Archive for May, 2008
Hot-Cold-Hot-Cold
Welcome to the Colorado Front-Range. Spring is the MOST interesting time in Colorado. I lived in Texas for 35 years in various locations in the state and I swore Texas had the weirdest weather. Wait a few hours and it’ll change again, was the general MO. However, nothing compares to Colorado, nothing.
We start out with [...]
Coverup…
There’s nothing worse than a filthy dirty looking grill. Dirt, rain, water and snow can take years off your grill. So, I say, cover it up. When we purchased our grill a few years back, we purchased the associated plastic with felt cover. It’s taken it’s toll and we now need to replace it.
Truthfully, I [...]
Rain, Rain, Go away!
Memorial day is considered THE grillers day. Next to July 4th and Labor Day, Memorial Day is suppose to usher in the summer grilling season. Not SO here in Colorado. Well, we did some grilling, but in the cold rain. YES, it was drizzling all afternoon. Memorial Day here on the Front-Range was nothing short [...]
Hot and 21
Well, okay, the title may be a little deceiving. Truthfully, today has nothing to do with anything young and hot in the “sexy model” sense.
Today is our anniversary, 21 years, and it was HOT. That’s it, nothing more.
While we have a special weekend planned in a few weeks, my wife, Jodi, isn’t that [...]
Here come the ribs!
It’s Friday, the day before Memorial Weekend. It’s THE first 3 day weekend of the summer and traditionally, we fire up the grill no matter where we are. A few years ago, I’d been at a family members on Memorial Weekend and it SNOWED. Well, that’s what happens sometimes. However, we didn’t let it deter [...]
THE DECK - a work of art - Part2
I finally was able to grab some shots of the deck I’m helping Brad, my friend build. Initially, when I’d signed on to the project, I envisioned basic wood materials like treated lumber or red wood, the usual Lowes or Home Depot stock stuff. However, the project took on another life as Brad investigated other [...]
THE Perfect Salad
Eating off the grill, well, not literally, can be healthy as well as just plain good. Looking for a great salad option? Well, here’s the perfect salad that can be fully prepared and ready to go in about 30 minutes. Great for fast quick evening dinner any day of the week.
First, start with a good [...]
The Deck - Part1
Well, a good friend of mine has opted to add their own “deck-hang-out” on the back of their house. Being one to promote the on-going endeavorer of outdoor living and grilling, I couldn’t help but offer to help. With the labor savings in the bag, they decided to upgrade and we’re installing IPE, a Brazilian [...]
Crap, it’s cold outside…
Friday, end of the week, PERFECT evening to fire up the grill and cook something. Or, is it? Well, it snowed last night in Longmont and most of Colorado. Well, more like it tried to snow, spritz, rain and throw some ice pelts down on everyone, but moisture is moisture.
Still, it is a bit too [...]