Title: New Member from greater metro Phoenix area
Post by: M_C_1976 on October 26, 2019, 10:05:58 AM
Post by: M_C_1976 on October 26, 2019, 10:05:58 AM
Hello all. Been lurking for a while and really enjoy the content here, so wanted to make an introduction. I'm just an everyday guy who enjoys cooking good backyard BBQ. My Weber stable consists of a plain black 22" 1997 kettle that I've been cooking on, well since 1997. Recently, I added a 2004 Black SSP purchased used from a fellow in Mesa, who is likely a member of this forum. The performer has been an absolute game changer for me, with the cart, propane assist, sweeping vent system and ash collector it leaves me wondering "Why did I wait so long to upgrade?". The old kettle, is now relegated to vortex chicken, with all dampers open all the time! Everything else is done on the performer now.
After my old Kenmore gasser burned up about 5 years ago, I went a few years with only charcoal grills & smokers until one day while cruising the neighborhood, I spot a Weber grill with a "free" sign posted on it. Naturally, I scooped it up and took her home. She needed a little work and I restored it to better than new. My limited research shows it being a 2000 Genesis Silver with side burner and the box is a nice plum color. I added a rotisserie and am enjoying the convenience of the grill when needed, although I have to admit it mainly is used for hot dogs or to warm up my leftover BBQ cooked on the kettles!
That's about it. While I'll probably never become a collector, I enjoy the photos and reading about the old and rare kettles here. I particularly like the Mods & Customs forum and hope to be able to learn and possibly contribute.
Matt
After my old Kenmore gasser burned up about 5 years ago, I went a few years with only charcoal grills & smokers until one day while cruising the neighborhood, I spot a Weber grill with a "free" sign posted on it. Naturally, I scooped it up and took her home. She needed a little work and I restored it to better than new. My limited research shows it being a 2000 Genesis Silver with side burner and the box is a nice plum color. I added a rotisserie and am enjoying the convenience of the grill when needed, although I have to admit it mainly is used for hot dogs or to warm up my leftover BBQ cooked on the kettles!
That's about it. While I'll probably never become a collector, I enjoy the photos and reading about the old and rare kettles here. I particularly like the Mods & Customs forum and hope to be able to learn and possibly contribute.
Matt
Title: Re: New Member from greater metro Phoenix area
Post by: vwengguy on October 26, 2019, 10:17:57 AM
Post by: vwengguy on October 26, 2019, 10:17:57 AM
" I'll probably never become a collector " 
You're in denial about it if your dragging plum gassers home when you see them! LoL
Welcome to Weberitis! Enjoy it! 🤣
Glad to have you here. Welcome from The Netherlands!
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You're in denial about it if your dragging plum gassers home when you see them! LoL
Welcome to Weberitis! Enjoy it! 🤣
Glad to have you here. Welcome from The Netherlands!
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Title: Re: New Member from greater metro Phoenix area
Post by: M_C_1976 on October 26, 2019, 10:22:28 AM
Post by: M_C_1976 on October 26, 2019, 10:22:28 AM
You called me out straight away! I have to admit, I have hoarding tendencies but am trying to keep it under control here. : )
Title: Re: New Member from greater metro Phoenix area
Post by: DaveG74 on October 26, 2019, 10:48:47 AM
Post by: DaveG74 on October 26, 2019, 10:48:47 AM
Welcome from just outside Chicago, IL!
Title: Re: New Member from greater metro Phoenix area
Post by: JEBIV on October 26, 2019, 10:52:34 AM
Post by: JEBIV on October 26, 2019, 10:52:34 AM
Welcome from Doraville,Ga glad to have you here, lot's of grate folks here offering advice and always willing to enable Weberitis upon anyone
Title: Re: New Member from greater metro Phoenix area
Post by: michaelmilitello on October 26, 2019, 04:18:06 PM
Post by: michaelmilitello on October 26, 2019, 04:18:06 PM
Welcome from Plainfield Indiana 
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Title: Re: New Member from greater metro Phoenix area
Post by: Pezdogs on October 26, 2019, 04:48:26 PM
Post by: Pezdogs on October 26, 2019, 04:48:26 PM
G'day from Perth Australia and glad to see a few of the leopld that havs been quiet jump out into the forum lately. Welcome mate
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Title: Re: New Member from greater metro Phoenix area
Post by: jcnaz on October 26, 2019, 05:20:50 PM
Post by: jcnaz on October 26, 2019, 05:20:50 PM
Welcome from the East end of the Valley!
