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To all of you that have been asking about Chicago meet-up III...we have selected a tentative date.  It would be Saturday, July 18th at Brian's house, @zavod44 .  Last year was a successful get together with his ideal back yard with an abundance of vintage grills already in place. 
Anyone who would like to make the trip is welcome.  You'll be sure to have a great time, have great food, and be in the presence of MANY historic Weber grills.  Everyone is welcome to bring grills with them for display or to cook on.  The more the better as there will be lots of photos worth taking.  If you would like to make your favorite dish or appetizer on the grill...that always makes for a great time and to try different foods!
Stay tuned for further details and if you have any questions, feel free to contact Brian or myself! 

The following is the most up to date list of members attending and dishes they will be bringing.  I will update this as it changes.  Feel free to bring some friends of yours if you like that might like to be exposed to Weberitis!   Lets try and have everyone bring a favorite grill of yours (if you have room for it).  We'll do some type of photo collection for everyone with their grill.

Start time will be anytime from noon till whenever.
Brian's address is as follows
1266 Sycamore St
Elgin, Illinois 60123

Members planning to attend:        Food to make/bring           

Zavod44           +1                      Chicken thighs
HankB               +1                     Brats, possible demo on cooking chicken leg quarters!
Troy
LightningBoltz   +1                      Sweet Pepper Turds/Broccoli Salad
chefn58             +1                     Skirt steak and shrimp skewers
Jeff                   +1                     Chicken Lolli-pops, Taco Salad
Scott Zee                                    Bacon wrapped stuffed mushrooms
Landgraftj            +2     
Shoestringshop  +1                   Sliders and a salad
HighlandDad       +1   tentative   (Bill that restored the Yellow Ranger)
Einrej                 +1
Marty
MrHoss

Items that we will need extra on...ice and water most likely.  Feel free to grab some on your way in if you have time.

I would make the trip for this...weekend works great too. Sunday (19th) is my sisters birthday so it would be a great time to make a trip there to see her and meet up with you guys.

Quote from: indy82z on May 30, 2015, 03:23:19 PM
I would make the trip for this...weekend works great too. Sunday (19th) is my sisters birthday so it would be a great time to m
ake a trip there


to see her and meet up with you guys.

That's awesome!   Look forward to seeing u again!

I would love to be there. Pencil me in.

Quote from: MartyG on May 30, 2015, 04:12:15 PM
I would love to be there. Pencil me in.

Awesome!!!

I will see if I can schedulea work trip to be there that week.  Pencil me in as well.

Quote from: Troy on May 30, 2015, 04:31:54 PM
I will see if I can schedulea work trip to be there that week.  Pencil me in as well.

You better make it!!

Put me and my wife in pencil in case it needs to be erased.  Need to find a place to dump the kids but it looks like we will be there.

While I have met several of you, it will be great to put a face with a name of some of you that I have not yet met.

Looking forward to meeting you in person LB..

Quote from: LightningBoldtz on May 31, 2015, 04:32:08 AM
Put me and my wife in pencil in case it needs to be erased.  Need to find a place to dump the kids but it looks like we will be there.

Hope you can make it!  Always fun to meet new people and put a face with the name!

I'm in!  Just need to get my folks to watch the kids...this way I have room to bring a kettle or 2! 


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I was born in Chicago and raised up in Park Ridge in the 50's/60's.   Can't make that time frame but will be in Woodstock, IL Labor Day weekend on my way through.   Have a great time and I'll try to make next year!! 

Dammit! I have a bachelor party that day Saturday July 18th. I missed the last meet up too because of work travel. The gods are against me!!

Confirmed we will be there, put it in pen.

I really want to make that but we are on vacation. that sucks. Its a great time.

Quote from: LightningBoldtz on May 31, 2015, 04:41:04 PM
Confirmed we will be there, put it in pen.

Great!

Not sure if I'm coming or not...

MacEggs and I are coming.

Thanks to all who have confirmed or mentioned their intentions to try and make it.  This will be helpful to get an approximate head count for the big day!

I will update this list as it changes.

Members planning to attend:

Zavod44           +1
indy82z
MartyG
Troy
LightningBoltz   +1
chefn58             +1
Jeff                   +1
MrHoss
MacEggs

I'm planning on being there. The problem is, I have my 15 year old daughter that weekend (I'm divorced and only get my daughter every other weekend) and she's recently been complaining that I have a problem with Weber kettles. I can't tell you how many times I have dragged her around chasing kettles. Her and my girlfriend have been talking intervention. I'm kind of afraid to tell her there's a WKC meetup that weekend. There is no way she will want to go hang out with a bunch of "weirdo's". I'll figure something out.

Being her with. She can hang out with my wife and they can complain to each other!!!

It could be worse. You could collect Barbies or some other crazy stuff.


