During the day I kept hearing the sound of a chainsaw. This was on and off all day long. Towards the evening Claire came into my office and pulled me outside to show how a limb had fallen into our yard. I spoke with our neighbor and understood he was cleaning up a lot of trees on his property. Through this discussion I found out that my neighbor (Layne Atwood) passed away. This apparently happened last Tuesday when I was out of town. I feel horrible that I wasn't here to support his wife. I wanted to go by to offer my condolences but it was getting dark and the lights were out on their home. I am just shocked since I saw him the Sunday before I left for Arlington. Death really shakes me up since I can appreciate being the one left trying to figure things out.
I'm cooking for a number of my neighbors tonight/tomorrow and again on Wed/Thurs. It will be interesting as it is supposed to snow tonight. yay. Last time I cooked the temps outside were cool enough that the gap on my smoker allowed a breeze to flow in making the temps lower. I need a welding blanket or something to drape over my smoker so the temp will be constant.
Well - I'm off to prepare the meat.
Round 1: 25 lb turkey, 6 lb brisket, and 1 turkey roast.
Round 2: 3 or 4 smaller turkeys and some pulled pork (maybe a brisket if I can get one)
