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In progress, removing ALL the adhesive vinyl protective film from all the stainless steel parts (over an hour for just this part) and get it off the pallet. Tomorrow morning is the moving to the back yard patio event. Pictures to come after. I removed the bricks and it is quite a bit lighter. I don't think it is going to be an issue tomorrow.

My understanding (albeit without having yet taken delivery of one - tomorrow!) is they suggest one starts a fire smaller than normal, then gradually increases the temperature so as not to shock the fire bricks.

@Poochie, I ordered the 4 Pizze with the integral stand, as it comes crated vertically and it can be rolled off the pallet just as our KKs can. I saw the video you described and it was part of my decision process. I then found a great video which showed unboxing the integrated stand version, which sealed the deal for me (I tried to just post the link but somehow the video is below instead - sorry). I like the radiused front deck of the stand model better, but between the higher cost of a separate stand (I need it mobile on my patio) and the problem of finding a bunch of strapping lads to get it around to the back of the house and on a stand required just too much effort. Art unfortunately had to take second place to Functionality in this case. I initially looked at BBQ Guys, but instead ordered it from BBQ Authority in Illinois, which had much better customer service reviews. Same price basically between the two.

Thanks @David Chang, I'll check it out.

Thanks to the KK shopping network, I ordered an Alfa 4 Pizze last week. Thanks for the advice @tekobo.

@Poochie, "need" has nothing to do with it... Nice bread!

No offense to Humphreys, as they were once the only adapter available for the Billows fan to our KKs, but ThermoWorks offers a adapter to fit their fan to the guru port (https://www.thermoworks.com/billows-mounting-kit/) for $8.99 (versus the $34.95 Humphrey's version). I've used it for 1 1/2 years with no problem.

Gorgeous set!

Darn it, @MacKenzie! That video is just cruel! 😉

Great looking meal! Always good to hide the wine empties; very professional! That way, you can sneak in another bottle(s) with none the wiser.

I was at the Wiener Kitchen last Saturday to pick up some various sausages and the owner/suasage maker happened to be running the counter. I asked him about hot links as my previous source had dried up after the local market was bought out by an outfit from Nebraska. After some discussion about what characteristics of my ideal hot link would contain, he said he would give it a try next production day (Tuesday). Sure enough, he texted me Thursday to say they were ready. Smoked with hickory for 2 1/2 hours at 200°F dome to internal temp of 177°F. Wiener Kitchen Hot Links Very tasty: nice casing pop, good mouth feel, and just the right amount of heat.

Congratulations Dennis!

Nice!

@Basher, Speaking of getting your BBQs back, what's the status of the remodel?

@MacKenzie, I'll eat the fish if you will eat the quinoa!

You still have the touch. Great looking pizzas!

Beautiful patio and walkway. Made better by the gorgeous KK in the corner!

@Troble I like living in the midwest but, boy howdy, I would love to be able to start a sentence with: So I joined the monthly club at my wagyu butcher.

Yes, typo on my part.

What do you do with the other 199 wine corks?

That’s the one.

I have a 16TT and a 23KK. The 23KK is much more flexible to cook about anything. My 16KK (older style, not the newer high top) is pretty much used just for grilling, although I have smoked some salmon on it. I agree with @tekobo about the 23 versus the 22, if that is your size range. When I bought the 23KK, I was torn between the 32KK and the 23KK. I bought the 23KK simply because its location was to be quite a way from the driveway and I was concerned about being able to move the 32KK there. Knowing what I now know, I would have bought the 32KK as it is relatively easy to roll them across the lawn using plywood. I would still also get the 16KK. They are great for daily use. The best advice it to listen to @tekobo. You can't really choose wrong with any KK.

I actually think the hardest part is when the driver puts your crate and pallet jack on the truck lift gate, which tilts toward the sure and certain destruction of your Komodo Kamado as it lowers to the ground. That 30 seconds seems like weeks.

Now you're talkin'!

Mine is wine, guitars, and woodworking hand tools... After all, as @tony b always says, "Welcome to the Obsession."