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John Lightle's avatar

Will you be taking these grilling tips to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. once you assume the office? We'd love to see you cook on the Front Lawn.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Yes. I plan to have a cookout on the White House lawn for everyone who voted for me.

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K.C. Knouse's avatar

Another winner, Mark. The best line for me was: Has Anyone Seen My Eyebrows?

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Mark Starlin's avatar

A common phrase around grills. 🤣

Thanks, K.C.

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K.C. Knouse's avatar

I lost mine lighting a gas space heater while half asleep.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Oops! 🤣

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Connie Starlin's avatar

thank you for the grilling tips, good advice, enjoy the 4th and "your pre-birthday" fireworks tonight.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Don't let Dad grill. 🤣

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Adrian P Conway's avatar

😂 If your hamburger has turned to ash and blown away, you have overcooked it.

All these years, Mark!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

I prefer pre-ash burgers. 😉🔥

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Adrian P Conway's avatar

Definitely juicier.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Yes!

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C.L. Steiner's avatar

My Guru says “fire purifies everything.” You’re wise too, Mark.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

The Grill Guru has spoken.

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Terey's avatar

Happy 4th of July OR is it Happy Independence Day 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

Have a great day :)

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Yes. You too.

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Terey's avatar

In our parts we call it a Bar-B-Que we have BBQ‘s on Fourth of July . I mean both of us know that it’s a barbecue and it’s a grill why don’t we just say we’re going to do an outside cookout?😛😀 Flamethrower hahaha and the song that came to my mind was cheeseburgers in Paradise. I am all for the five second rule as well, what nobody sees won’t hurt them😮😮 this is what I like about you Mark. I can always depend on you for great tips. Thanks for the chuckle this morning.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

I have heard all three (barbeque, grilling, cookout) used regularly. A little Jimmy Buffet while BBQing is good also. 🤓

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3musesmerge's avatar

“Fire covers any mistake.”

😱🤭

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Certified truth. 🤓🤣

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3musesmerge's avatar

The word “anneal” comes to mind… but surely I’m not thinking of hot dogs of hamburgers. 🤔

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Where is my dictionary? 🤣

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David Perlmutter's avatar

There's also the Canadian equivalent of such songs: "Let's Do It Before It Snows", "It's Too Hot", etc.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

🤣 Good ones! I will have to learn those.

Thanks, David.

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Sunil Anand's avatar

Beautiful tips!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks, Sunil. I try to be practical. 😉🤣

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Sunil Anand's avatar

Lol!

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