New member here from Canada

[jfyoung45]

Greetings all, I’m John from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Home of the Calgary Stampede. As a kid I helped process meat on the farm, and have been an avid hunter and fisherman to this day. I retired in January so decided to get back into sausage making. Just got my updgraded slicer from Walton’s and posted some pictures of the upgrade. I also ordered a variety of spices & casings. I have a Backwoods upright briquet smoker and took a day long course at a nearby smoke house, Big Sky BBQ which got us both into it. Your Meatgistics ‘how to’ videos are very helpful and inspiring. Thanks.

[Dave in AZ]

jfyoung45 welcome! There are some really great people here with a ton of knowledge and experience, who are happy to share and help. I’ve only been here a few months, but there is nothing like having folks discuss the pros and cons of several options, and they’ve all tried all the options. Every day I read something here which helps me avoid a mistake. I agree with you on the fantastic Meatgistics videos, that is how I found this place too
And if you like cooking, check out the Bragging Board cooking threads, always some amazing meals!

[kyle]

jfyoung45 welcome to the community. Thanks for telling us about yourself. You will find a lot of good info on this site plus we like to have fun too. People on here are great, dont be afraid to ask anything

[jfyoung45]

Dave in AZ Thanks Dave. I’ve been reading daily and love to see how folks describe a mistake and see the positive responses. You also commented on my HDPE angled slicer guide I posted about. Great stuff. Cheers

[jfyoung45]

kyle Thanks Kyle. I see it daily. Cheers

[wdaly]

jfyoung45 Welcome to the community. I lived on what was the Queen Charolotte Islands for four years in the 70s. Loved the hunting and fishing. Sure you’ll enjoy this place. Lots of helpful people.

[jfyoung45]

wdaly Thank you. My wife and I did a salmon fishing trip of a lifetime at the Queen Charlotte Fishing Lodge a couple years ago.

[wdaly]

jfyoung45 My wife and I would like to go back for a visit. One son was born in Masset and the other in Prince Rupert. I’ve seen pictures of how much it’s changed.

[glen]

jfyoung45 Welcome!

[jfyoung45]

glen Thanks Glen.

[processhead]

jfyoung45 Welcome abroad!

[jfyoung45]

processhead Thanks

[bocephus]

jfyoung45 Welcome to a great community and company. Both are always willing to help with any issues or questions.

[jfyoung45]

bocephus Over the past couple months I can see it. Thanks

[Bob Stehlik]

jfyoung45 Welcome aboard. You will really enjoy this Community. We discuss everything from growing our food, preparing our food and even dessert/drinks after. Don’t forget pictures!

[ND Mike]

jfyoung45 welcome to the community!

[GWG8541]

jfyoung45 welcome aboard. You have found a great community of people with common interests and from all walks of life. Looking forward to your contributions.

[jfyoung45]

Thank you

[Mcjagger]

jfyoung45 welcome!!! I went to culinary school at SAIT about a million years ago…grew up about 1 1/2 hours not of you…this is a great site, full of information

[jfyoung45]

Mcjagger Thanks.