Congrats Chris! That performer was literally just down the road from me. Don't be getting too comfortable pickin' kettles on my stomping grounds... lol Scroll through this thread and see if you recognize anything. http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/trading-post/brick-red-performer-$150/PS - I'm also a member of the Blue AA club.
Very cool, Chris! I also see your lid fits in the lid bale just like mine does. Kinda piss poor...
While I've done nothing since posting this thread, check out the comments by G & Mark Schnell regarding our lid & holder.http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/my-performer-clean-up/
Nice Performer. I do the like the Blue. Heeeeey waaaaaaaaaaaait she is rolling down the driveway.
i'll have to look at bending it. i'm just scared to hurt my new baby. i actually noticed a little problem when i was done cooking on her last night. when i was done cooking i close down the top and bottom vents, like i always do. a few hours later i went back to cover the grill and put it back in my garage. i then realized the grill was still pretty hot and the dome thermometer showed about 200. when i close down the vents of my OTG the fire is out and the grill is cold in within an hour. i played with the lover vent dampers and they seem much looser than they should be and i'm guess it's why the fire wasnt snuffed out as fast as i expected. i may have to take them off and possibly put them back on better or tighter.