tony b Posted July 25, 2016 Report Posted July 25, 2016 (edited) Yes, a standard metal drill bit will work, as cast iron is actually relatively soft metal. Here's the link to the one that I bought, which was the cheapest that I could find at the time. http://www.texsport.net/cast-iron-cookware-and-accessories/seasoned-quart-cast-iron-dutch-oven-with-legs-p-8448.html It's actually cheaper now than when I bought mine back in 2013. Edited July 25, 2016 by tony b
xraydoc Posted July 25, 2016 Author Report Posted July 25, 2016 Perfect! Thanks for the link and the info!
Aussie Ora Posted July 25, 2016 Report Posted July 25, 2016 Hope you enjoyed your holiday not long now to your grill gets to you Outback Kamado Bar and Grill♨
bosco Posted July 25, 2016 Report Posted July 25, 2016 how much are you going to love me! So I am registered on a few ship tracking sites from when I ordered my KKs and one of the sites I seem to have built up some credits. Not sure how lol but anyways, I was able to do a one time Satellite tracking of your boat.... even though it is showing off the grid. So here is the most current update on where your boat is. You are 4 days away from arrival and at full speed to the USA. I will see if I have enough credit to get another update in a few days for you 1
KevinD Posted July 25, 2016 Report Posted July 25, 2016 There are rumors of an imminent work slow-down (best case) or work stoppage due to some disputes at west coast ports. Any chance that ship is going through the Panama Canal towards New Orleans - or is Xraydoc SOL? Rumors, rumors? Need to be clear that I picked those up whilst wearing my tin foil hat with antennae extended for maximum reception... The end is nigh - waiting that is...
xraydoc Posted July 26, 2016 Author Report Posted July 26, 2016 @bosco You rock! That is awesome. I have been checking pacific ocean weather patterns and trying to determine where the boat is base upon it's estimated speed etc. Thank you so much for the update! @KevinD I think your tin foil hat has a dent in it. Or maybe one of the rabbit ears got bent.... I am keeping the faith. By the 30th it will be on terra firma! 1
Aussie Ora Posted July 26, 2016 Report Posted July 26, 2016 Weather patterns doc now that is devotion acording to you mine should hit freo next week I've not received any updated shipping info so I asume it's hanging out in Singapore having a good time lol Outback Kamado Bar and Grill♨
tony b Posted July 26, 2016 Report Posted July 26, 2016 20 hours ago, KevinD said: There are rumors of an imminent work slow-down (best case) or work stoppage due to some disputes at west coast ports. Reminiscent of Wilbur's trials & tribulations with the dock fire in LA.
xraydoc Posted July 29, 2016 Author Report Posted July 29, 2016 So I know everyone is aware that there will be a historic speech today by the first female nominee for president. However, more monumental to me is that the boat carrying my grill is now within sight of land. It just pinged again. It is across the pacific!It is the one with the brackets around it! It's close! 2
xraydoc Posted July 29, 2016 Author Report Posted July 29, 2016 5:00 pm tomorrow! Fingers crossed for a smooth trip through customs and expeditious transfer to the warehouse. From there on to Florida! 1
Steve M Posted July 29, 2016 Report Posted July 29, 2016 8 hours ago, xraydoc said: 5:00 pm tomorrow! Fingers crossed for a smooth trip through customs and expeditious transfer to the warehouse. From there on to Florida! That coincides with happy hour 1
xraydoc Posted July 30, 2016 Author Report Posted July 30, 2016 It seems my boat spent most of the day parked outside the port of long beach. Maybe because it showed up early, it had to wait before it could dock? Hopefully, it will be in port by morning...
bosco Posted July 30, 2016 Report Posted July 30, 2016 The site that I use says 16 hours to port. I have seen this with one of my boats that ported in China. It had to wait it's turn to unload.
xraydoc Posted July 30, 2016 Author Report Posted July 30, 2016 It made some progress overnight. Should be docking some time today. Once it is in port, is there a way to track progress? Will I know when it has left the warehouse on its way to my local distribution center? Or will I not hear anything until the local guy calls to schedule delivery?
