Title: How far would you drive for a $10 kettle?
Post by: cigarman20 on February 10, 2020, 04:23:21 PM
Post by: cigarman20 on February 10, 2020, 04:23:21 PM
I was doing my usual search on the boards last night and much to my surprise up popped a single picture of a brownie!
It was the first that I have seen in my area of the country in the two years that I have been involved.
The post was only 5 minutes old when I responded. The seller kindly updated the post to "pending" and we made arrangements for a pickup this afternoon.
As it turned out Bridgewater Virginia is a bit of a hike from Richmond (125miles). I figured what the hell...new year... vacation to burn, why not?
Took the half day and made the drive to the other side of Shenandoah Nation park.
I wasn't disappointed. The kettle is in wonderful shape with some minor rim rash and one small porcelain pop. It had a new grate and she through in a bag of coal and some cedar planks to boot!
Five hour and 280 miles round trip and I had my first brownie. A good day on the hunt.
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It was the first that I have seen in my area of the country in the two years that I have been involved.
The post was only 5 minutes old when I responded. The seller kindly updated the post to "pending" and we made arrangements for a pickup this afternoon.
As it turned out Bridgewater Virginia is a bit of a hike from Richmond (125miles). I figured what the hell...new year... vacation to burn, why not?
Took the half day and made the drive to the other side of Shenandoah Nation park.
I wasn't disappointed. The kettle is in wonderful shape with some minor rim rash and one small porcelain pop. It had a new grate and she through in a bag of coal and some cedar planks to boot!
Five hour and 280 miles round trip and I had my first brownie. A good day on the hunt.
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Title: Re: How far would you drive for a $10 kettle?
Post by: Raindog on February 10, 2020, 04:30:23 PM
Post by: Raindog on February 10, 2020, 04:30:23 PM
Nice score. I would have done the same. Enjoy!
Title: Re: How far would you drive for a $10 kettle?
Post by: smokeyjoe on February 10, 2020, 04:30:35 PM
Post by: smokeyjoe on February 10, 2020, 04:30:35 PM
Definitely worth it.
Me and a buddy drove 9 hour round trip for a Cado he wanted. I picked up a pk dutchess on the way.
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Me and a buddy drove 9 hour round trip for a Cado he wanted. I picked up a pk dutchess on the way.
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Title: Re: How far would you drive for a $10 kettle?
Post by: kettlebb on February 10, 2020, 05:06:21 PM
Post by: kettlebb on February 10, 2020, 05:06:21 PM
Nice Chocolate there! I probably would have tried to get the seller to ship or get an agent if it were me. Good for you and nice score.
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Title: Re: How far would you drive for a $10 kettle?
Post by: Firemunkee on February 10, 2020, 05:37:51 PM
Post by: Firemunkee on February 10, 2020, 05:37:51 PM
Congrats on the brownie! It sounds like you made the most of your trip. Well woteth it I say
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Title: Re: How far would you drive for a $10 kettle?
Post by: WeberKell11 on February 10, 2020, 05:59:57 PM
Post by: WeberKell11 on February 10, 2020, 05:59:57 PM
Congrats she's a beaut!
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Title: Re: How far would you drive for a $10 kettle?
Post by: michaelmilitello on February 10, 2020, 06:01:08 PM
Post by: michaelmilitello on February 10, 2020, 06:01:08 PM
Nice find at a nice price. Love the kettle hunting road trips!
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Title: Re: How far would you drive for a $10 kettle?
Post by: bamakettles on February 10, 2020, 06:30:54 PM
Post by: bamakettles on February 10, 2020, 06:30:54 PM
Very nice! I would have done the same in an instant. Really nice find.
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Title: Re: How far would you drive for a $10 kettle?
Post by: MagnoliaTom on February 10, 2020, 06:34:41 PM
Post by: MagnoliaTom on February 10, 2020, 06:34:41 PM
Sweet find....I've driven farther for worse 
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Title: Re: How far would you drive for a $10 kettle?
Post by: JEBIV on February 11, 2020, 03:08:22 AM
Post by: JEBIV on February 11, 2020, 03:08:22 AM
I love kettle road trips, nice score
Title: Re: How far would you drive for a $10 kettle?