These things are addictive....
These things are addictive....
Title: Re: New Member from greater metro Phoenix area
Post by: View to a Grill on October 26, 2019, 05:31:40 PM
Post by: View to a Grill on October 26, 2019, 05:31:40 PM
Hey!
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Title: Re: New Member from greater metro Phoenix area
Post by: M_C_1976 on October 26, 2019, 05:59:47 PM
Post by: M_C_1976 on October 26, 2019, 05:59:47 PM
Quote from: jcnaz on October 26, 2019, 05:20:50 PM
Welcome from the East end of the Valley!
These things are addictive....
Thanks to all for the warm welcome! JC, all the suburbs are part of metro Phoenix.....the way I've seen things go in my lifetime, AJ will be in the middle of our valley in 20 years!
Cheers!
Title: Re: New Member from greater metro Phoenix area
Post by: smokeyjoe on October 26, 2019, 06:14:50 PM
Post by: smokeyjoe on October 26, 2019, 06:14:50 PM
Welcome from Texas
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Title: Re: New Member from greater metro Phoenix area
Post by: bbqking01 on October 26, 2019, 10:20:21 PM
Post by: bbqking01 on October 26, 2019, 10:20:21 PM
Welcome from another guy in Phoenix. Been here for awhile. That Weberitis is contagious
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Title: Re: New Member from greater metro Phoenix area
Post by: BAArteaga on October 27, 2019, 12:44:13 PM
Post by: BAArteaga on October 27, 2019, 12:44:13 PM
Hello and welcome from southern CA, cheers!
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Title: Re: New Member from greater metro Phoenix area
Post by: jhagestad on October 28, 2019, 05:19:06 AM
Post by: jhagestad on October 28, 2019, 05:19:06 AM
Welcome from Highland Park, IL (north of Chicago)! Sounds like you're already a collector! ;)
Title: Re: New Member from greater metro Phoenix area
Post by: SteveZ on November 02, 2019, 09:49:27 AM
Post by: SteveZ on November 02, 2019, 09:49:27 AM
Welcome from the St. Louis Metro! Pull up a chair and find out about the obsession that drives us!
Title: Re: New Member from greater metro Phoenix area
Post by: Walchit on November 02, 2019, 04:26:51 PM
Post by: Walchit on November 02, 2019, 04:26:51 PM
Quote from: M_C_1976 on October 26, 2019, 10:22:28 AM
You called me out straight away! I have to admit, I have hoarding tendencies but am trying to keep it under control here. : )
Hoard away! Nobody here is gonna stop you, unless your trying to hoard something really cool, then send it my way. Lol
Welcome from Topeka Kansas
I need to build somewhere to put my grills, cause this summer has my garage looking rough
Title: Re: New Member from greater metro Phoenix area
Post by: M_C_1976 on November 11, 2019, 05:13:14 PM
Post by: M_C_1976 on November 11, 2019, 05:13:14 PM
Thanks again all for the warm welcome! Just had an opportunity last night for a 50+ year old brownie and I just happened to be right down the street when it posted!! My wife said no, and even though I wear the pants, sometimes her leg creeps down and into one of my pant legs LOL!! I contained myself!!!! I'm sure the lucky new owner is a member here. Anyway, hope I'm still welcome despite that snafu and if you get bored with traditional BBQ after cooking for so many years like I do, let's go international and share recipes!!!
Title: Re: New Member from greater metro Phoenix area
Post by: jhagestad on November 12, 2019, 06:29:15 AM
Post by: jhagestad on November 12, 2019, 06:29:15 AM
Quote from: M_C_1976 on November 11, 2019, 05:13:14 PM
Thanks again all for the warm welcome! Just had an opportunity last night for a 50+ year old brownie and I just happened to be right down the street when it posted!! My wife said no, and even though I wear the pants, sometimes her leg creeps down and into one of my pant legs LOL!! I contained myself!!!!
You know darn well it's better to ask for forgiveness than for permission!