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So here's what went into the crate: - 32" Big Bad in Cobalt Blue - pair of 32 BB rod & tube teak side tables - basket splitter - Double bottomed drip pan - 32 BB baking stone - 23 ultimate size baking stone - deflector - teak & stainless grill grabbers - 10 x 20lb boxes of CoCo Char I wonder what the total gross weight of this shipment is... Gotta be getting on for 1,500lbs... Regards, Oliver In Singapore. Soon to be the proud owner of a Cobalt Blue 32 😄

Good news! Dennis sealed the crate today and it's off to the port... At this rate my 32 might beat Bosco's for delivery! Regards, Oliver In Singapore. Soon to be the proud owner of a Cobalt Blue 32 😄

Wow! They look fantastic. Great smoke ring too. I trust they tasted as good as they look?!? Regards, Oliver In Singapore. Soon to be the proud owner of a Cobalt Blue 32 😄

Will the traditional grates still be an option? May I ask the rational behind these, why are they better than traditional (the fish one makes sense to me) Regards, Oliver In Singapore. Soon to be the proud owner of a Cobalt Blue 32 😄

Although I'll not be heading to Knoxville anytime soon I'd love to see a photo! Is yours a cobalt blue? Regards, Oliver In Singapore. Soon to be the proud owner of a Cobalt Blue 32 😄

Man... That was a journey! I'm sure that it wasn't just whisky going on there... Really interesting style: the coherent yet incoherent narrative I'm sure isn't for everyone one but it really grabbed me Regards, Oliver In Singapore. Soon to be the proud owner of a Cobalt Blue 32 😄

I'm sure Bosco will get his revenge once my 32 ships!!! Regards, Oliver In Singapore. Soon to be the proud owner of a Cobalt Blue 32 😄

Icy roads... Apparently a pair of heavy items in the back unbalanced the truck on a Canadian road... Bronze tiles everywhere! 😜 Regards, Oliver In Singapore. Soon to be the proud owner of a Cobalt Blue 32 😄

Thanks CC! I was talking with Dennis this afternoon about the forum members and it's great to have a brilliant product that comes with the added bonus of a brilliant and supportive community. (Or should that be a brilliant community that comes with the added bonus of introducing you to a great product!) I even visited Cookie's sky terrace to see his twin bronze KKs, the 21 and the 23. He was getting ready for Halloween but still made time to give me the tour and a cold beer to boot! Certainly need to return the favor once Big Blue is up and running! Where else do you get that kind of community these days?!? Regards, Oliver In Singapore. Soon to be the proud owner of a Cobalt Blue 32 😄

Hey Bosco, I think my wait should be shorter than yours... Shipping should only be a day or two!! Regards, Oliver In Singapore. Soon to be the proud owner of a Cobalt Blue 32 😄

I use a honing steel before and after each use, then when it gets too blunt I use a wet stone. Took me a while to learn how to do it right, but works a treat Regards, Oliver In Singapore. Soon to be the proud owner of a Cobalt Blue 32 😄

Haha! Regards, Oliver In Singapore. Soon to be the proud owner of a Cobalt Blue 32 😄

More importantly however... "Big Blue" has got her tiles on now!! And she is lookin' awesome! Regards, Oliver In Singapore. Soon to be the proud owner of a Cobalt Blue 32 😄

Progress from the contractors... I'm on business in Shanghai so hard to keep them on task but thanks to modern tech they can video call and send photos regularly. Regards, Oliver In Singapore. Soon to be the proud owner of a Cobalt Blue 32 😄

Yes! Adana is one of my favorites. With the right spice mix and not overcooked it's the best kebab. Regards, Oliver In Singapore. Soon to be the proud owner of a Cobalt Blue 32 😄

I always wash and dry my knives first, a bunch of them aren't stainless so looks like they've helped to keep me away from this danger! Regards, Oliver In Singapore. Soon to be the proud owner of a Cobalt Blue 32 😄

Thanks everyone! I feel like a kid before Christmas! I have contractors starting in the rental house to fit my indoor and outdoor kitchens and a dining area to go next to the KK, as it's not my own place it'll be very bare bones and nothing like MacKenzie's winter wonderland kitchen! I'll share some before shots... Word of warning: it needs work and TLC! The front: The back (an awning and outdoor kitchen/dining room will go here and yes, I know it's ugly!): The kitchen... Thankfully my contractor is amazing, it should look good when it is done! And all the hard work is for the two most important people in my life who are waiting back in Shanghai to come and join me when the house becomes a home: Regards, Oliver In Singapore. Soon to be the proud owner of a Cobalt Blue 32 😄

I think I figured it out? Regards, Oliver In Singapore. Soon to be the proud owner of a Cobalt Blue 32 😄

They have the tiles in and a bare 32 but Dennis needs to check with the factory to get a timeline for the steel etc... So not ready to go yet. Luckily I'm in Singapore so shipping is super quick! (Unlike Bosco's KK's epic quest!!) Oliver, in Singapore. Soon to be the proud owner of a Cobalt Blue 32 😄

So I've been on the forum for a few months now and posted a couple of sous vide cooks while I found out about KK's. I've lived the last 10 years in apartments with no outdoor space for a BBQ or grill so it's been a long wait... But now the wait really begins as my family and I have relocated to Singapore and I managed to bag myself a rental property with plenty of garden. The reason I'm choosing a KK is honestly because of this forum. The internet is full of hate but here I have found sanctuary with a group of passionate food enthusiasts who have a mutual respect for each other and a love of fine craftsmanship when it comes to cooking tools. Dennis has made this possible by not compromising in the creation of these beautiful cookers. After speaking with Dennis many times and at length about everything, I've pulled the trigger and sent payment for a cobalt blue 32... (Name to be decided once we meet!!). Many a great chat with Dennis on all things, not just grills! It's great to do business with great people! I chose the 32 as I have the space in the garden and it gives me the most flexibility. The main day to day use will be searing sous vide meats and grilling veggies for small family dinners (only 3 of us) so it may seem like overkill. But actually the 32 is perfect for this: the basket splitter forces air through the coals so it should be very efficient for short hot cooks. I plan to have family and friends visiting regularly so that's where the 32 will come in to its own: burgers for 10 people? No problem. 3 turkeys and a ham for Christmas? You got it! 60lbs Pulled pork for for an office party? Sure thing! 32 lbs whole hog for big celebration? I've seen it done on this forum! Plus the way I thought about it was that it's not how I'm using it now, it's how I will use it for the rest of my life that matters: this thing will out live me I'm sure! So, the order is placed and the money is transferred... Now the waiting game!! I'll update this topic as things progress so hopefully those on the fence can get a feel for what it's all about. And of course I'll post photos along the way, including the all important first cook!! Oliver, in Singapore. Soon to be the proud owner of a Cobalt Blue 32 😄

@ Bryan, I'm pretty sure that the move back to lard, tallow, butter and ghee is a good thing and not just for taste: I understand that they are turning out to be healthier than a lot of heavily processed fats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey everyone, my name is Oliver and I live in Singapore, just about to put down a deposit on a 32 BB in cobalt blue 😄 I'm using the Tapatalk app so not sure if I can have a signature?!? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That pulled pork... Wow... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Wow! That's some insane weather! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So it's official: MacKenzie's Poutine is way better looking than the best NY has to offer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk