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I like the moose steak, but my oh my that cheesecake looks yummy!

Charles, I wish I was even a 1/4 as handy as you!!

Thanks Syzgies. I'll take a look.

That looks great Charles, but I don't see any chili flakes! LOL

Thank you Tony!

Thanks everyone!! MacKenzie - Thats what I hear Tony - LMAO, I'm good with one buddy! Robert - Don't worry, I've already got plans to dirty up the inside

Already done! Now its time for nap!!

I know you've all been very very patient with me, and so its time for the big reveal! Since you've all experienced the delivery, I won't post all those pictures. However, if you are interested, I did write up a full thread with LOTS of pictures on the Guru. Here is the link: http://www.kamadoguru.com/topic/26003-kk-delivery-and-setup-picture-heavy/ Thanks again everyone, especially Ryan and Tony for your help!

They did!! Awesome guys I did send them off with some goodies to say thanks

Thank you everyone!! Now I can finally feel like I can contribute and not just be a voyeur!

You were missed MacKenzie! Its funny, they actually lifted it up onto the deck when I stepped away to find another friend. They didnt want me to see it go up, and thankfully I didnt - I'm sure I would have had another heart attack! LOL

LOL that white interior looks so unnatural - I can't wait to get it dirty

Thanks folks! I want to go and look at the Lodge skillet and see if it fits...this was just about 1-2 cm's too big, so close and yet...

Thanks Jon!!

Howdy all! As was pointed out to me by several of you, why waste all that good heat during the KK burn in! Since I hadn't planned on cooking, I just used what I had on hand and settled on fish tacos. I spiced up some Mahi Mahi and shrimp, then for toppings I whipped together some guacamole and made a quick slaw. For the side, I made some rice cooked in chicken stock with onions, tomatoes, cilantro storks, cumin, turmeric and other spices. This really was whipped together quickly, so there are no recipes. It was a little of this and little of that I have no idea how or why, but when I cut into the fish it literally squirted juice out! I've made these fish tacos the same way for years now, but these were the juiciest I've ever made. To quote Wilbur, its not me, its the KK! My best guess is because it was so heat soaked, from 7 hours of burn-in, that it perfectly seared (on the CI griddle) and roasted at the same time, locking in the juices and cooking it through evenly. Or maybe it was a placebo effect, since grilling it for a short time wouldn't really make much difference in moisture usually. Who knows, but I do know is that I really enjoyed cooking and the meal was a big hit! My griddle just barely fit on the grill. Guess I'm going shopping. Look at how juicy that fish is! Dinner is served. Thanks for looking

Thanks to a few calls to Ryan and Dennis, all is well with my KK I have read that it might still vent a little during the next couple of high heat cooks, and thats ok. I think I got most of it done. Today is the big day it gets moved onto the deck and then I'll have some pics to post PS - I should add (for those that follow), yes its daunting because its my first time, but its easy and I really don't think you can get it wrong! The hard part is trying to just sit back and let it do its thing. Trust me, if I can do it, anyone can

dstr8, I'm looking forward to seeing your pizza cook on Sunday...you're already off to a great start with that dough!

Thanks Tony and Charles for the updated information. Unfortunately I don't have the tools to cut it and even if I did, I'm about as handy as.....well, lets just say I'm not at all handy!! Looks like I'll give this one a pass for now.

Thank you! I'm trying not to stress it....trying!

That's what I was thinking. Either way, I'm bringing it in. It's no extra effort since I didn't attach it using the clamp/clip.

LOL Jon! Just the Sunbrella cover, but it's solid....like everything else about the KK, top notch quality!

Although as I think about it, with a cover on the grill, I think it's much less of an issue as there is a barrier from the cold.

Hi Tonyb.....did it fit?

Yes, I did bring it in! I remembered a post where you and TonyB said you bring it during winter! Then I thought, since I have it in the house, why not calibrate it! I was surprised, it was only about 5-10 F off. I'll have it ready for the burn in tomorrow though!

Right?! LOL