New Member from greater metro Phoenix area

[M_C_1976]

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

[vwengguy]

" 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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[M_C_1976]

You called me out straight away!  I have to admit, I have hoarding tendencies but am trying to keep it under control here. : )

[DaveG74]

Welcome from just outside Chicago, IL!

[JEBIV]

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

[michaelmilitello]

Welcome from Plainfield Indiana


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[Pezdogs]

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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[jcnaz]

Welcome from the East end of the Valley!
These things are addictive....

[View to a Grill]

Hey!


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[M_C_1976]

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!

[smokeyjoe]

Welcome from Texas


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[bbqking01]

Welcome from another guy in Phoenix. Been here for awhile. That Weberitis is contagious


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[BAArteaga]

Hello and welcome from southern CA, cheers!

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[jhagestad]

Welcome from Highland Park, IL (north of Chicago)! Sounds like you're already a collector! 

[SteveZ]

Welcome from the St. Louis Metro! Pull up a chair and find out about the obsession that drives us!