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Grill Talk => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Gringo on June 13, 2023, 12:16:57 PM

Title: Virginia Native New Here
Post by: Gringo on June 13, 2023, 12:16:57 PM
Hi all,

Just read a post related to being friendly and introducing yourself before start posting. Apologies, missed that mark originally.

So, hi!  I've read post on here and used the codes page way too much but not posting much.

Thanks for the wealth of knowledge you all share and attitude to help others!

Over the last year I acquired about 15 kettles mainly the 22" Premiums with different colors but nothing too dated (hopefully one day)!!! I've sold about half after giving them the basic handle mod and an added thermometer.

I'm from VA and have grilled smoked for years with many grills (non-kettles) but as of 2 years ago got bit with the kettle bug!

I've "restored" (more likely cleaned well) a few kettles and just picked up a 26" which will be my first true kettle project to repair and use for my own.

Look forward to being part of the site.  Hello to all!

Bobby aka Gringo
Title: Re: Virginia Native New Here
Post by: bamakettles on June 13, 2023, 12:26:46 PM
Welcome from Huntsville, AL!  The kettle bug bites hard for sure..... enjoy and share some cooks when you can.
Title: Re: Virginia Native New Here
Post by: JEBIV on June 13, 2023, 12:30:00 PM
Welcome from Doraville, GA Weberitis is real LOL
Title: Re: Virginia Native New Here
Post by: Gringo on June 13, 2023, 12:35:02 PM

Quote from: bamakettles on June 13, 2023, 12:26:46 PM
Welcome from Huntsville, AL!  The kettle bug bites hard for sure..... enjoy and share some cooks when you can.

Thank you and will do for sure!


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Title: Re: Virginia Native New Here
Post by: Gringo on June 13, 2023, 12:36:19 PM

Quote from: JEBIV on June 13, 2023, 12:30:00 PM
Welcome from Doraville, GA Weberitis is real LOL

Thanks much and yes it does!!


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Title: Re: Virginia Native New Here
Post by: RRRanger99 on June 13, 2023, 01:21:35 PM
Welcome from Virginia Beach, VA.
Title: Re: Virginia Native New Here
Post by: Gringo on June 13, 2023, 01:42:41 PM
Thank you RRR! Is there a VA Kettle group that you know of?  I looked lightly in forums but didnt pinpoint anything. Ill have to do a deeper dive though.

Title: Re: Virginia Native New Here
Post by: RRRanger99 on June 13, 2023, 01:57:09 PM
@Gringo  There are some local established bbq competition groups I've seen at local festivals and fairs, but not really Weber kettle collectors.  The WKC has a

moderately sized VA contingent, but we are all spread out across Virginia.  It's just a matter of organizing a Virginia WKC meet up to bring us all together.
Title: Virginia Native New Here
Post by: Gringo on June 13, 2023, 02:01:34 PM
Thank you for the information. I'll work on being consistent here for a bit and focus on kettles. Appreciate the reply.
Title: Re: Virginia Native New Here
Post by: ASpitzer on June 13, 2023, 02:06:04 PM
Welcome from Kalona, IA. Keep up the good work on those kettles.
Title: Re: Virginia Native New Here
Post by: SixZeroFour on June 13, 2023, 02:42:57 PM
Welcome to the club Gringo!
Title: Re: Virginia Native New Here
Post by: Chesapeake Weber on June 14, 2023, 03:59:24 AM
Welcome from Parkton, MD


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Title: Re: Virginia Native New Here
Post by: FlashHokie on June 14, 2023, 05:19:25 AM
Welcome from Cary, NC. Born and raised in Virginia though!

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Title: Re: Virginia Native New Here
Post by: bamakettles on June 14, 2023, 06:29:12 AM
Also Gringo, wanted to say that I really like your SSP!  Mine's a 2001 model.  They're awesome cookers and very convenient to cook on.
Title: Re: Virginia Native New Here
Post by: Gringo on June 14, 2023, 06:51:12 AM
Thank you, your SSP is the bomb though!!  The SSP I had was sold as my first clean and release. There was one whole in side bottom of grill and since I smoke more than most on the kettles I wanted to avoid that causing temp fluctuations. I did purchase a blue performer afterwards and is on my project list to put a cutting board table on it. Love your shade of green though!!  Hunter green is what we mostly find up here. Keeping my eyes out for a lime green some day.


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Title: Re: Virginia Native New Here
Post by: bamakettles on June 14, 2023, 06:58:34 AM

Quote from: Gringo on June 14, 2023, 06:51:12 AM
Thank you, your SSP is the bomb though!!  The SSP I had was sold as my first clean and release. There was one whole in side bottom of grill and since I smoke more than most on the kettles I wanted to avoid that causing temp fluctuations. I did purchase a blue performer afterwards and is on my project list to put a cutting board table on it. Love your shade of green though!!  Hunter green is what we mostly find up here. Keeping my eyes out for a lime green some day.


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Thanks so much!  I totally understand about having a hole in the bowl and letting it go.  This one happened to be in great shape but needed a new burner tube / ignition assembly and an LP tank.  Was a costly repair, but worth it I'd say.  I was happy that it did have a perfectly working regulator, updated ash catcher assembly and original SS ash sweeps. 


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Title: Re: Virginia Native New Here
Post by: Gringo on June 14, 2023, 10:28:22 AM
Your hard work paid off. Great grill!


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Title: Re: Virginia Native New Here
Post by: AZ2FL on June 15, 2023, 08:40:58 AM
Welcome from Florida's Forgotten Coast.

Congrats on the 26er! My daily driver is a 26.

Cheers
Title: Re: Virginia Native New Here
Post by: dwnthehatch on June 21, 2023, 06:39:10 AM
Welcome from Kent Island.