Chicago Meetup - 2015

[Craig]

Yay it's picture time!

Just got off work and have been waiting all day for this!

[1buckie]

I would say get that wood handle outta there.....




.....but, it's special !!!!

Have fun gang !!!!!

[LightningBoldtz]

My pics are going to be tomorrow but I have to say what a day

Thanks @zavod44 for opening up your house, such a great place for a party like this.

For me it was awesome to finally meet many of the guys who started invested in this community 3 years back. 

Food was awesome, kettles were stunning, company was pleasant and relaxing.

This was a day to remember for me.

[1buckie]

Good Show Mr. Boltz.....really glad you got to go & meet u[p with that fun bunch !!!!!

[Jeff]

Great time, great turnout, grate company.  Fun to meet lots of new faces.  One quick storm and staggering heat couldnt keep us down.  Lots of pictures are coming in the next few days

Thanks to Brian and his wife Jenny for hosting and putting so much effort into it.

[Shoestringshop]

Thanks had a great time!

[HankB]

Let's see of linking pictures from Google Photos works.









Brian,  Terry Landgraft, Scott Zee



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(3), Brian, Terry Landgraft, Scott Zee

[Troy]

When I die,  I want chefn58 to cook me.

That guy is my new hero.

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[1buckie]

When I die,  I want chefn58 to cook me.

That guy is my new hero.

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....and this is our friend on the left with the pile of giant chicken wings?

I recognise some of the folks......some not.....

[MartyG]

The first ever international meetup was a huge success! Jeff was right about the heat, and the storm was actually impressive. A few of us had to hold the tents down, but were ready to throw our bodies over our favorite vintage kettles at any moment. My pics will come later, and I finally was able to take some beauty shots of Brian's collection. Well, part of it anyway. Great food and great company. Meet ups are always amazing. Thanks to Brain and Jenny for all the hospitality.

Some of the questions answered at this meetup:

How may lit chimneys will fit on a mothership?
Will Hoss take home more kettles than he came with?
Will Anyone eat one of those imported pickled eggs?
Do jalapeño brats taste as good as chorizo brats?
OMG, who made the skirt steak skewers?
Did anyone count the number of kettles on display?
How many cart-type kettles made the event? (Very likely more than have ever been together in one place, and not an SS in sight!)

Answers to these and many more questions to come. Many more photos on the way, but we'll space them out so you don't OD too soon.

Marty

[MartyG]

...and this is our friend on the left with the pile of giant chicken wings?
I recognise some of the folks......some not.....

Yup, aka: Dustin. The guy on the right is Scott Z. Other people-name holes will be patched as more photos emerge.

[LightningBoldtz]

@Troy if Dustin cooked you after you died, I might actually consider sampling it......

[LightningBoldtz]

@Craig new grill was a star yesterday, first it had turds, then turds with wrapped shrums, then wings,  it'll be in a lot more photo's

[MacEggs]

Will Anyone eat one of those imported pickled eggs?

C'mon, really??!!  I put my heart in to making those ... Did anyone try one?  @MartyG

Can't wait to see more pics.

[MartyG]

By the looks, your heart was not the only thing in those eggs!

And yes, I have photographic proof of consumption.