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OT ish: Best method of doing a BBQ
My preferred method is a sprinkling of firelighters in the base of the
tray, a covering of lumpwood charcoal, and then charcoal briquettes over that. Pour half a cup of petrol over it all, leave for 2 mins to soak in, wash hands (to remove any petrol) and then chuck a match on. The theory behind it is that the lumpwood is easy to light but doesn't burn for very long, so the lumpwood effectively "lights" the briquettes, which burn for about 2 hours. What does everyone else do? -- Regards Jon |
OT ish: Best method of doing a BBQ
What does everyone else do?
Simply blast it with the heat gun until it bursts into a raging inferno. |
OT ish: Best method of doing a BBQ
"Jon" wrote in message et... My preferred method is a sprinkling of firelighters in the base of the tray, a covering of lumpwood charcoal, and then charcoal briquettes over that. Pour half a cup of petrol over it all, leave for 2 mins to soak in, wash hands (to remove any petrol) and then chuck a match on. The theory behind it is that the lumpwood is easy to light but doesn't burn for very long, so the lumpwood effectively "lights" the briquettes, which burn for about 2 hours. What does everyone else do? -- Regards Jon Saw a neighbour use the petrol method on a hot day eyebrows and hair grew back in a few weeks and there was no permanent skin damage, don't you just love the vapour!! Pile up a mixture of lumpwood and briquettes in the centre of the bbq generous dollup of lighting gel open vent apply match sit and drink beer, after about 15mins spread out to cover base. However if I get bored I use a propane torch Saw a clever/simple idea where lumpwood is piled up on top of some newspaper and sticks. A 'chimney' about 6" dia and 6" high is perched on top, paper is lit, worked a treat. This was used in a steel tray bbq with no vents in base Tony |
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On Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:24:38 +0100, Jon
wrote: My preferred method is a sprinkling of firelighters in the base of the tray, a covering of lumpwood charcoal, and then charcoal briquettes over that. Pour half a cup of petrol over it all, leave for 2 mins to soak in, wash hands (to remove any petrol) and then chuck a match on. All volatile inflammable solvents are too dangerous. http://www.safetycenter.navy.mil/Fun...tions/foon.htm The theory behind it is that the lumpwood is easy to light but doesn't burn for very long, so the lumpwood effectively "lights" the briquettes, which burn for about 2 hours. What does everyone else do? Those self lighting bags of charcoal are clean, safe and reliable, if a bit expensive. I used two lit at the same time yesterday. They gave about 45 minutes of barbequeing time. Maybe one of those and a secondary charge of brickettes would be a good plan. DG |
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On Apr 16, 2:36 pm, Jon wrote:
declared for all the world to hear... What does everyone else do? Simply blast it with the heat gun until it bursts into a raging inferno. I don't own a heat gun, or blowtorch etc, although I have seen it done that way. -- Regards Jon The problem I find with the easy light bags is that they tend to smoke when the flames go out. If I ever build my "superBBQ" then I'll make an air pump/bellows for it to save me wafting bits of card etc. |
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"Derek Geldard" wrote in message ... On Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:24:38 +0100, Jon wrote: My preferred method is a sprinkling of firelighters in the base of the tray, a covering of lumpwood charcoal, and then charcoal briquettes over that. Pour half a cup of petrol over it all, leave for 2 mins to soak in, wash hands (to remove any petrol) and then chuck a match on. All volatile inflammable solvents are too dangerous. http://www.safetycenter.navy.mil/Fun...tions/foon.htm The theory behind it is that the lumpwood is easy to light but doesn't burn for very long, so the lumpwood effectively "lights" the briquettes, which burn for about 2 hours. What does everyone else do? Those self lighting bags of charcoal are clean, safe and reliable, if a bit expensive. I used two lit at the same time yesterday. They gave about 45 minutes of barbequeing time. Maybe one of those and a secondary charge of brickettes would be a good plan. All have ignored the most important item - 1 bottle wine. Firelighters under lumpwood Light Retire and drink bottle of wine (STEP AWAY FROM THE BBQ, LEAVE IT ALONE, DON'T EVEN LOOK AT IT) Return to cook. (If second bottle of wine in order, throw some more lumpwood on) Small BBQ's, or when camping etc, the selflight bags are very good, still rquiring the bottle of wine though (to get you past the smoking stage). -- Bob Mannix (anti-spam is as easy as 1-2-3 - not) |
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Jon wrote
