Building upon what we had last last year at Jeff's house, we have decided to do it again....There will be the 2nd Annual Weber Kettle Club Meet up. It will be at my house in Elgin Illinois and it will take place on July 12th. Lets shoot for noon...Everyone here is invited, I have a big yard and there is a big open space behind my house where we can display grills, light grills, cook on grills, trade grills, sell grills...you name it. I hope everyone can make it who made it last year and I hope there is a bunch more who can make it....I'd love the whole Minnesota crew and the St. Louis Crew, the Northern Wisconsin Crew....and every other crew that can make it. Even the lone grill troopers like Craig can come from Nebraska. It's always great to put a face to the name...So those of you who can make it, I'd love to see you. Save the date...you saw the pictures from last year, and none of this stuff can be legendary unless people show up....On behalf of all the Chicago Grillfellas we hope to see you there....and bring some of your best grills to display, we need a new picture for the home page!
Oh and I hope the Australians show up too!
July 12. Is in my calendar now for a save the date.
Not really sure how this message gets sent.
I'm in...
Slickedback all you need to do is show up here my brother...I'll see you in July
Last year guys brought food to grill, they cooked some of their favorite snacks and appetizers. You can cook something, you can just eat whatever you want to do. There will be ton's of room to grill, I have plenty :P you can bring your own grill, do what you want. I'll have brats and dogs to eat. The rest is up to everyone else. I'll also have some water and pop, you guys bring whatever else you might want to drink.....
Maybe we can do some special edition t shirts for attendees.
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I would love to be able to attend. I'm going to mark my calendar and give it a shot even though it's a long shot. Maybe I can bring AJ along and put him in the wheel well. In either case I wish you all a legendary Chicago Meet!
I can;' go, the man has no hammock and my med card is only good in California and parts of Colorado..and and and.... Wahhh I wanna go! I owe Brain a big hug.. Oh well.. maybe some day.
When I get the van running and put the band back together.. 8)
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Quote from: Heyjude on May 05, 2014, 07:43:35 PM
I can;' go, the man has no hammock and my med card is only good in California and parts of Colorado..and and and.... Wahhh I wanna go! I owe Brain a big hug.. Oh well.. maybe some day.
When I get the van running and put the band back together.. 8)
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Don't worry about your 'meds' I have connections in Illinois ;)
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Brian, put me down as a "maybe"
Gummi
kudos to the boys for organizing the 2nd annual chicago meetup
us aussies would love to attend
maybe the aussies can do our own 2nd annual meetup on the same day and get a web cam or skype thing going and it will feel like we are there
heres to the aussies i will put up gadial ganing again for a meet up if no one else wants to hold it at their place
Big B and I are working on making the trip. Any other members from our area are welcome to come with as well.
Quote from: Ted B on May 06, 2014, 04:53:00 AM
Big B and I are working on making the trip. Any other members from our area are welcome to come with as well.
I expect to see you guys and bring some friends.....
Here's actual video of AJ escaping the planes wheel well after our landing at the last meet.
http://screen.yahoo.com/dot-release-surveillance-video-stowaway-234359222.html
Im all for coming.... if someone wants to pay my airfares!! :D
All you AUSSIES should come to lil old Adelaide and put on a show!! so i can come taste test haha!!
Last year guys brought food to grill, they cooked some of their favorite snacks and appetizers. You can cook something, you can just eat whatever you want to do. There will be ton's of room to grill, I have plenty :P you can bring your own grill, do what you want. I'll have brats and dogs to eat. The rest is up to everyone else. I'll also have some water and pop, you guys bring whatever else you might want to drink.....
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Please excuse me BUT
What are Brats? and im gathering dogs are just hot dogs right? and Pop is soft drink? like coke and lemonade ect
Quote from: kirsty on May 08, 2014, 08:05:17 PM
Last year guys brought food to grill, they cooked some of their favorite snacks and appetizers. You can cook something, you can just eat whatever you want to do. There will be ton's of room to grill, I have plenty :P you can bring your own grill, do what you want. I'll have brats and dogs to eat. The rest is up to everyone else. I'll also have some water and pop, you guys bring whatever else you might want to drink.....
Please excuse me BUT
What are Brats? and im gathering dogs are just hot dogs right? and Pop is soft drink? like coke and lemonade ect
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Kirsty, brats are short for Bratwurst- a type of sausage originating from Germany. It's popular here in the states as an "upscale" hot dog. :) Sometimes they are made with beer and cheese mixed in. Yes, "pop" is what midwesterners call soda or soft drinks. And dog is short for hot dog...... I hope!
i got invited to speak at a conference in chicago on july 18. this could work out!
unless we go to france for my wife's friends wedding....
Brats on a grill...My wife always pronounces it wrong.
Bratwurst
Sausage
A bratwurst, also known as a brat in American English, is a sausage usually composed of veal, pork or beef. The name is derived from Old High German Brätwurst, from brät-, which is finely chopped meat and Wurst, or sausage.
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Back to the important subject at hand...I plan on attending! Wouldn't miss it! Lets top the first one!
So technically we are only a month and a half away from July 12th.
