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Title: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: Cellar2ful on March 19, 2018, 08:32:24 PM

So about 4 PM, I receive a text.  It was from the guy who recently picked up a key lime kettle for me.
(http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/lime-rescued-from-the-dumpster/)

In the text was a link to a CL add with picture of a yellow kettle.  He says in the text, FREE - Posted 30 minutes ago". 

I was in the middle of seasoning chicken thighs and was getting ready to start the charcoal.  I wash my hands and quickly bring up the CL add on my PC.  This is what I see.

(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/19/DSC05895.jpg)

As you can see, the add indeed says everything is free.  The stated time is between 5 PM to 6 PM.  It is now 4:10 PM.   The address is only 10 minutes from my house.  I jump in my truck and high tail it to the posted address.  I pull up at the address and see I am the first one there.  I have to wait about 20 minutes until the people running the estate sale show up.  Sure as heck, there is a yellow kettle in the yard that went untouched the past weekend during a two day estate sale.  The people running the free estate sale are not the owners.  They were friends of the owners, just helping out.  I tell them to please let the family know that their Dad's yellow BBQ is now in good hands and will be used and appreciated greatly.  They said thank you and that the family would be glad to hear that.  After loading up the kettle, I walk back into the house to check for any other free goodies.  As I walk into the kitchen, I see a woman pick up a pristine wood side kick table and put it into her bag.  Oh well, I'm sure she will enjoy using it as a cutting board in her kitchen.

(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/19/DSC05896---Copybb12d2d6c9d3a5c9.jpg)


The kettle is filthy but is in pretty good shape. Broken lid handle, little bit of rim rash, slight crazing on the bowl but I think will clean up nicely. Going to have to wait until I finish the lime restoration though.

(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/19/DSC05899---Copy.jpg)

(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/19/DSC05900---Copy.jpg)


The fact the kettle photo was buried in the thumbnails and was posted 1 hour before the "sale" time is what gave me the edge. Needless to say I owe the guy who sent me the text another bottle of wine from my cellar.


 

Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: Grillagin on March 19, 2018, 08:36:39 PM

Nice score! 

Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: Bob BQ on March 19, 2018, 08:37:11 PM

I feel bad for you, Jim... ANOTHER filthy kettle to restore. Bummer.    :o ;) ;)

Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: varekai on March 19, 2018, 08:37:28 PM

VERY.  FREAKIN.  COOL! 


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Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: Lowbrass on March 19, 2018, 08:41:50 PM

Dude...buy a lottery ticket already!  Then you can buy the few rare kettles you didn’t get this year for free!


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Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: inkaddictedchef1 on March 19, 2018, 08:56:18 PM

... no words.

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Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: LiquidOcelot on March 19, 2018, 08:56:58 PM

Damnit jim

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Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: pbe gummi bear on March 19, 2018, 09:14:54 PM

That's a stunner, Jim. Congrats!

Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: captjoe06 on March 20, 2018, 12:36:56 AM

Quote from: Bob BQ on March 19, 2018, 08:37:11 PM

I feel bad for you, Jim... ANOTHER filthy kettle to restore. Bummer.    :o ;) ;)

Bahhhh!!!!


That's awesome!  and couldn't happen to a better guy!


Congrats Jim!

Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: RottiGuy on March 20, 2018, 12:46:15 AM

Wow, great pick up!!!

Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: Hansiurpils on March 20, 2018, 01:37:11 AM

That’s a great score...
But you need a new wood handle....;-)


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Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: mhiszem on March 20, 2018, 01:59:17 AM

Wow you have all the luck! I got nothing like that in Ohio.


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Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: WNC on March 20, 2018, 02:11:52 AM

I'm just shaking my head...
Amazing, congratulations!
Can't believe it


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Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: JEBIV on March 20, 2018, 02:58:15 AM

Awesome score Jim

Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: Firemunkee on March 20, 2018, 03:37:50 AM

Wow that is amazing! Congrats!!

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Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: cumminfourya on March 20, 2018, 03:39:36 AM

Awesome!!! [emoji1303]


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Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: Travis on March 20, 2018, 03:45:01 AM

I’m telling ya! This is your year buddy! Congrats!


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Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: Kneab on March 20, 2018, 03:53:50 AM

Damn.
The year of Jim.
Nice[emoji106]

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Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: Darko on March 20, 2018, 05:05:22 AM

That's fantastic Jim. Congrats. Looks like it will clean up nicely.

Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: Mr.CPHo on March 20, 2018, 05:09:12 AM

Nice work, you’re on fire this year!  What will be next?


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Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: crowderjd on March 20, 2018, 05:44:19 AM

2018...the year of @Cellar2ful !  Congrats!  That will look great with a little clean up!

Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: Mr.CPHo on March 20, 2018, 05:50:52 AM

Quote from: crowderjd on March 20, 2018, 05:44:19 AM

2018...the year of @Cellar2ful !  Congrats!  That will look great with a little clean up!

At this rate, he’ll get his own calendar for 2019!!  Very happy for you, Jim!  Your incredible scores give us mere mortals hope.


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Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: chiku18 on March 20, 2018, 06:17:53 AM

Nice score @Cellar2ful . Indeed you are on fire.

Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: Rub on March 20, 2018, 07:16:59 AM

Ole Jerry Reed sang it best, “When you’re hot, you’re hot!!”
Congrats!


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Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: 1spacemanspiff on March 20, 2018, 07:35:29 AM

You've got some amazing kettle karma.

Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: JDD on March 20, 2018, 07:39:38 AM

Very cool, that will clean up nice!

Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: PotsieWeber on March 20, 2018, 07:59:09 AM

SWEET!

Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: weldboy on March 20, 2018, 08:18:38 AM

Crazy man!! Fantastic find


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Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: thinkblue on March 20, 2018, 09:00:45 AM

Wow!


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Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: jdorn on March 20, 2018, 09:24:48 AM

Great score! Congrats!

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Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: bigred on March 20, 2018, 12:10:42 PM

My favorite price —Seems a lotta yellows in the month of March


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Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: stellato1976 on March 20, 2018, 05:02:15 PM

Cellar2ful.... I hate you no I don't just your guts.... LOL... Congratulations nice score I hope I get a yellow someday... Keep it while it's hot

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Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: greenweb on March 20, 2018, 07:06:38 PM

Fantastic! Congrats!

Title: Re: The streak continues...............You won't believe this one
Post by: Heyjude on March 20, 2018, 08:39:49 PM

(https://img.etsystatic.com/il/6e368c/921326135/il_570xN.921326135_qukg.jpg?version=1)