My preferred method is a sprinkling of firelighters in the base of the tray, a covering of lumpwood charcoal, and then charcoal briquettes over that. Pour half a cup of petrol over it all, leave for 2 mins to soak in, wash hands (to remove any petrol) and then chuck a match on. snip What does everyone else do? Well, as this is d-i-y, the best version would be: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBLr_XrooLs or, if you can't get hold of the liquid stuff, try this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9Ey4eWN6Bg or if you can't get hold of either, try this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD9uyOfMs9I g -- -blj- |
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Jon wrote:
What does everyone else do? George Foreman Outdoors version with stand. It's the only way we have managed to cook anything without it frazzled to a charcoal. :¬) -- http://gymratz.co.uk - Best Gym Equipment & Bodybuilding Supplements UK. http://fitness-equipment-uk.com - UK's No.1 Fitness Equipment Suppliers. http://water-rower.co.uk - Worlds best prices on the Worlds best Rower. http://trade-price-supplements.co.uk - Bulk Order Supps. at Trade Prices |
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1. Turn on gas
2. Press piezo igniter button 3. Wait 10 minutes 4. Cook I'm a convert! Fash |
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Pet @ www.gymratz.co.uk ;¬) wrote:
Jon wrote: What does everyone else do? George Foreman Outdoors version with stand. It's the only way we have managed to cook anything without it frazzled to a charcoal. :¬) A few years back I saw a French gadget that seemed to get the fire going really quickly. A 6" diameter cylindrical thing with holes that seemed to have a life of its own. Once it's going you just empty the coals into your BBQ. No idea what it was called but it was bought en France and was mighty impressive |
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Fash wrote:
1. Turn on gas 2. Press piezo igniter button 3. Wait 10 minutes 4. Cook I'm a convert! Me too! Charcoal is sooo dated................. -- Dave The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk 01634 717930 07850 597257 |
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"TMC" wrote in message ... Saw a clever/simple idea where lumpwood is piled up on top of some newspaper and sticks. A 'chimney' about 6" dia and 6" high is perched on top, paper is lit, worked a treat. This was used in a steel tray bbq with no vents in base Tony Nice. A good use for newpaper too. I filter beeswax for various purposes and I save all the filter papers for firelighting. They works brilliantly under wood, charcoal, even coke! What's even better, they have a delightful fragrance. Better than anything else, they're free and such use saves landfill. Firelighters STINK, I don't want my food to taste of burnt paraffin. I can't understand why people continue to use them. They even refuse my 'firelighters' which are offered at no cost, they prefer to pay for a nasty smell. If I didn't have that source I'd use paper and kindling. And one match. I'm not paying for something which doesn't need to cost anything. By the way, Spouse made a small pair of bellows which I can use with one hand on any fire, that works brilliantly too. Mary |
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Stuart Noble wrote
A few years back I saw a French gadget that seemed to get the fire going really quickly. A 6" diameter cylindrical thing with holes that seemed to have a life of its own. Once it's going you just empty the coals into your BBQ. No idea what it was called but it was bought en France and was mighty impressive Weber do them. £16 or less. http://www.weber-bbq.co.uk/acatalog/...y_Starter.html -- -blj- |
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Fash wrote
1. Turn on gas 2. Press piezo igniter button 3. Wait 10 minutes 4. Cook I'm a convert! I thought of becoming a convert, but was put off by the price. However... .... when down my local re-cycling centre one day, I spotted a 3-burner Sunshine one for sale. A £10 note pressed into the hand of a high-viz jacketed chap and it was mine. All I had to do was to get it in the car. Hmmm. Very heavy. Very messy. Got it home, cleaned it up, bought a cylinder of gas, connected them together and... what was it you said? Oh yes! 1. Turn on gas 2. Press piezo igniter button 3. Wait 10 minutes 4. Cook I'm a convert! g -- -blj- |
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Brian L Johnson wrote:
Stuart Noble wrote A few years back I saw a French gadget that seemed to get the fire going really quickly. A 6" diameter cylindrical thing with holes that seemed to have a life of its own. Once it's going you just empty the coals into your BBQ. No idea what it was called but it was bought en France and was mighty impressive Weber do them. £16 or less. http://www.weber-bbq.co.uk/acatalog/...y_Starter.html Thanks. I'll take one along to the next barbecue I get invited to. Normally the coals are not glowing nicely until people have finished eating. |
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Jon wrote:
declared for all the world to hear... What does everyone else do? Simply blast it with the heat gun until it bursts into a raging inferno. I don't own a heat gun, or blowtorch etc, although I have seen it done that way. A hair dryer works well enough. A bit less trouble than the carbon arc torch I used to use. Photographs aren't as funny, though. |
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In message , Jon