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Quote from: JDD on June 01, 2015, 04:52:28 PM
I'm planning on being there. The problem is, I have my 15 year old daughter that weekend (I'm divorced and only get my daughter every other weekend) and she's recently been complaining that I have a problem with Weber kettles. I can't tell you how many times I have dragged her around chasing kettles. Her and my girlfriend have been talking intervention. I'm kind of afraid to tell her there's a WKC meetup that weekend. There is no way she will want to go hang out with a bunch of "weirdo's". I'll figure something out.

Weberitis has bit many of us.  Explain to her you're not alone...better yet, show her!  Bring her with like Chefn58 said.  There will be good food to go around. 

I'm going to try to make it down! Any idea what the time frame might be? I'd probably have to be home for something that night, but could spend the day.

Quote from: Saugust on June 01, 2015, 06:42:26 PM
I'm going to try to make it down! Any idea what the time frame might be? I'd probably have to be home for something that night, but could spend the day.

Most likely a start around noon.  Details will follow. 

My wife will be attending also, so add a "+1" to me please.

I'm gonna try and make it too. It'll be nice to meet everyone and like Jeff said, "It'll be nice to put a face with the names".

Quote from: JDD on June 01, 2015, 04:52:28 PM
I'm planning on being there. The problem is, I have my 15 year old daughter that weekend (I'm divorced and only get my daughter every other weekend) and she's recently been complaining that I have a problem with Weber kettles. I can't tell you how many times I have dragged her around chasing kettles. Her and my girlfriend have been talking intervention. I'm kind of afraid to tell her there's a WKC meetup that weekend. There is no way she will want to go hang out with a bunch of "weirdo's". I'll figure something out.

I laughed my ass off reading this. Maybe you can send them on a spa day?

Thanks to all who have confirmed or mentioned their intentions to try and make it.  This will be helpful to get an approximate head count for the big day!

I will update this list as it changes.

Members planning to attend:

Zavod44           +1
indy82z            +1
MartyG
Troy
LightningBoltz   +1
chefn58             +1
Jeff                   +1
MrHoss
MacEggs
Scott Zee

MacEggs is tentative but barring hospitalization I am coming.

Quote from: pbe gummi bear on June 02, 2015, 08:30:08 PM

Quote from: JDD on June 01, 2015, 04:52:28 PM
I'm planning on being there. The problem is, I have my 15 year old daughter that weekend (I'm divorced and only get my daughter every other weekend) and she's recently been complaining that I have a problem with Weber kettles. I can't tell you how many times I have dragged her around chasing kettles. Her and my girlfriend have been talking intervention. I'm kind of afraid to tell her there's a WKC meetup that weekend. There is no way she will want to go hang out with a bunch of "weirdo's". I'll figure something out.

I laughed my ass off reading this. Maybe you can send them on a spa day?

Thanks that's not a bad idea!

Shoestringshop here this would be my first meet and great. Least put myself down with a possable +1. Thanks for the invite

Thanks to all who have confirmed or mentioned their intentions to try and make it.  This will be helpful to get an approximate head count for the big day!

I will update this list as it changes.

Members planning to attend:

Zavod44           +1
MartyG
Troy
LightningBoltz   +1
chefn58             +1
Jeff                   +1
MrHoss
MacEggs                    tentative
Scott Zee
Saugust                     tentative
Shoestringshop  +1    tentative

Door prize alert! I know of at least one: a NIB warming rack will be making someone very happy.
More to come...

I'll try to make it up there...probably with the wife and maybe my son.

Quote from: landgraftj on June 19, 2015, 04:06:55 AM
I'll try to make it up there...probably with the wife and maybe my son.

Great news Terry.  Be good to see you all again.  Hope your move was smooth and the kettles are all safe in the new home.

Zavod44           +1
MartyG
Troy
LightningBoltz   +1
chefn58             +1
Jeff                   +1
MrHoss
MacEggs                    tentative
Scott Zee
Saugust                     tentative
Shoestringshop  +1    tentative
Landgraftj          +1

NIB warming rack giveaway too!  Possibly more to come.  Stay tuned.

I am looking forward to meeting you all, very excited.

Quote from: Jeff on June 19, 2015, 04:14:59 AM

Quote from: landgraftj on June 19, 2015, 04:06:55 AM
I'll try to make it up there...probably with the wife and maybe my son.

Great news Terry.  Be good to see you all again.  Hope your move was smooth and the kettles are all safe in the new home.

All kettles are currently in the basement. Need to hang some racks for the SJs and move stuff around in the garage. Be good to see all you guys again too!

MacEggs and I are not attending. Hopefully another time.

Members planning to attend:

Zavod44           +1
MartyG
Troy
LightningBoltz   +1
chefn58             +1
Jeff                   +1
Scott Zee
Saugust                     tentative
Shoestringshop  +1    tentative

The Chicago meet is less than 2 weeks away.  If you were tentative, or thinking about coming, we are hoping you'll be able to attend.  Please chime in and I'll have the list updated.  Weather has been wet in our area for the last 6 weeks.  Hoping the law of averages is ready to change that to dry and warm! 

