A couple weekends ago I see a redhead pop up locally. After looking at the ad I think, damn that thing is clean, I want it. Upon closer inspection it's a 1978, my birth-year kettle, I NEED IT! Listing pics:
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(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/05/08/Listing_2.jpg)
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Unfortunately I wouldn't be around over the weekend and that's the only time the seller can make it to his parents house (which he is cleaning out). I write back saying I will offer him more money if he will hold it for me. Soon thereafter
@eLLWOODgGLEN posts the listing and says he is going after it. I didn't want to start a bidding war, so I back out.
That weekend I get this picture from Glen, another note saying he picked up anther red MBH on the same trip, and a final note saying the '78 is mine if I want it. I almost jumped out of my chair with excitement.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/05/08/Pickup.jpg)
I met up with Glen and picked up the kettle a few days later. He's gone as far as to clean the kettle and it's spotless. He wouldn't take my cash and wished me a happy birthday. Luckily I had a Weber lantern in the trunk that I was planning to give him as a thank you. Here she is when I got her home. She's a beauty and aside from a little crazing from the banked cooking, is near perfect:
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Finally, here is my new kettle with her older, Patent Pending, brother. I'm trying to convince myself I need both, but the Patent Pending will likely need a new home sometime in the near future.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/05/08/IMG_0416.jpg)
Thanks again
@eLLWOODgGLEN! Tons of kettle karma is headed in your direction.
Dang! That's what I want.
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Wow. Very nice!
Wow! That's clean...78 is also my birth year, and I had a redhead I parted with...kind of regret it, but I like my 79 almost as much:) Congrats on the score, and way to go with
@eLLWOODgGLEN on the teamwork. Really good on him!
Congrats and happy birthday. I love hearing these collaborative stories.
+1 Kettle Karma for @eLLWOODgGLEN!
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congrats
@Neil_VT00 ....awesome job
@eLLWOODgGLEN !
Yes, yes, yes that is a beauty. These past four to five weeks in this area has been great in getting beautiful grills. Now I know how a Nile croc feels when the wildebeest make their annual trek. Is there any overspray inside?
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Congrats! Great people here for sure. That's my birth year too. It's absolutely stunning.
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That is one pretty '78 Redhead! Still looking for my '77 birth year Redhead!
Awesome teamwork grate grill
@Neil_VT00 @crowderjd birthyear damn I have to go to the Woodale era for that damn youngsters
Grillfellas are cool. :)
Gorgeous grills!
Wow that looks to be in great condition!
Nice work all around fellas, that's what make this place so great!
I'm '78 too, still looking for a '78 to pop up near me...
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Dam, those are sweet!!!
Nice, very nice.
very nice ! looks new in pictures ,
That's a super clean kettle. But I'm sure you knew that already 8)
Great collaboration, that thing is minty. Congrats!
Great job both of you! This is what this place is all about.
Thanks guys, it's a really clean kettle. Looks like it only got used once. The only bad spots are a small bit of crazing where the coals were banked in this picture:
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/05/08/Listing_2.jpg)
That's awesome! I've got a '79 Black MBH that is in the same condition (cooked on once if not twice). The camera doesn't pick it up but I'm sure your PAT PENDING is a little darker than your '78? I know my '69 PENDING is way darker than my A and C code red 22's.
Very nice!! Wish I had MY birth year....1963....lol..good luck...
Beautiful redheads....congrats!!!
Sisters reunited... How can yo split them up?
Lol..
@Ken Mc Me too Not 63 but definitely in that range!
@Heyjude Unfortunately, they have been split. The Pat. Pending has a new home with a member here, so it's still in the family.
What a stunner! Congrats Neil!
Wow nice score, congratulations.
Hey I want a birth year kettle Too! Anybody got a 1954 kettle for cheap?