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This year marks the 5th year that we have been operational for the WKC.

This also marks the 5th time that the WKC has organized a meetup in Chicago, with Chicago being the birthplace of the Weber grill it is the perfect spot for these meetups.

While there are other great meetups throughout the country (and abroad) this is the grand daddy of them all.

In past meetups we have had members come in from all around the North American continent to attend.

On Saturday, July 8th the WKC will be hosting another historic event with kettles of all kinds, from the rare and pristine to the used and abused that will never die.

The event will be hosted again by Brian aka @zavod44 in Elgin, Illinois.

Prizes include weber covers, gourmet cooking grates, 6405 shish kabob set and other items.

I have a special request for this year, there is always an abundance of meat on these grills and meat is great, but special kudos to those who can cook appetizers and side dishes.  You are more than welcome to cook meat if that is your specialty but sides and aps would be a huge bonus.

Here is the link to the good times that were had at previous Chicago meetups.
2016
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/meetups-events/4th-annual-chicago-meetup-2016/

2015
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/meetups-events/chicago-meetup-2015/

2014
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/meetups-events/2nd-annual-wkc-chicago-meet-up/

2013
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/meetups-events/wkc-chicago-meet-master-thread/

My hotel is booked

LightningBoldtz +4 is coming.

Quote from: LightningBoldtz on April 29, 2017, 07:13:26 PM
My hotel is booked

LightningBoldtz +4 is coming.

See you there! I might have a few attendance prizes to contribute again this year, as well...

one day I'll make it out there from CA

It's well worth the drive. Last year was a blast! I'm looking forward to it. Thanks again to Brian O' Neal (Zavod44) for hosting again this year.


Host: Zavod44

1. LightningBoldtz +4
2. Bob BQ
3. Craig

I told my wife that I'm going. That should be enough right?

Quote from: Troy on April 30, 2017, 10:13:56 PM
I told my wife that I'm going. That should be enough right?

Yes, especially given the fact that you told her and didn't ask.

Hotel suggestions near the venue would be greatly appreciated.


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Quote from: RumBar on May 01, 2017, 06:19:32 AM
Hotel suggestions near the venue would be greatly appreciated.


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My wife went on the interwebs and found something about 20 miles south of Elgin, we did that because we are going to an event on Friday night that is about 50 miles south of Elgin.

It all depends on where you want to be and where you are coming in from.

That said country inn suites is nice and has decent breakfast

Quote from: Craig on April 29, 2017, 09:30:12 PM
It's well worth the drive. Last year was a blast! I'm looking forward to it. Thanks again to Brian O' Neal (Zavod44) for hosting again this year.


Host: Zavod44

1. LightningBoldtz +4
2. Bob BQ
3. Craig

Shoestringshop +1

Host: Zavod44

1. LightningBoldtz +4
2. Bob BQ
3. Craig
4. Shoestringshop +1

@Kneab @JEBIV @chefn58 @Saugust @HankB @Jeff @cwestsmokin @brewtownbeatdown @Dan NY @Ted B @MrHoss @jbenavidez2

Can we add your names to the list?

cwestsmokin +1

Host: Zavod44

1. LightningBoldtz +4
2. Bob BQ
3. Craig
4. Shoestringshop +1
5. cwestsmokin +1
6. brewtownbeatdown +3(?)



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+1

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Quote from: LiquidOcelot on April 29, 2017, 08:08:59 PM
one day I'll make it out there from CA

I hope to make it once out from Europe  (Austria) That must be Weber Grill Heaven!!!

Bertl

Quote from: LightningBoldtz on May 07, 2017, 07:11:31 AM
Host: Zavod44

1. LightningBoldtz +4
2. Bob BQ
3. Craig
4. Shoestringshop +1

@Kneab @JEBIV @chefn58 @Saugust @HankB @Jeff @cwestsmokin @brewtownbeatdown @Dan NY @Ted B @MrHoss @jbenavidez2

Can we add your names to the list?

Not sure if I am going to be in town yet. Won't know for a couple more weeks. Been doing a lot of traveling lately for work...


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Quote from: Bertl on May 07, 2017, 09:28:33 AM

Quote from: LiquidOcelot on April 29, 2017, 08:08:59 PM
one day I'll make it out there from CA

I hope to make it once out from Europe  (Austria) That must be Weber Grill Heaven!!!

Bertl

Wow!

Host: Zavod44

1. LightningBoldtz +4
2. Bob BQ
3. Craig
4. Shoestringshop +1
5. cwestsmokin +1
6. brewtownbeatdown +3(?)
7. Jeff +1

Host: Zavod44

1. LightningBoldtz +4
2. Bob BQ
3. Craig
4. Shoestringshop +1
5. cwestsmokin +1
6. brewtownbeatdown +3(?)
7. Jeff +1
8. JEBIV +1

Host: Zavod44

1. LightningBoldtz +4
2. Bob BQ
3. Craig
4. Shoestringshop +1
5. cwestsmokin +1
6. brewtownbeatdown +3(?)
7. Jeff +1
8. JEBIV +1
9. Kneab

Quote from: LightningBoldtz on May 07, 2017, 07:11:31 AM
Host: Zavod44

...