I'm out Couldn't clear the schedule. Next time!


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I'll be there,  woo

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I'm looking forward to seeing everyone there.  As always there will be tons of vintage grills to cook on.  Almost everything will be available, Seville, Wood Dales, 26ers almost everything I have will be ready to cook on.  I might even have a few things for sale, gotta go through the pile out back and see what I can part with.....

Looking forward to meeting everyone!


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Quote from: Jeff on July 07, 2015, 06:42:45 AM
Members planning to attend:

Zavod44           +1
MartyG
Troy
LightningBoltz   +1
chefn58             +1
Jeff                   +1
Scott Zee
Saugust                     tentative
Shoestringshop  +1    tentative

The Chicago meet is less than 2 weeks away.  If you were tentative, or thinking about coming, we are hoping you'll be able to attend.  Please chime in and I'll have the list updated.  Weather has been wet in our area for the last 6 weeks.  Hoping the law of averages is ready to change that to dry and warm!

Is @landgraftj out now?

Hopefully will make it out. Depends on a few things right now.

Members planning to attend:

Zavod44           +1
HankB               +1
Troy
LightningBoltz   +1
chefn58             +1
Jeff                   +1
Scott Zee
Landgraft                   tentative
Shoestringshop  +1    tentative
HighlandDad       +1   tentative   (Bill that restored the Yellow Ranger)

For those of you planning on attending, feel free to let us know if you plan to make a dish.  If so, what will it be?  We want to make sure we don't have duplicates.  There will be plenty of grills to cook on, but feel free to bring your own kettle to show off and display as well!

Is there a time frame for the get together??? I have a graduation party to attend mid to late afternoon but I'd still like to stop by and meet, greet and EAT. I'm planning on making an appetizer or 2.  Bacon wrapped stuffed mushrooms and I'm still undecided on the other one.

Quote from: Scott Zee on July 10, 2015, 02:37:33 AM
Is there a time frame for the get together??? I have a graduation party to attend mid to late afternoon but I'd still like to stop by and meet, greet and EAT. I'm planning on making an appetizer or 2.  Bacon wrapped stuffed mushrooms and I'm still undecided on the other one.

Scott, things will get going starting around noon and till whenever!

Wife, son and I are planning on coming so far Jeff. Probably not cooking this time, gonna be a long ride. I'll let you know if anything changes.

Quote from: landgraftj on July 10, 2015, 05:41:01 AM
Wife, son and I are planning on coming so far Jeff. Probably not cooking this time, gonna be a long ride. I'll let you know if anything changes.

Thanks for the response Terry.  Look forward to seeing you guys!

OK, I think I am going to do some sweet pepper turds and my wife's broccoli salad.

Quote from: LightningBoldtz on July 10, 2015, 06:38:15 AM
OK, I think I am going to do some sweet pepper turds and my wife's broccoli salad.

Sounds good!

Members planning to attend:        Food to make/bring           

Zavod44           +1
HankB               +1
Troy
LightningBoltz   +1                      Sweet Pepper Turds/Broccoli Salad
chefn58             +1
Jeff                   +1                     Chicken Lolli-pops, Taco Salad
Scott Zee
Landgraftj            +2     
Shoestringshop  +1    tentative
HighlandDad       +1   tentative   (Bill that restored the Yellow Ranger)

What time are we eating?  I am planning on a 2pm eta. I want to make something but will be late to the party.....


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Quote from: chefn58 on July 10, 2015, 07:07:21 AM
What time are we eating?  I am planning on a 2pm eta. I want to make something but will be late to the party.....


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I think 2 at the earliest to eat is most likely.  It would be fine to make something after you get there and get settled in.  We'll have grills going all afternoon most likely!  Come with an empty stomach of course.  Bring some grills to show of Dustin!

I'm happy to be able to add Cindy and me to the list. Do we have specifics yet? If so, can those be added to the first post so we don't have to search page after page of this thread. ;)

Are we doing anything to organize food? I can think of a few things I'd like to make that I think others would enjoy. (I've been putting my burger press to good use lately and who doesn't like a good burger?) Smoked brats would be pretty good too.

@HankB

All done Hank.
Check the original post on the first page for the most up to date info.
As far as food organization...we are updating the list as people volunteer dishes they will be bringing.  Burgers and or brats are always a great idea.

Forecast for Saturday, Sunny and high of 90.  Sandwiched between days (Fri and Sunday) where scattered showers are in order.

Quote from: LightningBoldtz on July 14, 2015, 03:48:39 AM
Forecast for Saturday, Sunny and high of 90.  Sandwiched between days (Fri and Sunday) where scattered showers are in order.

Lets hope for dry weather.  That's the most important part.  We have been saturated in our area since late May - early June.  Brian has an awesome deck, yard, and covered seating area that is perfect for large gatherings.  He's got a big pool too!  Might need it if its going to be as hot as the forecast says!

