My new grilling station

[Willard]

In the next month or two this area will become my new 18’ x 16’ Bad-A** low-tech 1960’s space-age grilling pad where special people in my life will gather, drink an ale and a bourbon neat mixed in with an Ashton or 2. Can’t wait for the transformation. It will be great days in the neighborhood!

[jgreen]

Looks like fun. Make it big enough to hold cookers you don’t even own yet

[Willard]

I like the way you think, Man

[Oakgrovebacon]

Anxious to see it! Have fun and stock up on meat so you are fully ready.

[Willard]

Some new seating has been ordered. Slab hopefully will be poured in the next few weeks. May add an outdoor bar. Plenty of room for lots of ideas. Hell, it’s about the size of the Master BR. Maybe I’ll add a bed.

[Keiferr]

Sounds great! If I built something like that it would have to withstand 16 pounds per square foot of snow load.

[Willard]

Snow shouldn’t be a problem. Grills? Maybe 😎

[Mudkat]

Good plan. Pretty cool. One thought though. Why wait? Have 'em all over anyway while you progress.

[Willard]

I suppose we could sit out there and pretend a while. Family reunion coming up in May so I’m anticipating it will be well visited.

[Mudkat]

Just got back from a wedding where now four different are great friends. Nothing like it!

[FireMan]

Yessir, you can pretend with folding chairs & talk about what’s comin & eat mighty fine to.

[Dadof3Illinois]

Build it bigger, there’s never enough room!!!...😂😂👍👍

[Hellfireman]

Yup, like a gun safe, .. bigger is better!

[FireMan]

We are willing & ready to see the progression!

[Timbo54]

I hope we all can fit. Nice to have a blank space and set it up your way.

[Obi-Dan]

Can’t wait to watch this proceed.

[Elton's BBQ]

This looks great Willard

[Mr. Bones]

Very cool, caint wait to see more!

[Huskee]

I don't know what an Ashton is but I'd love to sip a neat bourbon with you there (when it's done)!

[Willard]

Huskee An Ashton is, in my opinion, a very fine cigar. We like to give them as gifts of appreciation to cigar lovers. Honestly, I might smoke a cigar or two a year. As for the bourbon, I would be honored 🥃😎

[klflowers]

When I was smoking them loved me an Ashton VSG

[Willard]

klflowers I enjoy the aroma more than the actual smoking but I will indulge when the moment is right. Same with bourbon. My body has signaled to me that I’m not a young man anymore. Gotta be selective.

[Ahumadora]

Maybe think about making an Argentine fogon/parrilla while you are doing the cement/block work.

[Willard]

Ok. I will look that up. We have considered building a pergola. I want a very outdoor summer breeze feel to it. It’all be an extension to the pool but not screened in. A big fan may be in order for the brutal summer.

[Willard]

So a fireplace / grill?

[RonB]

Lookin' forward to photos of the progression.

[BRic]

Sounds good , can`t wait to see pics when you are done .