[@HankB ...

Can we add your names to the list?

Thanks for the heads up! Put me down as yes (pending approval from SWMBO.)

Edit:

1. LightningBoldtz +4
2. Bob BQ
3. Craig
4. Shoestringshop +1
5. cwestsmokin +1
6. brewtownbeatdown +3(?)
7. Jeff +1
8. JEBIV +1
9. Kneab
10. HankB + 1

 Not sure what I'm cooking yet but I will be there, always a great time. Thanks to Brian for hosting again this year.

Host: Zavod44

1. LightningBoldtz +4
2. Bob BQ
3. Craig
4. Shoestringshop +1
5. cwestsmokin +1
6. brewtownbeatdown +3(?)
7. Jeff +1
8. JEBIV +1
9. Kneab
10. HankB + 1
11. Scott Zee

Although I can't make it this year, I wanted to contribute. I did this at the last minute last year, and I don't think many people saw it, so I thought I would re-play it this year.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4188/34578513266_43c8ee7670_b.jpg)
Also have a Thermoworks Extra Big and Loud Timer to offer as a door prize. I'll mail it to whoever wins it. @zavod44 you can figure out how to manage all that.
(http://www.thermoworks.com/assets/images/products/Extra-Big-Loud_Charcoal-03.jpg?resizeid=6&resizeh=1200&resizew=1200)

Marty @56mpg that is very cool of you I wish you could have made it though

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Quote from: Scott Zee on May 09, 2017, 01:10:45 PM
Not sure what I'm cooking yet but I will be there, always a great time. Thanks to Brian for hosting again this year.

Host: Zavod44

1. LightningBoldtz +4
2. Bob BQ
3. Craig
4. Shoestringshop +1
5. cwestsmokin +1
6. brewtownbeatdown +3(?)
7. Jeff +1
8. JEBIV +1
9. Kneab
10. HankB + 1
11. Scott Zee

@Scott Zee Tami is hoping your are doing fried green tomatoes again LOL

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@56MPG let's talk about the door prizes, I am handling all that. It was very nice to offer Marty.

Quote from: JEBIV on May 12, 2017, 02:44:21 PM

Quote from: Scott Zee on May 09, 2017, 01:10:45 PM
Not sure what I'm cooking yet but I will be there, always a great time. Thanks to Brian for hosting again this year.

Host: Zavod44

1. LightningBoldtz +4
2. Bob BQ
3. Craig
4. Shoestringshop +1
5. cwestsmokin +1
6. brewtownbeatdown +3(?)
7. Jeff +1
8. JEBIV +1
9. Kneab
10. HankB + 1
11. Scott Zee

@Scott Zee Tami is hoping your are doing fried green tomatoes again LOL

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We are highly encouraging side dishes on the kettle.

Apple burgers.....

Are Abt's or wings considered  a side?

Quote from: Kneab on May 15, 2017, 07:09:50 PM
Are Abt's or wings considered  a side?

Yes. We love those!

Quote from: Kneab on May 15, 2017, 07:09:50 PM
Are Abt's or wings considered  a side?

Yes

 Host: Zavod44

1. LightningBoldtz +4 Smokey Mac and Cheese
2. Bob BQ
3. Craig
4. Shoestringshop +1
5. cwestsmokin +1
6. brewtownbeatdown +3(?)
7. Jeff +1
8. JEBIV +1
9. Kneab +3 (?) Abt's and wings
10. HankB + 1
11. Scott Zee

We are highly encouraging side dishes on the kettle.

I wasn't planning to attend as I work this day and didn't have a kettle to bring worthy of showing.
  Now I have a nice MT kettle to show and (PTO) vacation time off work.  So count me in to attend this meet.
   
Edit on 6/7/17: sorry I won't be able to make it after all.  Family is planing an extended vacation on August and I need these extra days off for this event. Darn work always getting in the way of fun. Oh well, Maybe next year.

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Awesome, last year I brought my Lions MT won't be able to bring anything this year though

@Bob BQ

No other representation from St. Louis?

Quote from: LightningBoldtz on May 28, 2017, 05:36:04 PM
@Bob BQ

No other representation from St. Louis?

At this point, I believe it will just be myself.


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@Travis, you gonna help @Bob BQ rep your area & join us this year?

Quote from: brewtownbeatdown on May 28, 2017, 07:46:38 PM
@Travis, you gonna help @Bob BQ rep your area & join us this year?

Wish I could man. I'd love to meet you boys and toss a few beers back. I'll be camping that week with the family.


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Quote from: Travis on May 29, 2017, 03:49:50 AM

Quote from: brewtownbeatdown on May 28, 2017, 07:46:38 PM
@Travis, you gonna help @Bob BQ rep your area & join us this year?

Wish I could man. I'd love to meet you boys and toss a few beers back. I'll be camping that week with the family.


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Travis you can camp in Brian's backyard he won't mind and you can use the pool too! your girls would love it LOL

@jebiv
Lol. Yeah. "Go head an pull er round' back of the house and plug er in!"


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T-Minus 1 Month from the Meetup.

1. LightningBoldtz +4 Smokey Mac and Cheese
2. Bob BQ
3. Craig
4. Shoestringshop +1
5. cwestsmokin +1
6. brewtownbeatdown +3(?)
7. Jeff +1
8. JEBIV +1
9. Kneab +3 (?) Abt's and wings
10. HankB + 1
11. Scott Zee    jerk chicken thighs, +??

Quote from: Travis on May 29, 2017, 03:49:50 AM

Quote from: brewtownbeatdown on May 28, 2017, 07:46:38 PM
@Travis, you gonna help @Bob BQ rep your area & join us this year?

Wish I could man. I'd love to meet you boys and toss a few beers back. I'll be camping that week with the family.


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Or more like Cousin Eddie? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSqb4e8mUd4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSqb4e8mUd4)

@Jon  Absolutely! I do it just for kicks 😂

Brian always makes the tastiest appetizers! Betcha can't eat just one!
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4197/35032721732_10315eabef_c.jpg)

1. LightningBoldtz +4 Smokey Mac and Cheese
2. Bob BQ
3. Craig
4. Shoestringshop +1
5. cwestsmokin +1
6. brewtownbeatdown +3(?)
7. Jeff +1
8. JEBIV +1
9. Kneab +3 (?) Abt's and wings
10. HankB + 1
11. Scott Zee    smores calzones (on the Weber pizza oven) and ?
12. Mcgolden- big bowl of Pasta salad


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Looks like the Honeybun and I can come up from Central IL and I'm happy to make some side dishes. Please add me and a +1.  Address? Honeybun used to work in Elgin so we know the area.


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Quote from: CarrieAnn on June 09, 2017, 10:25:57 AM
Looks like the Honeybun and I can come up from Central IL and I'm happy to make some side dishes. Please add me and a +1.  Address? Honeybun used to work in Elgin so we know the area.

Just so you know "Honeybun" has a WKC nickname now. Real name be damned. We'll reserve that username for when they join the club.


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Lmao! That's awesome. I can hardly wait to share the good news!!


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1. LightningBoldtz +4 Smokey Mac and Cheese + Green MBH and possibly RestoMod Grey OTPlus
2. Bob BQ
3. Craig
4. Shoestringshop +1
5. cwestsmokin +1
6. brewtownbeatdown +3(?)
7. Jeff +1
8. JEBIV +1
9. Kneab +3 (?) Abt's and wings
10. HankB + 1
11. Scott Zee    smores calzones (on the Weber pizza oven) and ?
12. Mcgolden- big bowl of Pasta salad
13. CarrieAnn + HoneyBun

@LightningBoldtz  - Did you get my PM?

I did and I think we are interested

I just wanted to mention that there will be items available that will only ever be available at this years Chicago meet up,  you must attend......

Quote from: zavod44 on June 16, 2017, 06:03:45 PM
I just wanted to mention that there will be items available that will only ever be available at this years Chicago meet up,  you must attend......

(https://media1.giphy.com/media/bqrG9EUt9vS4U/giphy.gif)

I wish I could make it.  Hope you guys have a rockin time.


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Quote from: zavod44 on June 16, 2017, 06:03:45 PM
I just wanted to mention that there will be items available that will only ever be available at this years Chicago meet up,  you must attend......

As I sit here at my PC, in cloudy Eugene, I can't help but feel a little isolated from ALL of the fun at ALL of the meet ups going on around.  But that's OK, since I have my girls and they have me.   At least until I recently learned that "items available that will only ever be available at this years C*(&*^o meet up".     WtF ???

In all seriousness, enjoy your meetUPs and get togethers and please, please take many pics to share later on. ;D

SJ

1. LightningBoldtz +4 bacon wrapped pineapple + Green MBH and possibly RestoMod Grey OTPlus
2. Bob BQ - Fajitas
3. Craig
4. Shoestringshop +1
5. cwestsmokin +1 potatoes ,oinoins,and red peppers
6. brewtownbeatdown +3(?)
7. Jeff +1
8. JEBIV +1
9. Kneab +3 (?) Abt's and wings
10. HankB + 1
11. Scott Zee    smores calzones (on the Weber pizza oven) and ?
12. Mcgolden- big bowl of Pasta salad
13. CarrieAnn + HoneyBun


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@Bob BQ

Fajitas.....marinate thin strips of flank / flap meat....only takes a few minutes to slice up....peppers (I like sweet bells, not green), sweet onion, maybe something extra like pineapple, just to throw 'em a curve.....you only need 3-4 elements to get a good tasting mix....more is fine but simple is just fine too....

