Nights like tonight are why I love collecting Webers

[Uncle JJ]

Man, that is a moving story.  Bless her heart - I cannot imagine the pain she has endured.

[Peaspurple]

Great story. Good looking grill.

[Russell C.]

Thank you everyone for your responses.  Last night's pick-up was an eye opening lesson in perspective.  One I won't soon forget.

Man, that is a moving story.  Bless her heart - I cannot imagine the pain she has endured.

Out of respect, many parts of our conversation are going to remain just that, our conversation.  I will say that she mentioned on two separate occasions that "a parent just isn't wired to outlast their children.  It's not in our makeup."  The years had hardened her some.  She carried herself with what I can only describe as the most elegant "quiet strength".  But it was obvious the pain wasn't far beneath the surface.

[Heyjude]

That's awesome.. The color of that JJ is irrelevant. Every time you cook on it,  you will be seeing a tall cold glass of lemonade..
You have to believe it was meant to be yours.. Give her our best!

[pbe gummi bear]

Great story and pickup, Russell. There's nothing like starting off Kettle ownership with a great story. Cherish the kettle and make more good memories of your own.

[1911Ron]

Great story and nice grill!

[Fishawn]

Great story! ....... There's a campground/store near my house, where they rent out cabins and RV sites. Stopped by for a 6 pack and 1 of the camping folks had a JJ smoking away on a picnic table visible from the parking lot, filled the air with BBQ!.... I wanted to go BS the group and get the history/info on it, but was in a hurry to get my kid to football practice on time..... 2.5 hours later, on the way home, it was still smoking away... Nobody around though...... Must have it dialed in 👍 Still wondering what he had going?

I want a JJ!

[Troy]

Great story, and you bagged a rare puckerbutt!!!

[Russell C.]

Thought I'd just throw up a couple quick pics of the maiden run on the JJ I picked up this week.  When ever I fire up one of the Webers at least a couple neighbors tend to come out and see what I've got cooking that day.  I had a great time telling them this grill's story and remembering the awesome experience from earlier this week.  Since the grill was Lilly's son's, I figured I'd kick of her career with a meat and potatoes guys meal.  Went and grabbed a nice bone-in ribeye and started the fire.  Grill worked amazing.  Food was amazing.  Thoughts that ran through my head while tending the grill were priceless.

Thanks again for everyone's kind replies and compassion.  I'll be sure to pass the sentiments along over my next pitcher of lemonade.



This is how Dad grocery shops when Mom is out of town.


Rollin'


Ready to eat!

[jcnaz]

^^^ Ohhh, yeahhh.^^^

[Mark Schnell]

Love everything about this post!

But DUDE, tell me 'bout them taters!! Is there corn in there, is that a regular CI pan or is that a shallow skillet? What's the story, I'm salivating over what's on that grill.

[Russell C.]

Love everything about this post!

But DUDE, tell me 'bout them taters!! Is there corn in there, is that a regular CI pan or is that a shallow skillet? What's the story, I'm salivating over what's on that grill.

Thanks Mark.  The tots turned out pretty good.  Just par boiled some red potatoes.  Then cubed them up and tossed them with some olive oil, garlic and S&P.  Crumble in some goat cheese as you take it off the grill and voila! 

The pan was a rusty old CI fajita pan I got at a flea market probably 10 years ago.  Had forgotten all about it until I came across it in the garage last weekend and cleaned and reseasoned her up.  Worked great.