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Nothing like a pandemic to bring out the most nitpicking over politics and other off topic items. I’m probably not the only one that’s noticed how bored many of us are. So bored, in fact, that we find the off topic and political sections the most amusing. But wow some of you guys like to take this seriously. Chill out and have a drink.
Smile
Thats all!
I just cracked a cold one, and watched Vassy kinda make O'Toole look silly on her show. He is going to have to do a lot better then that if he wants to be a party leader.
Sitting back now to watch the flaming begin.
John
Lol no kidding. Noticed the same!Quote:
Originally Posted by Birdbuff
Actually I have been posting quite often in the hunting and the guns threads.
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Originally Posted by Birdbuff
I agree. It's bad lately.Quote:
Originally Posted by BurlyGirl
Not picking on you in particular BurlyGirl, but as an example...you haven't started a threat outside of the Off Topic section since 24 Sept 2020...and you only started 5 threats in all of 2020. If people don't contribute, start threats, stimulate discussions, they really have no right to complain what others are doing in their spare time.Quote:
Originally Posted by BurlyGirl
The forum is what it is. It's the dead of winter, with few outdoor activities going on, everyone in lockdown and a few guys are having a little fun bantering over politics etc.
Not much different that what goes on when we used to sit and Tim's with the guys and have a coffee.
If it offends, log out and find something else to do OR start a few threads in the other areas of the forum and stimulate some interest.
Mike, this falls under the “taking it to seriously” part. Just sayin.
I read a lot of threads in other forums. The problem is, there isn’t a lot to contribute by the time I read them.
Politics.
Affect us everyday, even during good times. Which 2020, 2021 aren’t. And decisions being made in both Ottawa and QP. Are having huge consequences.
Whether it’s lockdowns, or the killing of Keystone, or vaccines. Or even line 5 which threatens severe fuel shortages for Ontario..
These are not small things, of no import
Agreed. But you can only beat a dead horse for so long. And more often than not the thread changes direction. I have no problem with any threads, political or not. Like I said we’re all looking for something to fill the void.Quote:
Originally Posted by JBen
True that.
“Nitpicking” which depending on the context I might refer to as “wee bones” certainly occurs. I guess the difference between a few hundred billion blown and Bev Odas $15 OJ expense....
You and I, I suspect are largely on the same page. I have a lot of disdain for them all. But if “we” don’t hold them accountable, who will.....There’s two ways to do that, one is with our votes, the other is the court of public opinion. Social Media.
When the electorate makes enough noise, they listen. Just look at how fast they reacted when a couple flew south for Christmas.
Problem is, at least here in Ontario the left sid of the electorate is silent........
Apathetic.
cause and effect.
or in the parlance of today’s woke society.
Everything happens for a reason.
This forum is not going to solve the countries problems. View it for what it truly is, entertainment. Nothing more. Then you do not get upset, just amused, at the sometimes ludicrous comments, from both sides of a discussion. Some I fear are foaming at the mouth, their heartbeat is racing, as they type away. Life's to short.
Yup come here for some entertainment if it wasn't for that I'd be on crack
It's all about where you are in life...like I said earlier, being retired I used to have time to sit in Tim's during the week and have a coffee with a few local guys where the conversation changes as often as we pass gas. No one cares.
No topic is censored and we our best to solve the problems of the world. It's called socializing and an important part of being human. Is it taken seriously (passionately)...expressing your opinion is...but expecting results isn't.
So when you pay a visit to the off topic forum, think of it like your walking into a coffee shop and seeing a group of old farts sitting in the corner pounding the table and having a few laughs. Just smile and either join in or go sit on the other side of the room....no need to pass judgements.
Agreed . As long as the forum rules are observed, no problem. Some do go overboard in their condemnation of others, and cross the line. People are not evil, despicable, reprobate, degenerate, miscreant, et al. based solely on who they voted for. Some things cannot be said in Tims if it is disrespectful of other patrons. You will be asked to stop saying them or leave. Like here, if it breaks the rules.
Maybe I should revise my earlier statement - I guess I only partially agree. I do think there's too much nitpicking going on, and too many political discussions. I do think that people should relax. But, I don't find the political and conspiracy theory stuff going on in the off topic section amusing, and the constant bickering and angst that those threads provoke irritates me.
The good thing is that nobody is forced to read those threads, so I generally avoid reading those threads. I do agree with an earlier post that if people don't like it, they should start threads that they do like. I'll see what I can do, but the reality is that for many people, there is much less outdoors stuff going on right now due to various reasons.
