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Paul Isa

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Wisc. Avocado to Alaska - family affair
« on: April 10, 2016, 07:26:04 PM »
My daughter, who is in Minnesota, was at her boyfriend's apartment when she found a Weber in the backyard of a neighbor's apartment.  She hopped the fence and photographed the top vent; she thought the owner saw her trespass.  Well, at a later date, the owner was in his yard while my daughter's boyfriend was in his.  The owner asked him if he wanted the grill (for free).  Long story short: The grill and shipping to Alaska were free (Daughter put it on the plane as a free extra bag,ex-wife bought the Christmas airline ticket). The Patent Pending Avocado was in fair condition and needed a leg socket welded.  My brother, a diesel mechanic, welded the leg for free.  All in all it cleaned up nicely.  Welded the leg socket, painted the white walls and replaced the old lid handle with a newer wood handle from a "Go Any Where" which was used for parts.

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tb80

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Re: Wisc. Avocado to Alaska - family affair
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2016, 07:31:14 PM »
Wow. Great kettle and really cool your daughter did that for you.


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Jon

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Re: Wisc. Avocado to Alaska - family affair
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2016, 07:34:10 PM »
They all seem to have a story to go with them. Beautiful old kettle.

pbe gummi bear

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Re: Wisc. Avocado to Alaska - family affair
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2016, 08:31:34 PM »
Great RRR, Paul.
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Jeff

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Re: Wisc. Avocado to Alaska - family affair
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2016, 05:55:19 AM »
Grate job Paul!
Kettle collector AND cooker!

GregS

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Re: Wisc. Avocado to Alaska - family affair
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2016, 08:28:10 AM »
congrats! 

on the awesome daughter !
I only use kettles with lid bales.