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Title: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: Keymaster on April 05, 2015, 03:57:57 PM
So I ordered this Kettle Friday evening at 5:00PM from Amazon and selected the free shipping with an estimated delivery date of about a week. I can't believe it showed up in less than 48 hours and on Easter to boot. I have never received a package on a Sunday in my life from the USPS and she was cute too ;D

Front porch service

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t139/asbachman/IMG_6500_zpsicuxt9ci.jpg)

Emmett must inspect all that comes through the front door.

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t139/asbachman/IMG_6502_zpsydfy3pcj.jpg)

It was super easy to put together and nothing was damaged. It even came with an extra wheel nut.

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t139/asbachman/IMG_6503_zpswnfrf1jc.jpg)

I think we'll just leave Ginger in the house for the day and ogle at her :o

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t139/asbachman/IMG_6507_zpsbjrxud8e.jpg)

I have tomorrow off so I will get some Charcoal and I think I may spatchcock a chicken for my inaugural cook. Thanks for looking.
Title: Re: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: sliding_billy on April 05, 2015, 04:01:19 PM
Love that color.
Title: Re: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: ACW3 on April 05, 2015, 04:38:43 PM
You are going to love it!!  Nice color.

Art
Title: Re: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: HighOnSmoke on April 05, 2015, 05:04:55 PM
You definitely are going to love that kettle! But beware:  You can't just own one Weber product!  ;) ;D
They have a way of multiplying, especially around my house!   8)
Title: Re: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on April 05, 2015, 05:13:46 PM
I see a WSM in your very near future.
Title: Re: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: hikerman on April 05, 2015, 05:44:21 PM
Congrats Key on your new toy!
Enjoy! 8)
Title: Re: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: teesquare on April 05, 2015, 06:40:17 PM
Ditto o. the color! And.....it is a solid product too....
Title: Re: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: drholly on April 05, 2015, 06:45:09 PM
Congratulations Key! What a great Easter Basket
Title: Re: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: TentHunteR on April 05, 2015, 07:26:50 PM
That's a nice looking kettle. I've not seen that color before.  You are going to love it.

P.S. Our little kitty has to do the same thing; inspect any new box that comes into the house.  :D
Title: Re: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: Pam Gould on April 05, 2015, 07:37:07 PM
Perfect..I have one the exact same color, bought it last summer..your gonna love it..charcoal is on sale for Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor day at Lowe's for 2 - 20# bags for $9.99..I always stock up. Your gonna need a vortex..I got the medium size and a charcoal Starter. No lighter fluid is harmed with my cooks. Then go for it.  Enjoy.  Pam  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
Title: Re: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: pmillen on April 05, 2015, 07:43:42 PM
I love meat cooked over charcoal.  My Weber kettle is the more formal model (black).

Buy a chimney when you buy the charcoal.  Try to stay away from charcoal lighter fluid.
Title: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: Pappymn on April 05, 2015, 07:58:57 PM
That is a great color and great product
Title: Re: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: TMB on April 05, 2015, 08:29:53 PM
Neat color,  your gonna love it had one for years before I started with Big Easy's 
Title: Re: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: MoHuka on April 05, 2015, 09:43:14 PM
Very nice Aaron..I have never seen that color before..I like it..look forward to the chicken post....I am back in Saudi so all of this wonderful stuff on the forum looks good...
Title: Re: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: TwoPockets on April 05, 2015, 10:06:05 PM
You are going to love that Weber. I love the color and that is a cool name. Mine is just basic black and he calls himself Fred.
Title: Re: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: smokeasaurus on April 05, 2015, 10:35:29 PM
Great color on that kettle. When you get your Weber chimney starter,also get the Weber starter cubes. Sure beats newspaper ash blowing around on a windy day  8)

Safer as well, especially up here in the mountains  8)
Title: Re: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: fishingbouchman on April 05, 2015, 11:27:08 PM
Going to live it
Title: Re: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: Dakota Don on April 06, 2015, 01:23:16 AM
You'll LOVE it! I had my Original (black) 22" Weber grill for 30 years, gave it away when we moved down here (tight on room).... but now that the wife has given me the entire deck to use, I'm going to get another one, because some stuff just tastes better roasted over charcoal. BTW.... if you're looking for a decent 'round dome' cover for that, I was in Home Depot yesterday and they have one that will fit that perfectly on sale for $9.95. It's a Master Forge brand, (I've had good luck with their covers) but HD also has a large selection of custom Weber covers that were all on sale as well, I think that one was $22.00, you'll want to keep it covered, of course.
Title: Re: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: okie52 on April 06, 2015, 07:29:44 AM
Very nice Aaron..I have never seen that color before..I like it..look forward to the chicken post....I am back in Saudi so all of this wonderful stuff on the forum looks good...

No spareribs or bacon for you...
Title: Re: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: tlg4942 on April 06, 2015, 08:28:59 AM
  Very nice ! 
Title: Re: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: muebe on April 06, 2015, 09:18:11 AM
Congrats Aaron!

Great purchase. Can't go wrong with a Weber!
Title: Re: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: smokeasaurus on April 06, 2015, 11:30:35 AM
If you go with a Weber cover for your 22.5, they offer two. One el cheapo and the other is of pretty good quality.......
Title: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: solobaric on April 06, 2015, 02:10:20 PM
Really like that color!
Title: Re: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: Big Dawg on April 06, 2015, 03:55:28 PM
You're gonna love the Weber.  I cook on mine 2-3 times a week, pretty much year round.

Like others have said:
 - get a charcoal chimney & the small weber chimney will work fine
 - get the lighter cubes, much better than newspaper and they on cost like a quarter a piece
 - put the Vortex on your "soon to acquire" list
 - if it hasn't been mentioned yet, look into a set Grill Grates, if only you don't lose anymore asparagus ! ! ! !

Lastly, I would say, get out there and crank that baby up ! ! !  (Oh, and take some pictures, we LOVE to see what each other's doing.)





BD
Title: Re: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: Keymaster on April 06, 2015, 05:29:02 PM
Thanks for all the tips guys. Can't wait to fire her up.
Title: Re: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: Tailgating is my game on April 06, 2015, 07:07:30 PM
USPS H_LL.....Easter Sunday....naaa  That was the Easter Bunny.....man all I got was chocolate from my Bunny ??? ???
Title: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: solobaric on April 07, 2015, 01:11:59 AM
Do all the big box stores typically have the lighter cubes? Guess I've never really seen them (haven't looked).
Title: Re: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: Keymaster on April 08, 2015, 08:11:11 PM
Do all the big box stores typically have the lighter cubes? Guess I've never really seen them (haven't looked).
I just picked some up from Lowes. Got 40 pounds od charcoal and a chimney starter to boot. Still need that $30 awesome BBQ cover and I'll be set :)
Title: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: Pappymn on April 08, 2015, 08:28:15 PM

Do all the big box stores typically have the lighter cubes? Guess I've never really seen them (haven't looked).

I bought 10 boxes of them at Amazon
Title: Re: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: Big Dawg on April 09, 2015, 05:01:10 PM
Do all the big box stores typically have the lighter cubes? Guess I've never really seen them (haven't looked).
I just picked some up from Lowes. Got 40 pounds od charcoal and a chimney starter to boot. Still need that $30 awesome BBQ cover and I'll be set :)

Home Depot has them, too.  Plus you can get two 18.6 lb bags of Kingsford for $10!!!!





BD
Title: Re: My Very first Weber Kettle
Post by: RAD on April 09, 2015, 06:29:16 PM
congrats. it is my go to grill now.