Hello, from No. California foothills

Dan-H · October 20, 2021, 04:04:45 PM

Hi, it's been a few years since I've had a kettle, yet recently I've acquired a couple so I thought I'd join.

I started with a Weber Smokey Joe and later was given a hand me down weber 22 inch kettle. I used them both a lot.

20 years ago my Mom and Dad gave me a Genesis Silver B for a "big" birthday. I still have it and use it regularly.
10 years ago I was lucky that Mom and Dad spoiled me with a large big green egg on an even bigger birthday.
About 5 years ago I "loaned" my kettle to a friend to use for cold smoking. I didn't expect it to return, and it has not.
2 years ago on a whim I bought a Pit Boss 820 pro pellet on an amazing sale. It became my frequent go-to for tri-tip and ribs. It was easy to turn on and cook some things.
This spring I found a used Genesis E 330 at a give away price.
I considered retiring the Genesis Silver B, but instead it has become my new favorite for rotisserie chicken.
I picked up a free Genesis 1000 Red Head, and combined some Silver B trim as a work in progress.

A couple of weeks ago I came across a free 22" kettle close to me so I picked it up. Pic below. Metal handle base, looks like late 70s

A week or so later, another "free charcoal grill" came along. I first thought it was a Performer but it turns out to be a 2004 One Touch Platinum = DH code.

I've been wanting a kettle again, and now I have two. I'll likely give one away as I'm short on space.

Anyway, thanks for having me.

Dan

michaelmilitello · October 20, 2021, 06:34:32 PM

Welcome from Plainfield Indiana! Glad to see a Weber kettle back in your lineup!

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Dan-H · October 20, 2021, 07:25:15 PM

Thanks. Lets see if I can add some pics.

Here is the first free 22 I picked up. Rather rough but it should cook well.

Dan-H · October 20, 2021, 07:40:52 PM

a 2004 One Touch Platinum with some extras. This one was double the cost of the free one above. quite a bargain.

Dan-H · October 20, 2021, 07:44:33 PM

Right now I have a couple too many grills on my patio.

RRRanger99 · October 21, 2021, 04:16:49 AM

Welcome from Virginia Beach, VA.

bamakettles · October 21, 2021, 04:51:55 AM

Welcome from Huntsville, AL. You should fit in nicely here! Nice group of grills......

JEBIV · October 21, 2021, 07:32:15 AM

Welcome from Doraville Ga

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Dan-H · October 21, 2021, 07:39:32 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome.

65Westy · October 21, 2021, 10:05:41 AM

Welcome from the Bay Area!

Veekz · October 23, 2021, 08:45:01 PM

Welcome from Keaau, Hawaii Dan! Nice collection of grills there.

1spacemanspiff · January 23, 2022, 07:51:32 AM

Welcome from Elk Grove, CA

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Hello, from No. California foothills