Stir the meat, set aside, stir the vegs....add a little sauce of choice, add meat back in to finish...serve w/ torts.......real good, pretty quick & tastes great.... 8)

Quote from: Bob BQ on May 28, 2017, 06:25:30 PM

Quote from: LightningBoldtz on May 28, 2017, 05:36:04 PM
@Bob BQ

No other representation from St. Louis?

At this point, I believe it will just be myself.


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Where are you in STL?  I just joined (been getting serious about my grilling over the last 2 years).  I'm downtown in the city. - Elliott

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Quote from: 56MPG on June 09, 2017, 06:44:32 AM
Brian always makes the tastiest appetizers! Betcha can't eat just one!
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4197/35032721732_10315eabef_c.jpg)

@56MPG.  Those are B.A.!  He sells them?

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Quote from: ewstevens3 on June 25, 2017, 10:46:39 AMWhere are you in STL?  I just joined (been getting serious about my grilling over the last 2 years).  I'm downtown in the city. - Elliott

Welcome to the Club, Elliott! I'm in Shrewsbury.... we've got a good crew in the StL area. Head over to the "Introduce Yourself" section and put up a post so everyone can "meet" you.


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This link for wood handles http://weberkettleclub.com/weber-handles/ (http://weberkettleclub.com/weber-handles/) or hit up @zavod44 for other options. Also check out this thread for more pictures http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/a-parade-of-zav-custom-handles/ (http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/a-parade-of-zav-custom-handles/)

For those attending, I will bring some 22" ash pans up.  If yours is missing or beat up, this might be a good time to get one.  Save on shipping.

6 days until the event, so excited

We are really looking forward to the meetup. I've been pulling out a few favorite recipes for sides to make and bring. I make a Mexican bean salad that's always well received at potlucks as well as an orzo salad that's a cool twist on a typical pasta salad. I'm looking for something I can infuse a bit of smoke into so I can at least have one thing that hit the grill :)  I'll have a few different things- I've never been to a party where I hadn't brought too much food, why change stuff up now? Lol


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@zavod44


There's gonna be a lot of SWEET GRILLS there!! WOOD DALES, BABY BLUES, FRIGGIN SWEET!!! I want to cook a STEAK on a baby blue WOOD DALE..... 8)

Quote from: CarrieAnn on July 02, 2017, 06:54:51 AM
We are really looking forward to the meetup. I've been pulling out a few favorite recipes for sides to make and bring. I make a Mexican bean salad that's always well received at potlucks as well as an orzo salad that's a cool twist on a typical pasta salad. I'm looking for something I can infuse a bit of smoke into so I can at least have one thing that hit the grill :)  I'll have a few different things- I've never been to a party where I hadn't brought too much food, why change stuff up now? Lol


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Sounds awesome!! Can't believe we are less than a week away!! I'm pretty excited!! Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Quote from: Craig on July 02, 2017, 07:05:39 AM
@zavod44


There's gonna be a lot of SWEET GRILLS there!! WOOD DALES, BABY BLUES, FRIGGIN SWEET!!! I want to cook a STEAK on a baby blue WOOD DALE..... 8)

@Craig


You're the GREATEST.....just, just the GREATEST !!!!!!

Quote from: Bob BQ on June 23, 2017, 03:47:45 AM
1. LightningBoldtz +4 bacon wrapped pineapple + Green MBH and possibly RestoMod Grey OTPlus
2. Bob BQ - Fajitas
3. Craig
4. Shoestringshop +1
5. cwestsmokin +1 potatoes ,oinoins,and red peppers
6. brewtownbeatdown +3(?)
7. Jeff +1
8. JEBIV +1
9. Kneab +3 (?) Abt's and wings
10. HankB + 1
11. Scott Zee   jerk chicken sliders with pineapple cilantro slaw
12. Mcgolden- big bowl of Pasta salad
13. CarrieAnn + HoneyBun


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Bump for the food updates

. LightningBoldtz +4 bacon wrapped pineapple + Green MBH and possibly RestoMod Grey OTPlus
2. Bob BQ - Fajitas
3. Craig
4. Shoestringshop +1
5. cwestsmokin +1 potatoes ,oinoins,and red peppers
6. brewtownbeatdown +3(?)
7. Jeff +1
8. JEBIV +1 korean beef ribs flanken style, hot stuff salad
9. Kneab +3 (?) Abt's and wings
10. HankB + 1
11. Scott Zee   jerk chicken sliders with pineapple cilantro slaw
12. Mcgolden- big bowl of Pasta salad
13. CarrieAnn + HoneyBun

Arrrgh...I have to work that weekend.  Bad luck for me.

