Time to come forward. :)
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/an-epic-score-extraction-has-taken-place/ (http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/an-epic-score-extraction-has-taken-place/)
Several months ago I traded for a mid 1960's Glen Blue Imperial. Both parties were pleased with the transaction. While I realized Troy was a previous owner, I did not realize how important this grill was to him (aka the "Meat Ninja" grill).
So, fast forward to August. An Imperial Weber Wood Dale was made available via an Estate Sale. My initial thoughts were to help Troy get the Estate Sale Imperial. However, he balked at the idea and wanted me to give him the opportunity to purchase/trade for the "Meat Ninja" grill at some point down the road.
So that is when I put my plan into action. With the help of a fantastic agent (non WKC Member), I would try and purchase the Estate Sale Imperial and pass the "Meat Ninja" grill to Troy for some WKC shirts and stickers.
Well, the Estate Sale Planner told me a couple days before the sale he received 35 calls regarding the grill. He said "the buyer would have to be #1 or worst case #2 in line at the start of the sale". My agent arrived at the house @ 11:00 pm Thursday (the sale started at 9:00 am on Friday). He waited for 10 hours and never once complained as we were on a mission. We kept in constant contact throughout the evening and into the early morning hours. That night was a lot of fun!! The agent made it know to all arrivals that he was number one in line and was there for the Weber grill.
In the end, the agent purchased the grill and Troy received his beloved "Meat Ninja" grill. I was very happy to pass it along to him! Hell, I had two Imperials at the house for several days....
Special shout out to an Agent who gave me some sound advice during the transaction! You know who you are.....
and Troy..... I wear a large.....LOL
Some pics.....
shortly after purchase.
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/BabyBlue2_zps3152e77c.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/BabyBlue2_zps3152e77c.jpg.html)
vintage cover.
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/unnamed_zpsf49e3e1a.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/unnamed_zpsf49e3e1a.jpg.html)
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/Imperial9b_zps8068d83a.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/Imperial9b_zps8068d83a.jpg.html)
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/Blue1_zpsb7dc897d.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/Blue1_zpsb7dc897d.jpg.html)
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/Blue4_zpsf73b2f45.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/Blue4_zpsf73b2f45.jpg.html)
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/Blue3_zps5c3b02e2.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/Blue3_zps5c3b02e2.jpg.html)
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/Blue5_zpsf42538ed.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/Blue5_zpsf42538ed.jpg.html)
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/Blue2_zps13b32555.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/Blue2_zps13b32555.jpg.html)
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/Blue8_zps59ad4b25.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/Blue8_zps59ad4b25.jpg.html)
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/Blue7_zps6e8771a4.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/Blue7_zps6e8771a4.jpg.html)
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/Blue9_zps82457c65.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/Blue9_zps82457c65.jpg.html)
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/Blue9c_zps19199ce7.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/Blue9c_zps19199ce7.jpg.html)
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/Blue9a_zpsfade8d09.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/Blue9a_zpsfade8d09.jpg.html)
Getting ready to say goodbye to the "Meat Ninja".....
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/Blue9d_zpsf743fa7d.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/Blue9d_zpsf743fa7d.jpg.html)
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/Blue9e_zps7ccc6030.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/Blue9e_zps7ccc6030.jpg.html)
Very nice. Perhaps the 2015 MT will be available in that color long shot, but oh well it's good to dream.
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wow. incredible.
way to help a brother!
I don't even know what to say those are so amazing! :o Some of the nicest grills to grace the pages of the WKC you guys! Congrats to you both!!!! 8)
thanks for finishing the story.
I'm glad to have the wood handled imperial back - leaving it behind was a pretty big regret of mine.
Harris, epic is an understatement.. Ya gotta love it when a plan comes together..
Both beautiful cookers. Amazing.
I'm Gobsmacked !!!! That's gotta be the best two grills I've ever seen!!!
I've heard of people camping out for concert tickets or the release of new apple products but never a grill!!!
