Title: A shout out to a standup and over the top member
Post by: LightningBoldtz on February 27, 2019, 05:21:40 AM
Post by: LightningBoldtz on February 27, 2019, 05:21:40 AM
A few weeks ago member @chiku18 reached out to me to see if I would be willing to agent a grill for him. The grill was about an hour west of me, I told him that if he had it paid for I could pick it up in a week or so when I would be passing through the location anyway.
After some back and forth about the details out of the blue he encouraged me to just keep it, wait what? This was not some smokey joe or a ordinary grill this is an MBH Lime. I was floored, I wanted to give him some cash for it, he refused.
I picked up the grill on my way to completely my deal with Zavod for my wood dale spoken of here (http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/major-score-over-the-weekend/).
Knowing that I already have a really nice Lime I asked Ritesh (AKA chicku18) if he minded of I passed it on to Brian, Brian has a lot of cool grills but does not have a Lime. He said it was mine and I could do with it what I wanted. I did make Brian sweat a little bit telling him I was going to take it home with me, but there was no way it was coming home.
We have seen in recently people who join the community and do it to get top $$$ from anyone they can, Ritesh is one of the guys that goes against the grain and does things because it benefits the community.
Here is a pic of the sweet grill.
After some back and forth about the details out of the blue he encouraged me to just keep it, wait what? This was not some smokey joe or a ordinary grill this is an MBH Lime. I was floored, I wanted to give him some cash for it, he refused.
I picked up the grill on my way to completely my deal with Zavod for my wood dale spoken of here (http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/major-score-over-the-weekend/).
Knowing that I already have a really nice Lime I asked Ritesh (AKA chicku18) if he minded of I passed it on to Brian, Brian has a lot of cool grills but does not have a Lime. He said it was mine and I could do with it what I wanted. I did make Brian sweat a little bit telling him I was going to take it home with me, but there was no way it was coming home.
We have seen in recently people who join the community and do it to get top $$$ from anyone they can, Ritesh is one of the guys that goes against the grain and does things because it benefits the community.
Here is a pic of the sweet grill.
Title: Re: A shout out to a standup and over the top member
Post by: Mr.CPHo on February 27, 2019, 05:28:45 AM
Post by: Mr.CPHo on February 27, 2019, 05:28:45 AM
Hear hear! Chiku18 is a grate grillfella and he has helped me acquire too many kettles to list here. Proud to call him my friend.
I was watching this Lime from the sidelines and am glad it found a good home, congrats to all!
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I was watching this Lime from the sidelines and am glad it found a good home, congrats to all!
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Title: Re: A shout out to a standup and over the top member
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on February 27, 2019, 05:37:33 AM
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on February 27, 2019, 05:37:33 AM
That's awesome!!!
I have to say, having worked with him a time or two, that Ritesh is definitely a stand-up fella. Selflessness like this is what made this club so grate. Just when it seems like that's slipping away...boom!!! On a side note, gotta give props to Brian too. He loves to make deals, no matter who comes out on top. Jeff, you're good
too. Almost feel bad for turning your Lions MT into my Porto-Potty a few years ago
I have to say, having worked with him a time or two, that Ritesh is definitely a stand-up fella. Selflessness like this is what made this club so grate. Just when it seems like that's slipping away...boom!!! On a side note, gotta give props to Brian too. He loves to make deals, no matter who comes out on top. Jeff, you're good
too. Almost feel bad for turning your Lions MT into my Porto-Potty a few years ago
Title: Re: A shout out to a standup and over the top member
Post by: LightningBoldtz on February 27, 2019, 05:50:58 AM
Post by: LightningBoldtz on February 27, 2019, 05:50:58 AM
Quote from: brewtownbeatdown on February 27, 2019, 05:37:33 AM
That's awesome!!!
I have to say, having worked with him a time or two, that Ritesh is definitely a stand-up fella. Selflessness like this is what made this club so grate. Just when it seems like that's slipping away...boom!!! On a side note, gotta give props to Brian too. He loves to make deals, no matter who comes out on top. Jeff, you're good
No, no you're not
Title: Re: A shout out to a standup and over the top member
Post by: JEBIV on February 27, 2019, 05:55:49 AM
Post by: JEBIV on February 27, 2019, 05:55:49 AM
Quote from: LightningBoldtz on February 27, 2019, 05:50:58 AMQuote from: brewtownbeatdown on February 27, 2019, 05:37:33 AM
That's awesome!!!
