The Pup

Re: Johnneyboy Cover It is a quality product...well done!

Re: Order placed and now the waiting starts..... Very nice. My wife gives it two-thumbs-up too!

Re: Total Cooking Surface Area? Thank you for taking the effort.

Re: Everyday Misc Cooking Photos w/ details That's a new one for me too.

Re: Greetings and Thanks! Just getting ready for the KK; I suppose I should consider upgrading my current proletariat fuel inventory. I'm guessing the KK is quite forgiving with regards to achieving good results.

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How much total cooking surface area is available with the 23" OTB? Grill One: Grill Two: Grill Three: Total: Thanks in advance.

Re: Waiting on my Cobalt Blue ?

Re: Greetings and Thanks! I still have my last Campy Super Record equipped road bike circa ~'78 with the archaic top-route brake cables. My last ride was a charity event in 1986! Now that I think about it, I really have no fond memories of enduring 120 miles on my Brooks rivet saddle either!

Re: Greetings and Thanks!

Re: Greetings and Thanks! Yes, but I will store the selves in the shed out of the weather when not in use (I purchased the drop-in/easy-to-remove shelves). I think I am ready to go; I already have my custom cover from Mr. Edwards and a 50lb rotisserie motor! I am holding off on the Guru vs. Stoker decision until I get commanding knowledge of the KK basics and assess the true need. In the mean time, I purchased a splash-proof Thermapen and a cheap Maverick ET-732 wireless thermometer to keep me safe. Personally, I would rather chase my wife around the coffee table than monitor BBQ temperature graphs or twitter the same to my fan base. I suppose all I should need is the new and improved OTB shaped heat deflector (Dennis, I am ready when you are).

Re: Greetings and Thanks! Thanks. Not bad for reject tile.

Re: Greetings and Thanks! Just before loading...soon to be on its way.

Re: Knives I bought an Apex Pro a few years ago and I am simply amazed at the results. Over the decades, I became accustomed to varying degrees of sharpness correlative with heavy use. But after just one sharpening with the Apex, I still have not had to re-sharpen any of my knifes (really inexplicable). All I do is straighten the edge with a "sharpening" steel after each use; typically three light strokes per side and I am done! Note: My most often used knives are just run-of-the-mill grade Henckel Professional S and Four Star cutlery. To be perfectly honest, I am a little disappointed because I bought the system with the intention of enjoying the catharsis of periodic sharpening and knife maintenance. But alas, I have been denied the pleasure. ...and no, you cannot send me your knifes to help fill the void. http://www.edgeproinc.com/ The Apex system requires a few strokes with two-or-three varying grit stones with each knife taking about two minutes from start-to-finish. P.S. The previously mentioned Tormek system looks mighty impressive.

Re: Greetings and Thanks! Photo courtesy of Dennis (apparently being readied for shipment across the pond):

Re: Greetings and Thanks! Stunning!

Re: Thermapens on Sale Thank you kindly for the heads-up--I received mine today and it is no doubt fast and appears accurate as advertised.

Re: Greetings and Thanks! Thank you for the warm welcomes. Ms. Susan, I do not think my KK has shipped yet (maybe Dennis has a snapshot of it); as for color, my CINC-House directed Autumn Nebula, and I always prescribe to the adage "happy wife...happy life." Regarding the "avatar" picture: 1964 Fender Vibroverb 15" JBL-D130F.

Hello to All, I just placed my order and have already read most of the forum's threads in hopes of hitting the ground running once my KK arrives. Without question, I can tell there is a great depth of collective experience captured here; this is indeed a first-class forum guided by mutually respectful members, providing highly informative posts--for which I am most appreciative. I have enjoyed barbecuing/smoking/grilling since the '60s and I am still learning (and sometimes re-learning). I typically try not to over-think my cooks and let the meat/cooker dictate the terms of engagement. Like all of you, I hope to soon enjoy the KK experience and share in your learned fellowship. v/r, Mike