I've been to Brian's house before and he has an excellent back yard and deck with lots of room for people, AND grills. I plan to bring some grills for sure. Hopefully others will too. I think this meetup could rival or beat last years Chicago meet with grill volume, people, and food. Lets start planning and getting head counts!
You know I'm in for sure, possibly the wife too.
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Sasage!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLjmnXJ8cJE
Just wanted to give a little update. I'm planning a few giveaways...I have some grills that just need to leave with someone. They will not be garbage, there may be more than one give away....I'll know more in the next few weeks...We can do some kind of ticket thing, everyone who attends will be given a ticket and the prizes will be given away. Please clear your calendars...I can't wait to see everyone who can make it....It can't be great without all you guys showing up. See you there....
Jeffs expression will be priceless when he wins the brown Happy Cooker. :)
Quote from: G on June 01, 2014, 06:39:40 AM
Jeffs expression will be priceless when he wins the brown Happy Cooker. :)
Took the words right out of my mouth...
The happy cooker goes no where, that's mine. What will be given away will be a weber. Unless someone really wants my happy cooker. It's got to be the best one out there!
Word on the street is AGENT X will be there, he might even sign autographs....
He's agreed to sign each grill I bring over. It should make them worth much more now!
You never know he might try to sell one...
I'm still in for the 12th. After that I'm jumping ship and getting out of Chicago - too much competition. Bad news is I'll be heading right into the heart of the WDC crowd - they are relentless. Good news is I'm not planning to add many more kettles. Bad news is I'm likely delusional with a statement like that. Good news is I only collect black kettles.
Marty if you see any more Blackhawks hall of famers don't hesitate to get more autographs and bring them on the 12th :-)
On it! Toews walked right past my office after their Cup win last year. I'll keep my eyes peeled.
Bumping this up, it's getting closer to that time. I have my health endorsement test for my teaching certificate that day, most likely in the morning so I won't be there until afternoon sometime. Excited to see some folks cook!
I will be there with my wife. Where's all the other Chitown and Midwest folks?
I may have to look at my calendar and see if I can swing this.
If I come it will be in the Corolla, so no room to bring grills with me.
Hey HM...then that means there's no room to bring grills home with you! From what I hear, you may be disappointed if the rumors I'm hearing are true regarding some special giveaways!
Cmon, you can squeeze at least one Kettle or WSM into a Corolla! 8)
Quote from: Jeff on June 16, 2014, 02:45:29 AM
Hey HM...then that means there's no room to bring grills home with you! From what I hear, you may be disappointed if the rumors I'm hearing are true regarding some special giveaways!
I thought the boys might like to come along. Limits the room I have!
Quote from: Heyjude on June 16, 2014, 06:29:37 AM
Cmon, you can squeeze at least one Kettle or WSM into a Corolla! 8)
I reckon I
could strap one or more kids to the roof.
Better yet, I could leave them at home, then I'd have plenty of room!
Hey where is Ted and Big Ben...I know they had fun at the first one. Hopefully they can make the road trip. Be good to see you two again.
Where's the rest of the Chicago folks? The planning is coming along so lets start getting some head counts guys.
I'm in guys. Can't leave Chicago without a proper salute to the crew here.
Sheesh I wish I still lived in Chicago!
In case anyone needs another reason to come down here, I just secured a deal with another club member, and it turns out that the door prize grill will be................A FLATTOP 26" BROWNIE! No shit. So if you're on the fence about stopping in for the Chicago meet up, clear your schedule now.....there may be more stay tuned...
Holy Cow...what a generous gift that will be! Only in the Weber Mecca does something like this get offered up...
^^^^^^ What he said!
Geez, now I need to rent a bigger truck when I move! ;D
Don't be giving away those door prizes until I get done with my exams! Raffle???
Quote from: zavod44 on June 19, 2014, 07:10:10 PM
In case anyone needs another reason to come down here, I just secured a deal with another club member, and it turns out that the door prize grill will be................A FLATTOP 26" BROWNIE! No shit. So if you're on the fence about stopping in for the Chicago meet up, clear your schedule now.....there may be more stay tuned...
Awesome.
You guys are putting together a fantastic meet up.
Count Cindy and me in. Let me know if I can bring anything.
So I'm going to try and make this event. Since this is my first time going to one of these, what's the protocol? Bring something to eat and/or cook? Bring my grill to show or use? I have my SS Performer that I restored plus my parents 1970 red that I just cleaned up.
Okay, here's the plan. I'll cook some hot dogs and some burgers. I'll provide some pop and water. You bring anything you want to cook, maybe your favorite thing. You don't need to bring anything to cook if you don't want to. You can bring your favorite grill or grills to show off. I'll certainly have plenty of grills to cook on. So you can cook on one of mine, or cook on your own. It's very laid back, no hard rules. Just show up, and get to know the guys... it's always fun to show off your favorite grills if you cram them in the car then bring them out....We'll see you here...
So I have some potential good news for those of you coming to the Chicago Weber meet up at Brian's
There's a fair chance that Kevin Kolman from Weber will be able to attend. It's not 100% for sure, but he said he is going to try and be there.
