After spending an evening over at our house, a good friend of mine went out and setup his own theater. This is a win-win in my book for two reasons. 1) I still get to see outside movies, but I don’t always have to do the setup and tear down. 2) I get to look … [Read more…]
Those of you who follow BBQ or just like to eat have probably heard of Kobe beef. Kobe is legendary for its beef. I have heard that the Kobe cows are suspended so their meet isn’t toughened by having to bear its own weight. They are brushed and lovingly fed beer to ensure a happy, … [Read more…]
My home is pretty backyard movie friendly. I have a private backyard ringed by trees that block prying eyes, I have a nice sitting area, and I have an electrical post in the middle of the yard that allows me to minimize the number of surge protectors and extension cords I need running through the … [Read more…]
Awhile back I took advantage of a promotion that [easyazon_link identifier=”B01D5DDT0G” locale=”US” tag=”backyardmov05-20″]Jealous Devil[/easyazon_link] was running on their lump charcoal. I have been using the Vision Brand charcoal, that while very cost effective, is also prone to garbage, sparks, and lots of dust. The shipping costs to Hawaii are cost prohibitive for most companies, so … [Read more…]
As I have mentioned in my Kit Kat post, my family and I recently visited Tokyo. We are big sushi lovers, so much so in fact that the only official tour we took was of the famed Tsukiji fish market. The fish market is incredible, it is huge, smelly, dangerous (due to all the fork … [Read more…]
I tend to be a little more loosey goosey with my movie schedule than many of you. I know there are a lot of you who do flyers, or run website, facebook pages, etc for your Backyard Theaters. I like to show relatively recent movies, because so many of my friends either lack the time, … [Read more…]
First off, let me say that I am sorry for missing a post last week. My family and I headed to Tokyo for a few days and I just got overwhelmed with the tasks associated with getting the family across the Pacific and intact. I plan on doing a couple of posts associated with our … [Read more…]
Best Buy has their Insignia 96″ Inflatable screen on sale for $100. A little small for my tastes, but if you have a small yard this might be a good fit. I am so glad to see these deals popping up, it means Backyard Movie season is right around the corner. This projector will require … [Read more…]
I recently participated in a BBQ sauce exchange and Christmas came early to Hawaii, because I got matched with the team at Slayton’s BBQ. I was pretty excited to rip their box open and waited until a special occasion to crack the first bottle open. I used their sweet sauce to make some Chicken Wings … [Read more…]
Hey everyone, quick post today from a deal I found on Slickeals.net. Amazon has the [easyazon_link identifier=”B00A2T6X0K” locale=”US” tag=”backyardmov05-20″ cart=”y” popups=”y”]BenQ W1070 projector[/easyazon_link] on sale right now for a really good price. If you are getting ready for your first season of Backyard Movies or looking to upgrade your setup, you could do a lot worse … [Read more…]