Lime spotted in the wild!

[Mike in Roseville]

I didn't know someone's backyard was considered "the wild?"

I thought that was relegated to swap meets, garage sales, discount stores, etc.?

No, anywhere....

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Yeah we may have to agree to disagree on that one. If it were dusty or near a brush pile I may be more inclined to agree. Judging by their backyard and their color accents, they probably use it occasionally and like the color. I guess I wouldn't call my backyard, or another kettle heads backyard, "the wild." My wife's aunt has a 22" Avacado in their backyard. They use it all the time because they like mid-century modern stuff (burnt orange, green, yellow, etc.). I've offered to clean it for them, but I've never offered to buy it...because they use it and enjoy it. Just because they don't have multiple kettles doesn't mean it isn't loved and appreciated.

In the wild means a grill in its natural habitat that you happen to come across. A grills natural habitat is anywhere on someone's property. It doesn't make any difference whether it is clean, dirty, well cared for, behind a shed with stuff piled on top of it or in a pristine backyard. It just needs to be in its natural habitat.  It doesn't imply that a kettle is unloved or unwanted. That's my understanding of it. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. It also doesn't mean it's somehow more attainable or not. Usually it's the latter.


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Interesting. I don't think I quite thought of it like that: as animal in a habitat. Maybe you're right?

[MrHoss]

I didn't know someone's backyard was considered "the wild?"

I thought that was relegated to swap meets, garage sales, discount stores, etc.?

No, anywhere....

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Yeah we may have to agree to disagree on that one. If it were dusty or near a brush pile I may be more inclined to agree. Judging by their backyard and their color accents, they probably use it occasionally and like the color. I guess I wouldn't call my backyard, or another kettle heads backyard, "the wild." My wife's aunt has a 22" Avacado in their backyard. They use it all the time because they like mid-century modern stuff (burnt orange, green, yellow, etc.). I've offered to clean it for them, but I've never offered to buy it...because they use it and enjoy it. Just because they don't have multiple kettles doesn't mean it isn't loved and appreciated.

In the wild means a grill in its natural habitat that you happen to come across. A grills natural habitat is anywhere on someone's property. It doesn't make any difference whether it is clean, dirty, well cared for, behind a shed with stuff piled on top of it or in a pristine backyard. It just needs to be in its natural habitat.  It doesn't imply that a kettle is unloved or unwanted. That's my understanding of it. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. It also doesn't mean it's somehow more attainable or not. Usually it's the latter.


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Interesting. I don't think I quite thought of it like that: as animal in a habitat. Maybe you're right?

Holy crap. Just go get the thing.

[MacEggs]

Holy crap. Just go get the thing.

Ya, this ...


Concerning the semantics of "the wild" discussion … Perhaps Marty ( @56MPG ) needs to clarify and add it to this list.

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/wkc-glossary-2017/


I have always assumed that it meant seeing one other than on your own property …. i.e. "anywhere" , as @zavod44 mentioned …

[56MPG]

Done.

Wild    AKA: "In the Wild" or simply "the Wild". A reference to seeing (and preferably photographing) a kettle out there in the real world; at retail, on or in someone else's property, on public property, on the curb, in a dumpster - basically anywhere. If it's not your kettle on or in your property, it's in the wild.

[kettlebb]

Spotted this while looking for homes for sale online. I've been contemplating knocking on their door and asking if they are leaving it with the house or taking it with them.



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[kettlebb]

Hello, my name is Brandon and I'm a Weberholic.


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[UserGone]

Buy the home contingent if they include the Weber. lol


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[cbpeck]

Well, I finally got over there and spoke with the owner of the nice lime. It's been in his family since his parents bought it new about 45 years ago. After his mother passed he put it on his back patio and still uses it from time to time. "It's pretty sentimental," he said.

I didn't even make an offer because he clearly wasn't interested in selling it, but I'll probably stop by again next summer.

[kettlebb]

Point him to the WKC to help him keep it as pristine as possible.


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