Can you believe the Weber Kettle Club is 10 years old?
When we started collecting the history was unknown.
There were single-digit known rare kettles to exist and many yet to even be discovered.
We didn't know what all was out there or when they were made - but we knew they were magical.
Ten years later Weber has released MULTIPLE editions of collectible colors - a shining example of the WKC's impact.
Today I do most of my grilling on the 26" glen blue - a grill I refer to as the WKC edition.
I tried to make it happen at one point, but my visions for the WKC future were probably too optomistic at the time ;)
I still have a couple limes and my OG glen blue, but they haven't cooked in a few years.
How about you? What's in your collection and what are you cooking on?
Thank you Troy!
I have been on this fun ride for quite some time. 1st grill was a new 2010 26er now the collection is 100 plus, oldest is a '56 18 black, most cooks are on the WKC edition 26 or the black 26er but I love bringing the older grills in all the time for a cook. Still looking to add some special ones to the collection.
@jebivswife and I are looking forward to the 10 anniversary meetup in Oct. !!
Yes, Thank you Troy! While I wasn't here at the start, I have truly enjoyed the five years I've been involved with this hobby and appreciate all that you do!!
My daily driver is my 26" as well (wishing it was a GB). For me, it's the perfect machine.
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I've been onboard for 5 years. I have about 35 kettles, give or take a few. I rotate through my vintage mbh 18 and 22s in the warmer months (March to October). My SSP and now summit get winter work. I probably cook on a Weber 250-300 days a year.
I've met some grate people and made lasting friendships, which is the enduring part of the WKC. This is a fun hobby and I'm glad to be a part of it.
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I joined April 26, 2013 after acquiring my first freebie. Been collecting non-stop since then. I sold nearly all of my vintage kettles to cover the cost of the Summit Charcoal Grilling Center 3 yrs ago. I said I would focus on cooking instead of collecting. Here I am 40+ kettles deep again. I mainly cook on the Summit Charcoal but occasionally pull out a kettle.
I too use the Glen Blue 26er a ton...it's just so easy, especially with my slow-n-sear. Use my SS Performer a lot as well...and I'm ashamed to admit it, but the Genesis Jr. gets a ton of use as well for brats and burgers. Thanks
@Troy and the other OG crew for getting this started. It's been a fun ride.
I didn't get into it until last year, but man what a fun and rewarding hobby this is. I've only bought 2 kettles. The red 77 and the 26 lid and bowl were given to me by members, which is a great example of what an awesome group this is. Here's a pic from a big cook in the spring where I had all 4 going. Thanks Troy!
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My 26 and my thumbscrew Texan have been getting a lot of work lately.
The 26 came to me through some hard work by @G$.
The infamous "Agent X" hooked me up with the Texan!
Good to see you posting again Troy. The Forum has missed you.
In February; 2016, I joined the WKC (member #12139) looking for information regarding an old, faded black 22" MBH given to me by a relative. At that time I owned one other kettle, a EE Code red mist MT I bought new in 1999. I haven't really counted lately but I know I have more than 25.
I'm usually just cooking for two (wife and I) so my daily driver is my "Black Cherry" (18" L Code). Inspiration for the name comes from the dramatic color change when cooking on it. I added an ash bucket, SS ash sweeps, vintage wheels and some really distinctive Zavodd Cedar handles.
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Big thank you to Troy and all the original WKC members who did all of the research we now refer back to.
I joined in August 2013 - not sure why it took me so long - I'd previously spent time on tvwbb site and was aware when WKC launched. Really have 2 daily drivers - special edition red 22" from 2018 and a J code 26" fleetwood (black - my first acquired "grail") - jumbo-joe/outrider that gets used a handful of times a year too. Had about 20 or so kettles at one point, but consolidated to these 3 grills a few years back. Then the glen-blue 26 came out and couldn't say no (still in box in garage), then the aristocrat I'd wanted for so long popped up (also unassembled in garage)... really don't need 3 26rs, but here I am. Thanks
@Troy and everyone else for building the go-to source for all things Weber kettles...
I've only been here 9.5 years but in that time had a lot of laughs, met some nice people (including from all the way in Australia! What's up
@kendoll ) and acquired way too many grills. I missed out on the WKC edition but cook on my black 26er (aka the PeopleCooker) with beautiful Zavod handles, my WSM and a red SSP. Sadly, most of the time it's actually on my redhead 90s Genesis. At my FIL house it's almost all C&B green performer.
Thanks to the OGs for building (and maintaining) this place.
About 2.5 years in and I'm really enjoying the hobby and the great grilling community that participates here. I enjoy all my kettles, but am pretty much spoiled by the one touch clean out system and the control I have with the vents. I cook mostly on my 26" Glen Blue, a Blue OTP and my red LE. I'll be getting my feet wet on the Summit Charcoal grill soon which could take over as a daily driver, we'll see. Thank you Troy and all members who have advanced this hobby!
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This summer marks five years for me. My daily driver is a modded SSP that currently houses an Ivory kettle and has previously housed many others (http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=48622.msg475790#msg475790):
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My high-water mark was the COVID-summer of 2020:
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Looking forward to whatever comes next.
Thank you to Troy and all involved with creating this space.
I've been here almost 2 years, and have gained a wealth of knowledge (and a lot of Weber's! )
These ones are my usual suspects, with the Glen Blue probably seeing most of the action.
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I found WKC almost 7.5 years ago! At that time I had a Black H code 22 " kettle and a Black Gen2 Performer. My dad had a Red Pat Pending that he got when I was in 6 th grade.
Fast forward to today. Thanks to WKC I have 4 kettles. A copper performer that I integrated into my own custom cart is my daily cooker. The glen blue 26 (thanks WKC for inspiring this retro color) gets pulled out for parties and big cooks. Did 2 racks of pork ribs for the fourth on it. My Dad has passed and the red kettle is in my stable.
I still have the performer and plan to give it to one of my kids when he has a place that allows charcoal. The H code went to my other son a couple years ago.