...and thought, "Not until November? I'd rather have something now. And I would rather have an MT."
So I ordered from Dickson BBQ online, then called them the next day and spoke with the very amiable Robert to arrange shipping, and got this beauty on it's way to Oildale.
And yeah, I've already got it hot and dirty. I put it together Monday night, cooked in it Tuesday and Wednesday. Focaccia bread pizza and enchiladas. Very good cooker, I like the lid bale and the cooking grate - although I might wire that center falls out section in place until I buy some accessories to stick into the hole. This kettle is impressive to look at and cook on.
And you know I like my Weber kettles hot and dirty like I like my...ok, you know how that goes.