Steve M

I'm way ahead of ya

The kk is parked in her temporary home. I plan on building a bar and cooking area to have a permanent home out of the weather. As you all know, these cookers are gorgeous. Really happy with the choice. Oh, her name is Sol. Did I mention it is hot?

Drip pan and charcoal basket. The spare parts kit with some tools and grout are inside. Shoulda thought of this sooner. Must be the heat...

Main and lower grill pics. Heat deflector and upper grill.

Safely on terra firma. I stopped to admire it and have another liter of water. Holy crap it is hot today. Brief pool intermission...

First of many breaks. I like the way this thing is packed and you can tell a lot of thought went into it to assure a safe arrival. The lift off top is really cool but I was by myself so I took off one side. Took off the bracing around it, cut the straps put the ramp in place and rolled her off. It is probably best to do this with two people. I was pulling it off the crate and it tilted towards me a bit but I was able to prevent anything bad from happening.

800 lbs of charcoal. This should get me through the first practice phase. Safely packed away in the shed before forecasted afternoon thunderstorms. I think I could have ordered more... Time to turn my attention to the main attraction.

Whew, did I mention it was hot today? The grill is unpacked and resting comfortably. As promised, I have recorded the entire process for historical purposes. Can't see it too well but there are two large pallets in there. Despite what I have read on the forum and heard from Dennis, the driver insisted this was a curbside delivery. Fortunately, he was a nice guy and put it where I wanted. First step done, one more to go. King Oanha Moa Drinki looks on approvingly.

Dang, that sounds sorta brutal. I better not take any chances. I'll ask the driver to take a selfie before he gets here just to be safe

no, lol, please explain

If all goes well, I should have my kk today. It is supposedly on a truck heading my way in about 3 hours or so. It is 95 degrees and I will be sweating like the proverbial prostitute in church but I can't wait.

Great pic!

Gorgeous first cook, looking forward to more

Count me in

Great before and after pics, nice spread!

I love SRF; I've never tasted better beef anywhere

They look great, nice job

That looks amazing, beautiful presentation

I have that cookbook and it is one of the best bbq books for recipes. The vinegar sauce is awesome. I also like the creamy cole slaw which is a staple at my house for pulled pork.

Folks in Canada sure do eat well Another delicious looking cook

Currently moored in Singapore according to my iphone app: Marinetraffic.

I was able to resist for about half an hour

I think that is the tastiest looking mac and cheese I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing.

Sounds like everything went about as smoothly as possible. It is impressive you were able to control the temp that well having never used the kk before.

It looks great in it's new surroundings. time for something frosty