I have to say, having worked with him a time or two, that Ritesh is definitely a stand-up fella. Selflessness like this is what made this club so grate. Just when it seems like that's slipping away...boom!!! On a side note, gotta give props to Brian too. He loves to make deals, no matter who comes out on top. Jeff, you're good
No, no you're not
He did say ALMOST, I must agree about the members you mentioned as well adding you to the list @LightningBoldtz and @brewtownbeatdown
Title: Re: A shout out to a standup and over the top member
Post by: Neil_VT00 on February 27, 2019, 09:57:17 AM
Post by: Neil_VT00 on February 27, 2019, 09:57:17 AM
I couldn't agree more, @chiku18 is an amazing grillfella! He did the exact same thing to me a while back. Asked if I could agent a very desirable SJ for him and after I picked it up told me to keep it.
Title: Re: A shout out to a standup and over the top member
Post by: Darko on February 27, 2019, 10:50:47 AM
Post by: Darko on February 27, 2019, 10:50:47 AM
Awesome story! Hat's off to @chiku18 .
Title: Re: A shout out to a standup and over the top member
Post by: PotsieWeber on February 27, 2019, 10:53:07 AM
Post by: PotsieWeber on February 27, 2019, 10:53:07 AM
WOOT!
Title: Re: A shout out to a standup and over the top member
Post by: RottiGuy on February 27, 2019, 12:44:57 PM
Post by: RottiGuy on February 27, 2019, 12:44:57 PM
What a great story!!! What makes this club so special!!!
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Title: Re: A shout out to a standup and over the top member
Post by: bladz on February 27, 2019, 01:14:23 PM
Post by: bladz on February 27, 2019, 01:14:23 PM
Quote from: RottiGuy on February 27, 2019, 12:44:57 PM
What a great story!!! What makes this club so special!!!
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Couldn't have said it any better myself!
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Title: Re: A shout out to a standup and over the top member
Post by: Mike in Roseville on February 27, 2019, 01:52:36 PM
Post by: Mike in Roseville on February 27, 2019, 01:52:36 PM
Yeah...he is a good dude!
Great story!
Great story!
Title: Re: A shout out to a standup and over the top member
Post by: chiku18 on February 27, 2019, 03:40:39 PM
Post by: chiku18 on February 27, 2019, 03:40:39 PM
Thank you all in this thread and to entire WKC community- where I learned the Key mantra is "Pay it forward".
I have a lime ( not as nice as this one ) and now this another lime came across. I wanted it shipped directly to me, but UPS Store said 455 (plus 25 to take the legs out) , I was like "WHAAAAAT" ?
Hence started the search of Agent, Reached @brewtownbeatdown first and he pointed me to @LightningBoldtz . WKC PM was sent requesting help and Jeff responded "Sure, but only by Next Friday I can pick". I had to then convince guy at UPS Store to hold for 10 days and he after few requests agreed.
Now I started chatting with Jeff (on FaceBook) and then thought I am having the privilege of talking to Ex- "Statesman" who has graciously agreed to help. Have learned so much from this Site and realized this is my time to "Pay it back first" before "Pay it forward".
When later Jeff texted - Is it ok to give to Brian ? I was like Brian ->"the Legend", I jumped out of joy thinking WOW I have something to Offer to @zavod44 , really or is it dream ? I couldn't control my happiness and texted the storey to Charlie (@Mr.CPHo). Charlie and Joe ( @JEBIV ) has been my inspirations . Thank you both !!!
Rest all Jeff has already mentioned in the thread. Privilege was all mine, THANK YOU for ALL THE COMMENTS/COOKING TIPS, TRICKS AND getting me into this craziness of Weber Kettles.
Best of all made , I really made some good friends here.
P.S. If anyone is curious, Yes I do have another Lime, and If this 2nd would have showed at my door, I would have ended up with only 9 fingers ( Yes Wifey's have that kind of knife and right :).
I have a lime ( not as nice as this one ) and now this another lime came across. I wanted it shipped directly to me, but UPS Store said 455 (plus 25 to take the legs out) , I was like "WHAAAAAT" ?
Hence started the search of Agent, Reached @brewtownbeatdown first and he pointed me to @LightningBoldtz . WKC PM was sent requesting help and Jeff responded "Sure, but only by Next Friday I can pick". I had to then convince guy at UPS Store to hold for 10 days and he after few requests agreed.
Now I started chatting with Jeff (on FaceBook) and then thought I am having the privilege of talking to Ex- "Statesman" who has graciously agreed to help. Have learned so much from this Site and realized this is my time to "Pay it back first" before "Pay it forward".