For those of you that aren't familiar with Kevin, here's a little info about him!
http://www.weber.com/weber-nation/blog/authors/kevin-kolman
https://www.facebook.com/KevinsBackyard
Quote from: Jeff on July 02, 2014, 06:11:50 PM
So I have some potential good news for those of you coming to the Chicago Weber meet up at Brian's
There's a fair chance that Kevin Kolman from Weber will be able to attend. It's not 100% for sure, but he said he is going to try and be there.
For those of you that aren't familiar with Kevin, here's a little info about him!
http://www.weber.com/weber-nation/blog/authors/kevin-kolman
https://www.facebook.com/KevinsBackyard
son of a bitch.
if I wasn't so F'in poor I would be there in a heartbeat.
I want that jacket he has! :o
I wish like hell I could be there. Unfortunately I'm in the Ozarks the following week and have to work the weekend of the meetup. :-[
You're the man Jeff! Is it proper to refer to Weber celebrities as a "score" if they come to a meetup? Maybe he'll bring his film crew and do an episode from Brian's back yard!
Quote from: Jeff on July 02, 2014, 06:11:50 PM
So I have some potential good news for those of you coming to the Chicago Weber meet up at Brian's
There's a fair chance that Kevin Kolman from Weber will be able to attend. It's not 100% for sure, but he said he is going to try and be there.
For those of you that aren't familiar with Kevin, here's a little info about him!
http://www.weber.com/weber-nation/blog/authors/kevin-kolman
https://www.facebook.com/KevinsBackyard
That would be great! I think it's terrific that Weber has someone like that whose job it is to help customers get the most out of their products. Very cool.
I have a black chef's coat that I use in colder weather so the image at the top of his blog resonates with me. ;) (I just need to get mine properly embroidered. ;D )
We should prob start decide what people want to cook....So if your cooking something let us know so we can plan accordingly
I'm flexible (as long as you don't ask for lobster. Unless you supply the lobster. :D )
I was thinking about a mix of veggies. It seems like a lot of us enjoy cooking meat and not so many of us go nuts over vegetables. I think most of those attending will be thinking in terms of meat leaving the vegetable field open to me. ;D
I'm getting there later, around 5 or so. So...I probably won't be cooking anything. I'll bring some good beer for you guys instead.
I'm bringing some pulled pork we had left over on the 4th, and maybe some of those magic beans if I can freeze them in time before I snarf them all. The mix is extraordinary. Wish I could do more, but I'm packing things up in Chicago at the moment. I will take lots of pics though, something I could barely do when we had the meetup here in PA.
I was thinking of making some poppers, maybe a taco salad, probably some sort of meat at well.
Sounds great
What time is this thing gonna go till? You got a cerfew Brian? I want to see all your grills lined up like soldiers again. I wanna see the Smokey Joe lights working on Mesa Azul too. There should be some sort of grill working at all times while we're there.
As much as I have tried to work it out I won't be there this go around. Really would love to see Brian's family and of course fellow wkc'rs but maybe next time.
Looks like I'm going to be there. Is there a specific start time to this shindig?
I'll bring my Weber wok (I'll need a grill to put it on, any chance someone might have one?) and do some bok choi, onions and peppers as a side.
Might even be bringing one or two of the boys! No, you can't grill them.
Quote from: Jeff on July 08, 2014, 06:22:02 AM
There should be some sort of grill working at all times while we're there.
I think it's going to be hard to prevent that!
Quote from: Harbormaster on July 09, 2014, 05:47:59 AM
I'll need a grill to put it on, any chance someone might have one?
Last time I saw Brian's yard it looked like there was an extra grill or two sitting in the corners, along the verge, behind the pool, next to the deck and all spots in between. (Unless one of his hounds ate them! ;D )
Jealous :( family obligations and plans. Maybe next year. Bobcat...we need a road trip
15hr drive...no problem
Quote from: MINIgrillin on July 10, 2014, 02:28:07 PM
Jealous :( family obligations and plans. Maybe next year. Bobcat...we need a road trip
15hr drive...no problem
Right on. I'd love to go check out those massive collections in Chi-town. Maybe even visit the Weber Restaurant. ;D
We need a local DFW meet up sometime this year too tho....let's get on it!
You guys should see Thin Blue Smoke soon. Hey Todd - are you there yet? It would be great to see a real WKCTXBBQ Meetup happen. Hey, and did I just hear that Obama cut the line at Franklins?
I am getting excited about this meet up and I am not even attending!
Looks like a great lineup of attendees. Please take lots of pictures (people, food, and of course kettles) so we can all live vicariously through you.
Cheers!
Winz
Thanks for the heads up Marty! I can't get back for the Chicago meet but I can make a DFW one!
What area of texas are you in Smoke?
Quote from: MartyG on July 11, 2014, 05:27:07 AM
You guys should see Thin Blue Smoke soon. Hey Todd - are you there yet? It would be great to see a real WKCTXBBQ Meetup happen. Hey, and did I just hear that Obama cut the line at Franklins?
