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New Deck, Ribs, and the Big Green Egg

Jesse and I just recently built a new deck at High Country so that the store Big Green Egg could have a permanent home. It is great! We finally have a flat surface for our BGE so no more building up of rocks and boards to level it, and no more having to roll it around and possibly breaking it. To commemorate the deck I decided to cook some Baby Back Pork Ribs along with some other delectable treats (pork loin, potatoes, sausage, and onions). The ribs turned out so good that I can’t wait to do it again; here is how I cooked them:

Figure ½ rack of ribs per person
One jar BGE Sweet Maple Seasoning
Canola oil
Aluminum Foil

Rub ribs with some oil and then coat well with the Big Green Egg Sweet Maple Seasoning, let marinate at least an hour but up to 8 hours.

Prepare BGE: light charcoal and place the plate setter (feet up) in its position, then put the grill grate on the feet. Bring the temperature to about 325ºF. Put ribs on grill (if you have more than 3 racks use the v rack). Bring the temp down to 250ºF Cook for 3 hours turning once if not using v rack. Then wrap the ribs all together in several layers of Aluminum foil and cook for two more hours at 225ºF. Remove from the grill and let stand for 15 minutes. Unwrap and ENJOY with your favorite cold beverage.

Day Hammocking: A State of Mind

Day hammocking is mostly a state of mind. If you can get in the right mindset, the details of day hammocking fall into place and a world of backyard-adventure opens up to you. With one catch: you have to leave your backyard.

That's the biggest rule in day hammocking. You must leave your own yard. The other rules are quite self-explanatory. You must lie in a hammock and you must do it during the day. The reasoning for these rules all come back to the mindset.

So what is this "day hammocking state of mind?" Intentional relaxation. Day hammocking is to unapologetically pursue leisure.

Of course, a hammock naturally lends itself to lazy days of refreshment, but why during the day? Because you're not supposed to. Days are for working, business, responsibility, chores, and errands. To recline in a hammock, drifting in and out of sleep, reading a book, listening to the birds chirp is to stand (well, lie) in defiance against the rat race the rest of the world is busy perpetuating. Leaving your own yard? That further reinforces the intentionality of it. Anyone can relax in their own space, but to relax out there, in the big wide world? Oh, that take a connoisseur of leisure.

You are, in essence, claiming the world as your backyard. Day hammocking screams (albeit in soft, soothing tones), "Everywhere I go, I subdue with pure relaxation."

Day hammocking is not for everyone. It is only for those who are willing to put in the effort to completely relax. If you think you have what it takes, I've put together this list of items to help you in your day hammocking (non)expeditions:

Hammock (obviously): I recommend Eagles Nest Hammocks. They're lightweight and packable. Grab a DoubleNest so you can really spread out (or bring a friend. Yes, day hammocking can be a team sport). You'll also need some slapstraps to get it setup.

Daypack: To carry your hammock whilst you search for that perfect location. I really like the Gregory Miwok we just got in. It's light and gives you room for a book, snacks, or whatever relaxation aids you enjoy

Sandals: Chaco sandals are optimal for day hammocking. They give you the support and confidence for getting off the beat path, and then they slip right off when you're ready to get serious.

That's it! Easy. Day hammocking is sure to become your favorite past-time. If you have any more questions, follow the sound of my snoring coming from the parks in Atlanta...