It can be 20 degrees outside with a foot of snow on the ground and I'll still be out in the backyard in my winter clothes and boots, barbecuing steaks on the grill. I'm dedicated. I'm a New York City resident myself, and I usually pack the grilling up around the middle of November. Though I'd never turn down a nicely charred steak, I'm not sure I get all of you hardcore grill-in-the-snow types. Why shiver your ass off when you could be sipping a mug of porter over a simmering pot of beef stew. Or taking in the delicious bubbling sounds coming from the oven as the scent of rosemary and roasting chicken fills the room. Or plunging a batch of browned meatballs into a bubbling cauldron of homemade marinara for a good long soak, wooden spoon in hand. I enjoy cold weather food every bit as much as barbecue. I'm hungry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ed A. Posted October 2, 2007 Members Share Posted October 2, 2007 Why shiver your ass off when you could be sipping a mug of porter over a simmering pot of beef stew. Or taking in the delicious bubbling sounds coming from the oven as the scent of rosemary and roasting chicken fills the room. Or plunging a batch of browned meatballs into a bubbling cauldron of homemade marinara for a good long soak, wooden spoon in hand. Nice, but not the same as a mouth-watering charbroiled/barbecued steak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gatorwing Posted October 2, 2007 Members Share Posted October 2, 2007 i just use propane. so much easier and in stock. We use natural gas - never have to worry about running out of fuel; no tank to drag around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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