If he did, he should pay for everybody behind him.. And not with my money either!
8)
Oh, it happened:
http://austin.eater.com/archives/2014/07/10/obama-cut-the-franklin-barbecue-line-people-have-feelings.php
And he did pay for the people directly behind him - and they got him good by ordering 6 lbs of Q! ;D
http://www.usatoday.com/story/theoval/2014/07/10/obama-franklins-barebecue-austin-credit-card-marvin-nicholson/12489795/
If Obama comes to our meetup, he will have to wait his turn!
That said, we usually have enough food so no one has to wait in line. ;)
Hey Guys....looks like we are going to have to change the plans for this meet-up due to the weather forecast. They are calling for heavy rain overnight and into the morning, with more storms and heavy rain in the afternoon and evening. I talked to Brian and he thought it best to re-schedule rather than have everyone come (including the out of towners) only to have a miserable time and not even be able to cook with all the rain. The date we have selected is Saturday, August 2nd, with the following Saturday, (the 9th) as a fall back date.
I'm hoping this doesn't affect too many of you to be able to come on the 2nd. Hopefully you'll all be able to still come, and those that couldn't make the 12th...can now attend the new date.
Brian had some really unique door prizes, but I'll let him elaborate on that more later.
More to come later from Brian guys. Sorry.
Understood, and I'll try to make it back for the fun, but it's going to be tight as I'll just be settling in to my new digs in Odenton, MD. Someone will have to step up into the photojournalist role. Maybe Gummi will find his way back that weekend?
A least I can have leftover pulled pork (from the 4th bash in PA) for diner tonight!
August 2 works for me. 9th, not so much.
Quote from: MartyG on July 11, 2014, 03:39:52 PM
Understood, and I'll try to make it back for the fun, but it's going to be tight as I'll just be settling in to my new digs in Odenton, MD. Someone will have to step up into the photojournalist role. Maybe Gummi will find his way back that weekend?
A least I can have leftover pulled pork (from the 4th bash in PA) for diner tonight!
Thanks for offering to fly me out, Marty. Please send the funds to my paypal account and I will be glad to take those pictures for you. :D
So if there is any confusion the meet up has been washed out in Chicago today, but it has been rescheduled for Aug 2nd.
I feel like I need to do an update.....
I felt so bad that the last one got washed out, that I dug deep into the vaults and came up with two more grills to give away as door prizes. There will be a mini smoker that I made, it's pretty nice, a jumbo, that I will have a custom wood handle for and the 26 Chief. Here are a few pictures....
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These are leaving my yard on Aug 2! Some come on by and see if it's you that will be lucky....
Aside form the door prizes I have it on good authority that there will be at least 7 Wood Dales on display, as well as at least 30 other classic Webers....if you live close I hope you can make it. If you live far....I hope you can make it. Everyone is welcome, it's in two weeks. If it rains this time bring your rain coat, we will make the best of it
I'm excited to try this again...without tornadoes and monsoons...nice giveaways there buddy! What time are we shooting for?
I may try an upside down cake...peach or pineapple, not sure yet. My also do some jalapeno poppers.
Quote from: landgraftj on July 20, 2014, 02:54:28 PM
I may try an upside down cake...peach or pineapple, not sure yet. My also do some jalapeno poppers.
Both items are rapidly becoming traditional favorites for meetups.............. 8)
Maybe 1:00?
The bigger question...what time will we be going till?
Awesome door prizes. Like that the HC is undercover staying clean!
HC is as clean as the day I got it....maybe someone can cook on it at the meet up....
I'll be there and I'm pretty sure I'm making doinks to cook.
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Great, I have at least 30 grills to cook on. From Wood Dales to a brand new copper one touch I just got. I have 18s" to 26ers, performers an old Seville, rotisseries even one for the 26", got an old ranch. Please come and cook on this stuff. I have a particular 18 than needs to be cooked on...it will be another chapter in a story that's at least 50 years old...I don't have too many that I just won't cook on. A few but not many.....
Sadly, I will be on vacation with the family that day. :'( I would love to see and cook on Brian's collection. Hopefully I can make the next one.
Ok Brian - I'm going to bring some ABTs and mini stuffed bells to smoke. Wife is making a dessert to bring also. What time are we starting up? And who is cooking what?
Who knows maybe it's just you and me buddy....
Quote from: zavod44 on July 27, 2014, 08:09:42 PM
Who knows maybe it's just you and me buddy....
Does that mean I get all of the door prizes then? :)
Yes 100%
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Quote from: landgraftj on July 28, 2014, 03:03:53 AM
Quote from: zavod44 on July 27, 2014, 08:09:42 PM
Who knows maybe it's just you and me buddy....
Does that mean I get all of the door prizes then? :)
I was thinking the same thing. I almost bought a ticket from AZ just to sweep the (incredibly generous) door prizes.
Come on....
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Hey Terry, I heard Brian added a couple bottles of the rare JD Fire to the door prize list. Wonder where he got them?
Hopefully from a guy who was living in Chicago and has since moved east!
I will be attending. I spoke to Kevin Kolman from Weber and he will be able to stop by for a couple of hours at some point. Let's put on a good showing and have some fun with some good food.
