Title: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: DarrenC on August 05, 2016, 07:11:43 AM
Post by: DarrenC on August 05, 2016, 07:11:43 AM
Many years ago the Pitmaster at Dinosaur BBQ in Syracuse resolutely informed me that all pits have their own personality and it is terrible luck to not recognize this by naming them.
Following this sage advice, over the years I have had a Sputnik, R2D2, Bertha, and Humpty among others. It took a while for my OTS to reveal her personality to me, but she is now officially the "Black Pearl"
So - am I nuts (as my wife suspects) or does anyone else have names for their cookers?
Following this sage advice, over the years I have had a Sputnik, R2D2, Bertha, and Humpty among others. It took a while for my OTS to reveal her personality to me, but she is now officially the "Black Pearl"
So - am I nuts (as my wife suspects) or does anyone else have names for their cookers?
Title: Re: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: zavod44 on August 05, 2016, 07:13:56 AM
Post by: zavod44 on August 05, 2016, 07:13:56 AM
Most of the ones I cook on regularly have names, some as simple as.....no.1
Sent from my Motorola Droid Turbo 2
Sent from my Motorola Droid Turbo 2
Title: Re: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: firedude5015 on August 05, 2016, 07:19:26 AM
Post by: firedude5015 on August 05, 2016, 07:19:26 AM
I name some of mine....the crooked K code is "Special K"...the tricked out SSP is "Woody"...silly but My cookers treat me better than my ex wife did lol
Title: Re: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on August 05, 2016, 08:27:25 AM
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on August 05, 2016, 08:27:25 AM
Quote from: zavod44 on August 05, 2016, 07:13:56 AMFeel bad for "No. 2". That little
Most of the ones I cook on regularly have names, some as simple as.....no.1
Sent from my Motorola Droid Turbo 2
has to live with that name forever. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: zavod44 on August 05, 2016, 08:46:05 AM
Post by: zavod44 on August 05, 2016, 08:46:05 AM
Nah he's my mighty 26 mini ranch, he has no ego issues what so ever.....he's strong!
Sent from my Motorola Droid Turbo 2
Sent from my Motorola Droid Turbo 2
Title: Re: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: G19 on August 05, 2016, 10:31:59 AM
Post by: G19 on August 05, 2016, 10:31:59 AM
Mine are named WSM and Performer
Title: Re: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: Big Dawg on August 05, 2016, 10:40:57 AM
Post by: Big Dawg on August 05, 2016, 10:40:57 AM
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o216/wmdipietro/The%20Family_zps9zieqbi8.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/wmdipietro/media/The%20Family_zps9zieqbi8.jpg.html)
BD
BD
Title: Re: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: go_home_red on August 05, 2016, 10:41:57 AM
Post by: go_home_red on August 05, 2016, 10:41:57 AM
Green, Smokey Joe, 18, 26, and Go Anywhere. The green one is a 22" kettle--the other's aren't mature enough to handle having nicknames. ;)
Title: Re: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: mikecnorthwest on August 05, 2016, 04:53:43 PM
Post by: mikecnorthwest on August 05, 2016, 04:53:43 PM
Ol' Blue, Copper Top, Green Machine.
Title: Re: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: MacEggs on August 05, 2016, 05:43:26 PM
Post by: MacEggs on August 05, 2016, 05:43:26 PM
My very first Weber kettle rescue was a redhead 22" .... I called her Scarlet ...
After the character name in the game Clue, Miss Scarlet ....
After the character name in the game Clue, Miss Scarlet ....
Title: Re: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: Craig on August 05, 2016, 07:48:39 PM
Post by: Craig on August 05, 2016, 07:48:39 PM
I tend to refer to mine by the year and color..... Example 79 blue 22... I know! Real original. Right!? If it's a pre 79 I refer to it by approximate years. The few exceptions are that I refer to my 70-72 brown 26 as "Chief Mater", my 75 faded black 22 is called "Graphite and Glitter" and my 18 Cado as "Yoda".
Title: Re: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: MrHoss on August 05, 2016, 09:19:09 PM
Post by: MrHoss on August 05, 2016, 09:19:09 PM
I have a bunch that are named. It's normal. 2 of my prettiest....
Ugly Betty:
(http://i64.tinypic.com/33cambs.jpg)
Peach:
(http://i63.tinypic.com/10hitz5.jpg)
Ugly Betty:
(http://i64.tinypic.com/33cambs.jpg)
Peach:
(http://i63.tinypic.com/10hitz5.jpg)
Title: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: Travis on August 06, 2016, 01:02:31 AM
Post by: Travis on August 06, 2016, 01:02:31 AM
THe only one I have named is my brownie. My kids have named it, ready for this.... brownie.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160807/fbbbcb084c6460059e647ca5712902db.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160807/fbbbcb084c6460059e647ca5712902db.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: DarrenC on August 06, 2016, 05:09:24 AM
Post by: DarrenC on August 06, 2016, 05:09:24 AM
Quote from: MrHoss on August 05, 2016, 09:19:09 PM
I have a bunch that are named. It's normal. 2 of my prettiest....
Ugly Betty:
(http://i64.tinypic.com/33cambs.jpg)
Best. EVER!!!
I can only imagine the parties this sexy gal has hosted when she's all fired up. Please share some stories!
Title: Re: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: crowderjd on August 06, 2016, 11:04:57 AM
Post by: crowderjd on August 06, 2016, 11:04:57 AM
My wife named the Glen Blue "Tiffany." I like it :)
(http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y348/jason_crowder1/13233439_10154895601292907_1920463321_n_zps5eijwuzv.jpg) (http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/jason_crowder1/media/13233439_10154895601292907_1920463321_n_zps5eijwuzv.jpg.html)
(http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y348/jason_crowder1/13233439_10154895601292907_1920463321_n_zps5eijwuzv.jpg) (http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/jason_crowder1/media/13233439_10154895601292907_1920463321_n_zps5eijwuzv.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: crowderjd on August 06, 2016, 11:06:31 AM
Post by: crowderjd on August 06, 2016, 11:06:31 AM
My wife named the Glen Blue "Tiffany." I like it :)
(http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y348/jason_crowder1/13233439_10154895601292907_1920463321_n_zps5eijwuzv.jpg) (http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/jason_crowder1/media/13233439_10154895601292907_1920463321_n_zps5eijwuzv.jpg.html)
(http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y348/jason_crowder1/13233439_10154895601292907_1920463321_n_zps5eijwuzv.jpg) (http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/jason_crowder1/media/13233439_10154895601292907_1920463321_n_zps5eijwuzv.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: Filibuster on August 07, 2016, 06:01:58 PM
Post by: Filibuster on August 07, 2016, 06:01:58 PM
All my grills have comic book characters names according to that grills color,condition and accessories. The Jumbo Joe goes by the name "Batman" because it has a whole lot of accessories. My '93 Red which I would grade an A- and now retired I call "Captain Marvel", because both are red and iconic. The '84 Red is a beater grill but gets the job done goes by the name "Daredevil". The same goes for the other grills and smokers.
Title: Re: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: Travis on August 08, 2016, 01:30:46 AM
Post by: Travis on August 08, 2016, 01:30:46 AM
Quote from: crowderjd on August 06, 2016, 11:04:57 AMPerfect name, man. Beautiful picture
My wife named the Glen Blue "Tiffany." I like it :)
(http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y348/jason_crowder1/13233439_10154895601292907_1920463321_n_zps5eijwuzv.jpg) (http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/jason_crowder1/media/13233439_10154895601292907_1920463321_n_zps5eijwuzv.jpg.html)
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: captjoe06 on August 08, 2016, 06:24:42 AM
Post by: captjoe06 on August 08, 2016, 06:24:42 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8044/28817548976_33f9a0b206_b.jpg)
"The Dock Grill"
"The Dock Grill"
Title: Re: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: Yendor on August 08, 2016, 09:05:00 AM
Post by: Yendor on August 08, 2016, 09:05:00 AM
Mine all have names.
This is Sarah, Lucy and Trinity. Missing from the picture is my Jumbo Joe, Mo (The Motel). They are named after characters in the show "Trailer Park Boys". Sarah was my first and the original readhead (Sarah on the show is the only true redhead). Lucy, in the middle was found in a scrap pile, Lucy on the show has been banged pretty hard and thrown away several times. Trinity is an 18.5", the little one, on the show she is Lucy's daughter, but not as trashy. Jumbo Mo, well, he is Trinity's son, a paperwork error had him named "The Motel", the Jumbo Joe was completely forgotten about until I found him in our camper that we were selling. Everything has a story and we can tell it by remembering how we got them. Only Mo was purchased new.
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b23/Lou_zerr/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0312_zpsvqxy6i47.jpg)
This is Sarah, Lucy and Trinity. Missing from the picture is my Jumbo Joe, Mo (The Motel). They are named after characters in the show "Trailer Park Boys". Sarah was my first and the original readhead (Sarah on the show is the only true redhead). Lucy, in the middle was found in a scrap pile, Lucy on the show has been banged pretty hard and thrown away several times. Trinity is an 18.5", the little one, on the show she is Lucy's daughter, but not as trashy. Jumbo Mo, well, he is Trinity's son, a paperwork error had him named "The Motel", the Jumbo Joe was completely forgotten about until I found him in our camper that we were selling. Everything has a story and we can tell it by remembering how we got them. Only Mo was purchased new.
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b23/Lou_zerr/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0312_zpsvqxy6i47.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: MikeRocksTheRed on August 09, 2016, 09:47:57 AM
Post by: MikeRocksTheRed on August 09, 2016, 09:47:57 AM
No names for my grills....at least not yet.
Title: Re: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: Cellar2ful on August 09, 2016, 12:01:25 PM
Post by: Cellar2ful on August 09, 2016, 12:01:25 PM
@crowderjd - Tiffany fits perfect. Your wife did well naming that kettle.
I had not named a kettle until my recent acquisition of a Sage Platinum. I call it sage, but pronounced like the jazz singer and songwriter Sade.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/07/30/DSC01611.md.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: DarrenC on August 09, 2016, 12:10:43 PM
Post by: DarrenC on August 09, 2016, 12:10:43 PM
Quote from: Cellar2ful on August 09, 2016, 12:01:25 PM
@crowderjd - Tiffany fits perfect. Your wife did well naming that kettle.
I had not named a kettle until my recent acquisition of a Sage Platinum. I call it sage, but pronounced like the jazz singer and songwriter Sade.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/07/30/DSC01611.md.jpg)
Saw-zjay? Did I get it?
Title: Re: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: Cellar2ful on August 09, 2016, 12:22:30 PM
Post by: Cellar2ful on August 09, 2016, 12:22:30 PM
Quote from: DarrenC on August 09, 2016, 12:10:43 PMQuote from: Cellar2ful on August 09, 2016, 12:01:25 PM
I had not named a kettle until my recent acquisition of a Sage Platinum. I call it sage, but pronounced like the jazz singer and songwriter Sade.
Saw-zjay? Did I get it?
Yep, that's it DarrenC. Your good man. Thank you as I was not smart enough to illustrate the pronunciation in writing.
Title: Re: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: btomlin on August 09, 2016, 01:01:02 PM
Post by: btomlin on August 09, 2016, 01:01:02 PM
My SSP goes by the name of Dolly.....It's date code is Double-D.
Title: Re: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on August 09, 2016, 01:12:07 PM
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on August 09, 2016, 01:12:07 PM
Quote from: btomlin on August 09, 2016, 01:01:02 PMThat's funny!!! I've got a twisted mind, but must admit, I never thought of Dolly. I've just lumped all my DD's into the group "Big 'Uns" as an homage to Al Bundy.
My SSP goes by the name of Dolly.....It's date code is Double-D.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: Winz on August 10, 2016, 04:55:11 AM
Post by: Winz on August 10, 2016, 04:55:11 AM
(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/8e815n9jyeb5yds/IMG_1044.jpg?dl=0)
"Bisbee"
Winz
"Bisbee"
Winz
Title: Re: What is your cooker's name?
Post by: DarrenC on August 10, 2016, 05:20:29 AM
Post by: DarrenC on August 10, 2016, 05:20:29 AM
Quote from: Winz on August 10, 2016, 04:55:11 AM
(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/8e815n9jyeb5yds/IMG_1044.jpg?dl=0)
"Bisbee"
Winz
Wow.
Just. Wow.
I believe you have set the bar for custom kettles, and Bisbee is of course the perfect name!
Please tell me that 'ongoing relationship' indicates that this gorgeous creature actually cooks regularly as well as looking so spectacular.