writes My preferred method is a sprinkling of firelighters in the base of the tray, a covering of lumpwood charcoal, and then charcoal briquettes over that. Pour half a cup of petrol over it all, leave for 2 mins to soak in, wash hands (to remove any petrol) and then chuck a match on. The theory behind it is that the lumpwood is easy to light but doesn't burn for very long, so the lumpwood effectively "lights" the briquettes, which burn for about 2 hours. What does everyone else do? Turn the gas knob and push the piezo button -- geoff |
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OT ish: Best method of doing a BBQ
In message , Jon
writes declared for all the world to hear... In message , Jon writes My preferred method is a sprinkling of firelighters in the base of the tray, a covering of lumpwood charcoal, and then charcoal briquettes over that. Pour half a cup of petrol over it all, leave for 2 mins to soak in, wash hands (to remove any petrol) and then chuck a match on. The theory behind it is that the lumpwood is easy to light but doesn't burn for very long, so the lumpwood effectively "lights" the briquettes, which burn for about 2 hours. What does everyone else do? Turn the gas knob and push the piezo button Bah! Cheater! Well, actually I do Schwenkbraten nowadays like ... http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...hwenker1.jpg/2 50px-Schwenker1.jpg -- geoff |
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Jon wrote:
My preferred method is a sprinkling of firelighters in the base of the tray, a covering of lumpwood charcoal, and then charcoal briquettes over that. Pour half a cup of petrol over it all, leave for 2 mins to soak in, wash hands (to remove any petrol) and then chuck a match on. The theory behind it is that the lumpwood is easy to light but doesn't burn for very long, so the lumpwood effectively "lights" the briquettes, which burn for about 2 hours. What does everyone else do? couple of sheets of newspaper, few small sticks very thin, made itno a small fire with lumpwood charcoal on top, no accelerants of any kind, unless you like the taste of wax / oil / residues etc. Leave for 5 mins until a few pieces of charcoal are caught, then fan with a piece of carboard so that it becomes like a blast furnace, then add remainder of charcoal and wait until it's ready...from start to cooking takes around 30 mins. Another BBQ essential which appears never to have caught on in this country, presumably because; A) we are all lousy cooks, or B) we are all still new to barbecuing, is the use of a water spray gun, this is used to fine mist the coals so as to cool them down and therby increase the cooking time and avoid the black exterior/bloody interior of most British BBQ food, as a society we seem to have this bizzare notion that something is done, 'when it looks done' - it isn't - a burger 'looks' done after about 20 seconds on each side, this is always because the heat is too high. |
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In message , Phil L
writes Jon wrote: My preferred method is a sprinkling of firelighters in the base of the tray, a covering of lumpwood charcoal, and then charcoal briquettes over that. Pour half a cup of petrol over it all, leave for 2 mins to soak in, wash hands (to remove any petrol) and then chuck a match on. The theory behind it is that the lumpwood is easy to light but doesn't burn for very long, so the lumpwood effectively "lights" the briquettes, which burn for about 2 hours. What does everyone else do? couple of sheets of newspaper, few small sticks very thin, made itno a small fire with lumpwood charcoal on top, no accelerants of any kind, unless you like the taste of wax / oil / residues etc. Leave for 5 mins until a few pieces of charcoal are caught, then fan with a piece of carboard so that it becomes like a blast furnace, then add remainder of charcoal and wait until it's ready...from start to cooking takes around 30 mins. Another BBQ essential which appears never to have caught on in this country, presumably because; A) we are all lousy cooks, or B) we are all still new to barbecuing, is the use of a water spray gun, Spray gun ????? Can of lager perleeze (you see it is useful for something) -- geoff |
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Phil L wrote
Another BBQ essential which appears never to have caught on in this country, presumably because; A) we are all lousy cooks, or B) we are all still new to barbecuing, is the use of a water spray gun, this is used to fine mist the coals so as to cool them down and therby increase the cooking time Beer -- shaken, not stirred -- does the same thing and adds a certain piquancy to the food. -- -blj- |
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Jon wrote:
declared for all the world to hear... 1. Turn on gas 2. Press piezo igniter button 3. Wait 10 minutes 4. Cook I'm a convert! Your cheating ways disgust me! But we get to eat when we want to :-) BTW it's the vapourised fat wot adds the BBQ flavour, not the charcoal............ -- Dave The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk 01634 717930 07850 597257 |
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On Mon, 16 Apr 2007 22:53:01 +0100, Brian L Johnson