What people know they'll be attending for sure?
I found an unused older grill yesterday...and no its NOT black. Very cool, but outside of the style of my usual grills I collect.
Will have it with at the meetup tomorrow.
Who is the cameraman for this Event? Have fun all and post plenty of pictures.
Quote from: Jeff on August 01, 2014, 06:40:07 AM
I found an unused older grill yesterday...and no its NOT black. Very cool, but outside of the style of my usual grills I collect.
Will have it with at the meetup tomorrow.
See, this place & the people are magical.....why on Earth would this happen two days before the event....you can't convince me you were out fishing for door prizes and it went real well........
Not that it's to be used for a door prize, but why....why does this happen?
It's like the Happy Cooker for Brian incident coming together just in time or Winz calling the fellow about his picture & ending up with a big sheet of copper......
The timing of these things is just amazing....
Have a tremendous time everyone !!!!
.
Quote from: glrasmussen on August 01, 2014, 06:49:48 AM
Who is the cameraman for this Event? Have fun all and post plenty of pictures.
No Gummi and no Marty. I guess it will be camera person by committee! Everyone that's coming, bring your camera. The more photos you take, the better chances that we'll get some real good pics!!
That fancy unused one you scooped up is being sent to me, right? :)
Quote from: landgraftj on August 01, 2014, 09:09:34 AM
That fancy unused one you scooped up is being sent to me, right? :)
Its in the truck next to all this cool JD stuff I've got for you. :)
Quote from: Jeff on August 01, 2014, 09:11:29 AM
Quote from: landgraftj on August 01, 2014, 09:09:34 AM
That fancy unused one you scooped up is being sent to me, right? :)
Its in the truck next to all this cool JD stuff I've got for you. :)
That's what I like to hear!
OK - we're in! Apologies for the late reply. Our kids just (finally!) let us know what the plans are for our grandson's third birthday celebration.
See you tomorrow!
Great Hank, see you there......
Okay in case anyone wakes up and see this who hasn't read it a 1000 times before. Or maybe you don't feel like going all the way back in this thread for information, the meetup is today, Aug 2, my address is
1266 Sycamore
Elgin Illinois 60123
my number is eight 47 454 five 708
dOinks are prepped!
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Lock 'n' Load, Brick !!!
This is the way ANY Meetup should start out !!!!
Omg those doinks look amazing.
Quote from: pbe gummi bear on August 02, 2014, 08:42:29 PM
Omg those doinks look amazing.
That just sounds wrong... But looks great!
Hoping to get some pics up later Sunday sometime. Good time was had by all, amazing foods, awesome grills present, and Brian and his wife Jenny were super hosts.
Can't wait to see some pics Jeff! I'm horribly jealous of all who were able to attend... Hopefully next year! 8)
Well Jeff is taking his time here is one I took...this is for Greg and Craig....the Brownie superfecta!!
18", 22" MBH, 22" Sequoia, 22" kettle gasser, and 26"
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Mmmmm... Love the Brownies!! Great photo! I wish I could have been there. Sounds like another great meet up.
Quote from: Craig on August 03, 2014, 12:44:30 PM
Mmmmm... Love the Brownies!! Great photo! I wish I could have been there. Sounds like another great meet up.
Too bad the brownie GA didn't make the picture. I've never seen one of those before.
Quote from: HankB on August 03, 2014, 03:13:43 PM
Quote from: Craig on August 03, 2014, 12:44:30 PM
Mmmmm... Love the Brownies!! Great photo! I wish I could have been there. Sounds like another great meet up.
Too bad the brownie GA didn't make the picture. I've never seen one of those before.
Working on that as we speak!
I want the two Brownies on the right!!!
I'm sure someone got that picture
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Bad enough I had to miss this meetup. Now I have to wait for pics, stories, food shots, door prize winners, and who know what else! Looks like the weather was good, but I'm sure it would have been great rain or shine.
We need a people group shot ASAP!
Lets start by saying, the weather was 100% amazing. Sunny and in the 80's I want to thank Brian and his wife Jenny for hosting an awesome event. What a perfect house and yard to host such an event. While the turnout was lighter than expected due to having to reschedule this event, it certainly didn't lack for fun and amazing food and meeting some great new people, and having somewhat of a Weber celebrity being able to attend. Kevin Kolman...Weber's own Grillmaster.
http://www.weber.com/weber-nation/blog/authors/kevin-kolman
Well....first things first. Once I got there, I had to unload a few of my grills I brought. I wish I had more room to bring more.
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The newfound and unused grill found 3 days ago...just in time to show off!
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Lets start by meeting some of the grills in attendance to the event!
Wooddale Row!
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Lots of brownies in the house!
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One of Kevin Kolman's collection...with original wooden legs!
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Let's not forget Brian's personal favorite in his collection!
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Here's a few (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/04/hary6y9u.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/04/ena4arap.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/04/a6ygate6.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/04/e6urebuv.jpg)
Now that's a meetup! Thanks for the pics Jeff. Sounds like an awesome day all around. Still waiting for Brian's double-trouble II creation. Is it done yet?