SO I told the wife one of the necessaries is that we go and eat at a Weber Grills Restaurant.  I have been to Chicago before and eaten at various location like Michael Jordon's place, what should I know about eating @ Weber Grills. we plan to go to the one on the  north side in Schaumburg.

Talk to me, are there any weber storefront locations that I can go to (like a kid in a candy store).

Quote from: LightningBoldtz on July 14, 2015, 09:24:15 AM
SO I told the wife one of the necessaries is that we go and eat at a Weber Grills Restaurant.  I have been to Chicago before and eaten at various location like Michael Jordon's place, what should I know about eating @ Weber Grills. we plan to go to the one on the  north side in Schaumburg.

Talk to me, are there any weber storefront locations that I can go to (like a kid in a candy store).

@chefn58

@Jeff @LightningBoldtz

Storefront locations...No.  There is the one downtown that is extremely busy.  One out in Lombard, Il, a southwest suburb and the one in Schaumburg that you mentioned. 

Schaumburg and Lombard are both nice restaurants.  Lombard has a few more vintage grills than the Schaumburg one, but nothing as nice as you'll see on Saturday. 

If you go to the one in Schaumburg you may be able to get a tour of the place.  I think we may know someone there.....

Quote from: chefn58 on July 14, 2015, 01:21:02 PM
@Jeff @LightningBoldtz



If you go to the one in Schaumburg you may be able to get a tour of the place.  I think we may know someone there.....

:)

As a reminder to those of you attending, please check the initial post in this thread for the most up to date info on who's scheduled to come and what they will be bringing (food related). 
I've also included Brian's address.

I'm so excited,  and I just can't hide it.

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Shoestringshop and wife will be there. Sliders and some salad.

With Shoestringshop bringing sliders that helps me get off the fence (burgers or brats.) Brats it is then! Maybe I'll demo my technique for leg quarters on the 26 since they're on sale for 39¢/lb.

@LightningBoldtz are you looking for a well stocked ACE or hardware store?  I guess that would be a storefront location.....Is that what you mean?

Quote from: zavod44 on July 16, 2015, 06:57:07 AM
@LightningBoldtz are you looking for a well stocked ACE or hardware store?  I guess that would be a storefront location.....Is that what you mean?

@zavod44 I was wondering if they had any Weber storefronts in the area but a well stocked Ace would also do..

Maybe some of the guys in the area know of some.  There is no Weber retail stores.  There is an Ace up in Libertyville that has a lot of stuff, I dint think you'll be in that area thought.  Does anyone know of a hardware store that has a huge selection?

The Ace Hardware in the town of Addison on Lake St and Addison Rd is MASSIVE

thanks guys

The newly expanded parts counter at Weber HQ is open from 9 to Noon on Saturday. It's 27.2 miles from Brian's house. 200 E Daniels Rd, Palatine, IL  60067.

Last time I stopped in I bought three warming racks for $10 each! One will be given away at the meetup. They have all kind of cool stuff you won't see anywhere else! It's basically a Weber only retail playground!

Looks like you guys are gonna have to put up with a bloody Canadian after all. I work till 1pm tomorrow and will be heading down after that. Probably be near the meetup looking for a hotel around 9pm.

I am so looking forward to this.

Yes!!! Very glad to hear you can go Hoss - you'd be regretting it all year if you stayed home 8)

Have a great time you guys.

that is fantastic Hoss.

Quote from: MrHoss on July 16, 2015, 09:20:42 AM
Looks like you guys are gonna have to put up with a bloody Canadian after all. I work till 1pm tomorrow and will be heading down after that. Probably be near the meetup looking for a hotel around 9pm.

I am so looking forward to this.

Great news.  You'll have a blast!

I wish I didn't have to work this is setting up to be another blast I'm gonna miss.

@Craig there are other jobs, there is only 1 - 2015 CHICAGO WKC MEETUP..............just sayin'

Quote from: MrHoss on July 16, 2015, 09:20:42 AM
Looks like you guys are gonna have to put up with a bloody Canadian after all. I work till 1pm tomorrow and will be heading down after that. Probably be near the meetup looking for a hotel around 9pm.

I am so looking forward to this.

That's awesome!  Hey @MrHoss , maybe bring that jar of pickled eggs with you to represent my presence ....  :o ;D ;D ;) ... Just sayin'.  ::)

Quote from: MacEggs on July 16, 2015, 10:52:21 AM

Quote from: MrHoss on July 16, 2015, 09:20:42 AM
Looks like you guys are gonna have to put up with a bloody Canadian after all. I work till 1pm tomorrow and will be heading down after that. Probably be near the meetup looking for a hotel around 9pm.

I am so looking forward to this.

