Title: Canadian Blue 22" MBH Find!
Post by: SixZeroFour on November 23, 2022, 05:04:54 PM
Post by: SixZeroFour on November 23, 2022, 05:04:54 PM
(https://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/Blue-MBH-2---001.jpg)
Oh Man - Where to begin on this one!
Back at the start of the year I had a beautiful Blue MBH that was one of my prize kettles. I ended up selling it due to unforeseen circumstances and a need for some immediate funds but ultimately regretted the decision ever since. Due to the rarity of the grill I also wasn't exactly holding my breath that I would find another anytime soon so I chalked it up as a "hopefully again someday" type of scenario...
WELL... Fast forward 8 months to late August of this year and one day while searching classifieds I come across what appears to be another very nice condition blue that is located in, of all places, Saskatoon Saskatchewan (Canada)!
MBH Grills of ANY color are very difficult to find up this way, so this is a legit unicorn and it took a minute for it to even sink in what I was staring at before frantically emailing the seller. It had actually been up for over a week at the time but it was posted on a fairly obscure classifieds site so I figured I might still have a chance. Sure enough a very friendly lady named Sharon replied and thanks to the help of some of my wife's family who also live in SK, we were able to arrange for local pickup. To my surprise the grill was confirmed to have been purchased brand new here in Canada so it is indeed true... "They do exist!" ;)
Now even though it was secured I tried not to get my hopes up too high as we all know how shipping a kettle can go - especially when being packed up by someone who doesn't necessarily share the same passion as you do about kettles! It was also travelling more than half way across the country to my home here on the West Coast - but once again the fam came through and did an amazing pack job and it made the voyage safe and sound!
To top it all off this grill is a "B" Code which is my birth year kettle, and it came with an excellent condition Corn'N'Tater rack as well 8)
(https://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/Blue-MBH-2---002.jpg)
(https://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/Blue-MBH-2---003.jpg)
(https://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/Blue-MBH-2---004.jpg)
I wish I had taken some more photos of the cleanup but you get the idea... Had to re-bend the bowl tabs straight then give it a good clean, the triangle I already had cleaned up and ready to go and then the wheels and ash pan are brand new to dress her up nice!
(https://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/Blue-MBH-2---005.jpg)
(https://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/Blue-MBH-2---006.jpg)
(https://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/Blue-MBH-2---007.jpg)
(https://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/Blue-MBH-2---008.jpg)
(https://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/Blue-MBH-2---009.jpg)
(https://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/Blue-MBH-2---010.jpg)
(https://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/Blue-MBH-2---011.jpg)
Thanks for looking and Happy Thanksgiving to all friends down south of the border!
Take care all,
Six
Oh Man - Where to begin on this one!
Back at the start of the year I had a beautiful Blue MBH that was one of my prize kettles. I ended up selling it due to unforeseen circumstances and a need for some immediate funds but ultimately regretted the decision ever since. Due to the rarity of the grill I also wasn't exactly holding my breath that I would find another anytime soon so I chalked it up as a "hopefully again someday" type of scenario...
WELL... Fast forward 8 months to late August of this year and one day while searching classifieds I come across what appears to be another very nice condition blue that is located in, of all places, Saskatoon Saskatchewan (Canada)!
MBH Grills of ANY color are very difficult to find up this way, so this is a legit unicorn and it took a minute for it to even sink in what I was staring at before frantically emailing the seller. It had actually been up for over a week at the time but it was posted on a fairly obscure classifieds site so I figured I might still have a chance. Sure enough a very friendly lady named Sharon replied and thanks to the help of some of my wife's family who also live in SK, we were able to arrange for local pickup. To my surprise the grill was confirmed to have been purchased brand new here in Canada so it is indeed true... "They do exist!" ;)
Now even though it was secured I tried not to get my hopes up too high as we all know how shipping a kettle can go - especially when being packed up by someone who doesn't necessarily share the same passion as you do about kettles! It was also travelling more than half way across the country to my home here on the West Coast - but once again the fam came through and did an amazing pack job and it made the voyage safe and sound!
To top it all off this grill is a "B" Code which is my birth year kettle, and it came with an excellent condition Corn'N'Tater rack as well 8)
(https://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/Blue-MBH-2---002.jpg)
(https://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/Blue-MBH-2---003.jpg)
(https://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/Blue-MBH-2---004.jpg)
I wish I had taken some more photos of the cleanup but you get the idea... Had to re-bend the bowl tabs straight then give it a good clean, the triangle I already had cleaned up and ready to go and then the wheels and ash pan are brand new to dress her up nice!
(https://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/Blue-MBH-2---005.jpg)
(https://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/Blue-MBH-2---006.jpg)
(https://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/Blue-MBH-2---007.jpg)
(https://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/Blue-MBH-2---008.jpg)
(https://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/Blue-MBH-2---009.jpg)
(https://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/Blue-MBH-2---010.jpg)
(https://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/Blue-MBH-2---011.jpg)
Thanks for looking and Happy Thanksgiving to all friends down south of the border!
Take care all,
Six
Title: Re: Canadian Blue 22" MBH Find!
