GrillnBrew 20 Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 On 12/15/2020 at 6:11 PM, BOC said: @SSgt93 Southwest Michigan in Portage. A town once unknown by almost everyone and we’d usually say Kalamazoo. But now that the COVID vaccine is rolling out I’m betting many more of the forum will have heard of Portage. Love GR. Great town. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hi BOC, Portage is my hometown too! Of course when I lived there Pfizer was Upjohn, so that dates me a bit. I was born there, but moved away when I was 10, went to Waylee elementary, older brother graduated from Portage Central. My oldest brother was principal at Moorsbridge. I go back once a year to see family, it's a lot different but as long as I can get an olive burger at West Lake Drive Inn, I'm happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BOC 127 Posted February 17 Author Report Share Posted February 17 Hi BOC, Portage is my hometown too! Of course when I lived there Pfizer was Upjohn, so that dates me a bit. I was born there, but moved away when I was 10, went to Waylee elementary, older brother graduated from Portage Central. My oldest brother was principal at Moorsbridge. I go back once a year to see family, it's a lot different but as long as I can get an olive burger at West Lake Drive Inn, I'm happy.You are going to be a sad man next visit...West Lake Drive In was sold this past year and the new owner has other plans for it. What is very cool though, is west lake is where I live. You’ve probably seen my house a dozen times, and never new it. I’m one of the 4 houses they built on the southeast side back in 1995 where the old factory once was. I’d describe it, but it would fail. That said if you are happen to stop in for a French dip or some whitefish dip at Cove Lakeside Bistro next time you are in town, mine will be the one with a new vibrant blue 32” KK sitting out back between the two decks. (Hopefully I’ll have back there by then).Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GrillnBrew 20 Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 I lived about a 5 minute bike ride down Newells Lane from west lake, had a friend who lived on John Dr. and I would go there to swim and fish quite a bit. I heard rumors about the drive-in, was hoping it wasn't true, but that is a unique spot so I'm sure it is in high demand. I'll definitely hit Coveside next time, smoked whitefish dip and a cold beer always hit the spot. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonj 744 Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 (edited) I had to look up "olive burger"... Edited February 18 by jonj 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tekobo 4,008 Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 @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. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BOC 127 Posted February 22 Author Report Share Posted February 22 Dory is in the house!! No longer to be found. Too bad it will have to stay for a few weeks while I wait for this snow to melt a bit. Patience is a virtue they say, yes?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tony b 8,183 Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 Congrats on the delivery. 2 hours ago, BOC said: Too bad it will have to stay for a few weeks while I wait for this snow to melt a bit. I'd be out there with a flame thrower, if necessary, to clear a path to its final home spot. Like the one vulture said to the other, "Patience, Hell! I'm ready to out and kill something myself!" 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BOC 127 Posted February 22 Author Report Share Posted February 22 Took a break phone conference calls to get a better look...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonj 744 Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 Yay, it's there! And a great color and tile choice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
buzilo 181 Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 I would be sitting and looking at it all night. 😍😍😍 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GrillnBrew 20 Posted Tuesday at 09:20 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 09:20 PM Those are gorgeous tiles, now I am having second (3rd 4th?) thoughts. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BOC 127 Posted Tuesday at 11:12 PM Author Report Share Posted Tuesday at 11:12 PM Might be my favorite part of the packaging so far. How many positions does the latch have again Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BOC 127 Posted Wednesday at 01:27 AM Author Report Share Posted Wednesday at 01:27 AM One step at a time. Not it’s final home or even with the tables yet, but she’s off the block and ready for fire soon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 81 Posted Wednesday at 05:04 AM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 05:04 AM One step at a time.Your grill looks awesome! Keep us updated on the curing process and how it goes.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tekobo 4,008 Posted Wednesday at 06:54 AM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 06:54 AM 5 hours ago, BOC said: Not it’s final home or even with the tables yet, but she’s off the block and ready for fire soon. 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? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Basher 2,377 Posted Wednesday at 11:43 AM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 11:43 AM Beautiful looking KK BOC.Makes me warm to tiles..... until I remembered that pebbles cook better.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BOC 127 Posted Wednesday at 12:22 PM Author Report Share Posted Wednesday at 12:22 PM Yay! She looks beautiful [mention=3675]BOC[/mention]. What do you think of your KK now that you have finally got to see one up close and personal?@Tekobo The simplest way to put it...it’s easy to understand why you have 3. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonj 744 Posted Wednesday at 03:17 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 03:17 PM Looking good, B! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tony b 8,183 Posted Wednesday at 08:40 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 08:40 PM 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MacKenzie 8,923 Posted Wednesday at 09:31 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 09:31 PM Gorgeous, I'm sure you are thrilled. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
