Hello from Toronto

[Jim Samuel]

I'm Jim Samuel. I've lived in The Beaches area of Toronto all of my 66 years.
I've been cooking with mixed success on the same inexpensive Broil King gas grill for 21 years but I will not MacGyver it for another season. It will not be replaced.
I also have a cheap 1988 Weber Bar-B-Kettle daisy wheeler, built for Sears Canada only. A neighbour gave it to me last year after it had sat, fully exposed to the elements, with the lid open since 1989. I cleaned it up and have used it a several times but have yet to master heat control with it. I only get to grill or BBQ 5 or 6 times a year so most things I learn are forgotten by the time I need them again.
I think I like the "idea" of grilling and barbecuing more than actually doing it. For now I'll just satisfy myself living vicariously through the rest of you.

[MBMorgan]

Greetings, Jim and welcome to the Pit!

[Mr. Bones]

Welcome to th' Pit, Jim Samuel !! Glad you've joined us here!
You'll be surprised what that Weber can actually do...
Now, to figger out a replacement for yer much-loved, much MacGyver'd Broil King...

[DWCowles]

Welcome Jim Samuel

[LA Pork Butt]

Welcome to the Pit!

[Spinaker]

Welcome to the Pit!

[lschweig]

A hearty welcome from Illinois you young en. Never ever too late so don't live the experience vicariously.

[Nate]

Welcome from Indiana

[edible hen]

Greetings from Florida Jim Samuel

[Shane Rakow]

Welcome from Nebraska, Jim!

[fuzzydaddy]

Welcome to The Pit Jim Samuel and thanks for introducing yourself!

Although you've been with us for some time (and likely read this dozens of times on others' intros), here's your very own link to the homework assignment post for new members, it contains a few how-tos and please-dos. This will help you learn your way around so you can get the best experience from our forum.

Also, it's very important that you:

1. Give us an email address you actually use. You can set or change your email on file with us by clicking your name in the upper-right, then User Settings, then the Notifications tab.
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Hope to hear & see more from you!

[Jim Samuel]

Done and dusted FuzzyDaddy

[Huskee]

Welcome again, Jim Samuel! Interesting to hear about a kettle grill out in the elements with the lid up since 1989, someone must've hated that thing to do that to it! Glad you were able to salvage it. Be sure to check out the Slow 'N Sear for it, temp control will be easier than ever.

[Jim Samuel]

Thanks Huskee, for the words of encouragement and advice.

[RonB]

Welcome to The Pit Jim.