Those were fun times brainstorming before the WKC was actually formed.
Like Troy said, once it was actually created, it was fun watching it grow so quickly...counting the new members as they registered one by one. The first 10 members was a little milestone as was the first 100, 1000, etc.
What I remember most early on was all of us learning the history of the kettle. The different colors, the designs, and the different features that made each kettle generation unique.
@Craig was very instrumental in accelerating that whole process when he came along.
I knew early on when I started my personal collection that it would be popular for others...just didn't realize it would get as big, and go as global as it did. My first thought when I started was, why would anyone want a black kettle when they could have...
The rest is history. I think most everyone can agree on that.
Lastly, I'm hopeful for a Chicago meetup this year too. Missed out last year with the BS going of course. I'm no longer local in Chitown, but would love to make the trip down if one is planned.