That's awesome!  Hey @MrHoss , maybe bring that jar of pickled eggs with you to represent my presence ....  :o ;D ;D ;) ... Just sayin'.  ::)

Will do. Bloody f###ing wish you were coming with me.

Quote from: MacEggs on July 16, 2015, 10:52:21 AM

Quote from: MrHoss on July 16, 2015, 09:20:42 AM
Looks like you guys are gonna have to put up with a bloody Canadian after all. I work till 1pm tomorrow and will be heading down after that. Probably be near the meetup looking for a hotel around 9pm.

I am so looking forward to this.

That's awesome!  Hey @MrHoss , maybe bring that jar of pickled eggs with you to represent my presence ....  :o ;D ;D ;) ... Just sayin'.  ::)

and Maple Syrup, and Molson Canadian and any other Canadian stereotype I can think of eh?

Anyone that's planning on attending on Saturday, that may have been on the fence whether or not to make food...let's decide.  I'd like to have all food options posted by Friday evening.  Also, the forecast is to be pretty hot on Saturday.   Any extra bags of ice wouldn't go to waste.  Water bottles are probably a good idea too.

Hope to see you all there.

Quote from: Jeff on July 16, 2015, 07:48:11 PM
Anyone that's planning on attending on Saturday, that may have been on the fence whether or not to make food...let's decide.  I'd like to have all food options posted by Friday evening.  Also, the forecast is to be pretty hot on Saturday.   Any extra bags of ice wouldn't go to waste.  Water bottles are probably a good idea too.

Hope to see you all there.

I am still locked in with what I am bringing, made the turds last night.......

I'm going to bring some skirt steak skewers and shrimp skewers. I can grab as well.


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Quote from: chefn58 on July 17, 2015, 03:46:25 AM
I'm going to bring some skirt steak skewers and shrimp skewers. I can grab as well.


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Ohhhh!!!  Nice!

If anyone likes to take pictures, bring your camera along.  We will be posting lots of post party pictures on this thread.   

@jeff

Ice was what I can grab. I'll get ahold of you guys on my way out to Brian's and see if we need anything else seeing I'm going to be the late guy!


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Quote from: chefn58 on July 17, 2015, 03:55:11 AM
@Jeff

Ice was what I can grab. I'll get ahold of you guys on my way out to Brian's and see if we need anything else seeing I'm going to be the late guy!


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sounds good Dustin.  You have my #.  What time you thinking you'll be coming?

@jeff

I'm hoping to be out there by 2pm. Have a very busy morning but that's the plan! 


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Quote from: chefn58 on July 17, 2015, 04:02:26 AM
@Jeff

I'm hoping to be out there by 2pm. Have a very busy morning but that's the plan! 


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That should be just fine.

Quote from: Jeff on July 17, 2015, 03:54:43 AM
If anyone likes to take pictures, bring your camera along.  We will be posting lots of post party pictures on this thread.

I have a decent camera that I will be bringing along with me.

I would like to inform that my Detroit Lions grill will not be making the trip, do to other obligations I am afraid there will not be room for it.  Plus there is a huge risk to bringing anything with a Lions logo on it in Bear country.......  :)

I'll do my thing with the camera too Jeff. Embarrassing photos are my trademark.

Have a great day fellas look forward to seeing pics

 At the airport as we speak, headed to MDW. I managed to scrounge up a few more door prizes on the way out the door. :)

Came in yesterday about 4 we are at some dive hotel near ohare.  Ate at Weber Grill last night, all I can say is wow, the food was awesome.

OK so this is not the event but some run up for me.

Sequoia loaded up for the trip for Lansing to Elgin
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Dinner last night was @ the Weber Grill in Schaumburg.

George Stephens offering me up a steak
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I have been to Chicago a few times and been to popular restaurants and felt it was hype over substance.  This is not the case with the Weber Grill.

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Have fun friends!

Jeep

Quote from: Jeff on July 18, 2015, 04:34:28 AM
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Drive carefully.

dang, Jeff tie down those bad boys!

 ;) Drive safe you have precious cargo

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Yay it's picture time!

Just got off work and have been waiting all day for this!

I would say get that wood handle outta there.....

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.....but, it's special !!!!

Have fun gang !!!!!

My pics are going to be tomorrow but I have to say what a day

Thanks @zavod44 for opening up your house, such a great place for a party like this.

For me it was awesome to finally meet many of the guys who started invested in this community 3 years back. 

Food was awesome, kettles were stunning, company was pleasant and relaxing.

This was a day to remember for me.

Good Show Mr. Boltz.....really glad you got to go & meet u[p with that fun bunch !!!!!

Great time, great turnout, grate company.  Fun to meet lots of new faces.  One quick storm and staggering heat couldnt keep us down.  Lots of pictures are coming in the next few days

Thanks to Brian and his wife Jenny for hosting and putting so much effort into it.

Thanks had a great time!

Let's see of linking pictures from Google Photos works.

