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Slowly, slowly...

Ha. If only. We might be able to leave home in about a month's time. That and the fact that I probably do a lot fewer time and temp critical low and slow cooks mean that I have not seen the need. Yet. Never say never.

I agree that the connectivity for the MEATER, even the block, can be flaky but it has been good enough for me so far. I guess when we start going out again I might start to get interested in other methods. As it is, I have a Cyber Q and a Maverick set up that I have used once each. No buying signals here. Yet.

42. The answer to the Ultimate question of Life, the Universe and Everything.

Nope. I have a box of unused kit with wires. I tend to use multiple probes from my MEATER block if I have to and I am relaxed about some variation in temp if I fail to set the KK vents right. Always learning but still not convinced of the need for blowers and wired probes.

That is going to look spectacular. Baking stone should hopefully meet all your (large) pizza needs. The gas burner assembly is unusual. How are you planning to use it? I look forward to seeing the rotisserie - the cradle that one other KK'er had for his 42 looked massive!

Sorry, I am no help here @Braai-Q. I think the stainless steel upgrade looks pretty but, as I don't use any of those monitors with probes, I have not had any reason to play with the stainless steel plug or the plastic bung before it.

In all the excitement of you ordering a 42 @buzilo, we've forgotten to ask about the important stuff. What colour? What accessories?

Yay! She looks beautiful @BOC. What do you think of your KK now that you have finally got to see one up close and personal?

Good looking cook on your new KK @Troble. I guess "KK cooking" is something that you can now list on your CV as a "transferable skill".

Looking good @SilverSuzieQue!

I think it is insane but great for you @buzilo. It seemed mad to be trying to cook pizzas on two levels in a KK, even though you had managed it successfully on the 21. My guess is that the 42 will make your pizza nights so much easier. Double the fun. Congratulations!

Well that would be one hell of an accessory.

Could be, although they have been drying for about a year now. One thing that I have never done is to watch the smoke pot in operation to see where the smoke exits. Could do it on the stove in the kitchen but I suspect I wouldn't be popular with The Husband or our alarm company. Will devise an experiment to check this out.

Ha ha. You need to shop smart. I bought mine preloved on ebay in 2017 and it turns out it is a Chasseur and not a Le Creuset. Looking at the date it was before my first KKs arrived so I was in the same pre-arrival frenzy that Forrest and BOC are experiencing now. I know they are making a big thing of their age but, in the end, we are all the same. Mad, bad children forever. Chasseur Cast Iron Casserole Dish Pot Cream Cas... Item ID: 292114762261 Quantity: 1 Estimated delivery: Thu. 14 Sep. - Sat. 16 Sep. Paid: £21.99 with PayPal

If you want it I would raid your children's piggy banks and get one. Life is too short for KK regrets.

Loving it! Another pebble to tile convert. Enjoy the burn in. Mine's a mojito.

Cool. A 42 and a goat would be more fun though.

So...confession time here. Hoping to learn something. I use my smoke pot regularly and I never use the flour paste. It is a Le Creuset pot with lid that fits well and I definitely cannot be bothered to mess around with flour paste before each cook. What I am not sure of is whether I am getting the right effect. The chips in the pot always combust nicely by the end of the cook and I get smoke that I think is acceptable. I got a lot of smoke recently, using chips that I made from cutttings from my apple trees earlier in the year. Not sure if that's the wrong sort of smoke. It was a cold night. Will try again with and without the flour paste to test but just saying that it may not be essential...

Hey @buzilo. I am struggling to see how you get two pizza stones that size onto your KK. My advice would be to make smaller pizzas or get the 42. Joking aside, if the 42 is what you need...then get it!

Congratulations @Troble! That is a really gorgeous KK in a lovely colour. It is close to the vibrant blue that I liked but The Husband vetoed. Lucky you. It 's like getting this year's model of your favourite car. Looking forward to seeing it all set up in its new home. Now, that box you had packed up to send looks lovely. My guess is that it will be super expensive to send to me in the UK so feel free to cut down on what you send me to save on postage. USPS folk can be weird but I looked on their website and it says perishable goods are fine to send internationally. It is just at your risk and subject to customs at this end. Once again, congratulations!

Very cute pooches. Deserving of their very own runway.

Hi there, yes, that rack comes as standard. It is part of the holy trinity - lower grate, main grate and upper grate.

@BOC, @GrillnBrew what an amazing coincidence. I look forward to when GB gets to meet BOC's KK. I am guessing that BOC is keen to meet his KK too. Soon come.

That brisket looks awesome @Bruine