Here are a few from my personal collection.
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And introducing the newest grill to my collection. I found it a couple days ago. Its never been used. I can't say I've even seen a brown Go Anywhere before.
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Here is Mesa Azul...getting ready for a long day!
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The famous, and WELL traveled Custom!
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Even more Wooddales!
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Sweet grills!! That looks like a great time!! Thanks for sharing the pics!
I wish I could have brought my red Wood Dale..
More grill attendies!
Let's not forget Grandpa!
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Turquoise baby blue Wooddale
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Chestnut Copperton Wooddale
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Haven't seen the turquoise Woody on here before. Nice!! I love that brown GA too!
The beat goes on...more oldies!
Vintage Wooddale DEMO grill with old cousin next to it!
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Red 26 flat top
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Freshly redone avocado Seville
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Lots of color in this one!
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Brian's custom 26 in a modified Ranch cart. Still an awesome idea originated by member "G" Thanks Stu!
Makes Hank's little 14.5 WSM looks like a baby! Sorry Hank...size matters!
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26 brownie with cool factory wheels.
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I think the wheels on the brownie 26 are my favorite plastic style.
And that Seville, love that!
And what was the oldest kettle to visit the party...member Einrej (Ernie) traveled down from Milwaukee with his wife Betty, and cute puppy Judy! Thanks for coming down and meeting us. What an awesome grill! Notice one vent in the bowl! No marking on the top damper. No exact age for this kettle, but most like mid 50's...shortly after the original '52 Bouy!
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Here's the 26 red sporting a rotisserie!
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The Brothers Seville came together too!
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I was there and those pictures make it look awesome! Great pics Jeff keep them coming!
Now onto the yard and soon...the FOOD!
An event like this is not an easy one to do. Lots of work and preparation certainly goes into it. Those of us that have hosted certainly know this. Here is some of the work that went into getting the yard ready for the event.
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Even a pond with goldfish...some of them may or may not have eaten a polish sassage!
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I found something in the back of the yard behind the pool. A secret non-descript looking shed. Inside was a whole nother story! I suspect someone is warehousing one of every part that might be needed...but I could be wrong. Judge for yourself!
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Some nighttime photos
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Nice !!!
The Flat Top ( A REAL FLAT TOP !!!) 55/56 was there......Thanks, Ernie !!!
And this :
The famous, and WELL traveled Custom!
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Was this originally Ed's?
All kinds of Woodies & two Sevilles & Brownie row & The demo & co. & Grandpa & all the usual suspects....and......and......and.....and......
Pans of 'Turds & Doinks & other good lookin' stuff !!!
OK......Please tell me you got a pic of Brownie Row WITH the Go Anywhere AND kevin's Peg Leg ?
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Ready for the food pics???
Hank started by roasting his nuts... I mean some mixed nuts on the 14.5 WSM
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Brian followed up with a roasted Chili dip and fresh salsa.
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Hank was still busy at it. Next he was roasting some veggies along with some smashed potatoes. The veggies were a big hit!
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Next up was Chris (Brickout). He had what may have been one of the oddest combinations of food we all had. Donuts wrapped with bacon...Oh yes he did. And to boot...he used the baby blue Wooddale to make them on!
Behold.
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My favorite thing ever!!! Seeing a classic kettle in action. I need to try these donuts..
Now it was my turn to show that I just don't collect and have been known to make something other than a burger! I decided to make some chicken lollipops. 18 of them...and let me say prepping these legs was some work. Those tendons are so difficult to cut and then remove the rest of it of the end of the bone. It was worth it though. I seasoned them the night before with Three Little Pigs poultry seasoning, then the next day injected them with Texas Bird Bath, Habanero and Peach Mango flavor. Lastly, I followed them up with a custom bbq sauce made from 4 other bbq sauces, Cajun seasoning, and Western French Dressing.
First started by getting Grandpa fired up with the one of the vintage fire-blowers. Lighter fluid? We don't need no stinkin' lighter fluid!
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Brian's up again. He also made some delicious beef satay on a stick, fresh corn, and brats roasted in PBR. I think we found a good reason to use PBR for anything not related to direct consumption! YUMMM! Notice also at first we started the Ranch with the old fire blower! Like I said, we don't need no stinkin' lighter fluid here! Later on for the brat boil, Ernie brought his weed blower on steroids to get things fired up again. Lighter fluid? Take that Gummi!
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Brian thinking to himself...I hope I have enough!
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Here is Ernie's weed burner on steroids...I'll call it Godzilla.
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Hey...I think we found a use for PBR that doesn't involve direct consumption!
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Nice !!!!
I know whatever Hank did w/ vegs & anything else was the bomb.....I see Brian pre-heated the beer before adding to the pan....that's a pro move there & the donuts went indirect.....good show, Chris.....I was a bit concerned.....some folks try to do donuts direct & it just doesn't work.......... 8)
6 volt fireblower, or 12?
the hanging chicken legs may just be the star of the show, looking
from way over here anyways............. ;D
That's a great shot right there.....cooker row under Mesa Azul ~~~>
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Ernie had a cool old grill with him with a custom Roti on it. No spacer was used. Check out the pics. He made some brats and potatoes.
