So my summer long journey back to kettle ownership finally came to an end today.
I started looking for a new grill earlier this spring, thinking it was time to replace the gasser. I wound up rebuilding it instead. Good call for a number of reasons.
I had been using our camp Dutch oven a lot this spring on our camping trips, and it made me start thinking about charcoal cooking again.
That wound up leading me to this site during my research.
Almost immediately this group was extremely helpful in my quest. I discovered the magical 26r, and I suddenly realized I found my new grill.
@Indy82z was extremely helpful and friendly, willing to sell me a 26 for a great price. Unfortunately, the good folks at UPS and FedEx don't like these big kettles as much as we do. By the time we packed it up and shipped it, I could buy a new one for the same money. Tom, I greatly appreciate how much effort you took to try to help!
One of my customers is a Weber dealer, however, and he was more than happy to order a new 26 for me. They were back ordered, so I had to wait patiently.
In the meantime, I hooked up with @MartyG on a Maverick thermometer.
I went by the dealer today, and they rolled out my new baby from the back like they just delivered a child.
Here she is all snug in her crib.
I took it home, and my wife handed me a box that came in the mail:
Both toys on the same day! Woo hoo!
Unfortunately, I can't play with either one at the moment, so unboxing pics will follow later.
Can't wait to finally put her together and start cooking!
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