That's gotta be another symptom of the itis
Beautiful grills guys!
Here's what the wooden handled imperial looked like when I first picked it up (November 3, 2010)
(http://troytime.com/babyblueweber.jpg)
It was in pretty terrible shape. The outside markings was scuffed and rusty - not just dirty.
The caked on filth on the inside was so thick that I couldn't even put my finger through any of the vent holes.
Great teamwork, awesome Imperials! Troy I'm glad you got her back. Stephen, that MLH, WOW! Awesome job all around.
This is the last picture I took of your grill before boxing and dropping it at Fed Ex. A beautiful grill.
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/meatninja_zpsc93ac2d2.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/meatninja_zpsc93ac2d2.jpg.html)
Now that is a story you tell your grandchildren.. Very nice gestures by everyone involved.
And we all owe a debt to the unsung agents in our lives..
8)
Awesome. Simply awesome!
the grill is, literally, the grill that started it all.
it sparked my passion for old webers.
it connected brian, jeff, me, shaun, aj, craig, lawrence
it ignited new types of conversation at the bullet
small fires of controversy rose between our new passions and the bullets old ways.
shit went nuclear.
when the smoke cleared, WKC rose from the ashes.
those kettles just ooze vintage americana.
Quote from: harris92 on September 22, 2014, 01:27:36 PM
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/Blue2_zps13b32555.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/Blue2_zps13b32555.jpg.html)
There she is. My grail!!
Excellent score Harris. Love it! ;D
This color makes me want to smoke a tobacco pipe, swill some scotch and fire it up for some thick steaks or chicken a la vermouth while listening to Sinatra. Seriously. :)
Quote from: Troy on September 22, 2014, 04:40:26 PM
the grill is, literally, the grill that started it all.
it sparked my passion for old webers.
it connected brian, jeff, me, shaun, aj, craig, lawrence
it ignited new types of conversation at the bullet
small fires of controversy rose between our new passions and the bullets old ways.
shit went nuclear.
when the smoke cleared, WKC rose from the ashes.
I am glad all that went down, because I really do enjoy this website, and congrats on the kettle, good job Harris.
35 People?
I wonder if anyone called to say the grill was worth way more than asking price and would then offered to pay several hundred over asking price to have it shipped.
I'm so damn jealous I'd camp for a week to get a deal on either of those.
Awesome grill and great story to go with it!
Quote from: Troy on September 22, 2014, 04:40:26 PM
the grill is, literally, the grill that started it all.
it sparked my passion for old webers.
it connected brian, jeff, me, shaun, aj, craig, lawrence
it ignited new types of conversation at the bullet
small fires of controversy rose between our new passions and the bullets old ways.
shit went nuclear.
when the smoke cleared, WKC rose from the ashes.
The 'Meat Ninja' grill connected me with Troy on a visceral level, because I grew up next to my Dad's wood-handled Imperial in Rockford, IL. Same town as Troy was living in at the time. Glad it found it's way back to Troy!
Wow. Gorgeous just gorgeous. I understand.
Amazing.
Those are the most beautiful grills, and two fine guys get to enjoy them! Thanks for sharing "the rest of the story".
Quote from: mike.stavlund on September 22, 2014, 07:50:07 PM
The 'Meat Ninja' grill connected me with Troy on a visceral level, because I grew up next to my Dad's wood-handled Imperial in Rockford, IL. Same town as Troy was living in at the time. Glad it found it's way back to Troy!
ah yes. that was truly a strange small world situation.
When you first started sharing the details of the grill and where it was - I was convinced that I had somehow acquired the grill of your youth.
Turns out there's multiple imperials in Rockford IL (there's still at least one more there, but I lost touch with the guy who has it :()
Fantastic kettles! I am not even going to try and explain how badly I would like one of those.
Very glad it has made its way back to you Troy!
Ken
words cannot describe how friggin amazing this transaction is
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Wow what a great story and a two good looking kettles!