wrote: Phil L wrote Another BBQ essential which appears never to have caught on in this country, presumably because; A) we are all lousy cooks, or B) we are all still new to barbecuing, is the use of a water spray gun, this is used to fine mist the coals so as to cool them down and therby increase the cooking time Beer -- shaken, not stirred -- does the same thing and adds a certain piquancy to the food. What an unhealthy, and environmentally-unfriendly existence. |-) -- Frank Erskine |
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"Mary Fisher" wrote in message t... "TMC" wrote in message ... Saw a clever/simple idea where lumpwood is piled up on top of some newspaper and sticks. A 'chimney' about 6" dia and 6" high is perched on top, paper is lit, worked a treat. This was used in a steel tray bbq with no vents in base Tony Nice. A good use for newpaper too. I filter beeswax for various purposes and I save all the filter papers for firelighting. They works brilliantly under wood, charcoal, even coke! What's even better, they have a delightful fragrance. Better than anything else, they're free and such use saves landfill. Firelighters STINK, I don't want my food to taste of burnt paraffin. I can't understand why people continue to use them. They even refuse my 'firelighters' which are offered at no cost, they prefer to pay for a nasty smell. I like the sound of the beeswax. OTOH it must be said that, although firelighters do stink, they disappear and there is no taste of paraffin if you wait for them to burn out. If there are still any flames/smoke, don't go near it with any food is the golden rule - wait for them to go and then some. Chill, have another glass of wine! The same goes for the self lighting bags (where the charcoal is impregnated with paraffin). Mind you sometimes you are not in control - I did attend a BBQ where they started cooking before the flames died down - eeeeuurrgh! -- Bob Mannix (anti-spam is as easy as 1-2-3 - not) |
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Jon wrote:
declared for all the world to hear... In message , Jon writes declared for all the world to hear... In message , Jon writes My preferred method is a sprinkling of firelighters in the base of the tray, a covering of lumpwood charcoal, and then charcoal briquettes over that. Pour half a cup of petrol over it all, leave for 2 mins to soak in, wash hands (to remove any petrol) and then chuck a match on. The theory behind it is that the lumpwood is easy to light but doesn't burn for very long, so the lumpwood effectively "lights" the briquettes, which burn for about 2 hours. What does everyone else do? Turn the gas knob and push the piezo button Bah! Cheater! Well, actually I do Schwenkbraten nowadays like ... http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...hwenker1.jpg/2 50px-Schwenker1.jpg Impressive! I find that a butane/propane blowlamp gets this going quickly. mind you Sunday saw 'no charcoal' so I loaded it up with sticks instead and waited an hour.. |
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Frank Erskine wrote
On Mon, 16 Apr 2007 22:53:01 +0100, Brian L Johnson wrote: Phil L wrote Another BBQ essential which appears never to have caught on in this country, presumably because; A) we are all lousy cooks, or B) we are all still new to barbecuing, is the use of a water spray gun, this is used to fine mist the coals so as to cool them down and therby increase the cooking time Beer -- shaken, not stirred -- does the same thing and adds a certain piquancy to the food. What an unhealthy, and environmentally-unfriendly existence. |-) Not so! We all know that beer-calories evaporate when they get hot, and the CO2 which is sprayed into the air by the de-gassing beer doesn't go instead into the chef's body where it might produce much more ozone- damaging methane. :) -- -blj- |
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"Bob Mannix" wrote in message ... I like the sound of the beeswax. OTOH it must be said that, although firelighters do stink, they disappear and there is no taste of paraffin if you wait for them to burn out. N o, but while it's burning you get the smell and it's pervasive. If there are still any flames/smoke, don't go near it with any food is the golden rule - wait for them to go and then some. Good Heavens! I didn't know that ... all these years of cooking over various fires ... g Chill, have another glass of wine! by the time the flames have gone I'm on my second bottle. The same goes for the self lighting bags (where the charcoal is impregnated with paraffin). Mind you sometimes you are not in control - I did attend a BBQ where they started cooking before the flames died down - eeeeuurrgh! I trust you changed their ways. Mary -- Bob Mannix (anti-spam is as easy as 1-2-3 - not) |
