So about 4 PM, I receive a text. It was from the guy who recently picked up a key lime kettle for me.
(http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/lime-rescued-from-the-dumpster/)
In the text was a link to a CL add with picture of a yellow kettle. He says in the text, FREE - Posted 30 minutes ago".
I was in the middle of seasoning chicken thighs and was getting ready to start the charcoal. I wash my hands and quickly bring up the CL add on my PC. This is what I see.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/19/DSC05895.jpg)
As you can see, the add indeed says everything is free. The stated time is between 5 PM to 6 PM. It is now 4:10 PM. The address is only 10 minutes from my house. I jump in my truck and high tail it to the posted address. I pull up at the address and see I am the first one there. I have to wait about 20 minutes until the people running the estate sale show up. Sure as heck, there is a yellow kettle in the yard that went untouched the past weekend during a two day estate sale. The people running the free estate sale are not the owners. They were friends of the owners, just helping out. I tell them to please let the family know that their Dad's yellow BBQ is now in good hands and will be used and appreciated greatly. They said thank you and that the family would be glad to hear that. After loading up the kettle, I walk back into the house to check for any other free goodies. As I walk into the kitchen, I see a woman pick up a pristine wood side kick table and put it into her bag. Oh well, I'm sure she will enjoy using it as a cutting board in her kitchen.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/19/DSC05896---Copybb12d2d6c9d3a5c9.jpg)
The kettle is filthy but is in pretty good shape. Broken lid handle, little bit of rim rash, slight crazing on the bowl but I think will clean up nicely. Going to have to wait until I finish the lime restoration though.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/19/DSC05899---Copy.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/19/DSC05900---Copy.jpg)
The fact the kettle photo was buried in the thumbnails and was posted 1 hour before the "sale" time is what gave me the edge. Needless to say I owe the guy who sent me the text another bottle of wine from my cellar.
Nice score!
I feel bad for you, Jim... ANOTHER filthy kettle to restore. Bummer. :o ;) ;)
VERY. FREAKIN. COOL!
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Dude...buy a lottery ticket already! Then you can buy the few rare kettles you didn't get this year for free!
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... no words.
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Damnit jim
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That's a stunner, Jim. Congrats!
Quote from: Bob BQ on March 19, 2018, 08:37:11 PM
I feel bad for you, Jim... ANOTHER filthy kettle to restore. Bummer. :o ;) ;)
Bahhhh!!!!
That's awesome! and couldn't happen to a better guy!
Congrats Jim!
Wow, great pick up!!!
That's a great score...
But you need a new wood handle....;-)
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Wow you have all the luck! I got nothing like that in Ohio.
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I'm just shaking my head...
Amazing, congratulations!
Can't believe it
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Awesome score Jim
Wow that is amazing! Congrats!!
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I'm telling ya! This is your year buddy! Congrats!
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Damn.
The year of Jim.
Nice

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That's fantastic Jim. Congrats. Looks like it will clean up nicely.
Nice work, you're on fire this year! What will be next?
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2018...the year of
@Cellar2ful ! Congrats! That will look great with a little clean up!
Quote from: crowderjd on March 20, 2018, 05:44:19 AM
2018...the year of @Cellar2ful ! Congrats! That will look great with a little clean up!
At this rate, he'll get his own calendar for 2019!! Very happy for you, Jim! Your incredible scores give us mere mortals hope.
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Nice score
@Cellar2ful . Indeed you are on fire.
Ole Jerry Reed sang it best, "When you're hot, you're hot!!"
Congrats!
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You've got some amazing kettle karma.
Very cool, that will clean up nice!
SWEET!
Crazy man!! Fantastic find
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Wow!
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Great score! Congrats!
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My favorite price —Seems a lotta yellows in the month of March
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Cellar2ful.... I hate you no I don't just your guts.... LOL... Congratulations nice score I hope I get a yellow someday... Keep it while it's hot
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Fantastic! Congrats!
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