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2 hours ago, CAPE said:

If you don't have a rain gauge or don't trust your rain gauge, this is usually spot on. I have posted the link before, but here it is again..

https://www.iweathernet.com/total-rainfall-map-24-hours-to-72-hours

Looks like Crofton area received 1.5 - 2" today. Jelly.

Thank you!

Just glad to some nice rain for the grass and to protect the neighborhood from the war zone that’s about to kick off this weekend 

5 minutes ago, Kmlwx said:

It was a long time coming. I've done some research and it just sounds like even with the best designed window units they just can't seal 100%. Just so happens that I get wasps on the front of the house that love to find ways in. Main A/C cools the lower floors fine, but has a ton of trouble getting to the upper floors. (banter, I Know). ZERO wasps or even ants so far this year...

Fans, fans and more fans have been working OK so far. But the past few days have ben brutal getting to sleep. 

Based on radar I'm cautiously optimistic. @high risk - over in the severe thread says they'll likely lose their punch as they come east. A quick shower or storm would do wonders. 

Oh dang man I’d rather sleep with bees than sweaty balls 

Pool feels like hot tub 

Great night to smoke lil reefer on the deck and decompress 

48 minutes ago, vastateofmind said:

Interesting that you mention that 4" height -- I read today that, to help combat the prevalence of clover in a lawn, that it's recommended to set the mower deck slightly higher to keep a lawn level of 3" or greater. Apparently clover won't thrive in grass left to grow slightly higher, as it's a more shallow weed. #LearnSomethingNewEachDay   

That white clover seemed much more visible this year.My lawn went from spring beautiful to clover infested but now feels little less clover after the nitrogen. Hopefully I can avoid these dingleberries 
 

Found a quick window to cut grass earlier (while still little wet) and finished just in time before all hell broke loose. I had to cut it before heading to beach or would came back to a jungle. Perfect timing!

Disgusting.

Finally got some rain after putting down some nitrogen earlier this week. Grass going to be on roids soon. Hopefully baseball cancelled tonight 

19 minutes ago, WeatherShak said:

Come on radar!




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Scrolling down had me little scared of what was next 

Perfect day for the pool. Repeat tomorrow

On 6/4/2021 at 8:02 PM, wxtrix said:

oceanwx's by request birthday dinner:

 

Reverse sear?

Hitting up topsail on 6/12 for the week. Hoping any leftovers stay away. Been screwed too many times in June over past few years so shifted from obx to topsail to see if have better luck 

May not be pool weather but sure is pretty. Rain sucked but least it was needed. Otherwise I would have flipped 

1 minute ago, North Balti Zen said:

thanks.  Hit 171 at four hours - per the youtube videos have wrapped and am finishing still on the smoker. 

Yeh I never even had to wrap mine back in day but def helps speed it along if running low on fuel. Shared recipe site above if you want any ideas on sauces. 

2 hours ago, North Balti Zen said:

I am (just a hair older than the youthful @H2O  ) - and despite a lifetime of grilling, have never tried to smoke a pork shoulder for homemade pulled. So, today is the day. About four hours in, using the off-set smoker for the first time, fingers crossed. Worst case scenario, I **** it up, and swing up to MissionBBQ and get it that way. But I think I have a shot at this. 

Don’t panic at the temp stall. The temp will eventually rise or worse case you wrap in foil and finish in oven. Good luck man don’t over think it 

Edit: below is site I used when was into smoking few years ago. Great tips and rub/sauce recipes. Check out the Lexington dip sauce if you are a east nc vinegar guy. Also got ketchup based and others if vinegar not your style 

https://amazingribs.com

Brightened up and sun tried to come out but she lost the battle for now 

Instead of steaks or ribs on grill I went with chili for dinner 

This day is trash so I’m going to get trashed

Alright I got enough rain. Let’s get back to sunshine and 80s please 

5 minutes ago, wxtrix said:

sous vide first and then i'll smoke it.

I bet that turns out amazing! 

1 hour ago, wxtrix said:

this weekend’s project:

 

Smoker?

Had some nice wind for few mins but no boomers. Least the rain is solid to wash away the pollen and tree sap. Not sure why sap so bad this year 

90 sunny and disgusting out. Hope to least get rocked with some storms 

Def kick in the nuts with the forecast for the weekend. 

That area around rock creek up y’all’s way is amazing. So beautiful and good trees too! 

Turned out nice down here today

Seems like trending better for Memorial Day weekend. If I drink enough I might take dip in pool with temps in 70s