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"Phil L" wrote in message .. . Another BBQ essential which appears never to have caught on in this country, presumably because; A) we are all lousy cooks, Speak for yourself. or B) we are all still new to barbecuing, is the use of a water spray gun, this is used to fine mist the coals so as to cool them down and therby increase the cooking time and avoid the black exterior/bloody interior of most British BBQ food, as a society we seem to have this bizzare notion that something is done, 'when it looks done' - it isn't - a burger 'looks' done after about 20 seconds on each side, this is always because the heat is too high. Here endeth the lesson. You're wrong in your assumption of totality, we've been using a mister all our lives. Learned about it in cubs/brownies, when it was a modified brass spray gun. You're obvious too young. Mary |
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"Mary Fisher" wrote in message t... "Bob Mannix" wrote in message ... I like the sound of the beeswax. OTOH it must be said that, although firelighters do stink, they disappear and there is no taste of paraffin if you wait for them to burn out. N o, but while it's burning you get the smell and it's pervasive. If there are still any flames/smoke, don't go near it with any food is the golden rule - wait for them to go and then some. Good Heavens! I didn't know that ... all these years of cooking over various fires ... g g back - you may know that but wet-behind-the-ears'es don't always and they read our posts too (well I think they do, one never knows!) - that's kind of the ng point! -- Bob Mannix (anti-spam is as easy as 1-2-3 - not) |
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"Bob Mannix" wrote in message ... "Mary Fisher" wrote in message t... "Bob Mannix" wrote in message ... I like the sound of the beeswax. OTOH it must be said that, although firelighters do stink, they disappear and there is no taste of paraffin if you wait for them to burn out. N o, but while it's burning you get the smell and it's pervasive. If there are still any flames/smoke, don't go near it with any food is the golden rule - wait for them to go and then some. Good Heavens! I didn't know that ... all these years of cooking over various fires ... g g back - you may know that but wet-behind-the-ears'es don't always and they read our posts too (well I think they do, one never knows!) - that's kind of the ng point! OK, you were right and I was wrong as you so often are ... Mary |
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"Mary Fisher" wrote in message t... "Bob Mannix" wrote in message ... "Mary Fisher" wrote in message t... "Bob Mannix" wrote in message ... I like the sound of the beeswax. OTOH it must be said that, although firelighters do stink, they disappear and there is no taste of paraffin if you wait for them to burn out. N o, but while it's burning you get the smell and it's pervasive. If there are still any flames/smoke, don't go near it with any food is the golden rule - wait for them to go and then some. Good Heavens! I didn't know that ... all these years of cooking over various fires ... g g back - you may know that but wet-behind-the-ears'es don't always and they read our posts too (well I think they do, one never knows!) - that's kind of the ng point! OK, you were right and I was wrong as you so often are ... Crikey :o) . Mind you we'd probably be better off actually BBQ'ing with whatever's to hand than talking about it! Still like the sound of the beeswaxy paper though - do they smell of honey? -- Bob Mannix (anti-spam is as easy as 1-2-3 - not) |
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Stuart Noble wrote:
Brian L Johnson wrote: Stuart Noble wrote A few years back I saw a French gadget that seemed to get the fire going really quickly. A 6" diameter cylindrical thing with holes that seemed to have a life of its own. Once it's going you just empty the coals into your BBQ. No idea what it was called but it was bought en France and was mighty impressive Weber do them. £16 or less. http://www.weber-bbq.co.uk/acatalog/...y_Starter.html Thanks. I'll take one along to the next barbecue I get invited to. Normally the coals are not glowing nicely until people have finished eating. Weber also do charcoal BBQs with gas starters : 0. Load charcoal into BBQ 1. Turn on gas 2. Press piezo igniter button 3. Wait 5 minutes 3a Turn off gass 3b Wait 15 minutes 4. Cook 5 Eat Guy -- -------------------------------------------------------------------- Guy Dawson I.T. Manager Crossflight Ltd |
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In message , Jon
writes declared for all the world to hear... In message , Jon writes declared for all the world to hear... In message , Jon writes My preferred method is a sprinkling of firelighters in the base of the tray, a covering of lumpwood charcoal, and then charcoal briquettes over that. Pour half a cup of petrol over it all, leave for 2 mins to soak in, wash hands (to remove any petrol) and then chuck a match on. The theory behind it is that the lumpwood is easy to light but doesn't burn for very long, so the lumpwood effectively "lights" the briquettes, which burn for about 2 hours. What does everyone else do? Turn the gas knob and push the piezo button Bah! Cheater! Well, actually I do Schwenkbraten nowadays like ... http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...hwenker1.jpg/2 50px-Schwenker1.jpg Impressive! The important thing is that you can play with it ... which is really what BBQs are about you can spin it, swing it, lift it up and down etc -- geoff |
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