18.5 Avocado Bar BQ Kettle. too rough??

[jcnaz]

Okay, an update!! This thread could wind up with enough drama for a cable TV show. I went and spoke with the responsible party at the house with the above mentioned kettle. There is a question of ownership. She will speak with her adult son this evening to see if the kettle belongs to him or his brother. If it is his, then she will see if he will part with it. The brother is incarcerated awaiting trial without the option of bail...

This is the grill that they use ( two other grills hanging around on the patio) so I may see if a brand new Walmart special would entice them!

[1buckie]

That one's most likely worth a new 18" @ $79, actually......or see if you can find a deal on a newer one quick like.............
If you can figger it for less, that's great....but I'd say some minor arm twisting may be in order.....

[Duke]

That's a funny story JC. I can't wait for the outcome.

[glrasmussen]

Funny! I try to get some history on kettle purchases, but this would be tops!

[G$]

JC, It seems I am always encouraging you to find extra work and trouble.    but also 

[landgraftj]

No bail huh? Yikes...but good luck with the cado!

[1911Ron]

I have fairly new 18" if you need, we can work something out.

[1buckie]

JC, It seems I am always encouraging you to find extra work and trouble.    but also 

Some people buy trouble.....others get it for free................

[mike.stavlund]

JC, check on the Targets in your area-- they have end-of-year clearances this time of year.  Perhaps a BNIB black 18 would be a very happy trade (and even happier for you, if you can get it for 50% off!). 

[G$]

or see if you can find a deal on a newer one quick like.............
If you can figger it for less, that's great....but I'd say some minor arm twisting may be in order.....

I have fairly new 18" if you need, we can work something out.

That is the angle I would take. Personally, I am not sure it is worth a "new 18 OTS".  If you feel the need to replace it with another grill, I might try grabbing a used 22 OTS and swapping that out.

By the way ... I do have an 18 OTG I may be getting rid of ......

[jcnaz]

They have one of these sitting on the patio too.

She said they don't know how to use it.

I was thinking about offering one of these.

If cash is not preffered.

[G$]

$15:   http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/for/3997690856.html
It is a 22, so therefore an upgrade.

[jcnaz]

UPDATE!!!
I spoke with the owner of the 18 'cado. She and her son( not the incarcerated one) are willing to part with it and prefer a trade!

My initial offer was another "old grill of similar design" but larger, as there are six or seven adults living with her. She thought that was a great idea!!
So what I need from you guys is for you to confirm for me that no one here would be interested in this:



She has been hiding behind my garage. Char-Broil 3 wheeler with a flush top cooking grate. At least 25 years old, dirty, but serviceable. I can clean it up and let it go, or...what say you?

[1buckie]

I say drive on !!!

If they'll go for it, they'd be rollin' in true "Happy Cooker" style & may even appreciate the bungee cord attachment !!!!!


And maybe offer to giv'em a quick lesson on the offset.....thrown in for free ......

[G$]