Post by: PotsieWeber on February 11, 2020, 07:45:57 AM
Post by: PotsieWeber on February 11, 2020, 07:45:57 AM
They say it better than I can -> https://youtu.be/tbNlMtqrYS0
Title: Re: How far would you drive for a $10 kettle?
Post by: jhagestad on February 11, 2020, 11:43:01 AM
Post by: jhagestad on February 11, 2020, 11:43:01 AM
That is one good lookin brownie! Nice!
Title: Re: How far would you drive for a $10 kettle?
Post by: cigarman20 on February 11, 2020, 03:41:01 PM
Post by: cigarman20 on February 11, 2020, 03:41:01 PM
Thanks gents. I'll post some pics after the clean up.
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Title: Re: How far would you drive for a $10 kettle?
Post by: cigarman20 on May 29, 2020, 01:18:06 PM
Post by: cigarman20 on May 29, 2020, 01:18:06 PM
Well I finally got this one cleaned up! Planning to cook on it for the first time tomorrow.
How much time do you usually spend on a cooker?
While this was by no means a perfect restoration, I did spend several hours getting the crude off and putting in a new set of sweeps and handles.
Got to admit I love cleaning these up. Shouldn't have waited so long!
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How much time do you usually spend on a cooker?
While this was by no means a perfect restoration, I did spend several hours getting the crude off and putting in a new set of sweeps and handles.
Got to admit I love cleaning these up. Shouldn't have waited so long!
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Title: Re: How far would you drive for a $10 kettle?
Post by: greenweb on May 29, 2020, 02:40:06 PM
Post by: greenweb on May 29, 2020, 02:40:06 PM
Cleaned up really nice! I drove farther for my MBH brownie few years ago.
Title: Re: How far would you drive for a $10 kettle?
Post by: Mike Huff on May 29, 2020, 03:34:45 PM
Post by: Mike Huff on May 29, 2020, 03:34:45 PM
Oh boy is she a sight to see. Very very nice brownie!
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Title: Re: How far would you drive for a $10 kettle?
Post by: michaelmilitello on May 29, 2020, 03:37:09 PM
Post by: michaelmilitello on May 29, 2020, 03:37:09 PM
Nice work! What's the first cook going to be?
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Title: Re: How far would you drive for a $10 kettle?
Post by: PotsieWeber on May 29, 2020, 05:27:30 PM
Post by: PotsieWeber on May 29, 2020, 05:27:30 PM
NICE!
Title: Re: How far would you drive for a $10 kettle?
Post by: rc on May 29, 2020, 05:48:03 PM
Post by: rc on May 29, 2020, 05:48:03 PM
That's in great shape, nice find!
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Title: Re: How far would you drive for a $10 kettle?
Post by: Darko on May 29, 2020, 06:22:04 PM
Post by: Darko on May 29, 2020, 06:22:04 PM
That was definitely worth the drive,
Title: Re: How far would you drive for a $10 kettle?
Post by: cigarman20 on May 30, 2020, 05:36:07 AM
Post by: cigarman20 on May 30, 2020, 05:36:07 AM
@michaelmilitello I have a couple of Spice mixes I'm going to use with a yogurt based marinade for chicken. I've used both before and they are really good.
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Title: Re: How far would you drive for a $10 kettle?
Post by: Walchit on May 30, 2020, 06:01:37 AM
Post by: Walchit on May 30, 2020, 06:01:37 AM
Quote from: PotsieWeber on February 11, 2020, 07:45:57 AM
They say it better than I can -> https://youtu.be/tbNlMtqrYS0
I knew what video that was gonna be before I clicked on it lol
And @cigarman20 I dro e from topeka to a little past hays kansas for a 15 dollar cado. Spent 50 on gas and 40 on lunch for the wife and kids and I. Luckily the lady took PayPal so I just paid instantly b4 she got other offers
It was a 7 hour round trip
Title: Re: How far would you drive for a $10 kettle?
Post by: cigarman20 on May 30, 2020, 08:01:52 AM
Post by: cigarman20 on May 30, 2020, 08:01:52 AM
Nice, can't go wrong with a $15 Cado!
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