On the road…

[michaelmilitello]

Haven’t posted in while because life sometimes gets crazy.   I recently started a temporary assignment work in Los Angeles.  It’s a good opportunity career-wise but certainly a sacrifice to be away from my family for at least three months solo.   Fortunately, I do have an apartment so I can cook, and my wife wasn’t surprised when I disassembled and packed my jumbo Joe to take.   I was able to get a cheap chimney and some orange bag B&b at a local Ace so I’m good to go. 

First cook at my apartment was last night: T bone steak and tater tots.   Not a bad bachelor meal.   


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[bamakettles]

Oh wow, what an adjustment!  You picked a good grill to take with you though.... looking forward to seeing some fun and interesting cooks on it - they are so versatile.

Let us know how you're doing and keep us in the loop Michael; hope your venture is fruitful!

Cheers!

[ASpitzer]

Wow, three months away from the family is a tough pill to swallow. Spending the winter in LA may help ease things though. At least you can keep cooking. Hopefully it passes quickly for you.

[JEBIV]

Looking good. Best of luck with your temporary assignment

[michaelmilitello]

Thanks guys.   Appreciate the support.   Fortunately, I’ll get a few trips home for the holidays and my wife intends on to visit in January.  I think the Jumbo Joe will get some good use.   This hobby helps me stay sane some days. 


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[cdp8]

Nobody can help you with missing your family, but perhaps this would help you miss your Webers a little less:

https://offerup.com/item/detail/dfe94edd-9a23-35eb-905e-27d5a4bade4e?q=weber



San Fernando is a bit of a drive from the beach, but not too bad on a weekend morning.

[Chesapeake Weber]

Nice looking addition for him! 


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[PotsieWeber]

The trips back home will be nice and you can treat the visit from your wife as kind of a mini-vacation (but where you have to continue working during the week.
My wife had to go out to Maryland during the summer for 10 days, for work. We have 3 little kids & they got her a hotel room with 2 queen beds & a rental car, so I said hell with it.  We all went. I lucked out and didn't have to work too much while out there, which made it a heck of a lot more fun for the kids.