I haven't been on much recently. Mainly due to the new job taking up most of my time.

I think I've finally been hit full bore in the face with the shovel of manhood.

I'm not saying that I wasn't before don't get me wrong, I'm a grown man and all. I like to play/watch sports, drink a good beer (screw yellow fizzy piss-water). I've liked these things for a while, so it's nothing new.

I've always admired power tools. I'm the type of guy who would spend a lot of time in the power tool section of hardware stores, admiring the tools as if they were a high priced stripper born to tease.

I was afraid to commit. That was my problem. I was afraid of a commitment to power tools. Silly I know.

I'd sit and stare at the store with a boyish grin. Almost intimidated if you will, like the first time you buy a box of condoms. I had a fear of taking that final step of bringing that over sized box up to the counter and saying "I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE THIS FINE PIECE OF MACHINERY".

Then it all changed.

For Christmas my wonderful girlfriend bought me a full sized propane grill. I then received the most rudimentary of "MAN TOOLS" giant tongs, an over sized fork, a hefty spatula with a serrated edge and what appeared to be a toothbrush for a wooly mammoth.

Maybe it was the red meat. Maybe it was the fire.. Hell. It could have been a gas leak. I was hooked. I've been grilling everything I can. I've fired up the grill to make "A" hamburger. That's right. Singular. Not for anyone else. I was alone and I make "AH" hamburger. I've made steaks, chicken, ribs, tri-tip and I have some pork loin in the fridge which will soon fall victim to the wonderful searing grid pattern of my BBQ.

That my friends brings us to the climax. Tonight, I succumbed to red meat poisoning. I took my power tool vows and purchased a 12" Compound Miter saw with laser guide and a digital plunge router and a nice carbide bit set. So far I don't know what's worse, the purchase, or the ache to use them; I don't think the neighbors would understand me running power tools at 11:30 at night.

I have a nice covered patio on which my grill has claimed residence and while grilling in 50 degree weather, I came up with a genius plan of having a rainy day BBQ. How cool would that be? A good time for all with "Summer" food, on a cold winters day while it's raining.

Oh and I don't know where I'm going with this, I'm bored and have nothing to do, so if this was just a large waist of your time, I laugh in your general direction. Uh-HA-HA, Ha. HA.

Last year I bought an expensive masonry saw. I havent used it yet. I do have a pile of bricks in my yard where I took up the old patio & intend to build a walkway thru the yard. I just had to have that sucker once I saw it! (Sorta like the 8... :wink2: )

So...
Manhood involves barbecues and owning cool power tools you hardly ever use? Sigh.
I need to go shopping for a new grill.....

Maybe it was the red meat. Maybe it was the fire.. Hell. It could have been a gas leak. I was hooked. I've been grilling everything I can. I've fired up the grill to make "A" hamburger. That's right. Singular. Not for anyone else. I was alone and I make "AH" hamburger. I've made steaks, chicken, ribs, tri-tip and I have some pork loin in the fridge which will soon fall victim to the wonderful searing grid pattern of my BBQ.I feel your pain. It was snowing here on Thursday night and I was outside in a t-shirt, shorts and moccasins grilling burgers for dinner. My neighbor came home as I was pulling the burgers off the grill and said "Now that's what I call dedication!" :D:

I've lit up the grill in the rain and used an umbrella to keep the heavy down pour off of it so it could heat up (it was a Little Smokey) while I stood in the rain. My wife, who was my girlfriend at the time, walked outside, took one look at me, and just turned around and walked inside.... :)

haha.. anything that add's power, performance, or makes really loud noise's a man must own or dream of owning its a requirement damnit!

The epitome of manhood is a chain saw.

I have two. (Gas and electric.)

i am man

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlmUa5Ct6is

For the dedicated griller, you can't beat the pigtail. It's an amazing piece of stainless steel and and wooden manhood. It's not going to help you with hamburgers, but when it comes to steak, pork or chicken, it's the manly grilling tool with the surgical precision you deserve.

I've had mine for 3 years and have given away 6 as presents over the years and have never heard of a complaint. They're available from several sellers. They're currently on sale at Herrrington's: http://www.herringtoncatalog.com/internet-bargains.html

It's a small investment for a lifetime of grilling perfection.

Real men build their own pigtails!

