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Title: Getting the kids involved
Post by: bait on May 27, 2020, 02:42:25 PM

I have no reference or experience for this. Growing up, I never grilled with my dad. However, my kids (ages 5 & 3) are clearly showing an interest in grilling when I bring out the kettle. When I picked up a new Ocean Blue Master Touch a few weeks ago, my son told my wife that I bought the wrong grill; apparently I was supposed to bring home one for the kids.

I guess my question is where do I start with them? They’re too short to “help” using my 22, so my initial thought was to find an 18” OTG and shorten it a bit. Or maybe a Smokey Joe?

I love that they’re clearly interested and want to encourage it. Anyone else have experience in this?

Title: Re: Getting the kids involved
Post by: Cellar2ful on May 27, 2020, 03:16:22 PM

I don't have kids but I do have experience with creating a 18" "shorty" OTG.  Just cut the legs to 12" length and add a 18" ash bucket assembly (or not). 

Here is a link to the mod.  The Outrider lid handle can be omitted.

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=44343.0

Title: Re: Getting the kids involved
Post by: cigarman20 on May 27, 2020, 03:17:06 PM

I’ve had my little guy cooking on a Smokey joe. Set the kids in a lawn chair with the grill on the ground in front of them. Couple of dogs and they are good to go.


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Title: Re: Getting the kids involved
Post by: Mike in Roseville on May 27, 2020, 05:02:05 PM

Hot dogs on a Jumbo Joe or a Smokey Joe.


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