I have been trying to start conversations in the hunting and guns sections both for my own information and for others to learn but none have had much traction.
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Originally Posted by rf2
I noticed. Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by greatwhite
Interesting point. Where am I in life? Let's see.....my dad died suddenly, out of nowhere a few months back. My life got turned upside down. I'm sorting through a house full of items so we can determine what we will use and what needs rehoming. The data supplied to me was that my dad was one of the top ten posters on this site, and he was extremely knowledgeable. That knowledge came from life experience and equipment use. So I work a full time, demanding job and on the side I'm doing renovations by myself because the man who I did them with is dead. So no, gosh darn it, now that you mention it....maybe I haven't started a thread lately. Gee, I've only contributed to them lately. Shame on me. Too bad I'm not retired and sitting around more. Although, if I was retired, I'd be sure to be outside using all this outdoors equipment more :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by MikePal
Well said Burly Girl.
(Someone actually counted how many threads you've posted?... rolling eye balls)
I think somebody needs to "get a life" rather than sitting and counting threads!Quote:
Originally Posted by MikePal
No counting required..it's at a glance in the stats.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dakota Creek
The point is, it's disappointing how often we get members who rarely contribute or participate on the forum, come on every couple of months and criticize other members or complain how the forum is run.
The old saying 'have nothing good to say..."
And ..... with that comment it might just be time to look in the mirror .....Quote:
Originally Posted by MikePal
Why???
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Originally Posted by Dakota Creek
I know I've never been rude enough to say to a stranger : "get a life"...seems to come easy for you. Not knowing a person's predicament could be quite a hurtful comment. Just saying.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dakota Creek
How am I doing Mike is my post count and variety OK.Quote:
Originally Posted by MikePal
Well then maybe you should reread BurlyGirl's response to your comment on her "lack of recent posts" .....Quote:
Originally Posted by MikePal
"Let's see.....my dad died suddenly, out of nowhere a few months back. My life got turned upside down. I'm sorting through a house full of items so we can determine what we will use and what needs rehoming. ..... So I work a full time, demanding job and on the side I'm doing renovations by myself because the man who I did them with is dead. So no, gosh darn it, now that you mention it....maybe I haven't started a thread lately ....."
Just sayin' ...............
And what does that have to do with you being rude ....you weren't part of an ongoing discussion. Why did you feel the need to toss out a rude comment ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dakota Creek
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Originally Posted by Dakota Creek
Honestly people get a hold of yourselves. This threads purpose was meant to be light hearted. Really my intention was to get everyone to take a breath and relax. I mean geez man, we’re all bored but there’s no need for personal attacks. That’s not what our community of outdoors people is about. We all have the same passion and there’s no need to nit pick. When this is all done, and we’re back to a normal existence I propose an annual forum member get together (I can bbq like nobody’s business, lol). WE are an outdoor community and share common interests and goals. There is more that holds us together than divides. Just my two cents.
Okay I should have not said "get a life" and for that I will apologize ..... instead I should have asked if you are the post monitor for OOD??? ;-)
And some of us "got it" and thank you for that! :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Birdbuff
Using stats is a way for support a statement, is just good debating, that's all. If the facts fits the argument, use them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dakota Creek
And again...you just had to get a dig in...hope you aren't one of those that can't figure out why threads get side tracked, because your past few posts are a great example....don't think you actually do really 'get it'.
It's that kind of personal attacks you seem to like to use that cause the vast majority of the problems in the Off Topic area..
As you can see...even the best intentions can turn into a train wreck...HaHa...Quote:
Originally Posted by Birdbuff
Out here in eastern Ontario we've been having breakfasts 2-3 times a year with the local members for a few years now . Some good turnouts, always a few laughs and always nice to put a face to a Avitar. Even turns into an equipment swap in the parking lot after.
Meet a few guys at them that have since turned into neighbours.
It's all right, Birdbuff. You started the post and made an observation. By me saying I had noticed the same thing you did, that apparently warranted a very personal and petty attack about me. Albeit one I didn't notice for three days because I was too busy doing things elsewhere and wasn't glued to my computer. As someone mentioned, taking the time to count someone's posts and measure it as an unacceptable amount of recent performance on a fun forum, now that's a new low LOL just goes to show I may have touched a nerve somewhere to find myself suddenly a point of interest.Quote:
Originally Posted by Birdbuff
I'm off to go enjoy an amazing dinner. Tomorrow is a hike with the dogs then more renos. Peace out, ladies and gents. Hope no one's knickers get TOO twisted over this xoxo
BG....You likely agreed with one of my comments. That alone is enough to get on the 'list' and put you in their sites. lol.