For the dedicated griller, you can't beat the pigtail. It's an amazing piece of stainless steel and and wooden manhood. It's not going to help you with hamburgers, but when it comes to steak, pork or chicken, it's the manly grilling tool with the surgical precision you deserve.

I've had mine for 3 years and have given away 6 as presents over the years and have never heard of a complaint. They're available from several sellers. They're currently on sale at Herrrington's: http://www.herringtoncatalog.com/internet-bargains.html

It's a small investment for a lifetime of grilling perfection.

I had another fit of testosterone buildup overload that had to be overcome.
So I purchased this!
http://www.grizzly.com/products/G0478/images
It should be coming sometime between the 21st and the 27th :D:

The epitome of manhood is a chain saw.

I have two. (Gas and electric.)

NMO has an IV of testoserone in each arm.:lol2:

right now for me instead of power tools its guns.

I'm only 25 and just starting my collection but so far I have:
Mossberg 500 with tacticle folding stock
Sig Sauer 2022 Pro .40 Cal
Desert Eagle .50 Cal

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/363/n8303065398782844582vk3.th.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=n8303065398782844582vk3.jpg)
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/2449/n830306539680850416pg1.th.jpg (http://img228.imageshack.us/my.php?image=n830306539680850416pg1.jpg)

^^mildly frightening

frightening?

well I'm from texas - we love guns, and we love using them. But above all we respect them. (at least the sane ones do)

right now for me instead of power tools its guns.

I'm only 25 and just starting my collection but so far I have:
Mossberg 500 with tacticle folding stock
Sig Sauer 2022 Pro .40 Cal
Desert Eagle .50 Cal

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/363/n8303065398782844582vk3.th.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=n8303065398782844582vk3.jpg)
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/2449/n830306539680850416pg1.th.jpg (http://img228.imageshack.us/my.php?image=n830306539680850416pg1.jpg)

Mmm ... the shotgun is definately sexy ...

I haven't been on much recently. Mainly due to the new job taking up most of my time.

I think I've finally been hit full bore in the face with the shovel of manhood.

I'm not saying that I wasn't before don't get me wrong, I'm a grown man and all. I like to play/watch sports, drink a good beer (screw yellow fizzy piss-water). I've liked these things for a while, so it's nothing new.

I've always admired power tools. I'm the type of guy who would spend a lot of time in the power tool section of hardware stores, admiring the tools as if they were a high priced stripper born to tease.

I was afraid to commit. That was my problem. I was afraid of a commitment to power tools. Silly I know.

I'd sit and stare at the store with a boyish grin. Almost intimidated if you will, like the first time you buy a box of condoms. I had a fear of taking that final step of bringing that over sized box up to the counter and saying "I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE THIS FINE PIECE OF MACHINERY".

Then it all changed.

For Christmas my wonderful girlfriend bought me a full sized propane grill. I then received the most rudimentary of "MAN TOOLS" giant tongs, an over sized fork, a hefty spatula with a serrated edge and what appeared to be a toothbrush for a wooly mammoth.

Maybe it was the red meat. Maybe it was the fire.. Hell. It could have been a gas leak. I was hooked. I've been grilling everything I can. I've fired up the grill to make "A" hamburger. That's right. Singular. Not for anyone else. I was alone and I make "AH" hamburger. I've made steaks, chicken, ribs, tri-tip and I have some pork loin in the fridge which will soon fall victim to the wonderful searing grid pattern of my BBQ.

That my friends brings us to the climax. Tonight, I succumbed to red meat poisoning. I took my power tool vows and purchased a 12" Compound Miter saw with laser guide and a digital plunge router and a nice carbide bit set. So far I don't know what's worse, the purchase, or the ache to use them; I don't think the neighbors would understand me running power tools at 11:30 at night.

I have a nice covered patio on which my grill has claimed residence and while grilling in 50 degree weather, I came up with a genius plan of having a rainy day BBQ. How cool would that be? A good time for all with "Summer" food, on a cold winters day while it's raining.

Oh and I don't know where I'm going with this, I'm bored and have nothing to do, so if this was just a large waist of your time, I laugh in your general direction. Uh-HA-HA, Ha. HA.

BEST POST EVER IN THE LOUNGE!!

Yeah, they have my picture posted in the local Home Depot and Lowe's. I am not allowed in those stores unless escorted by my wife!!!

:lol2: :lol2: