Title: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: crowderjd on May 27, 2017, 12:00:34 PM
Post by: crowderjd on May 27, 2017, 12:00:34 PM
First off, I want to thank Jim @Cellar2ful and Jim (jolayiv) for making this month and this post possible. The Jims are amazing grillfellas.
Two years ago I had one kettle.
I think kettle karma is a real thing. Last year I gave away one kettle to a friend who just bought a house, and sold two kettles (red performer and blue OTG) to co-workers for what I had paid for them.
In April, I gave away my red L code OTP to a fellow teacher who just bought a house, and I gave away another Go Anywhere gasser to a student at my AP US History BBQ.
Now I'm no saint, but I've really enjoyed sharing this hobby with friends and co-workers, and I'm glad to say they have enjoyed charcoal grilling as well. Anyway, the kettle gods have smiled upon me over the last two months.
@Cellar2ful and I found a 1978 Chief on FB marketplace at around the same time. I contacted him to agent, and he had already picked it up, graciously offering to sell it to me. Furthermore, Jim also sold me one of his yellow 22 inchers. Finally, he had a buddy of his bring them to Las Vegas while visiting family. I cannot stress how above and beyond Jim went for a relative stranger.
I was supposed to pick those grills up two Saturdays ago...but I got VIOLENTLY ill on a band trip to SoCal with my daughter, and my wife picked up the two grills for me. On Monday, I was still sick, surfing WKC in bed when Jim (jolayiv) suddenly offered to sell an amazing part of his collection: A lime, a red Master Touch, a kebab ring, and a vintage side table. I immediately messaged him, and told him I would come pick it up, but I asked if he could hold them for almost two weeks. My daughter was confirmed at our church last weekend and both our families were in town. Jim graciously said he'd hold them, and he is a man of his word. Yesterday afternoon, I drove 238 miles to Ridgecrest, CA and picked them up from Jim. We talked a bit, and I had a beautiful drive back through Death Valley National Park to Las Vegas.
And so, here it all is. My collection is maxed out, and I'm going to have to thin the herd a bit as keeping all this would limit my access to my backyard, there's no basements in Las Vegas, and my garage is sadly too full already.
So...I've got two co-workers who want to buy grills. One young couple who are buying their first house, and another who is just getting into BBQ. Sadly, it's time to say goodbye to the Dumpster Cado (the young couple are hipsters who like the vintage look), and the copper OTP. I'll sell them for what I bought them for, and I hope the kettle karma keeps going round.
Please excuse the long post and all the pics, but I wanted to get a photo of "peak collection" before they go and encourage you to spread the Weberitis wherever you are. Have a great weekend.
The lime
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170527/d37a06899ce4dab4b4baf6c5b334f008.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170527/d213ac791a0d461351dea1bd2ece1732.jpg)
The red master touch
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170527/493021d99877475a58218c416b5bd20b.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170527/3507dd805ce150d8e8762a12ce3382cc.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170527/9b15c9b79303ef482213434e7d977054.jpg)
The greens
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170527/fffcca2e9f60b0084a31614a74b7fdac.jpg)
The Easter eggs
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170527/6690377511c864025e94f991d36fc742.jpg)
The mbh 22 inchers
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170527/35f5cf16ccb5045a7742f0844168c595.jpg)
22 and 26 mbh
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170527/df520f18ed8e3420b254c75c0be918fc.jpg)
All mbh
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170527/8321e7c0ffa356f2dc0ae8b5bef6e6f3.jpg)
Peak collection family photo:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170527/d5453e611faa39540495eccb4008db6e.jpg)
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Two years ago I had one kettle.
I think kettle karma is a real thing. Last year I gave away one kettle to a friend who just bought a house, and sold two kettles (red performer and blue OTG) to co-workers for what I had paid for them.
In April, I gave away my red L code OTP to a fellow teacher who just bought a house, and I gave away another Go Anywhere gasser to a student at my AP US History BBQ.
Now I'm no saint, but I've really enjoyed sharing this hobby with friends and co-workers, and I'm glad to say they have enjoyed charcoal grilling as well. Anyway, the kettle gods have smiled upon me over the last two months.
@Cellar2ful and I found a 1978 Chief on FB marketplace at around the same time. I contacted him to agent, and he had already picked it up, graciously offering to sell it to me. Furthermore, Jim also sold me one of his yellow 22 inchers. Finally, he had a buddy of his bring them to Las Vegas while visiting family. I cannot stress how above and beyond Jim went for a relative stranger.
I was supposed to pick those grills up two Saturdays ago...but I got VIOLENTLY ill on a band trip to SoCal with my daughter, and my wife picked up the two grills for me. On Monday, I was still sick, surfing WKC in bed when Jim (jolayiv) suddenly offered to sell an amazing part of his collection: A lime, a red Master Touch, a kebab ring, and a vintage side table. I immediately messaged him, and told him I would come pick it up, but I asked if he could hold them for almost two weeks. My daughter was confirmed at our church last weekend and both our families were in town. Jim graciously said he'd hold them, and he is a man of his word. Yesterday afternoon, I drove 238 miles to Ridgecrest, CA and picked them up from Jim. We talked a bit, and I had a beautiful drive back through Death Valley National Park to Las Vegas.
And so, here it all is. My collection is maxed out, and I'm going to have to thin the herd a bit as keeping all this would limit my access to my backyard, there's no basements in Las Vegas, and my garage is sadly too full already.
So...I've got two co-workers who want to buy grills. One young couple who are buying their first house, and another who is just getting into BBQ. Sadly, it's time to say goodbye to the Dumpster Cado (the young couple are hipsters who like the vintage look), and the copper OTP. I'll sell them for what I bought them for, and I hope the kettle karma keeps going round.
Please excuse the long post and all the pics, but I wanted to get a photo of "peak collection" before they go and encourage you to spread the Weberitis wherever you are. Have a great weekend.
The lime
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170527/d37a06899ce4dab4b4baf6c5b334f008.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170527/d213ac791a0d461351dea1bd2ece1732.jpg)
The red master touch
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170527/493021d99877475a58218c416b5bd20b.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170527/3507dd805ce150d8e8762a12ce3382cc.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170527/9b15c9b79303ef482213434e7d977054.jpg)
The greens
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170527/fffcca2e9f60b0084a31614a74b7fdac.jpg)
The Easter eggs
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170527/6690377511c864025e94f991d36fc742.jpg)
The mbh 22 inchers
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170527/35f5cf16ccb5045a7742f0844168c595.jpg)
22 and 26 mbh
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170527/df520f18ed8e3420b254c75c0be918fc.jpg)
All mbh
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170527/8321e7c0ffa356f2dc0ae8b5bef6e6f3.jpg)
Peak collection family photo:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170527/d5453e611faa39540495eccb4008db6e.jpg)
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Title: Re: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: Travis on May 27, 2017, 12:08:36 PM
Post by: Travis on May 27, 2017, 12:08:36 PM
Absolutely gorgeous. That blue sets it, for me.
Good story J. Webertitis and kettle karma are definitely a real thing. Thanks for sharing the story.
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Good story J. Webertitis and kettle karma are definitely a real thing. Thanks for sharing the story.
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Title: Re: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: Vwbuggin64 on May 27, 2017, 12:12:30 PM
Post by: Vwbuggin64 on May 27, 2017, 12:12:30 PM
Awesome collection!
Title: Re: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: UserGone on May 27, 2017, 12:15:45 PM
Post by: UserGone on May 27, 2017, 12:15:45 PM
Wow, just wow. Like that they are all in 9/10 condition or better. Thanks for sharing pictures.
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Title: Re: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: Travis on May 27, 2017, 12:22:00 PM
Post by: Travis on May 27, 2017, 12:22:00 PM
I do like how you say your at your "peak" when You know if the right one comes along.... 
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Title: Re: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: mhiszem on May 27, 2017, 12:22:24 PM
Post by: mhiszem on May 27, 2017, 12:22:24 PM
Simply amazing collection with so much color. I love the yellows and blue.
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Title: Re: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: greenweb on May 27, 2017, 12:31:38 PM
Post by: greenweb on May 27, 2017, 12:31:38 PM
Wow! All beautiful and great story to go with it.
Kettle Karma is real. Last Sunday I gifted nice gas grill and another a full charcoal kettle set-up with a bag of charcoal and a weber chimney. Next day, on Victoria holiday Monday morning, I was able to score almost new Euro premium 18" for like $30 usd with a weber chimney. 2 days after, I scored just as nice 26er with a cover and another weber chimney for less than $100 usd. How is that for a kettle karma this week.
Kettle Karma is real. Last Sunday I gifted nice gas grill and another a full charcoal kettle set-up with a bag of charcoal and a weber chimney. Next day, on Victoria holiday Monday morning, I was able to score almost new Euro premium 18" for like $30 usd with a weber chimney. 2 days after, I scored just as nice 26er with a cover and another weber chimney for less than $100 usd. How is that for a kettle karma this week.
Title: Re: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: charred on May 27, 2017, 12:37:47 PM
Post by: charred on May 27, 2017, 12:37:47 PM
Sweet collection! Copper Ranch??!!
Title: Re: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: jkolantern on May 27, 2017, 12:43:33 PM
Post by: jkolantern on May 27, 2017, 12:43:33 PM
That's a great story and amazing grills. Kettle karma is definitely real and amazing-experienced it myself!
Title: Re: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: Madpap on May 27, 2017, 01:32:53 PM
Post by: Madpap on May 27, 2017, 01:32:53 PM
Great story and amazing collection. The red MT is my most sought after.
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Title: Re: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: RottiGuy on May 27, 2017, 01:51:10 PM
Post by: RottiGuy on May 27, 2017, 01:51:10 PM
Great collection and story!!!.Have a great weekend!!
Title: Re: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: crowderjd on May 27, 2017, 01:53:12 PM
Post by: crowderjd on May 27, 2017, 01:53:12 PM
@RottiGuy is that condiment rack working out for you? :)
Title: Re: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: RottiGuy on May 27, 2017, 02:10:11 PM
Post by: RottiGuy on May 27, 2017, 02:10:11 PM
Yes it is!!,It's on my daily cooker, and look's great!!...Another great gesture from WKC @crowderjd , for sending me the condiment rack!! Will go get a pic!!
Title: Re: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: RottiGuy on May 27, 2017, 02:16:00 PM
Post by: RottiGuy on May 27, 2017, 02:16:00 PM
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Title: Re: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: RottiGuy on May 27, 2017, 02:16:52 PM
Post by: RottiGuy on May 27, 2017, 02:16:52 PM
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Title: Re: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: RottiGuy on May 27, 2017, 02:18:40 PM
Post by: RottiGuy on May 27, 2017, 02:18:40 PM
Pic way to big..lol
Title: Re: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: thicks12 on May 27, 2017, 03:04:29 PM
Post by: thicks12 on May 27, 2017, 03:04:29 PM
Nice collection and great story.
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Title: Re: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: FrugalQ on May 27, 2017, 03:14:32 PM
Post by: FrugalQ on May 27, 2017, 03:14:32 PM
That is an amazing collection!! I'm still at only one weber (red performer gas assist 2016)but I'm scanning everyday around me for another. Got a couple local guys that have mowing businesses on the hunt for some neglected kettles during their work but no luck so far. Want a blue performer and the copper is amazing also. I consider all the fun yellow and green stuff untouchable but one can hope.
Title: Re: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: crowderjd on May 27, 2017, 04:09:09 PM
Post by: crowderjd on May 27, 2017, 04:09:09 PM
Quote from: RottiGuy on May 27, 2017, 02:16:52 PM
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Looks sharp with that redhead!
Title: Re: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: RottiGuy on May 27, 2017, 04:24:56 PM
Post by: RottiGuy on May 27, 2017, 04:24:56 PM
Yes,i really like it!!
Title: Re: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: Mr.CPHo on May 27, 2017, 07:24:03 PM
Post by: Mr.CPHo on May 27, 2017, 07:24:03 PM
Great post!
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Title: Re: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: Bob BQ on May 27, 2017, 07:51:40 PM
Post by: Bob BQ on May 27, 2017, 07:51:40 PM
Very nice, Jason! Beautiful collection of cookers you have there. Thanks for sharing! I will say, that lone 18 looks... out of place... if you ever feel the need to get rid of it... 
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Title: Re: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: cumminfourya on May 27, 2017, 08:39:13 PM
Post by: cumminfourya on May 27, 2017, 08:39:13 PM
Great collection and great pics!!!
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Title: Re: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: Craig on May 27, 2017, 09:24:13 PM
Post by: Craig on May 27, 2017, 09:24:13 PM
Awesome collection! Kettle karma is real!
Title: Re: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: WNC on May 28, 2017, 04:21:08 AM
Post by: WNC on May 28, 2017, 04:21:08 AM
Great post Jason!
Love your collection, you've got some really great grills there. Hope some more rare/unique kettles come your way and your forced to expand
...I'm sure the hunt will continue
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Love your collection, you've got some really great grills there. Hope some more rare/unique kettles come your way and your forced to expand
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Title: Re: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: jolayiv on May 28, 2017, 04:25:26 AM
Post by: jolayiv on May 28, 2017, 04:25:26 AM
It was great getting to meet you Jason. I can rest easy knowing two of my favorite kettles are going to a great home and will be used to cook some great food for your family and students.
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Title: Re: A long post about kettle karma, grillfellas, and peak collection
Post by: jcnaz on May 29, 2017, 10:20:44 AM
Post by: jcnaz on May 29, 2017, 10:20:44 AM
This is an awesome post, about an awesome club!
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