JeffP

yeah, pork is safe at 160 - but the point of bringing it up higher is to break down the connective tissue, just like a brisket. I eat beef rare, but a brisket I take up to 190 before taking it off the smoker, and it's always super moist, tender and delicious! I'll likely be putting the butt on in the late evening, and smoke it overnight so it's ready to pull by 2 or 3 pm, including rest time. As far as what kind of jerky I like? The kind that goes in my mouth.

Yeah, I've only so far brined jerky, but haven't figured out a good blend yet. I generally only rub my meat before smoking it, and yes - Kosher is hte only way to go as it helps form a nice crust in my experience. I plan on using either apple or cherry for the pork butt (or a blend thereof. )- but like the tougher woods for beef, like mesquite or hickory. Also - All traeger pellets are alder based, a with the other wood mixed in. I wish I knew that before I stocked up on a bunch, as I would rather have the pure wood from some of the types rather than a blend :( So does cooking it at 225 (or the smoke level on the digital controller) sound like the best place? And should I assume ~1.5 hours per pound? With keeping an eye on it all the time however.

Hmm, I never considered brining it.... And I do have a instant read probe already, and use that when I do my famous briskets

Specifically, on one of the best grills around, the Traeger? I'm going to be doing my first pulled pork butt this weekend(drooler) - and am nervous about messing it up! Does anyone have tips on this? How long should a ~10lb butt stay on for? I'm thinking about 15 hours @ 225 would be good, but of course i'd keep the meat on there until it's around 190. Help?

I can't believe that no one has suggested Joel over at Waves.

I have/had a christmas wrasse in my tank he was cruisin' around when you were there a while back. Friendly guy, does show off for new inhabitants to try and intimidate them, but doesn't attack anyone.

I use it twice a week - things seem to enjoy it

And did you see anything?

The board should have said no when Doran offered his time and services as a board member, even though his contributions are valued and were helpful when no one else was able to step up - it breaks the bylaw.

Scrolling text? That went out of style when Netscape moved past 3.0. Are you using CSS? If not, you should - that way things look consistent from one page to the next - having the menu shift around depending on the page is distracting. Some pages don't have a method to get back to the main page - Planted for example is empty. That's rule #1 of web sites - always give a way out without relying on the back button.

The laws of economics. Supply & demand.

Good luck - that one is commanding a high price everywhere. It's more expensive now then it was when it first released. $80 is about average for that.

I've got the Ozmolator and love it. No problems at all, easy to maintain/operate.

Sorry - haven't had a chance. and the battery is dead after the soap box derby. I will say though, that these bulbs in conjunction with my getting ca/alk/mg all in line has brought back the color in my red monti cap, and I even my monti spongode which was suffering (along with moving it to lower light). And growth on my sunset monti has started - along with other corals that were sitting still. Again though, this was after running 14000ks - so dropping to 12000k might have also had something to do with the that.

I saw the one on hawthorne the other day while biking, and saw pickerel on the menu. Being from Canada and fishing a ton as a kid in the prairies, I miss how good that fish is. And they get it from Manitoba! I have to head there now!

turn off the skimmer

I was interested, but for my upcoming setup it wouldn't work as I need a submersible.

Yeah - mine are SE. 175W. I don't know if I have any pics with the 14000k kicking around, but I'll scrape the glass and wait until the ambient light goes down in the room tonight and take some shots (if I remember).

Never get our national sport confuses with field hockey! That's one way to get us all riled up! (laugh)

I just got my Lighting Dudes bulbs the toher day and they are now in place. I got the 12000ks, and so far so good. A lot brighter than the 14000ks I had previously.

Field Hockey and Lacrosse are two VERY different beasts.

Nope - Canadian broadcasting is much less biased, they show a ton of events, even if there are no Canadians in the running. Trust me, I'm a Canuck - so your dislike of hockey hurt my feelings a little (sad)

I'd recommend changing them regardless.