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Brian,  Terry Landgraft, Scott Zee

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???(2)

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???(3), Brian, Terry Landgraft, Scott Zee

When I die,  I want chefn58 to cook me.

That guy is my new hero.

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Quote from: Troy on July 18, 2015, 09:44:41 PM
When I die,  I want chefn58 to cook me.

That guy is my new hero.

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....and this is our friend on the left with the pile of giant chicken wings?

I recognise some of the folks......some not..... :-[

The first ever international meetup was a huge success! Jeff was right about the heat, and the storm was actually impressive. A few of us had to hold the tents down, but were ready to throw our bodies over our favorite vintage kettles at any moment. My pics will come later, and I finally was able to take some beauty shots of Brian's collection. Well, part of it anyway. :) Great food and great company. Meet ups are always amazing. Thanks to Brain and Jenny for all the hospitality.

Some of the questions answered at this meetup:

How may lit chimneys will fit on a mothership?
Will Hoss take home more kettles than he came with?
Will Anyone eat one of those imported pickled eggs?
Do jalapeño brats taste as good as chorizo brats?
OMG, who made the skirt steak skewers?
Did anyone count the number of kettles on display?
How many cart-type kettles made the event? (Very likely more than have ever been together in one place, and not an SS in sight!)

Answers to these and many more questions to come. Many more photos on the way, but we'll space them out so you don't OD too soon.

Marty

Quote from: 1buckie on July 18, 2015, 09:51:10 PM
...and this is our friend on the left with the pile of giant chicken wings?
I recognise some of the folks......some not..... :-[

Yup, aka: Dustin. The guy on the right is Scott Z. Other people-name holes will be patched as more photos emerge.

@Troy if Dustin cooked you after you died, I might actually consider sampling it......

@Craig new grill was a star yesterday, first it had turds, then turds with wrapped shrums, then wings,  it'll be in a lot more photo's
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Quote from: MartyG on July 19, 2015, 04:07:12 AMWill Anyone eat one of those imported pickled eggs?

C'mon, really??!!  I put my heart in to making those ... Did anyone try one?  @MartyG

Can't wait to see more pics.

By the looks, your heart was not the only thing in those eggs! :o

And yes, I have photographic proof of consumption.

Another fun time at the Chicago meetup. Got to see some old friends and made some new ones. Thanks to all for making this happen!

Quote from: 1buckie on July 18, 2015, 09:51:10 PM
I recognise some of the folks......some not..... :-[

Maybe I can help. I've put names where I know them and placeholders for those I do not recall. (We were all introduced but names are not my strong point.  :-\ If you PM me your name/handle I'll be glad to edit it into the picture. (If you're in the witness protection program or otherwise wish to remain incognito, feel free to make something up.

Gentlemen,

It was awesome to meet everyone and be in the presence of not only you guys but the incredible kettles that were being cooked on and displayed.

I look forward to more of these!!

@Zavod44,

Thanks for the hospitality yesterday!!

@jeff

I hope you made it home safely!!



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Quote from: LightningBoldtz on July 19, 2015, 04:35:37 AM
@Craig new grill was a star yesterday, first it had turds, then turds with wrapped shrums, then wings,  it'll be in a lot more photo's
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🏻🏻🏻🏻🏻🏻

Quote from: chefn58 on July 19, 2015, 06:01:47 AM
Gentlemen,

It was awesome to meet everyone and be in the presence of not only you guys but the incredible kettles that were being cooked on and displayed.

I look forward to more of these!!

@zavod44,

Thanks for the hospitality yesterday!!

@Jeff

I hope you made it home safely!!

Glad you could be there.....what happened that Troy now wants you to cook him?

Being somewhat new here in the WKC I'd like to thank Brian and his wife Jenny for opening their house to everyone yesterday. It was a day I'll not soon forget. GRATE people, GRATE kettles and AWESOME food to boot, Doesn't get any better than that. The rain didn't dampen anyone spirit and was gone before we knew it. I'm already looking forward to next yrs. meet. I have some pics to load later today as well. @HankB   I'm the unknown in a cpl of your pics. To everyone that came yesterday, it was nice to meet you and hope everyone had safe travels home.

Quote from: MacEggs on July 19, 2015, 04:50:44 AM

Quote from: MartyG on July 19, 2015, 04:07:12 AMWill Anyone eat one of those imported pickled eggs?

C'mon, really??!!  I put my heart in to making those ... Did anyone try one?  @MartyG

Can't wait to see more pics.

I ate some of your delicious creations! !