Quote from: Craig on September 22, 2014, 05:43:57 PM
This color makes me want to smoke a tobacco pipe, swill some scotch and fire it up for some thick steaks or chicken a la vermouth while listening to Sinatra. Seriously. :)
Just make sure you have your cardigan sweater and slippers on!
Okay let me fill in a bunch of the blanks and get the whole story told.......A year ago Troy was moving and I was doing some resto work on his baby blue imperial. When he was moving he couldn't take everything, and I made him an offer to buy his Imperial. A deal was struck and I took possession at the first meet up in Illinois. I had it and it was in superb condition. Another deal presented itself and I had to pull the trigger on the deal. The deal was my mint wood handle Imperial for an inverted Metal Top Handle imperial. It's not as nice but it was much older and I couldn't resist the metal top handle that was turned the other way.
Here it is with smoke pouring from it next to the Red Wood Dale 18"
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0zQVjflWkpg/U_psYn-QgAI/AAAAAAAATc4/HTmkDSj42cw/w891-h501-no/IMG_20140824_175038896.jpg)
I felt that the Imperial with the wood handle was so nice I never wanted t cook on it. I figure this metal handle was a little rougher and I wouldn't hesitate to cook on it. I was very happy with the trade.
Here's Phoebe marching around it
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Rda4QjeJ4Sg/U_pyzuZEwII/AAAAAAAATrU/63geDyEzycE/w891-h501-no/IMG_20140824_181808791.jpg)
So fast forward to this years meet up at my house. Troy found out that I traded his beloved grill( that I bought fair and square by the way ;)) and he wondered where it went. I told him Harris had it. So the very next day after the meet up Terry texted me and said there was a Imperial at an upcoming estate sale. I told him I wasn't interested, one because I have one...two it was gonna turn into a shitstorm and I really wasn't interest in a circus. Then I started getting Troy sending me texts to go get it, I said listen I have a full time job, I don't have time to sit at an estate sale, I'm gonna go tell my boss I'm taking the day off...I need to go sit at an estate sale? Ah no. So I still figured the locals would go for this....then on Thursday Harris contacted me about the grill. Harris and Troy hatched some plan that if Harris could score the grill he would get Troy his Imperial back to him in Socal. However Harris needed to get it and he's in Atlanta. So here we go...I'm sucked back in, Just when I try to get out...they suck me back in. So I still didn't want to step on any local toes, so I contacted the usual suspects and everyone said they were out....So now what do I do, I still can't go over there myself, but.....My wife's cousin is a 22 year old kid who works second shift at O'Hare. He would get off at 11:00 and would be relatively close. So the wheels start turning. I told Harris I may have an agent but he doesn't work for free...So I called John and he was eager, I put Harris in touch with John and they worked out a deal and the wheels were put into motion....John would get off work and go straight there. I told him to bring a paper and pen and make the list and don't leave. HE got to the house around 11:30. He said someone actually showed up at 3:00 AM but not for the grill. HE was number one on the list and the bulk of the people started showing up about 6:00 AM. Need less to say John was the first to get it and he walked out with a near mint 1959 Glen Blue Imperial. So technically I didn't purchase this grill in any way, I was just acting as the Super Agent that I am....John brought it to me, and I shipped it off to Harris, and they could now do their deal....This beauty was in my possession for a few days, but I can tell you it is as nice as it is in the pictures if not better.....
Quote from: zavod44 on September 23, 2014, 06:19:35 PM
Okay let me fill in a bunch of the blanks and get the whole story told.......:
THIS ^^^ makes the story really rock!
Thank you Brian for cutting through all the innuendo and keepin' it real. ;D
You truly are a Super Agent!
You saying I'm as good as Sir Agent X? ;)
Brian, I think that I am the only member of WKC that has ABSOLUTELY NO CLUE as to the identity of Agent X. :-[
As far as I am concerned you may be even better than Sir X!
