So I’ve had my Masterbuilt electric smoker for a good 3 years. If you’ve searched for this post, you don’t need to be told that…yes…an electric smoker works great. Anyhow, I was going to smoke some ribs the other day. Plugged in the smoker, set the time, set the temp and doink! The GFI tripped. Read More

I’m not a big boycott person. I listen to music by those for whom I may not agree with their politics and lifestyles. I watch movies/TV with those for whom I may not agree with their politics and lifestyles. Yet, with the ridiculous amount of anger in the USA right now about a politician…and allowing Read More

So, it is mid June. I just looked at my May natural gas bill. I used $12.79 worth of natural gas. My bill? $47.18 Huh? Yep. Gas $12.79 “Base Charge” $26.85 Customer Service charge $5.95 Tax $3.09 Customer service charge? Ha. Utilities are raking us over the coals and it stinks.

So I recently made a post about staying at fancy hotels and how I feel like they nick-and-dime you to death. One thing they tend to do very well is customer service. As I usually do, I filled out a survey about my recent stay. I mentioned that, upon arrival at our room, there was Read More

I’m a card carrying cheap skate. Yet, I’m willing to spend…if it’s worth it. I’ve noticed over time that the more expensive a hotel is…the more the nickel-and-dime you. What’s up with that? I pay plenty for a room and: > pay too much for Wi-Fi > have not coffee maker in the room > Read More