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A few more for your viewing pleasure. This was the "looker" side of the yard:
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And you had to get down low for some of the good stuff:
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Meanwhile, over on the "cooker" side:
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And here's the answer to one of the questions: More than five.  ::)
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Custom brats in the house:
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We need more cookers:
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And a few snacks to keep us fed:
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Like icing on an angel-food cake:
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Time to get serious under the hood:
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Most stuff barely made it to the kitchen - Terry was usually "in the way":
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You think Larry remembers being a part of the first ever meetup? (January 2013!)
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Dustin couldn't stop looking at his new baby:
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Hey Jeff, you got those chicken pops ready?
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Newbies unite! (well, newbies to a few of us)
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Door prizes were quickly consumed:
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Mac's Eggs too:
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And I could not pass up the chance to say hello to my (diminutive) "birth year" kettle:
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Plenty more cameras in action during the dry times. You'll see...

It was a great time.  Thanks to all who showed up and made it a great time.  It makes all the work worth while.  It was great to see old friends and make new ones.  I even picked up a few new grills....including a Wood Dale, and an avocado!

Even though I couldn't make it, I wanted to thank Brian and his wife for inviting everyone into their home and hosting what looks like another successful and fun WKC meet up. Love all the pictures. Its getting to the point that I can point almost everyone out in a crowd now after having seen these meetups from my computer/phone over the years. Now I just need to actually meet you guys in person.

@zavod44 - I told you I was a man of my word. Get that avocado cooking now!

Oh that was a hoot. Had a great time meeting everyone. Thanks to Brian and his wife for hosting the bbq.....considering how much was going on that was one very smooth cook. A special thanks to Jeff.

The grills were enjoyable to view as well.

AS we walk in and start to look over the area, my wife says oh how beautiful,

I figure she is looking the same way I am
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NO!!!  She is looking at the water garden
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God Bless 'merica
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Dan @Shoestringshop , Mike @MrHoss  and Jeff (Me) getting things ready
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Cooking area
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Action shots of the storm
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Looks like a grate time, for sure! Keep the pics coming!

I really wish I could have made it. I was on the road back home after a week long trip with the Boy Scouts.

Out of Brian's mouth at this moment "So I told him it is only spelled with one B, W-E-B-E-R."

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Either that or "So he tells me this is the virtual bullet site and we have strict rules"

Caption that Photo...very funny stuff

Captions added @MrHoss @zavod44 @Scott Zee @Shoestringshop

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Funny stuff LB....and yes, If only it were that easy. LOL

another one @MrHoss

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@MartyG

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I am having too much fun here

@Jeff @chefn58

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Quote from: LightningBoldtz on July 21, 2015, 09:49:01 AM
I am having too much fun here

@Jeff @chefn58

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That's hilarious!!


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@zavod44 , @landgraftj , @Scott Zee

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Quote from: LightningBoldtz on July 21, 2015, 09:41:36 AM
@MartyG

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Hardee-har-har! Of course, you know how many photos I took of you @LightningBoldtz (and dammit I won't be at my computer for another four days...)

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Here are a few photos I took from the day.  I know a few of you have posted pics already, so I try not to duplicate too many similar scenes.  It's no fun to see the same pics over and over!

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Couple of  Sequoias.  The red one made 5 hour trip with Boltz!
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The original Mothership!  This one would be put into active duty later...sort of!
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Of course, almost everyone knows who "Grandpa" is!  He would be one of the workhorses of the day.
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A couple elder Statesmen! 
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Mastertouches, Smokies, and a Seville representing the red, white, and blue!
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A few true originals
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New kid on the block.  This one came with Scott Zee.  Introducing the Euro "Smoke" color.  Awesome in person to see.
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Not too many of these around! 
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Chestnut Copperton
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The oldest member in attendance!  Thanks Ernie.
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The Big Guys Club.  Minus Grandpa of course.  He was showing the "show queens" how its done.

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Lets get this fired up

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Scott Zee working some magic on the newest Aristocrat.
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Shoestringshop getting some sliders going.
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The misters were an awesome idea on this near 100 degree day!
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The host himself showing how to make some chicken.
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Grandpa showing his younger counterparts how its done with Jeff's Chicken Lolli-pops
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Gifts from MacEggs.  Some of his famous pickled eggs!
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Just a couple of the dishes. More to come.
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@einrej

Do not make this into a rotisserie........
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@Jeff

Great pics thanks for posting.

Here are a few more pics.

This first one can be fun for everyone.  Especially @LightningBoldtz    Please insert some captions on this first photo of Brian and Troy.  Looks like maybe Brian SHOULD have had one of @MacEggs pickled eggs!

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A few 18s hanging out.

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The second most senior grill at the meet.

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Last but not least, Grandpa workin it!

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I love that Blue 26"!  great photos thanks for sharing!

Looks like I missed a good time, I wish I could have made it. Hopefully there will be another meet sometime soon!

Grandpa is a bloody warrior. Sure was sweet to cook on him. Brian told me that Kettle draws a lot of attention from visitors...I understand.

I made another @MacEggs I am kidding, only kidding

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Oh my!

@Troy really got a workout with those eggs!
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Picked up my 18" "Red" form Brian that I traded for my 18" "Brown" at the Chicago Meetup. Did this while I was working so I took it on a field trip (Pun Intended) I'll be posting more pictures soon.

