Steve M Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 Just saw your thread - welcome to the forum. You will love the new KK. Just down the road from you and am a fellow Hokie. Good luck with the delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HokieBen Posted June 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 Thanks Steve! Very cool, I see you’re in Norfolk. Which KK do you have? Go Hokies!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve M Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 I have a 23 Ultimate in terra blue. I've had many a fine dinners on it over the years. The extra real estate on the 32 would be pretty nice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenS Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 On 6/12/2020 at 9:28 PM, HokieBen said: I called yesterday to ask the shipping company because their website just says enroute. She said last Check-In was in Kansas and expects truck to hit terminal in Baltimore Mon. Then hopefully my house Wed. It's Wednesday! Did they come through with the delivery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HokieBen Posted June 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 No!!! It’s in Baltimore now and needs to get to Richmond tomorrow for a Fri delivery. Crossing my fingers that happens and I have a long weekend to get to know my new oversized friend. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman505 Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 27 minutes ago, HokieBen said: No!!! It’s in Baltimore now and needs to get to Richmond tomorrow for a Fri delivery. Crossing my fingers that happens and I have a long weekend to get to know my new oversized friend. Congratulations Ben! I can't wait to see photos! Do you have help scheduled to move it to its final resting place? I hired movers for my BB. I'm going to enlist help from a couple of friends and neighbors to move the 23. Do you have your route planned? I couldn't bring the first delivery through the house, but I plan to on Friday. I've been prepping by clearing space in the garage for the coal, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HokieBen Posted June 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 Is yours scheduled for Fri also? I have a straight shot from my driveway around to back yard, all concrete rolling so I think I could almost do it myself. I have a buddy in waiting and my son so I’ll be ready with backup if needed. Can’t wait for that thing to get here!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alimac23 Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 Is yours scheduled for Fri also? I have a straight shot from my driveway around to back yard, all concrete rolling so I think I could almost do it myself. I have a buddy in waiting and my son so I’ll be ready with backup if needed. Can’t wait for that thing to get here!!! I can almost feel your excitement from here!It always brings back such good memories the delivery day, and getting it on a Friday is perfect as you’ve got the weekend to really get to know your BB. Make sure you’ve got plenty of lump and adult drinks to see you through Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman505 Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 1 minute ago, HokieBen said: Is yours scheduled for Fri also? I have a straight shot from my driveway around to back yard, all concrete rolling so I think I could almost do it myself. I have a buddy in waiting and my son so I’ll be ready with backup if needed. Can’t wait for that thing to get here!!! Yep, between 1000 and 1400. 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alimac23 Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 Double delivery day!! Can’t wait to see the pics!If either of you are feeling adventurous, and enjoy bao buns, then this recipe from Steven Raichlen is absolutely amazing:https://barbecuebible.com/recipe/pork-belly-steamed-buns/It’s one of our favourites. You can make the bao buns if you have time, or the store bought ones are great too.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenS Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 You guys are killing me. Checked the delivery date for my 23 this afternoon - originally slated for the 22nd, then pushed to the 26th, now they are saying July 1st. What the heck, did the truck break down and they decided to complete the trip via camel?!? Did I mention that I’m not a patient man? Happy to hear yours are coming soon. I intend to live vicariously through you for a while... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HokieBen Posted June 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 I thought mine was on a truck cross country but turns out it was train. Got held up in Penn due to congested railway so that’s how mine slipped from Wed to Fri. Slipping by weeks is another story, not sure what happened there. Fri is still not confirmed for me though, I’m hoping they got it off the train and on a truck to Richmond for tomorrow or Fri won’t happen I’m afraid. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HokieBen Posted June 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Wingman505 said: Yep, between 1000 and 1400. 😊 Damn you’re on the inside lane right now. Not sure if I’ll be joining you for a burn in this weekend or not. Hope it works out and we can trade stories. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman505 Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, StevenS said: You guys are killing me. Checked the delivery date for my 23 this afternoon - originally slated for the 22nd, then pushed to the 26th, now they are saying July 1st. What the heck, did the truck break down and they decided to complete the trip via camel?!? Did I mention that I’m not a patient man? Happy to hear yours are coming soon. I intend to live vicariously through you for a while... My freight company has been Road Runner for both deliveries. The first delivery of the 32” was perfect. The tracking updated in real time, they delivered almost immediately once it made it to Albuquerque. This delivery of the 23... Not so much. The tracking stated it was in El Paso for 3 days when it wasn’t. It was in ABQ for a day and I had to call them to be notified of that fact and schedule an appt. My delivery estimate was the 16th, and the CS rep told me that was the estimated arrival in El Paso... Why would I care when the truck was getting to El Paso? This is NO reflection on KK in any way, I definitely want to make that clear. I’m an instant gratification person, so waiting is pretty difficult. It’s made more difficult when you’ve been drooling over a KK for years. The wait was MUCH EASIER with Cronos in the back yard. It would have been terrible if the first delivery was disorganized like this. Is it weird I almost feel equally excited about trying Coffee Char? 