Title: Would you?
Post by: Cellar2ful on February 03, 2017, 01:26:20 PM
Post by: Cellar2ful on February 03, 2017, 01:26:20 PM
So today Mrs Cellar2ful goes out on her daily walk through the neighborhood. About 25 minutes into her walk she calls me and says, "Hey, there is a yellow kettle set out on the curb down the street". I jump in my truck, drive maybe two blocks from my house and this is what I find.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/02/03/20170203_132105.md.jpg)
Not quite on the curb. That is a private driveway on the side of the house, not the street. Knocked on the door, no answer. Crap. Tempting but with it being 15 feet from the curb, I'm not comfortable grabbing it and loading it in my truck. Taped a note on the front door asking if they are getting rid of it with my cell number. Let's see how this plays out...............................
Title: Re: Would you?
Post by: kettlebb on February 03, 2017, 01:28:31 PM
Post by: kettlebb on February 03, 2017, 01:28:31 PM
2 legs off the driveway. It's trying to escape. Go save it!
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Title: Re: Would you?
Post by: JDann24 on February 03, 2017, 01:37:16 PM
Post by: JDann24 on February 03, 2017, 01:37:16 PM
man, that thing looks pretty rough.
Title: Re: Would you?
Post by: Cellar2ful on February 03, 2017, 01:43:00 PM
Post by: Cellar2ful on February 03, 2017, 01:43:00 PM
Quote from: JDann24 on February 03, 2017, 01:37:16 PM
man, that thing looks pretty rough.
The bowl is in really bad shape. Lot of crazing and almost rusted through at the grate straps. I mainly want it for the lid. It is in better shape than one I have.
Title: Re: Would you?
Post by: Speedster on February 03, 2017, 01:59:54 PM
Post by: Speedster on February 03, 2017, 01:59:54 PM
It needs to be rescued! 911
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Title: Re: Would you?
Post by: Speedster on February 03, 2017, 02:00:20 PM
Post by: Speedster on February 03, 2017, 02:00:20 PM
I would
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Title: Would you?
Post by: Mr.CPHo on February 03, 2017, 02:08:15 PM
Post by: Mr.CPHo on February 03, 2017, 02:08:15 PM
Rescue it. Based on its condition, it doesn't look like its current owner is using it.
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Title: Re: Would you?
Post by: Idahawk on February 03, 2017, 02:09:58 PM
Post by: Idahawk on February 03, 2017, 02:09:58 PM
That needs some RRR , hope you get it
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Title: Re: Would you?
Post by: 56MPG on February 03, 2017, 02:28:40 PM
Post by: 56MPG on February 03, 2017, 02:28:40 PM
Bold move if you do, but be prepared to wear this until you get out. IF you get out.
(http://www.nametshop.com/products/2/4688119.png)
(http://www.nametshop.com/products/2/4688119.png)
Title: Re: Would you?
Post by: Travis on February 03, 2017, 02:35:25 PM
Post by: Travis on February 03, 2017, 02:35:25 PM
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Title: Re: Would you?
Post by: Cellar2ful on February 03, 2017, 02:53:10 PM
Post by: Cellar2ful on February 03, 2017, 02:53:10 PM
@56MPG- I belly laughed at that one. I would buy and proudly wear one of those shirts.
I have driven by twice more checking and it is still there. I just can't bring myself to walk that far onto someone's property and take it. Also, when I knocked I could here what sounded like a huge German Shepard barking inside the house. I just picture someone inside waiting to release the dam dog if anyone attempts to take the kettle (bait).
Title: Re: Would you?
Post by: Josh G on February 03, 2017, 03:10:39 PM
Post by: Josh G on February 03, 2017, 03:10:39 PM
That looks like a give away to me. Maybe that's as far as they got with it.
Title: Would you?
Post by: Travis on February 03, 2017, 03:12:35 PM
Post by: Travis on February 03, 2017, 03:12:35 PM
Quote from: Josh G on February 03, 2017, 03:10:39 PMOr maybe that's as far as they got before the owners let the Sheppard out! The other wheel is still rolling down the road!
That looks like a give away to me. Maybe that's as far as they got with it.
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Title: Re: Would you?
Post by: Cellar2ful on February 03, 2017, 03:22:26 PM
Post by: Cellar2ful on February 03, 2017, 03:22:26 PM
If it still there when it gets dark, I'm having Mrs. Cellar2ful put on the ghillie suit and recon for an rescue (assault). Que the scene from Animal House when Belushi says"Who's with me"?
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/02/03/winter_ghillie_3_by_thetomi.md.jpg)
Title: Re: Would you?
Post by: Darko on February 03, 2017, 03:40:58 PM
Post by: Darko on February 03, 2017, 03:40:58 PM
Where I live, 16' from the curb is still public property! Just saying.
Title: Re: Would you?
Post by: charred on February 03, 2017, 03:50:50 PM
Post by: charred on February 03, 2017, 03:50:50 PM
I commend your integrity, honesty, and decency.