OK, I'm in for sure. Off the fence so to speak. That would be two of us (Cindy too.)

I need to study the menu and see if there are any gaps I can fill. I'm not sure what to prepare. Suggestions are welcome.

Thanks!

Edit: I don't see pork ribs on the menu. I've got those down on my 27" kettle. Would that fit in with the rest of the food? (I'd have to get to Brian's place and set up about 5 hours ahead of serving time but wouldn't have to stay. They seem to do well enough without me mucking about. ;) What is our target for serving time anyway?

Quote from: HankB on July 04, 2017, 02:05:31 PM
OK, I'm in for sure. Off the fence so to speak. That would be two of us (Cindy too.)

I need to study the menu and see if there are any gaps I can fill. I'm not sure what to prepare. Suggestions are welcome.

Thanks!

Edit: I don't see pork ribs on the menu. I've got those down on my 27" kettle. Would that fit in with the rest of the food? (I'd have to get to Brian's place and set up about 5 hours ahead of serving time but wouldn't have to stay. They seem to do well enough without me mucking about. ;) What is our target for serving time anyway?

Perfect Hank  IMO 2 ish would be a good time to start the food eatin'

Honeybun just texted me that they are in dire need of umpires Sat. So we will probably get there right at 2pm as it's a 2.5 hr drive. Not a deal breaker for us since I'm not actually grilling and will have my sides made ahead. They games usually go till 11, then he will zip home, shower quick and we will hit the road. Just letting y'all know!!


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Event location is:

1266 Sycamore Street
Elgin, Illinois 60123

Brian (Zavod44) O'Neal's Cell # 847-454-5708
Jeff (LightningBoldtz) Boldt's Cell # 586-488-5374

I would imagine people showing up sometime after 12 to 12:30 PM central time.

Expect food stuff to be about 2 to 3 PM.

NOTHING is set in stone here, we roll causally at the WKC.

Quote from: LightningBoldtz on July 05, 2017, 10:14:18 AMwe roll causally at the WKC

...we roll casually, as well.  ;)

Right, I will be the one in the nightgown LOL

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Maybe I am glad I am not going..... No take that back I am very jealous of all of you. Really wish I could make it that way sometime.

I am pumped up taking 11 days leaving Chicago Sunday morning heading to Niagara Falls then to Ma. To see @captjoe06 on to DC TO see my daughter gas is cheap

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1. LightningBoldtz +4 bacon wrapped pineapple + Green MBH and possibly RestoMod Grey OTPlus
2. Bob BQ - Fajitas
3. Craig
4. Shoestringshop +1 Babybella stuffed mushrooms
5. cwestsmokin +1 potatoes ,oinoins,and red peppers
6. brewtownbeatdown +3(?)
7. Jeff +1
8. JEBIV +1 korean beef ribs flanken style, hot stuff salad
9. Kneab +3 (?) Abt's and wings
10. HankB + 1
11. Scott Zee   jerk chicken sliders with pineapple cilantro slaw
12. Mcgolden- big bowl of Pasta salad
13. CarrieAnn + HoneyBun

1. LightningBoldtz +4 bacon wrapped pineapple + Green MBH and possibly RestoMod Grey OTPlus
2. Bob BQ - Fajitas
3. Craig
4. Shoestringshop +1 Babybella stuffed mushrooms
5. cwestsmokin +1 potatoes ,oinoins,and red peppers
6. brewtownbeatdown +3(?)
7. Jeff +1
8. JEBIV +1 korean beef ribs flanken style, hot stuff salad
9. Kneab +3 (?) Abt's and wings
10. HankB + 1
11. Scott Zee   jerk chicken sliders with pineapple cilantro slaw
12. Mcgolden- big bowl of Pasta salad
13. CarrieAnn + HoneyBun
14. Einrej + 1

I was wondering if you were gonna be coming @einrej. Count me in on a couple packs of those great brats if you're bringing some this year.

1. LightningBoldtz +4 bacon wrapped pineapple + Green MBH and Glen Blue Wood Dale
2. Bob BQ - Fajitas
3. Craig
4. Shoestringshop +1 Babybella stuffed mushrooms
5. cwestsmokin +1 potatoes ,oinoins,and red peppers
6. brewtownbeatdown +3(?)
7. Jeff +1
8. JEBIV +1 korean beef ribs flanken style, hot stuff salad
9. Kneab +3 (?) Abt's and wings
10. HankB + 1
11. Scott Zee   jerk chicken sliders with pineapple cilantro slaw
12. Mcgolden- big bowl of Pasta salad
13. CarrieAnn + HoneyBun
14. Einrej + 1
15. Bladz +1  cheese, sausage and crackers. Potato salad.