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I don't want to forget Terry's (Landgraftj) jalapeno and bacon wrapped poppers. I was cooking at that time and missed the pics or prep and cook. But I can attest that they were excellent!
Food table O' plenty!
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Chimney Starters going all afternoon long! Charcoal lighter Fluid??? Whatever!
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Fun had by everyone!
Brian and Terry. Brian, you look like you had one too many bites of food. Hope you held that last bite down!
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Terry's wife Nicki with the look on her face like she just can't eat one more bite of food!
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Hank and Jeff's wife, Jean.
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Kevin Kolman with Chris (Brickout), Brian (Zavod), and Terry (Landgraftj). Terry's son in the background saying, "What about me daddy?"
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Terry just finished up his poppers.
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Some gifts for everyone left by Kevin Kolman of Weber.
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Kevin holding his rare and new Wooden Legged, old brown Smokey Joe, with some other vintage grills.
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Ernie with his back towards us...yeah, he was camera shy!
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The raffle winners! Ernie won the black Jumbo Joe, Terry's friend Paul won the Smokey Joe Smoker, and Terry got the brown 26 to make him the 2nd person after Craig to have the Brownie Trifecta!
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The future Mesa Azul...part II. This one looks like it might be flame resistant! :)
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We can't forget our other guests that were present.
First we have Brian and Jenny's dogs. Lucy in the first photo, and Phoebe (napping) in the second. Ernie and his wife Betty also brought their new puppy with them. Her name was Judy!
See the last photo...even the dogs didn't get overlooked! Thanks Brian!
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Puppies Port O' John!
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And for the record, I have no idea where THIS photo came from. It wasn't me! Really. Maybe Myron Mixon snuck in at some point! :)
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Last but certainly not least, I have to give Brian a big thank you on this one. ArgentFlame, its understood you have a hand in this one too. One of the only grills that has eluded me was a colored Wooddale. Brian and I have made some pretty big trades in the past, and I've helped him get a couple of Wooddales...26" Grandpa, his first Sequoia, and the Demo grill. Brian went out of his way to pass this grill along to me. It doesn't look like one of my typical grills, but I have big plans for it. Stay tuned. I couldn't be more happy.
Thanks again for hosting this years WKC Chicago Meet up! Hope everyone enjoyed the write-up and photos!
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And one more thing...if anyone might be up for a fall meetup in the Chicago area once school is back in and all of our vacation plans are done...we are up for it!
Everything looks great! The people, the food, the grills.
Get togethers, big or small, are always a good time.
I have to be honest though, I was anxiously awaiting pics of the grills, especially the DEMO grill
8)
Quote from: dazzo on August 03, 2014, 08:30:40 PM
Everything looks great! The people, the food, the grills.
Get togethers, big or small, are always a good time.
I have to be honest though, I was anxiously awaiting pics of the grills, especially the DEMO grill
8)
Hope we didn't disappoint Dazzo! The DEMO is standing proud with the triangle pan you made and so generously donated! Thank you again!
Buckie...I'll get you some pics of the fire blower later. It uses a lantern battery...I think its a 6V.
Looks like a great time had by one and all, and talk about some amazing grills! I've been anxiously awaiting pics all day and they surely didn't disappoint! Thanks for the photos Jeff and hat's off to zavod for hosting the whole event. You guys are so fortunate to all be able to meet up like that! Come on PNW crew lets figure something out!
Wow you guys really outdid yourself this time. It looks like another meet for the record books. So much bonding, fun, and generosity going on here- I love it! I also really enjoyed the write up. It almost felt like I was there with the Happy Cooker and lighter fluid. :)
Gummi, we might be able to put the lighter fluid issue to rest at this point.....they did, after all, have antique fire blowers & a Texas Zippo on site....... 8)
And this, my fine feathered friends, is what a true 'Turd Gladiator looks like :
( i can spot 'em a mile away...... 8))
Terry just finished up his poppers.
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WOW! What an incredible assemblage of Webers!
Wish I could have made it.
So I have one question, how did the Custom wind up in Illinois?
Outstanding photos and write up Jeff. The entire event was nothing short of perfection. Great to see Weber corporate represented, and I'm sure Kevin will have something to say about it in an upcoming blog. Nice to see some new faces in the mix too.
Team Chicago keeps raising the bar, and I feel like an honorary member. An autumn meetup would be fun, and I'll be back several times in the September /October timeframe. I keep thinking there's no way to top the last one, but they just seem to get better.
Way to go Brian! Way to go WKC!
Great pictures and narrative! Thanks for sharing. :)
Quote from: Harbormaster on August 03, 2014, 10:27:57 PM
WOW! What an incredible assemblage of Webers!
Wish I could have made it.
So I have one question, how did the Custom wind up in Illinois?
