Let's Talk BBQ
General => General Discussion & Topics => General Discussion => Topic started by: Roget on December 19, 2018, 04:17:58 PM
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I haven't been on the board for a couple of months.
A lot of negative things to deal with.
I went into the hospital in Indy for surgery in October. Ended up staying in for a couple of weeks.
A week after getting home, my sister called and informed me that her husband had just been killed in an auto crash.
I had known my brother-in-law since we were young men.
Two weeks later my son called me and told me that my nephew had just been killed in a motorcycle accident.
Very sad times for my family. I just didn't feel like (and actually couldn't do) much of anything.
Life must go on, and I have many blessings to be grateful for, so now that I am able to get back out on my cook deck, I decided to make a batch of Chex Mix.
Now to give credit where credit is due, I know you all are familiar with Saber 4's "Double Stuff" Chex Mix. I just took his idea and kicked it up even more.
More different goodies, more seasonings, more butter.... Well, you get the idea.
Anyway, here is the result. Exactly four pounds of snacking goodness. Actually I don't really know how good it will be because I just smoked it yesterday and it still tastes like a cigarette. :D
Hopefully it will be mellowed out by Christmas day.
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(https://storage04.dropshots.com/photos8000/photos/1366801/20181218/165017.jpg)
All bagged up, just hanging out in the pantry. :) :)
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If it tastes as good as I anticipate, my sons & granddaughter will get the bulk of it. If not I will have a lot of snacking for Christmas. :o
I wish a merry Christmas to all of you who celebrate it, and a happy holiday season to any who don't.
I'm praying for a better year for all of us.
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Looks great. I made a large batch this year we well
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Hang in there Roget. Great looking mix
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Very sincere condolences, Roget.
Great looking mix ! ! !
BD
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I will think of you - and pray your New Year is better than the one we are leaving so soon.
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Hopefully the New Year will be a time of healing and joy for you and yours, Roget.
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I'm not on here much due to work chaos, but I'm glad folks are enjoying the recipe and making it their own.
Roget, you and your family will be in our prayers as we gather to celebrate Christ's birth.
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Damn Roget! I was kind of feeling sorry for my self for crap that is going on in my life and some old memories but now my prayers are for you and all of the friends and families involved. My prayers and I am sure many others are with you.
I don't mean to make light of a bad situation but Chex Mix and cold beer has helped me make it through many bad nights.
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Sorry to hear this Roget! Prayers that next year will be a lot better for you and your family. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Chex mix looks good!
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Roget, I'm glad you're back and on the mend!
Your post is a great reminder to me that life is precious, and to not take loved ones for granted (which is so easily done). I'll be praying that you and your family to have a special time together this Christmas season and a blessed New Year!