1. LightningBoldtz +4 Smoke roasted candied almonds + bacon wrapped pineapple + Rose's Cucumber, tomato and red onion salad + Green MBH + Glen Blue Wood Dale
2. Bob BQ - Fajitas
3. Craig
4. Shoestringshop +1 Babybella stuffed mushrooms
5. cwestsmokin +1 potatoes ,oinoins,and red peppers
6. brewtownbeatdown +3(?)
7. Jeff +1
8. JEBIV +1 korean beef ribs flanken style, hot stuff salad
9. Kneab +3 (?) Abt's and wings
10. HankB + 1 pork back ribs
11. Scott Zee   jerk chicken sliders with pineapple cilantro slaw
12. Mcgolden- big bowl of Pasta salad
13. CarrieAnn + HoneyBun
14. Einrej + 1
15. Bladz +1  cheese, sausage and crackers. Potato salad.

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Can I ask that everyone there check out the 2 rivet handles Brian has on hand and you figure out which one I need to buy from him for my Avocado???!!!!

Have fun everyone.  I'm going to have to try to make it next year.

Quote from: MikeRocksTheRed on July 07, 2017, 09:07:43 AM
Can I ask that everyone there check out the 2 rivet handles Brian has on hand and you figure out which one I need to buy from him for my Avocado???!!!!

Have fun everyone.  I'm going to have to try to make it next year.

I will bringing mine with for a new handle. Poor thing had this plastic one on it when it was rescued. We will find a good one for you.👍
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@Kneab -  Thanks!!!!   Your Cado looks funny with a plastic handle.  Pretty sure I have not seen that before!

Hit that nylon glass handle with 0000 steel wool and some blue Dawn. It will whiten right back up. I actually like those handles the best of all the non wood ones.


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Ribs are done. :) (Follow the link if the picture doesn't post.)

And Tour de France coverage is nearly finished.

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Google's siloed their photos.  >:( I don't think I can post an image any more.

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We are on our way!!  If anyone needs us to stop and pick up anything please feel free to text me. 815-603-3886. We should be rolling in around 2:30.


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Chicago meet up exclusives....

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Chicago meet up exclusives....

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Those are real nice. I'm really kicking myself for not coming. We had family plans for today, but of course they were cancelled.

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Quote from: Bob BQ on July 07, 2017, 07:05:04 AM
So long, StL!  On my way to Chi-town!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170707/dd94c29d77dd9abcf874ec44db7d40e4.jpg)


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Have fun. Jeff has your rack.

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Quote from: Bob BQ on July 08, 2017, 10:04:43 AM
Chicago meet up exclusives....

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Those are dope.

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Wish I was there.... Have fun

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Wish I was there.... Have fun

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I LOVE seeing that grill in action, I wish you could have come Matt. maybe next year.

Yeah that is a beautiful redhead.


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The Honeybun and I just want to say a big thank you to everyone. We had an outstanding day. Great food and even greater company!!


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I didn't get a lot of shots that was Troy's department.  Here are a few

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Some photos from today!!
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This gets any bigger in the future.....

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.....you may want to check into renting space in that back lot.....

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Tremendous.....everyone....all of you, just tremendous !!!!!


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Thank you again Brian for opening up your home to all of us. We had a blast. The food was great and the company was even better.
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Can't wait until next year.

Great pics. Looks like it was an amazing time! Very jealous


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If it's in July next year then I'm telling the wife my birthday present is a road trip to Chicago.


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What an amazing day today.  So much passion and camaraderie flowing through the crowd. 

It was incredibly refreshing and inspiring to see so much energy coming together at this scale.

HUGE thanks to all who planned and organized this EPIC event.  It was the 5th anniversary meetup and you all made it amazing.

Zavod44 - dude.  You are a saint,  and your wife is an angel. You go way above and beyond. The special handles,  the special logo,  the banners,  the grills, the hauling.  You are teh man. Thank you for committing so many full freaking days/weeks to this.

Craig - your commitment is incredible.  Not just driving from Nebraska with a vehicle full of grills either. Pre meetup setup, post meetup teardown, coordinating,  organizing,  You are a pro and the event wouldn't have been as great without your presence, let alone all the work you put into it.

Lightningboldtz - you really pull it all together man. Your energy and coordinating took this day to a whole new level.  You commit so much,  on so many levels. You nail all the details that make it all extra special. The prize donations,  the setup, the leadership.
I love that your whole family gets involved.  Thanks to you,  as well as Rose and family.

Jeff k, your life is hectic right now,  yet you still managed to bring a huge load of collectibles and set up a beautiful display.  You and Jean are magical.  Thank you for everything you both do.

all you that cooked and brought food, thank you so much for feeding the crowd. Everything was excellent.
I can't name everyone because my memory is shit :)

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Wish I was there.... Have fun

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I LOVE seeing that grill in action, I wish you could have come Matt. maybe next year.

Did some wings. Sorry pic is sideways.
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Quote from: Troy on July 08, 2017, 08:56:48 PM
What an amazing day today.  So much passion and camaraderie flowing through the crowd. 

