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Title: Happy New Years and all the best for 2017
Post by: gregbooras on December 31, 2016, 08:52:07 AM
Hey Guys,

2016 turned out to be a crazy year and yes The Rumors of My Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated :)

My wife and I sold our house in Florida and we purchased a cabin in the Blue Ridge mountains in Georgia. I then made another life change and quit my 12 year job as V.P. of sales. Life is to short not to have fun and after 12 years, it was time. We enjoyed the summer hiking and just getting the new place setup the way we like it. Anyways, I took a great job as National Sales Manager for a technology company and after four months finally feel I am back on track.

Last week I did my first brisket here at the new house and today the first turkey in my 3D!

Happy smoking friends.

Best Greg
Title: Re: Happy New Years and all the best for 2017
Post by: swthorpe on December 31, 2016, 10:03:53 AM
Glad to see you back on the forum, Greg!   It sounds like you are back in the saddle.  Cheers
Title: Re: Happy New Years and all the best for 2017
Post by: gregbooras on December 31, 2016, 10:08:39 AM
Glad to see you back on the forum, Greg!   It sounds like you are back in the saddle.  Cheers

Thanks Steve,
Things are going great, best to you and your family!

Best Greg
Title: Re: Happy New Years and all the best for 2017
Post by: ibbones on December 31, 2016, 03:31:30 PM
Good on ya.  Life is short.  I bet you love the new area.
Title: Re: Happy New Years and all the best for 2017
Post by: Airchair on December 31, 2016, 05:00:57 PM
Happy New Year Greg! Looks like you made the right choice. Good luck on the Brisket
Title: Re: Happy New Years and all the best for 2017
Post by: DivotMaker on December 31, 2016, 09:11:43 PM
Best wishes to you, Greg!  Great to have you back, and great to hear your life is going well!
Title: Re: Happy New Years and all the best for 2017
Post by: Grampy on January 01, 2017, 11:06:06 AM
Glad to have you back Greg! Congratulations on the new job and cabin.
Title: Re: Happy New Years and all the best for 2017
Post by: BedouinBob on January 01, 2017, 11:15:46 AM
Happy New Year Greg!
Title: Re: Happy New Years and all the best for 2017
Post by: RG on January 01, 2017, 03:16:43 PM
So good to hear good news once in a while! Glad you're doing well and glad you live in the same state as I do! You did great moving to Blue Ridge. It's a beautiful area as you well know. Be prepared for cold unlike what you've had in Florida! Now, it's cold for the Southeast but still not what our Northern friends have to endure!
Title: Re: Happy New Years and all the best for 2017
Post by: drains on January 01, 2017, 04:13:52 PM
Happy New Year! Great to hear your enjoying your new home and career. Looking forward to seeing your posts again. Good stuff!
Title: Re: Happy New Years and all the best for 2017
Post by: old sarge on January 01, 2017, 04:46:18 PM
Best wishes for the new year Greg (and the whole Smokin-it family).  Your new home looks real nice and peaceful, nestled in amongst the trees.
Title: Re: Happy New Years and all the best for 2017
Post by: Durangosmoker on January 01, 2017, 05:00:09 PM
Glad to hear from you, Greg. And nice to hear that your year turned out so well for you. Looking forward to hearing how you like the 3D as you get to know it better. Congrats on the new house and job.
Title: Re: Happy New Years and all the best for 2017
Post by: Libohunden on January 01, 2017, 05:28:02 PM
Looks great, Greg!  Did you put any kind of special outdoor cooking area in the back?  That nice clean air must be great!

Happy New Year!
Title: Re: Happy New Years and all the best for 2017
Post by: SconnieQ on January 01, 2017, 10:40:56 PM
Looks nice and comfy, and peaceful out there in the woods. :)
Title: Re: Happy New Years and all the best for 2017
Post by: gregbooras on January 02, 2017, 08:09:30 AM
We are loving the new digs and I was hoping to hike Blood Mountain this weekend, but it has been raining all weekend. Sounds like next weekend we may even see some snow!

For the smoker and the Weber grill we have them on the deck off the kitchen area. I have attached a few shots!

Best Greg
Title: Re: Happy New Years and all the best for 2017
Post by: TexasSMK on January 02, 2017, 08:42:58 AM
Outstanding Greg, beautiful home in a great piece of America.  Happy New Year to you and your family.  Thanks as always for your great posts and feedback in this forum.
Title: Re: Happy New Years and all the best for 2017
Post by: gregbooras on January 02, 2017, 10:12:15 AM
Outstanding Greg, beautiful home in a great piece of America.  Happy New Year to you and your family.  Thanks as always for your great posts and feedback in this forum.

Thanks Dale and the best to you and your family!

Greg
Title: Re: Happy New Years and all the best for 2017
Post by: Libohunden on January 02, 2017, 01:31:05 PM
Definitely looks nice and relaxing!
Title: Re: Happy New Years and all the best for 2017
Post by: NDKoze on January 03, 2017, 02:42:37 AM
Great to have you back Greg.

I went through a job change last summer after working at Microsoft for over 12 years. While on the job hunt, I was away from the forum for several months. So, I can appreciate how life changes can take you away for awhile.

Congrats on the new job and move!
Title: Re: Happy New Years and all the best for 2017
Post by: gregbooras on January 04, 2017, 01:32:59 PM
Great to have you back Greg.

I went through a job change last summer after working at Microsoft for over 12 years. While on the job hunt, I was away from the forum for several months. So, I can appreciate how life changes can take you away for awhile.

Congrats on the new job and move!

Hey Gregg,

I remember you leaving Microsoft and taking some time off. Sometimes you just need time to refocus.

Best Greg
Title: Re: Happy New Years and all the best for 2017
Post by: NDKoze on January 04, 2017, 01:45:14 PM
Totally Agree! I spent some extra time at the lake which was very therapeutic for me.