Friends of ours bought a house near Lexington, VA and invited wifey & I down this weekend. It's not the first time we've been there, but the first time something caught my eye. As we were driving the backroads headed towards I81, I virtually slammed on the brakes and gave my wife a panic attack. What she didn't realize, is I spied my first 'cado in someone's back yard.
Heck yeah I turned around to do my first ever door-knock. Didn't have to knock as the owner was sitting on the front porch. I said "
this is going to sound weird, but..." and went from there. We walked around back where I got the grills history amongst other unique stories all the while I was allowed to take some pics with the phone.
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Pre-patent number vent
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Yes, thumbscrews. Probably the oldest grill I've seen in person
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Metal wheels
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One of the stories mentioned there's an original rotisserie ring and skewer set. I inquired about the skewers to see if they were THE skewers. Yup, after a quick trip into the barn - I was holding a wooden handled kabob skewer in my hand. And that's where the excitement comes to a close. There was just too much emotional attachment as it's been in the family since the 60's to make a sale or trade. (I had my pretty mint OT Red Head with me.) It's still used, and loved, at least once a week. They even make their own lump charcoal. I was told to stop back in after a year or two if I was still interested. I was also
told warned they'd be armed and hint-hint - no funny business. lol Hmmmm, wonder if my semi-similar Metal Bowl Handle red head as trade would help the cause.
(the one on the left I'd gladly trade, but I had the one in the middle with me).
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In other news, this was kinda cool to see. Instead of turning the old grill into a planter, they got this from a music fest where it was left behind after getting damaged below the bowl.
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This was also pretty cool to see. A Coleman gas grill from the 50's I was told. Great shape!
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Hopefully in a year or so I can dig this thread back up for an UPDATE...