😊 Edit: Logistics isn’t easy... Almost anything can cause delays. I try to keep that perspective. A lot of moving parts moving goods from overseas and across the country. That doesn’t make patience come easier, I’m afraid. Edited June 18, 2020 by Wingman505 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman505 Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, alimac23 said: Double delivery day!! Can’t wait to see the pics! If either of you are feeling adventurous, and enjoy bao buns, then this recipe from Steven Raichlen is absolutely amazing: https://barbecuebible.com/recipe/pork-belly-steamed-buns/ It’s one of our favourites. You can make the bao buns if you have time, or the store bought ones are great too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Those are great looking. My wife makes them often. I’ll check that recipe out. That’s also a mighty fine looking KK you have there. Is that a hoisin sauce? Edited June 18, 2020 by Wingman505 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenS Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 7 hours ago, Wingman505 said: My freight company has been Road Runner for both deliveries. The first delivery of the 32” was perfect. The tracking updated in real time, they delivered almost immediately once it made it to Albuquerque. This delivery of the 23... Not so much. The tracking stated it was in El Paso for 3 days when it wasn’t. It was in ABQ for a day and I had to call them to be notified of that fact and schedule an appt. My delivery estimate was the 16th, and the CS rep told me that was the estimated arrival in El Paso... Why would I care when the truck was getting to El Paso? This is NO reflection on KK in any way, I definitely want to make that clear. I’m an instant gratification person, so waiting is pretty difficult. It’s made more difficult when you’ve been drooling over a KK for years. The wait was MUCH EASIER with Cronos in the back yard. It would have been terrible if the first delivery was disorganized like this. Is it weird I almost feel equally excited about trying Coffee Char? 😊 Edit: Logistics isn’t easy... Almost anything can cause delays. I try to keep that perspective. A lot of moving parts moving goods from overseas and across the country. That doesn’t make patience come easier, I’m afraid. Our shipper is Frontline Freight. Your point about unforeseen delays is well taken though it doesn't make the wait any easier as I'm entirely Komodoless. In the meantime I'm on Amazon daily looking for accessories the way parents do when they are expecting a baby. So far, a bag of FOGO and Jealous Devil (for comparison purposes), a T pin for the burn-in and a Grillfloss tool. Also need a container to store and sort charcoal and a bucket for cleaning up. Would appreciate any other suggestions. Thinking about lighter cubes for low and slow. I've been using Light a Fire to lite my Argentinian grill and thought it might also work well for the KK. Has anyone used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HokieBen Posted June 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 Frontline is my shipper as well cross country then hands it off to a local company. Good news is I just spoke with the local company and the 32 is in Richmond and will be ready for delivery tomorrow!!! Don't have a delivery window yet, have to call them in the am for that. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alimac23 Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 Frontline is my shipper as well cross country then hands it off to a local company. Good news is I just spoke with the local company and the 32 is in Richmond and will be ready for delivery tomorrow!!! Don't have a delivery window yet, have to call them in the am for that. Woohoo!! Best Friday ever!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve M Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 2 hours ago, StevenS said: Our shipper is Frontline Freight. Your point about unforeseen delays is well taken though it doesn't make the wait any easier as I'm entirely Komodoless. In the meantime I'm on Amazon daily looking for accessories the way parents do when they are expecting a baby. So far, a bag of FOGO and Jealous Devil (for comparison purposes), a T pin for the burn-in and a Grillfloss tool. Also need a container to store and sort charcoal and a bucket for cleaning up. Would appreciate any other suggestions. Thinking about lighter cubes for low and slow. I've been using Light a Fire to lite my Argentinian grill and thought it might also work well for the KK. Has anyone used? I've been using a weed torch to light mine. It is a little bulky for storing it but gets the job done. A canister of propane lasts a long time. Torch I put used ashes in a galvanized bucket. It will last a few years at least before the ashes corrode the interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman505 Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 2 hours ago, StevenS said: Our shipper is Frontline Freight. Your point about unforeseen delays is well taken though it doesn't make the wait any easier as I'm entirely Komodoless. In the meantime I'm on Amazon daily looking for accessories the way parents do when they are expecting a baby. So far, a bag of FOGO and Jealous Devil (for comparison purposes), a T pin for the burn-in and a Grillfloss tool. Also need a container to store and sort charcoal and a bucket for cleaning up. Would appreciate any other suggestions. Thinking about lighter cubes for low and slow. I've been using Light a Fire to lite my Argentinian grill and thought it might also work well for the KK. Has anyone used? Fogo Quebracho and JD is the fair comparison and I prefer the Fogo Quebracho. I have a bucket full right now and it’s what Ive been using for a while. Jump on Costco and get the Kamado Joe big Block for $1/pound. Best price I’ve seen and it ends in a few days. High end bbq or welding gloves capable of withstanding 1000 degrees. I use a map gas torch. It’s less bulk, works great, and easily storable. I also use a small dustpan and soft broom to sweep up extinguished ashes evrytime I remove the basket for loading coal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
