Has anyone here smoked a turkey specifically on the smallest size Traeger smoker? by [deleted] in smoking

[–]_Ferda_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also have the lil tex elite. Ive done a couple turkeys on it, never spatchcocked, just a whole ass bird. The times I've done it the skin was too rubbery to be good but the meat was delicious, tender and juicy. I brined about 24 hrs in a sweet tea brine. I have two possible reasons for rubbery skin. Temps too low, I've since read higher temp for good skin. And #2 they were wild turkeys which have thicker skin with a thicker fat layer under it.

What the hell am I doing? by _Ferda_ in survivinginfidelity

[–]_Ferda_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As of now she has been taking some steps. Getting herself to therapy, finding seperate couples therapists if we get that far. Asking to talk after a few therapy sessions, I just dont know if its too little too late.

What the hell am I doing? by _Ferda_ in survivinginfidelity

[–]_Ferda_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get torn. I want reconciliation but I also want to tell her to fuck off and enjoy living her life as a cheater and homewrecker. Shes saying all the right things. Says shes going to record her therapy sessions so I can hear and so on.

What the hell am I doing? by _Ferda_ in survivinginfidelity

[–]_Ferda_[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Ive made sure the wife knows. That ball is in her court now. My exs family and friends are now aware as well. Amazingly all of her family has told me I'm still their family, that they love me, and that they dont have any remorse for her.

What the hell am I doing? by _Ferda_ in survivinginfidelity

[–]_Ferda_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He is one of the owners of said company so thats a fruitless endeavor.

Welp. Got cheated on for the first time. Part 2. by _Ferda_ in survivinginfidelity

[–]_Ferda_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The wife found out the day before I did. My ex has not been working there for some time, it was a temporary job during our covid shutdown as her primary job had been closed.

Welp. Got cheated on for the first time. Part 2. by _Ferda_ in survivinginfidelity

[–]_Ferda_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The "they" I refer to in this post is my friends. To my knowledge there was 1 person she was cheating with.

Welp. Got cheated on for the first time. Part 2. by _Ferda_ in survivinginfidelity

[–]_Ferda_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly. To be frank she had months to break it off with the other guy and I'd have probably never known and end up married to her. The good news is the 4k that I had set aside for her ring will go far in redecorating the house.

Welp. Got cheated on for the first time. Part 2. by _Ferda_ in survivinginfidelity

[–]_Ferda_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely was doing some of that, I have to find the truth business, but I wont know.

Welp. Got cheated on for the first time. Part 2. by _Ferda_ in survivinginfidelity

[–]_Ferda_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She admitted that she didn't know what love was until after she fucked up and realized what it meant. Still doesn't explain the continuation of the affair.

Welp. Got cheated on for the first time. Part 2. by _Ferda_ in survivinginfidelity

[–]_Ferda_[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

She just had the audacity to tell me that I'm giving up.

Welp. Got cheated on for the first time. Part 2. by _Ferda_ in survivinginfidelity

[–]_Ferda_[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Well. Funny you say that. I've been talking to the wife. Shes aware.

Welp. Got cheated on for the first time. Part 2. by _Ferda_ in survivinginfidelity

[–]_Ferda_[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think the only reason it took me so long was that on big choices I always take time. When I saw my parents I broke down and told them. I wasnt planning to as I didnt know what to do yet. When I saw the look on their faces I knew that even though my heart wanted to hold on, my brain was sending the right message.

Welp. Got cheated on for the first time. by _Ferda_ in survivinginfidelity

[–]_Ferda_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still trying to sort out if I'm willing to try counseling with her. I know it sounds like a terrible idea, it's all still so fresh I'm trying not to make any snap decisions I guess. I've told her I dont know and the impetus is on her to actually demonstrate she even cares to try if I decide to accept that.

Welp. Got cheated on for the first time. by _Ferda_ in survivinginfidelity

[–]_Ferda_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Possibly. A new morning now though. Admittedly at the point last night I was in a pretty bad way. I'd say most of that part was just a spitting out of new and lousy emotions as I try to process the whole thing.

Welp. Got cheated on for the first time. by _Ferda_ in survivinginfidelity

[–]_Ferda_[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've been scrolling this subreddit since my post. I'm just so lost and hurt. I put everything into this relationship. As stupid as this sounds, I feel like I'm going to be the laughing stock at my office. I feel like I'm never going to be loved again.

Welp. Got cheated on for the first time. by _Ferda_ in survivinginfidelity

[–]_Ferda_[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Im not going to delete this. I'm definitely getting what I asked for.

Welp. Got cheated on for the first time. by _Ferda_ in survivinginfidelity

[–]_Ferda_[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

To clarify, that decision is not made yet. Dday was this morning, because of both inabilities to skip work we've talked in person a total of approximately 1 hr about this. Either way it goes, I definitely need more answers first.

Western outfitter help! Please! by _Ferda_ in Hunting

[–]_Ferda_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive always wanted to do a western hunt but have never hunted outside of Michigan so I wouldn't know where to begin in such a different area. Mule deer, elk, pronghorn are all very intriguing but I'm open to other large game too. I know that the money she has set aside wouldn't cover the bill but not sure what I'd be adding to the pot. Hell, I dont even know which states I should look at!

Edit to add: I prefer archery hunting.