;)
What a great story. That grill has been around. I nominate it to be the official WKC mascot. Kudos to you all.
Wasn't this the plot of a movie I once saw?
Awesome read! Glad everyone is happy.
If it wasn't it should be....
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Quote from: zavod44 on September 24, 2014, 04:49:24 AM
If it wasn't it should be....
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Agreed. Should be there with the "Google Satellite Lime". But that be down under now.
Awesome read.
Quote from: jcnaz on September 23, 2014, 07:53:05 PM
Brian, I think that I am the only member of WKC that has ABSOLUTELY NO CLUE as to the identity of Agent X. :-[
Nope. Me either.
Took close to five months and a heck of a trade to get that inverted MTH from the previous owner. lol
Quote from: zavod44 on September 23, 2014, 06:19:35 PM
Okay let me fill in a bunch of the blanks and get the whole story told.......A year ago Troy was moving and I was doing some resto work on his baby blue imperial. When he was moving he couldn't take everything, and I made him an offer to buy his Imperial. A deal was struck and I took possession at the first meet up in Illinois. I had it and it was in superb condition. Another deal presented itself and I had to pull the trigger on the deal. The deal was my mint wood handle Imperial for an inverted Metal Top Handle imperial. It's not as nice but it was much older and I couldn't resist the metal top handle that was turned the other way.
Here it is with smoke pouring from it next to the Red Wood Dale 18"
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0zQVjflWkpg/U_psYn-QgAI/AAAAAAAATc4/HTmkDSj42cw/w891-h501-no/IMG_20140824_175038896.jpg)
I felt that the Imperial with the wood handle was so nice I never wanted t cook on it. I figure this metal handle was a little rougher and I wouldn't hesitate to cook on it. I was very happy with the trade.
Here's Phoebe marching around it
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Rda4QjeJ4Sg/U_pyzuZEwII/AAAAAAAATrU/63geDyEzycE/w891-h501-no/IMG_20140824_181808791.jpg)
So fast forward to this years meet up at my house. Troy found out that I traded his beloved grill( that I bought fair and square by the way ;)) and he wondered where it went. I told him Harris had it. So the very next day after the meet up Terry texted me and said there was a Imperial at an upcoming estate sale. I told him I wasn't interested, one because I have one...two it was gonna turn into a shitstorm and I really wasn't interest in a circus. Then I started getting Troy sending me texts to go get it, I said listen I have a full time job, I don't have time to sit at an estate sale, I'm gonna go tell my boss I'm taking the day off...I need to go sit at an estate sale? Ah no. So I still figured the locals would go for this....then on Thursday Harris contacted me about the grill. Harris and Troy hatched some plan that if Harris could score the grill he would get Troy his Imperial back to him in Socal. However Harris needed to get it and he's in Atlanta. So here we go...I'm sucked back in, Just when I try to get out...they suck me back in. So I still didn't want to step on any local toes, so I contacted the usual suspects and everyone said they were out....So now what do I do, I still can't go over there myself, but.....My wife's cousin is a 22 year old kid who works second shift at O'Hare. He would get off at 11:00 and would be relatively close. So the wheels start turning. I told Harris I may have an agent but he doesn't work for free...So I called John and he was eager, I put Harris in touch with John and they worked out a deal and the wheels were put into motion....John would get off work and go straight there. I told him to bring a paper and pen and make the list and don't leave. HE got to the house around 11:30. He said someone actually showed up at 3:00 AM but not for the grill. HE was number one on the list and the bulk of the people started showing up about 6:00 AM. Need less to say John was the first to get it and he walked out with a near mint 1959 Glen Blue Imperial. So technically I didn't purchase this grill in any way, I was just acting as the Super Agent that I am....John brought it to me, and I shipped it off to Harris, and they could now do their deal....This beauty was in my possession for a few days, but I can tell you it is as nice as it is in the pictures if not better.....
That's the truth....
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