When later Jeff texted - Is it ok to give to Brian ? I was like Brian ->"the Legend", I jumped out of joy thinking WOW I have something to Offer to @zavod44 , really or is it dream ? I couldn't control my happiness and texted the storey to Charlie (@Mr.CPHo). Charlie and Joe ( @JEBIV ) has been my inspirations . Thank you both !!!
Rest all Jeff has already mentioned in the thread. Privilege was all mine, THANK YOU for ALL THE COMMENTS/COOKING TIPS, TRICKS AND getting me into this craziness of Weber Kettles.
Best of all made , I really made some good friends here.
P.S. If anyone is curious, Yes I do have another Lime, and If this 2nd would have showed at my door, I would have ended up with only 9 fingers ( Yes Wifey's have that kind of knife and right :).
Title: Re: A shout out to a standup and over the top member
Post by: LightningBoldtz on February 27, 2019, 04:25:31 PM
Post by: LightningBoldtz on February 27, 2019, 04:25:31 PM
Quote from: chiku18 on February 27, 2019, 03:40:39 PM
Thank you all in this thread and to entire WKC community- where I learned the Key mantra is "Pay it forward".
I have a lime ( not as nice as this one ) and now this another lime came across. I wanted it shipped directly to me, but UPS Store said 455 (plus 25 to take the legs out) , I was like "WHAAAAAT" ?
Hence started the search of Agent, Reached @brewtownbeatdown first and he pointed me to @LightningBoldtz . WKC PM was sent requesting help and Jeff responded "Sure, but only by Next Friday I can pick". I had to then convince guy at UPS Store to hold for 10 days and he after few requests agreed.
Now I started chatting with Jeff (on FaceBook) and then thought I am having the privilege of talking to Ex- "Statesman" who has graciously agreed to help. Have learned so much from this Site and realized this is my time to "Pay it back first" before "Pay it forward".
When later Jeff texted - Is it ok to give to Brian ? I was like Brian ->"the Legend", I jumped out of joy thinking WOW I have something to Offer to @zavod44 , really or is it dream ? I couldn't control my happiness and texted the storey to Charlie (@Mr.CPHo). Charlie and Joe ( @JEBIV ) has been my inspirations . Thank you both !!!
Rest all Jeff has already mentioned in the thread. Privilege was all mine, THANK YOU for ALL THE COMMENTS/COOKING TIPS, TRICKS AND getting me into this craziness of Weber Kettles.
Best of all made , I really made some good friends here.
P.S. If anyone is curious, Yes I do have another Lime, and If this 2nd would have showed at my door, I would have ended up with only 9 fingers ( Yes Wifey's have that kind of knife and right :).
Thanks for adding your perspective, good story and karma all the way 'round.
Title: Re: A shout out to a standup and over the top member
Post by: jcnaz on February 27, 2019, 07:24:47 PM
Post by: jcnaz on February 27, 2019, 07:24:47 PM
Cool stuff!
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Title: Re: A shout out to a standup and over the top member
Post by: Lowbrass on February 27, 2019, 11:19:07 PM
Post by: Lowbrass on February 27, 2019, 11:19:07 PM
Great teamwork all around! I am going through and reading name after name of great guys that I have had the privilege to meet and/or work deals with. So many kind and generous people mentioned in this thread! It is great to see that for a lot of the guys on here, it's still about collecting and helping each other out and not all about pay to play!
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Title: Re: A shout out to a standup and over the top member
Post by: CatskillSmoker on February 28, 2019, 11:30:27 AM
Post by: CatskillSmoker on February 28, 2019, 11:30:27 AM
@chiku18 Is the MAN! Grate Grillfella right there.
Title: Re: A shout out to a standup and over the top member
Post by: WNC on February 28, 2019, 01:43:50 PM
Post by: WNC on February 28, 2019, 01:43:50 PM
Another great story about how great this place is!
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Title: Re: A shout out to a standup and over the top member
Post by: zavod44 on March 05, 2019, 05:01:59 PM
Post by: zavod44 on March 05, 2019, 05:01:59 PM
@chiku18 you are the man. I owe you one my friend.....
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Title: Re: A shout out to a standup and over the top member
Post by: bear on March 05, 2019, 05:54:07 PM
Post by: bear on March 05, 2019, 05:54:07 PM
Epic story.
I agree, many names in this thread are very selfless when it comes to assistance. Thanks, from Down Under
I agree, many names in this thread are very selfless when it comes to assistance. Thanks, from Down Under