Post by: Pezdogs on November 23, 2022, 05:08:59 PM
Post by: Pezdogs on November 23, 2022, 05:08:59 PM
Thats a great score and even better story. Well done
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Title: Re: Canadian Blue 22" MBH Find!
Post by: FlashHokie on November 23, 2022, 05:32:19 PM
Post by: FlashHokie on November 23, 2022, 05:32:19 PM
Love the story! Sounds like you and that grill were meant to be!
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Title: Re: Canadian Blue 22" MBH Find!
Post by: Chesapeake Weber on November 23, 2022, 07:38:32 PM
Post by: Chesapeake Weber on November 23, 2022, 07:38:32 PM
Beautiful grill. Happy thanksgiving!
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Title: Re: Canadian Blue 22" MBH Find!
Post by: Kain on November 24, 2022, 12:08:42 AM
Post by: Kain on November 24, 2022, 12:08:42 AM
Congrats it's a awesome score!
Good karma at it's finest
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Title: Re: Canadian Blue 22" MBH Find!
Post by: bamakettles on November 24, 2022, 04:04:17 AM
Post by: bamakettles on November 24, 2022, 04:04:17 AM
Wonderful story, and what a beauty. Congratulations!
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Title: Re: Canadian Blue 22" MBH Find!
Post by: Mr.CPHo on November 24, 2022, 04:57:18 AM
Post by: Mr.CPHo on November 24, 2022, 04:57:18 AM
Congratulations, Matt! Beautiful birthday blue!
Title: Re: Canadian Blue 22" MBH Find!
Post by: JEBIV on November 24, 2022, 05:47:30 AM
Post by: JEBIV on November 24, 2022, 05:47:30 AM
Awesome score and story !!
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Title: Re: Canadian Blue 22" MBH Find!
Post by: michaelmilitello on November 24, 2022, 09:23:11 AM
Post by: michaelmilitello on November 24, 2022, 09:23:11 AM
Bluetiful 
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Title: Re: Canadian Blue 22" MBH Find!
Post by: bear on November 24, 2022, 11:50:18 AM
Post by: bear on November 24, 2022, 11:50:18 AM
Congratulations. Beautiful grill
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Title: Re: Canadian Blue 22" MBH Find!
Post by: MacEggs on November 24, 2022, 01:10:43 PM
Post by: MacEggs on November 24, 2022, 01:10:43 PM
Matt, that is a beauty, eh !!
Title: Re: Canadian Blue 22" MBH Find!
Post by: mattstaub on November 24, 2022, 01:13:41 PM
Post by: mattstaub on November 24, 2022, 01:13:41 PM
Nice grill!
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Title: Re: Canadian Blue 22" MBH Find!
Post by: MoparProud on November 24, 2022, 07:18:40 PM
Post by: MoparProud on November 24, 2022, 07:18:40 PM
Wow what a beauty!! Congrats, I'm loving it!
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Title: Re: Canadian Blue 22" MBH Find!
Post by: bladz on November 25, 2022, 06:40:18 AM
Post by: bladz on November 25, 2022, 06:40:18 AM
Great pick up Matt! It looks like new!
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Title: Re: Canadian Blue 22" MBH Find!
Post by: Lowbrass on November 25, 2022, 08:13:53 AM
Post by: Lowbrass on November 25, 2022, 08:13:53 AM
Great score, great story! Congrats!
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Title: Re: Canadian Blue 22" MBH Find!
Post by: cigarman20 on November 25, 2022, 01:28:52 PM
Post by: cigarman20 on November 25, 2022, 01:28:52 PM
Congratulations! Nice one!!
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Title: Re: Canadian Blue 22" MBH Find!
Post by: Bertl on November 27, 2022, 10:56:22 AM
Post by: Bertl on November 27, 2022, 10:56:22 AM
What a story I loved to read. Congrats in a stunner
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Title: Re: Canadian Blue 22" MBH Find!
Post by: 1spacemanspiff on November 27, 2022, 02:09:09 PM
Post by: 1spacemanspiff on November 27, 2022, 02:09:09 PM
That's amazing, congrats on the birth year find
Title: Re: Canadian Blue 22" MBH Find!
Post by: OkieGirl on November 29, 2022, 06:19:55 AM
Post by: OkieGirl on November 29, 2022, 06:19:55 AM
Wow, that is beautiful!
Title: Re: Canadian Blue 22" MBH Find!
Post by: AZ2FL on November 29, 2022, 06:58:20 PM
Post by: AZ2FL on November 29, 2022, 06:58:20 PM
Fabulous story, great score ..... congrats on a fine looking kettle
Title: Re: Canadian Blue 22" MBH Find!
Post by: jkolantern on December 01, 2022, 06:26:44 PM
Post by: jkolantern on December 01, 2022, 06:26:44 PM
Beautiful grill and grate cleanup.
Title: Re: Canadian Blue 22" MBH Find!
Post by: jcnaz on December 01, 2022, 06:48:21 PM
Post by: jcnaz on December 01, 2022, 06:48:21 PM
That is an awesome story and an awesome grill!