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Lightning

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My grandparents’ blue kettle
« on: September 23, 2024, 02:42:33 PM »
My grandfather wanted a blue kettle because of the way blue stood out with his colourblindness.  That’s why my grandparents bought this kettle when they moved into their new house.  Since he passed, my grandmother hasn’t used it much and she asked me if I’d like it a couple of years ago.  I told her I would, but only if she wasn’t using it.  Last summer, she asked me again and said she hadn’t used it and we talked about the idea of me taking it home and agreed that I’d take it home next fall if she didn’t use it over the next year.

She didn’t use it so I brought it home to my house on Saturday and the picture is in my back yard after I reassembled it yesterday.

I don’t think I’ll be putting too much use on this one because of the sentimental value it has, probably only on or around my birthday since that’s the only time my grandmother had been using it, whenever I happened to visit around my birthday.


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JEBIV

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Re: My grandparents’ blue kettle
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2024, 03:51:18 PM »
That's a grate story @Lightning , enjoy the memories

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Gringo

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Re: My grandparents’ blue kettle
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2024, 04:30:56 PM »
Excellent history!


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bamakettles

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Re: My grandparents’ blue kettle
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2024, 04:31:06 PM »
Very cool story and very special grill indeed.  Looks beautiful, I’m sure you’re honored to have it.  Enjoy!


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Foster Dahlet

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Re: My grandparents’ blue kettle
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2024, 04:55:16 PM »
I love that blue.  Very nice.  I am sure it will have special vibes whenever you use it.

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NortherLee

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Re: My grandparents’ blue kettle
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2024, 06:13:37 PM »
Family kettles with special memories are the best. I hope you enjoy it for many years to come.
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michaelmilitello

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Re: My grandparents’ blue kettle
« Reply #6 on: Today at 04:18:20 AM »
I love a kettle with a story!  I have the exact same one. 


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OkieGirl

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Re: My grandparents’ blue kettle
« Reply #7 on: Today at 07:22:47 AM »
That's a beauty! And a beautiful story.