It wound up in Chicago via a mega trade :)
Come on Harbormaster....You know who had a hand in bringing the custom back home to Chicago....The hand of none other than, Sir AGENT X of course
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Thanks Brian and Jenny for hosting and inviting people from Wisconsin (GO Pack) to the Chicago WKC July (August) get together. Betty, Judie and I had a wonderful time making new friends and seeing an amazing array of grills of every size, shape and color. The food was delicious and the variety outstanding. Thanks to Brian, I am the new owner of a Jumbo Joe that I won as a door prize. And yes, it does have one of Brian's custom wood handles. Look forward to seeing you all again, soon.
Ernie (einrej)
Quote from: 1buckie on August 03, 2014, 07:51:58 PM
Nice !!!!
I know whatever Hank did w/ vegs & anything else was the bomb.....I see Brian pre-heated the beer before adding to the pan....that's a pro move there & the donuts went indirect.....good show, Chris.....I was a bit concerned.....some folks try to do donuts direct & it just doesn't work.......... 8)
6 volt fireblower, or 12?
the hanging chicken legs may just be the star of the show, looking
from way over here anyways............. ;D
That's a great shot right there.....cooker row under Mesa Azul ~~~>
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Here you go Ken
It's a 6V lantern battery like I thought. I'm so glad I got this fireblower. Its REALLY cool and does a great job too!. As far as the Brown row with the peg leg and GA...I thought I had one with the GA on the Sequoia...but unfortunately no...Peg Leg Brownie didn't get into that shot.
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If any attendies have any other good photos from the meet up...please post them!
Thanks so much everyone, especially Jeff, for all the pictures and stories. What a magnificent event and Brian deserves a ton of credit for hosting. Well Done!
My jealousy knows no bounds! Awesome to be able to cook on a grill like this.
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Next up was Chris (Brickout). He had what may have been one of the oddest combinations of food we all had. Donuts wrapped with bacon...Oh yes he did. And to boot...he used the baby blue Wooddale to make them on!
Behold.
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What a Great day, what a yard!
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Brown - New Simpson - Old Black - Survivor
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How often do you see this?
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Door Prizes
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That's my Jumbo Joe,
Thanks Brian
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Well Jeff is taking his time here is one I took...this is for Greg and Craig....the Brownie superfecta!!
18", 22" MBH, 22" Sequoia, 22" kettle gasser, and 26"
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Just awesome Brian!
Outstanding gentleman and wives! Jeff thanks for all the pictures posted and commentary. Truly looks like it was an epic day all around.
Man, that meet-up looked fantastic!
Great pics, great people, and great food. Well done guys and gals!
I hope to make a Chicagoland meet-up in the near future ... It's on the bucket list. :D 8)
First of all, I really wish I could have been at the meet up. It looks like it was an awesome time with an amazing lineup of food and an even more amazing lineup of grills.
Thanks Jeff for all of the great photos and the write up. It has been a lot of fun to read. I can't wait to see more photos and hear more peoples stories. The fact that a Weber employee was there really put it over the top.
Who is the owner of this 18.5 Red Wooddale? I would really like to see some more photos of it and maybe hear about it's restoration.
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Thanks, Dan
Wow! Brownie heaven, donuts on a Wood Dale, Weber corporate representing, a red Wood Dale, what looks like awesome food and good friends and a fun time... Again, I wish I could have made it. Thanks Brian for hosting the event and making things happen! Great to see some new faces make it as well as the veterans. That's what it's all about! :)
This is all so amazing... :o
Great planning, great stories, and great pictures. Epic meet-up. Nice job ladies and gents!
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First of all, I really wish I could have been at the meet up. It looks like it was an awesome time with an amazing lineup of food and an even more amazing lineup of grills.
Thanks Jeff for all of the great photos and the write up. It has been a lot of fun to read. I can't wait to see more photos and hear more peoples stories. The fact that a Weber employee was there really put it over the top.
Who is the owner of this 18.5 Red Wooddale? I would really like to see some more photos of it and maybe hear about it's restoration.
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The owner of those two grills is Brian (Zavod) The red hasn't undergone any sort of a rehab, but he did have to re-attach the leg sockets. He can fill you in on the details.
Thanks, Dan
Outstanding....the grails, grills, food, and attendees all look amazing. Nice work.
Epic meetup! Thanks to the Chicago crew for pulling this together, hosting it, and sharing so many photos and stories. I am seriously jealous over here.
Quote from: Dan NY on August 04, 2014, 06:30:26 PM
First of all, I really wish I could have been at the meet up. It looks like it was an awesome time with an amazing lineup of food and an even more amazing lineup of grills.
Thanks Jeff for all of the great photos and the write up. It has been a lot of fun to read. I can't wait to see more photos and hear more peoples stories. The fact that a Weber employee was there really put it over the top.
Who is the owner of this 18.5 Red Wooddale? I would really like to see some more photos of it and maybe hear about it's restoration.
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Thanks, Dan
Check here Dan
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/like-a-phoenix-rising-from-the-ashes/
This is a fantastic meetup. Lots of fun. Great company and food. Awesome collection. Thanks for an awesome narration and pics. Even having Weber's grill master Kevin Kolman was in attendance.
Jeff I'm glad you liked the red MLH. My 2nd red MLH in two month period.
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