Image 1 — My first ever smoked brisket
Image 2 — My first ever smoked brisket
Image 3 — My first ever smoked brisket
Image 4 — My first ever smoked brisket
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My first ever smoked brisket

I literally didn’t even know what a pellet grill was 2 weeks ago. I went to a cook out and just fell in love. I got the grill, spent two weeks learning all I could, got temp sensors and all supplies and went for it. Pitboss Lexington 500.

It could be better, I was kind of sad. The center of the point and flat was 196 while the point was at 207 and I got concerned if it was too high. Really wish I didn’t get scared and let it ride.

It still tasted unbelievable. Anyone have any tips for next time? I smoked for 12 hours and wrapped in butchers paper and beef tallow at 155 when bark set. Let it come down to 170 after pulling off. I let it rest in preheated cooler for about 2.5 hours as well.

u/beginnerNaught — 12 days ago

Does mortal shell 2 have its own version of homeward bone/homeward idol?

I was scrolling through everything looking for a “return to beacon”

u/beginnerNaught — 2 months ago
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2nd try, I got SO beyond lucky putting him in the corner. My heart was pounding. What’s the next skill check?

u/beginnerNaught — 3 months ago
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I’m finally starting to understand why people say this is the best FS title in their opinion.

I’ve picked up and put this game down probably 5 times in the last few years, I’ve played every other souls game and many souls likes but always gave up extremely early on this.

But after watching some tips and tricks and people actually good at games, the combat is finally starting to click and I am enjoying this game so much. I’ve had the souls itch for so long and wanted something new.

Any tips from the Sekiro vets are welcomed, ik this game gets much much worse than this boss

u/beginnerNaught — 3 months ago

Did anyone else pre-order revered edition at Best Buy or another retailer?

I’m just asking because I don’t want at the last second, told that Best Buy doesn’t have it. I REALLY want the collectors edition so I’m trying to stay on top of it. Most people seem to be doing the standard or devout digitally. I’m assuming the fact they let you pre order it that they plan on having some but am just curious where others pre-ordered their revered edition.

For game stop it says pickup is not available, same with target. That’s why I’m concerned. Unless it’s already sold out.

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u/beginnerNaught — 3 months ago

YIPPIEEEE this is such a good deal I am so excited

I didn’t know pre orders went live. And to see how much comes with this??? I’m so happy. Apparently they dropped in April so I think I’m just dumb

u/beginnerNaught — 3 months ago

Need advice

This is Roman. He is 5 months old as of the 16th, I rescued him from a nice rescue place, he was taken from his momma and has to be bottle fed. So I’ve read that can create an insecure dog.

Anyways, I’ll keep a long story short. He is not aggressive. He’s so sweet. But he barks, growls, lunges at strangers out of fear. I have been working tirelessly with him. I just had our first dog training session and the trainer was super knowledgeable but I can’t spend $300 every other week on it.

I will be getting him into training classes as the trainer said this is not an aggressive puppy, just an insecure and unsure one and that he is more than welcome to attend. But I really need advice how to get him to stop.

I’ve been watching countless YouTube videos, talking to people, putting all the effort I can. He is 50% out, 25% cane corso and 25% Rottweiler. He will be big. And I want to set this beautiful pup up for success.

He will still take food from people but he barks and growls and if I’m not around it’s even worse. I just can’t seem to figure out the best way to go other than having guests ignore him.

I do not need or want a dog who has to love and greet everyone but I would like him to be able to focus on me and not his fear and just kind of trust that hey, dad is okay with this stranger inside, so I am too.

I’ve taken him out in public to get him a little used to it but it’s even worse now the older he gets. I just need some advice. I’ve been trying everything. In every other department he excels. Smartest dog I’ve ever had

u/beginnerNaught — 4 months ago

Brakes and rotors to buy online for a ‘19 es350?

Anyone know a website to buy OEM genuine Lexus/toyota brakes and rotors?

To keep a long story short, replaced my front brakes and rotors due to wheel shake abt 6 months ago from autozone. Did not reuse old brake clips and I cleaned well (or so I think).

Had my Lexus go in for a brake fluid flush and asked them to look while it was there. They’re warped already. They offered to change them for like $900 which I wasn’t interested in. I meant to buy the parts from their sales department but had to leave asap & forgot. They’re 45 miles away so don’t wanna go back for that.

I have been looking online and just am not sure the best place to order from. They said sometimes aftermarket brakes and rotors can do this due to excessive heat, not cleaned well, and other factors.

So just looking for good aftermarket brakes/rotors or specifically OEM genuine if anyone could point me to the right direction.

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u/beginnerNaught — 5 months ago

Dog barks at strangers but also wags tail, coming up to them then running back.

Remove if I break any rules, I’ll redo it. Anyways, I have a 4 month old pit (50) cans corso (25) and Rottweiler (25) mix. He is awesome. Extremely smart. Training going well. I am watching tons of YouTube videos and doing my best to set him up as a great dog. Socialization is a big one.

I’m sure this question gets asked a lot. I looked it up a lot before deciding to post. Wanna talk to some actual people. Some things I’ve read are territorial instincts, over excitement possibly, fear periods. Managing distance. Counter conditioning.

When I take him to Lowe’s or petco he does it. He had done it to a few family members who came over but the next time they came he did not do it. Did it to my mom and sister for a little too but it went away. We have 2 other dogs, one male one female, and three guys / two women in the house. Everything is great with them now.

I am mainly concerned just bc idk how big this boy will be. I wanna make sure I’m doing my part as a responsible dog owner to ensure this baby feels safe and is secure in himself and is okay around strangers.

Considering classes, taking him to a dog park (though I need input on this, he is amazing with other dogs just wants to play and listens when another dog corrects him)

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u/beginnerNaught — 5 months ago
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Can someone with more experience with semi-hermetics chime in? Maybe the crankshaft or motor or even the valve plate?

First (2) semi hermetics I’ve ever worked with. Long story short, this one has been down since I started. The other one next to it needed a new service valve bc it was leaking a ton. I replaced that service valve and filled it with the 35lbs of 22 it called for.

This is a replacement compressor that had a bad valve plate that blew. I replaced the valve plate after reclaiming all the 407c out of this. Leak checked, pumped down to 450 microns and juiced her up today. But the second I turned it on, this is what happened.

Thankfully that other compressor next to it can handle the entire 2nd floor even on some rough days. But I am curious if anyone w more experience with these things can chime in? I’m gonna tear it apart sometime this summer and see what I can find.

This is a ‘98 carrier package unit and I also just replaced the $3000 base module, then had to have another ordered bc that one was fried on start up lol. She’s kept me busy

u/beginnerNaught — 5 months ago

Skywatcher heritage 150p. After being extremely overwhelmed with the amount of options, settled on this beginners one. Very excited to work my way up but my god I was jumping like a little kid when I saw Saturn *jupiter correction* and its moons.

I guess dobs aren’t the best for taking astrophotography but I think the moon turned out alright, after a lot of trying to get a good picture, then needing to readjust bc that thang is MOVING through space lol

u/beginnerNaught — 6 months ago