It was incredibly refreshing and inspiring to see so much energy coming together at this scale.

HUGE thanks to all who planned and organized this EPIC event.  It was the 5th anniversary meetup and you all made it amazing.

Zavod44 - dude.  You are a saint,  and your wife is an angel. You go way above and beyond. The special handles,  the special logo,  the banners,  the grills, the hauling.  You are teh man. Thank you for committing so many full freaking days/weeks to this.

Craig - your commitment is incredible.  Not just driving from Nebraska with a vehicle full of grills either. Pre meetup setup, post meetup teardown, coordinating,  organizing,  You are a pro and the event wouldn't have been as great without your presence, let alone all the work you put into it.

Lightningboldtz - you really pull it all together man. Your energy and coordinating took this day to a whole new level.  You commit so much,  on so many levels. You nail all the details that make it all extra special. The prize donations,  the setup, the leadership.
I love that your whole family gets involved.  Thanks to you,  as well as Rose and family.

Jeff k, your life is hectic right now,  yet you still managed to bring a huge load of collectibles and set up a beautiful display.  You and Jean are magical.  Thank you for everything you both do.

all you that cooked and brought food, thank you so much for feeding the crowd. Everything was excellent.
I can't name everyone because my memory is shit :)

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Thanks Troy for working with Brian to coordinate the special handles and stickers.  Flying out from Cali is over the top man, I can't wait to see more of the video taken.

Anyone within an 8 hours drive of this event should go, it is a good time, this is my 3rd year in a row and starting to be a yearly must.

Thanks to Brian @zavod44 for opening his house again. Great host. 100 beautiful kettles filled up his yard this year. AWESOME.  To all the statesmen, a huge THANK YOU for making this a GREAT yearly event. To everyone who showed up, WOW...thanks for the fantastic food and camaraderie. To everyone who hasn't made one of these meetups... You NEED to

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Sounds like a great time had by all. Looks like an incredible amount of cool kettles and great food. I'll make it next year.


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Made it home...

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...with a few new items.

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Thanks to Brian, Troy, Craig, Jeff, and everyone else who showed up! Had a blast, for sure... and looking forward to next year!


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Wow nice haul!


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@harris92 your finger prints are all over this day, even though you are not present, your old Green MBH made a showing at the bottom of this pic.

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How can we get you to make the trip next year?

Quote from: LightningBoldtz on July 10, 2017, 08:16:13 AM
@harris92 How can we get you to make the trip next year?

I was just wondering the same thing.........

I made a last minute decision to attend the gathering and drop off a grill and I'm glad I did.  The people were great and the display of grills was fantastic.
Thanks to all who set this up and to the chefs who cooked.  The ribs were excellent.  I'd like to especially thank Brian, @zavod44 who hosted this again.
I can appreciate all the hard work he put in behind the scenes to host a huge party with a lot of setup beforehand and tear-down afterward.  Also, thanks for the Handle! See you next year!

Quote from: glend123 on July 10, 2017, 09:21:03 AM
I made a last minute decision to attend the gathering and drop off a grill and I'm glad I did.  The people were great and the display of grills was fantastic.
Thanks to all who set this up and to the chefs who cooked.  The ribs were excellent.  I'd like to especially thank Brian, @zavod44 who hosted this again.
I can appreciate all the hard work he put in behind the scenes to host a huge party with a lot of setup beforehand and tear-down afterward.  Also, thanks for the Handle! See you next year!

Glen, sorry I didn't get a chance to talk too much.  I was preoccupied with alot of stuff at the time.  Glad to were there, hope to see you next year.

It looks like it was a beautiful day for the get together. Hopefully I will make it to the next one.

@LightningBoldtz   You sure do have that kettle looking nice!  Kid stuff kept me in town last weekend (happy campers returning home after two weeks).  I hope to make it up there next year.

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@harris92 your finger prints are all over this day, even though you are not present, your old Green MBH made a showing at the bottom of this pic.

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How can we get you to make the trip next year?

It was a great time!! Lots of fun, just at 100 kettles. Harris92 we need some help breaking that kettle record next year. It was great seeing and meeting new faces and seeing familiar faces again. Thanks again to Zavod44 for hosting again and to lightningboldtz for coordinating the prizes, Troy for getting some great footage, thanks to everyone that cooked (the food was to die for)!! Amazing! And thanks to all that brought some SWEET GRILLS to set up for display or to cook on. This is the highlight of my summer for sure. Can't wait until next year!

Now for the pics.



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Brian in action.....

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Comparing a 78 Green to a 99 Green

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HOLY GRAIL: 1960s Glen Blue aka The Imperial

Wow! Great pictures!


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I have no words for this.


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Quote from: harris92 on July 10, 2017, 11:11:40 AM
@LightningBoldtz   You sure do have that kettle looking nice!  Kid stuff kept me in town last weekend (happy campers returning home after two weeks).  I hope to make it up there next year.

