Izzy Posted June 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 A one-hour notice would not work for me. Ideally, I would need a 48-hour notice, but at the very least a 24-hour notice. I emailed Dennis yesterday and I am waiting for a response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Breaking News: I'm having my contractor build a custom gazebo 17' x 7' with a 8'-10' ceiling to house both the KK 32 and my extra large oval. Everything should be done by mid-week. Phase 2 will follow in 2-3 weeks and will include electrical work and an outdoor kitchen with granite countertop. My dilemma is that my oval is mounted to a stainless steel table. Perhaps , the countertop area can be designed so that the oval table can be slid right under it. Maybe, I'll create a platform just for the oval and then sell the table to an oval owner. Maybe, I'll replace the oval with a small KK. Nah! At least not now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) I wrote the following ages ago and forgot to click "Submit" The good thing about this forum is that you don't loose your post when you shut down. Izzy, welcome. You have jumped in with both feet and you will find that the food tastes even better cooked on a KK, the chicken will be more moist, the rib will be easier, the pizza will be over the top, etc., etc. Be prepare for another just in taste, remember when you went from the gasser to the oval, now you're going to a KK. I'm willing to bet you will get the small KK. Edited June 20, 2016 by MacKenzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 sounds like the hook is already set for the smaller KK Mac. Izzy, once you set eyes on that 32, you are going to never treat the oval the same. Sounds like it is going to be a gorgeous setup and I can't wait to see pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5698k Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I had a XL bge before I had my bronze 23. When I was building my outdoor kitchen, the 23 was center stage, and the bge was getting a shelf to the side. During construction, I put the grills in place just to get an idea of the look, and guess what happened? A bronze 19" TT ended up where the egg was supposed to go. NO ONE can resist the POWER of the dark side!! Rob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 resistance is futile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I agree, might as well give in right off the bat.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted June 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 I finally got my notification this morning. My KK 32 will be delivered on 6/23! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeramicChef Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 1 minute ago, Izzy said: I finally got my notification this morning. My KK 32 will be delivered on 6/23! Wooooo HOOOOO! So take plenty of pics and post them here when youre able, but most of all … HAVE FUN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted June 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Yes. I will take lots of pictures. I recall someone saying that I was supposed to receive a user manual via email. So far, I have not received anything. Is there a video out there that walks you through the KK 32 in great details? I have seen quite a few videos online, but I have not found the definitive guide that covers everything about the KK 32 similar to the online resources available for my oval. Before I received my oval, I already knew how to accurately control the temperature and use it effectively to cook ribs, beer can chicken, pork loin etc... because there so many detailed how-to videos available online. Given that I won't have much time to fiddle around with my KK 32 before my event, I'd like to really educate myself before it gets here on Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted June 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Yes. I will take lots of pictures. I recall someone saying that I was supposed to receive a user manual via email. So far, I have not received anything. Is there a video out there that walks you through the KK 32 in great details? I have seen quite a few videos online, but I have not found the definitive guide that covers everything about the KK 32 similar to the online resources available for my oval. Before I received my oval, I already knew how to accurately control the temperature and use it effectively to cook ribs, beer can chicken, pork loin etc... because there so many detailed how-to videos available online. Given that I won't have much time to fiddle around with my KK 32 before my event, I'd like to really educate myself before it gets here on Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) Great news, indeed! You should get the User Manual shortly, as Dennis is pretty prompt at getting those sent out once the shipment is underway. I'd send you a copy of mine, but I own an older 23" and don't know if there are differences in the content for the 32" BB. If there's anything in particular you are concerned about, just ask here. That's part of what the Forum is for. Edited June 21, 2016 by tony b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted June 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Bad news: My KK 32 will NOT be delivered today because it has not even arrived at the terminal in my area. It is unlikely it will be delivered tomorrow which would be too late anyway and I definitely would not want it to be delivered on the day of the event on Saturday. Now, I'm going to have to use my oval and also call a catering service. That truly sucks! It's my fault because I took too long to make up my mind between the KK 23 and K32. Oh well, I'll use it on Independence Day I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Sorry to hear that Izzy but you do have a solution and you will have time to try the KK before the big cook on Independence Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeramicChef Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 @Izzy - geez, that just sucks BIG time! I know how disappointed you must be. I wish you lived here in OKC … we'd fire up TheBeast and whip this feast out in short order, slug a few back and have fun doing it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 that sucks.... but remember it could always be worse. I think that I hold the record for longest shipment. When I ordered; weather, boats, customs into Canada etc etc caused massive delays. My delivery took 4 months and shipping to Canada from Indo was not easy for Dennis. He kept me in the loop through the entire process but each day was like torture. I actually have a post where I tracked the boats progression. Luckily most KK's are bought from the inventory in Calif. I think that you made the right choice with the 32" and taking your time to decide was the right choice. Once it gets there, you will never have a care in the world again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted June 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 The issue is that I was really counting on the KK 32 to do a lot of cooking tomorrow i.e. 6/24 especially since the number of guests for Saturday has increased from 100 to 160. As for July 4, I'll have only 30 folks. Why wife keeps asking when will the grill show up. I have not told her the bad news, but I have already gotten in touch with a few caterers which should compensate for that. Actually, I'm trouble! However, the guests will be fed now matter what. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted June 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Breaking News: Monday 6/27 is when I can expect a call about scheduling the delivery. The KK will not arrive at the terminal until after 6:00 PM tomorrow. This is really sad! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 So close, but ... We all feel sorry for you and know how much you wanted to impress your guests with the KK. Life is like that sometimes. And Bosco is right, once it arrives and you start cooking on it, all this will fade into the background noise because you will be so in love with your KK at that point. Hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeramicChef Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 @Izzy - well, there is a silver lining in this whole deal. You know your KK BB will be around for the Fourth! It's going to be the best Fourth ever for your backyard eatery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