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That is an awesome picture.

oh god.
thank you for not adding genitalia to that gif :P @MartyG

@Troy. Maybe you would have been better off not even saying that.  The idea has now been planted...just sayin

I think the idea was obvious and stating my awareness makes it less likely to happen. (at least I hope)

That said, be warned that i am a photoshop ninja - so be careful ;)

WOW! Wish I had been there.

Seeing @MartyG posing with his "birth year" kettle was pretty cool. That little grill took quite a circuitous route to get to the meet up and it looks really, really good! I am so glad it wound up in the hands of someone that would appreciate it.

Great pics everyone, thanks for sharing the event with the rest of us. Maybe next year I'll make it and bring the "Killer "B"s".

Awesome pics guys, what a great effort by all
And good on ya Brian for hosting another memorable meet up

@MartyG Do you have more pics or are a lot of them duplicates?

I probably have a few more embarrassing shots, and a bunch more beauty shots of Brian's seldom seen and totally awesome collection. (I took those before anyone arrived.) I plan to add them this weekend as I'm remote from my "fun" computer during the week.

Who got the door prizes? I must have been in the bathroom when all the stuff got given away.

Lets see some pics of the prizes!!! (namely those sweet cherry WKC handles on your grills)

Quote from: Troy on August 08, 2015, 03:59:07 PM
Who got the door prizes? I must have been in the bathroom when all the stuff got given away.

Lets see some pics of the prizes!!! (namely those sweet cherry WKC handles on your grills)

Wasn't a lot of organization around the door prizes, it was more or less a free for all.

I got a warming rack, Thanks

I was lucky enough to have Marty hand me a Weber Chicken Spice Shaker.

Several factors led to the "free for all"; heat, beer, rain and more heat were the primary culprits. We kind of had most of the giveaway stuff in one place until the rains hit, After that it was anyone's guess. I brought the cookbooks, warming rack, rubs and a couple other things I can't remember from my personal stash, and when we had more than a few members in one place started asking random members if they had whatever I was holding. If not, they ended up with it. If handles were there to give away I was not aware of that.

Anyone who has hosted a meetup of this magnitude at their own home knows how chaotic it can get. People coming and going at different times, food everywhere, kids, dogs and old men to keep track of, not to mention 40 or 50 priceless kettles to arrange. It's a miracle they work as well as they do. We also missed the chance to do a group shot this time around. Just too much going on at once to pull everyone together in one place. That's usually the best time to do whatever give-away may happen. I don't think members go to meetups to score free stuff anyway, so anything that happens is a bonus. Weber was kind enough to support Chicago Meetup #1 with some cool swag. Since then it's been the generosity of members. I save stuff up when I find it on sale or come across a good deal. This year's stash was intended for the Mid-Atlantic meetup that didn't happen. I have a few things squirreled away for the next one - I'm thinking a Nebraska meetup is overdue. Right @Craig ?

Nebraska...at Craig's??? Now that's something I could get behind.

I'm not looking for accountability or anything, just hoping to get some feedback and pics for promotional videos and whatnot.

I'm down! I have a good sized backyard... Gotta get with my wife and square away some details... I don't have a fenced in backyard yet.

I support @craig for host...

I got the Weber cookbook that is a tribute to the US Marines -  "Command of the grill: A Salute to Steak (http://www.commandofthegrill.com/)" and a shirt to go with it. Today I made Bum Philips' Garlic and Balsamic-Marinated Steaks with Rosemary.

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They came out great!

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Commander Hank - we salute you!

If anyone commands the grill, it's you Hank! Now, what was the wine pairing?

Looks good from over here in Canada Hank.

I received the Weber cookbook...Weber Steaks and Sides.  There are some good looking recipes inside but as yet I haven't tried any. Thanks again to @MartyG for the hookup.  @HankB   I have that book and its full of great recipes from various Marines. I plan on passing my cookbook to my nephew who is a US Marine and currently stationed in Okinawa.

Quote from: MartyG on August 09, 2015, 02:47:59 PM
Now, what was the wine pairing?

A Malbec from Argentina. I really enjoyed it. :D

 :) I got a wooden handle. Btw have bought 9 more and have 6 Moe on order

Quote from: Shoestringshop on August 13, 2015, 10:43:32 PM
:) I got a wooden handle. Btw have bought 9 more and have 6 Moe on order

Nice!  Wkc branded handles or the weber ones?

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@Troy ...   WKC branded handles. I'm Hooked!

@zavod44 Brian rarely has time to show off his own collection, (well, he just doesn't show off anyway) but I had a chance before everyone arrived to capture a very small sliver of his collection. Every one of these has stories to tell. Enjoy!
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And this is going to be very special...
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The man never stops searching...
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5637/20433827599_56f5e7f5ef_c.jpg)

Very impressive, thanks for sharing these pictures.