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How can we get you to make the trip next year?

I will put an Alabama wrestling move on @harris92 and throw him in my truck like a kettle for next year LOL

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DJI drone pics

@harris92 we spotted a lot of kettles with this flight

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The drone pics are amazing.  I think one of those photos should be on the cover of next years calendar!

The American flag and stars spray painted on the lawn are a neat touch.  I spy a black kettle in the neighbor's back yard (7th photo) and what looks like a E210 gasser. 

Quote from: Jeff on July 10, 2017, 04:01:42 PM
The drone pics are amazing.  I think one of those photos should be on the cover of next years calendar!

+1

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Wow! Wonder if there is a world record for most kettles in one place. If not, this would be it!


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Those drone  pics are friggin awesome.

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I promised @brewtownbeatdown a bottle of Jack and a toast over his grill
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#delivered

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How awesome!!!!


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Those drone pics blew me away! Definitely need one of these in next years calendar.


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One of the drone pix caught me by my kettle. :)

And for those who asked about the rub I used on the ribs: http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/bbq-food-pics/chicago-gtg-rib-rub/new/

Thanks to all who made this happen!

Wow.  I commented on the WKC facebook post that I hoped someone had a drone.  Amazing!!!!

Quote from: MikeRocksTheRed on July 10, 2017, 09:21:32 PM
Wow.  I commented on the WKC facebook post that I hoped someone had a drone.  Amazing!!!!

I also thought they were joking about having drone pics.

@LightningBoldtz    Jeff, the drone pics are just FABULOUS. The view from above is just crazy good. Definitely calendar material. Again, thanks for all your hard work putting this great event together.        8)

These drone pics would also make great high res wallpapers. @LightningBoldtz anyway these could be posted to flickr or high res somewhere?

Here is my album for these pics, I am not sure how high res we can make them

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jboldt73/albums/72157683419649183

I am glad the drone pics are a hit, this was one of the main events this year that I thought of when I purchased it a few months back.

Thanks @LightningBoldtz

Sorry this is a little late, but I just needed to thank everyone who attended, not just this year but any of the last five years.  The people make this meet up great.  The grills were just off the chart this year.  It was so awesome what everyone bought.

The event has gotten bigger and I thank everyone one who helped me out, it can't happen without you, @Craig, @Troy, @No.1agent, @lightningboltz  and my neighbor Pete.  Huge thank you. 

I hope this meet up just keeps growing and getting better, it's a great time.

Lastly I just have to mention for those of you who may not know, the special stickers and the Chicago banner, that is the Chicago flag.  We thought it was fitting for this special occasion.  I'm hoping Troy will have shirts made with this logo.....

Again, thank you, thank you, thank you....

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I wasn't able to attend but thank you @zavod44 (and everyone else) for putting the meetup together. Looked like an amazing time.

Hey I wanted to mention that @kneab did a remarkable restoration on a pretty rare grill that was at the meet up.  I had scored a legit steel wheel 18" brownie a few years back.  It languished in my yard for a long time.  Maybe a month ago I traded it to Kneab for an old Wood Dale.  Well he took it and really gave it the respect it deserved.  There aren't too many steel wheel brownies out there and this needed serious fixing up.  The legs were caddywampus, and a leg  was busted off with the socket fused on the leg.  It was a total rust bucket...

There may be more of these out there,  I know @harris has one, but they are hard to find, a rare bored indeed.  kneab did a remarkable job... Not sure if he did a post on it's restoration but I got to see it in person and it was really nice to see it like that.  To me that is what it's all about, taking a rare piece that was for all intents and purposes a piece of trash and getting it back to near factory condition....I hope someone took a pic and can post it here....

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 Brian thank you.
I have not had the time to give this the proper write up that it deserves I took a fair amount of pictures and I will write something up one of these days.  But here is a quick before
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And after
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Thank you again for the opportunity to put the legs back under this one.

Wow! Nice cleanup and good looking brownie.


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Great stuff, really nice job on a rare piece.  Glad we could make that deal.  Your gonna cook on it right?

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Quote from: LightningBoldtz on July 11, 2017, 05:09:00 AM
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Very cool Jeff. I could really only spot one thing missing.....I do not believe there was a Lime there as nice as Peach.

Quote from: zavod44 on July 12, 2017, 07:04:41 AM
Great stuff, really nice job on a rare piece.  Glad we could make that deal.  Your gonna cook on it right?

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Yup. I cook on it. Once or twice a week. Works great 👍

Quote from: MrHoss on July 12, 2017, 07:16:58 AM
I could really only spot one thing missing.....I do not believe there was a Lime there as nice as Peach.

Guess you and Peach will have to join us next year, eh @MrHoss?

Having seen that steel wheel 18 brownie in person BOTH before and after, I can say, what an incredible job done on that grill. I was foolish and passed on it last year but I can see it landed in great hands! Nice work on that 18!


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