She's already on the site. Maybe you mean 'sights'?
Just sayin'
Correct SB. Thanks for pointing out my spelling mistake.
Gilroy although I strongly disagree with your politics on here, you do contribute in the hunting and fishing section and I don't think anyone has claimed you don't. In fact I read as you know your threads about your neighbours.
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Originally Posted by Gilroy
I belong to a barbeque forum ... Big Green Egg to be precise ... we talk nothing but cooking food, drinking ... and okay the ODD off topic.
COVID has been great for that forum ... I've become a BBQ master over the past year! LOL.
What I’m hearing is a brisket challenge.....Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkB
LoL
LOL, that was my first cook! It turned out amazing ... I only realize now how insane it is to take on a brisket as a firstQuote:
Originally Posted by Birdbuff
cook on the Big Green Egg!
Yes brisket is a challenge for sure. Charcoal bbqs like the green egg and Weber performer are a lot easier to manipulate than a wood grill/smoker. Seems like these days everything is all about speeding up the process. The “hot and fast” method for example. But honestly, wtf? I like bbqing just to be outdoors doing something productive. Don’t care if it takes 12 hours. As long as the drinks are plentiful and a good conversation is at hand, then let it go.
I agree. At first, when I saw my buddy taking even 4h to cook something on his BGE, I thought he was nuts ... like I was used to cooking stuff in under 30 minutes. LOL. But then I got a Napoleon Prestige Pro 665 grill, and it came with a smoker box (interesting feature, can replenish chips/pellets without opening the lid). I tried to smoke a few things ... and gradually learned to do the low and slow, eventually graduating to a long cook ... the brisket (on the Napoleon on first attempt). I realized the satisfaction of the long cook ... you just cannot beat the flavor and tenderness of low and slow.
So that same buddy came by one day and started talking to me about the benefits of the BGE over the Napoleon ... I literally decided that afternoon to jump into a BGE. It's been one of the best investments I've made ... cooked more briskets, rib roasts, ribs, pork shoulders (for pulled pork) ... just amazing, and I love it ... so much pleasure when everyone is talking about how incredible it tastes.
I still use my Napoleon 665 gas grill for shorter cooks. I especially like to use the rotisserie, like for roast whole chicken (which is exactly what I'm doing this weekend). A couple of weekends ago, I cooked rib eyes in a cast iron grilling skillet with butter/garlic sauce, then did a 600F direct on grill sear for a few seconds a side to finish ... WOW!
The beauty of it all is there are just so many recipes out there ... and variety of foods ... so it's cool that you can experiment with different methods and recipes and just keep the taste buds delighted.
With COVID, it is especially nice to give thought to what the "big cook" will be for the upcoming weekend ... and preparing for that ... it just gives you something positive to look forward to. It's funny, I was the guy in the house push all this, for instance what I was going to cook on the weekend. Now, the family is asking/telling me what to cook ... I'm getting the pull from them ... which is nice ... I know now they are hooked, and can never do without me! HAHA.
A Traeger smoker arrived yesterday and the experimenting began last night. Two types of bacon and a small beef roast were the first items to christen the new addition. My dad's best friend was a butcher by trade, so I touched base with him to get some insight on doing some brisket -- where to get one, what to ask for and what to consider, etc. Looking forward to many meals :) good thing I have the labradors to keep me mobile and out and about to work off the amazing food!
@burlygirl watch this video ... even though they use a weber, they have great preparation tips, and the cook temperature, time, and what to do is all very good info. If you follow this ... it will turn out great. Keep the temperature LOW, 225F dome temperature ... and wrap it in FOIL (get the wide foil because you want it sealed with one seem at the top) once it hits the stall (around 150F to 160F) ... AND when you get to 195F internal, start poking it with a toothpick through the foil. When you feel the toothpick probes with NO resistance, like going into warm butter ... it is done ... pull it (will be somewhere between 195F and 205F internal. Then wrap it in towels and put it in a cooler to slowly cool for at least 1h ... then serve.Quote:
Originally Posted by BurlyGirl
https://youtu.be/azwKFQKAqxs