Grilling Gone Wrong

OHRD · 02-25-2011, 12:30 PM

Last night was supposed to be totally relaxing! I would be home by 5, fire up the grill, and make burgers for the family. Only it happened NOTHING like that. Here is how it all went down!

- I had to work until 5:30. No biggie.
- I had to stop by Kroger to get lettuce and tomato ($3.89/lb!)
- I get home and get sidetracked, and spend 30 minutes trying to fix our broken dishwasher.
- I finally make it outside with my son to fire up the grill - only it doesn't fire. The ignition switch is out and I don't have a 9v battery.
- I go inside to look for matches. While I'm inside my dog yanks one of the 4 raw burgers off the plate on the grill and devours it.
- I get upset and kick my dog (I know) and the dog jerks back and knocks my son over - he starts crying.
- I decide to "grill" the 3 remaining burgers on the stovetop. Which means the cigar I lit outside was extinguished.
- I get the burgers going and all is going well - son has stopped crying, the stove top grilling isn't terrible, and we're about ready to eat.
- I reach for the buns. I don't see them. I ask my wife. Nope, forgot. So I pull out the sliced bread.

Not how I planned it. I was pretty frustrated - all day at work I thought about sitting outside with a cold one and a cigar, while the burgers grilled and my son played with the dog.

But then my wife said this - you know, we have plenty of food. And the boys aren't crying. And the dog ate fresh meat for dinner. Things are pretty good if you think about it.

And, of course, she was right - we have MUCH to be thankful for!

hscmit · 02-25-2011, 12:32 PM

sounds like you married well

Ogre · 02-25-2011, 12:44 PM

Its days like those that you never forget. Just think about the laughs you will get off of it!!!

OHRD · 02-25-2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre3239

Its days like those that you never forget. Just think about the laughs you will get off of it!!!

Very true!

Steve · 02-25-2011, 01:02 PM

md4958 · 02-25-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by OHRD

But then my wife said this - you know, we have plenty of food. And the boys aren't crying. And the dog ate fresh meat for dinner. Things are pretty good if you think about it.

At the end of the day, thats really what its all about. Smart lady

kaisersozei · 02-25-2011, 01:30 PM

Sounds like someone should "bomb" you with $200 of Chinese take-out

OHRD · 02-25-2011, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kaisersozei

Sounds like someone should "bomb" you with $200 of Chinese take-out

Lol, I think I can "fix" the grill with a $2 battery, so hopefully we're good!

Bruzee · 02-25-2011, 01:35 PM

This made me smile. Sounds a lot like when I try to grill.

CRIMPS · 02-25-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by OHRD

Lol, I think I can "fix" the grill with a $2 battery, so hopefully we're good!

Even better... someone needs to bomb you with $2 worth of Chinese Takeout!

G G · 02-25-2011, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

At the end of the day, thats really what its all about. Smart lady

Have to agree with Moe on this.

HollywoodQue · 02-25-2011, 03:10 PM

Wow Matt, I think we all have had that type of day.... at least your wife was able to make sense out of it cuz I may have still been in a funk behind that one. Glad you are feeling better. Try again next week...LOL

CigarNut · 02-25-2011, 03:24 PM

Smart wife -- you should keep her!

BigAsh · 02-25-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Smart wife -- you should keep her!

Coach Deg · 02-25-2011, 04:21 PM

Amen brother!!!

kelmac07 · 02-25-2011, 04:44 PM

Ain't life grand Matthew??

justonemorestick · 02-25-2011, 04:52 PM

Well you know what they say about the best laid plans

Superbad · 02-25-2011, 05:48 PM

This is why I wing it for dinner so often. The best laid plans are soon reduced to smoke and ash.

02-25-2011, 12:30 PM	#1
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Grilling Gone Wrong Last night was supposed to be totally relaxing! I would be home by 5, fire up the grill, and make burgers for the family. Only it happened NOTHING like that. Here is how it all went down! - I had to work until 5:30. No biggie. - I had to stop by Kroger to get lettuce and tomato ($3.89/lb!) - I get home and get sidetracked, and spend 30 minutes trying to fix our broken dishwasher. - I finally make it outside with my son to fire up the grill - only it doesn't fire. The ignition switch is out and I don't have a 9v battery. - I go inside to look for matches. While I'm inside my dog yanks one of the 4 raw burgers off the plate on the grill and devours it. - I get upset and kick my dog (I know) and the dog jerks back and knocks my son over - he starts crying. - I decide to "grill" the 3 remaining burgers on the stovetop. Which means the cigar I lit outside was extinguished. - I get the burgers going and all is going well - son has stopped crying, the stove top grilling isn't terrible, and we're about ready to eat. - I reach for the buns. I don't see them. I ask my wife. Nope, forgot. So I pull out the sliced bread. Not how I planned it. I was pretty frustrated - all day at work I thought about sitting outside with a cold one and a cigar, while the burgers grilled and my son played with the dog. But then my wife said this - you know, we have plenty of food. And the boys aren't crying. And the dog ate fresh meat for dinner. Things are pretty good if you think about it. And, of course, she was right - we have MUCH to be thankful for! __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

02-25-2011, 12:32 PM	#2
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Grilling Gone Wrong sounds like you married well

02-25-2011, 12:44 PM	#3
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Grilling Gone Wrong Its days like those that you never forget. Just think about the laughs you will get off of it!!! __________________

02-25-2011, 01:02 PM	#5
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: Grilling Gone Wrong __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

02-25-2011, 01:30 PM	#7
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Grilling Gone Wrong Sounds like someone should "bomb" you with $200 of Chinese take-out __________________

02-25-2011, 01:35 PM	#9
Bruzee Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: D Location: San Diego Posts: 1,508 Trading: (30)	Re: Grilling Gone Wrong This made me smile. Sounds a lot like when I try to grill. __________________

02-25-2011, 03:10 PM	#12
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,120 Trading: (46)	Re: Grilling Gone Wrong Wow Matt, I think we all have had that type of day.... at least your wife was able to make sense out of it cuz I may have still been in a funk behind that one. Glad you are feeling better. Try again next week...LOL

02-25-2011, 03:24 PM	#13
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: Grilling Gone Wrong Smart wife -- you should keep her! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

02-25-2011, 04:21 PM	#15
Coach Deg C O W eieio. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 2,853 Trading: (59)	Re: Grilling Gone Wrong Amen brother!!!

02-25-2011, 04:44 PM	#16
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Grilling Gone Wrong Ain't life grand Matthew?? __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-25-2011, 04:52 PM	#17
justonemorestick Kat Krap Kontanment Media Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Warren Location: Las Cruces Posts: 292 Trading: (13)	Re: Grilling Gone Wrong Well you know what they say about the best laid plans __________________ This message was created entirely of recycled electrons, manufactured before 1899 in an effort to prevent global de-electrification.

02-25-2011, 05:48 PM	#18
Superbad Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Bobby Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 1,784 Trading: (53)	Re: Grilling Gone Wrong This is why I wing it for dinner so often. The best laid plans are soon reduced to smoke and ash. __________________ Some say he can whistle dixie whilst drinking a chocolate milkshake and that moss can grow on all sides of him at the same time.. all I know is that he's called: The SuperBad! - Ninjavanish