I hope it becomes rightfully yours!
I hope it becomes rightfully yours!
Title: Re: Would you?
Post by: Rob G on February 03, 2017, 09:03:50 PM
Post by: Rob G on February 03, 2017, 09:03:50 PM
I would wait as well. It's not worth the chance. If you get it and parting it out I'm looking for a ash catcher 18.5:) Just saying. Good luck
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Title: Re: Would you?
Post by: pbe gummi bear on February 03, 2017, 09:12:26 PM
Post by: pbe gummi bear on February 03, 2017, 09:12:26 PM
@Cellar2ful look up their name/address/phone # then call them to make an offer.... while you're parked on the street. Or on second thought, maybe don't do that. lol.
Title: Re: Would you?
Post by: Speedster on February 03, 2017, 10:01:53 PM
Post by: Speedster on February 03, 2017, 10:01:53 PM
What's address I'll go get it!
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Title: Re: Would you?
Post by: Cellar2ful on February 04, 2017, 11:12:07 AM
Post by: Cellar2ful on February 04, 2017, 11:12:07 AM
So I drove by the house this morning. The kettle had been moved onto the grass, closer to the house. On the front porch was a large unchained Akita dog guarding the kettle. With my note gone from the door and having received no phone call, I have to assume they are not interested in getting rid of the kettle.
About 10 houses down from this house I see this.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/02/04/DSC02914.md.jpg)
This time it is on the curb. I stopped, knocked on the door and confirmed it was a "curb alert freebie". It think it is one of those knock off's that were sold at Sears for a while. No grate straps.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/02/04/DSC02915.md.jpg)
It has a rocking K stamped on the lid vent.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/02/04/DSC02916.md.jpg)
Title: Re: Would you?
Post by: Lemans on February 04, 2017, 12:06:51 PM
Post by: Lemans on February 04, 2017, 12:06:51 PM
Happy Cooker!!!
Title: Re: Would you?
Post by: Travis on February 04, 2017, 12:18:06 PM
Post by: Travis on February 04, 2017, 12:18:06 PM
Quote from: Cellar2ful on February 03, 2017, 03:22:26 PMSo..... it sounds like it's time to call in the big guns. Mrs. Cellar, suit up!! 🤣🤣
If it still there when it gets dark, I'm having Mrs. Cellar2ful put on the ghillie suit and recon for an rescue (assault). Que the scene from Animal House when Belushi says"Who's with me"?
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/02/03/winter_ghillie_3_by_thetomi.md.jpg)
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Title: Re: Would you?
Post by: TD on February 04, 2017, 12:37:54 PM
Post by: TD on February 04, 2017, 12:37:54 PM
Must be nice living in the kettle capitol of the world! Wont see that in my neighborhood.
Title: Re: Would you?
Post by: Cellar2ful on February 04, 2017, 12:43:37 PM
Post by: Cellar2ful on February 04, 2017, 12:43:37 PM
Quote from: Lemans on February 04, 2017, 12:06:51 PM
Happy Cooker!!!
The handles on this look different than other Happy Cookers I've seen. The wood handles on this are cut exactly like Weber's, without the logo. It also has a formed ridge around the bowl that the cooking grate sits on instead of grate straps. I remember seeing discussions about this type of kettle.
@Travis- I'm letting that yellow go. This morning when I slowed down to look at it, I saw a guy in the house stand up and kinda glare at me. The "Don't Tread On Me" bumper sticker on the car in the driveway tells me he is a no nonsense type of person. He has my number if he wants to get rid of it. The kettle was in such bad shape, it is not worth pressing the issue anyway. Who knows, he might be a nice guy and maybe he is a lurker here on the Forum.
I am not judging or criticizing anyone as I think we were all joking, but here in California, it would have actually been considered a theft had I taken the kettle last night. No kettle is worth getting shot, bitten by a dog or arrested for.
Title: Re: Would you?
Post by: Travis on February 04, 2017, 01:07:08 PM
Post by: Travis on February 04, 2017, 01:07:08 PM
@cellar2ful
Totally understand and I believe we all see it as joking.... I hope. No need to have to pull a firearm over a grill!
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Totally understand and I believe we all see it as joking.... I hope. No need to have to pull a firearm over a grill!
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Title: Re: Would you?
Post by: AZ Monsoon on February 04, 2017, 02:19:56 PM
Post by: AZ Monsoon on February 04, 2017, 02:19:56 PM
Quote from: Cellar2ful on February 03, 2017, 02:53:10 PMThat made me lol at the thought of someone using a kettle for bait
@56MPG- I belly laughed at that one. I would buy and proudly wear one of those shirts.
I have driven by twice more checking and it is still there. I just can't bring myself to walk that far onto someone's property and take it. Also, when I knocked I could here what sounded like a huge German Shepard barking inside the house. I just picture someone inside waiting to release the dam dog if anyone attempts to take the kettle (bait).