The Return of the BBQ
Six years I've been waiting to replace the old BBQ we left behind at our previous house because there was no room in the moving van.
With the recent pouring of our patio, there was finally a place for a new grill. And for Father's Day, that's what I got.
Only, the one I wanted, a Weber Q 320 Gas Grill, wasn't available locally. So I ordered it from Amazon, where the 75 rave reviews convinced me that this was the BBQ for me.
It arrived yesterday, and I was excited to get it up and started for dinner, so I dragged the 70-pound box through the house, down the back stairs, and onto the new patio.
I opened it up and took everything out of the carefully packed box, spreading the bits and pieces all around me in preparation for assemblage.
Finally, after plastic bags were opened and ties were untwisted, I sat down with the instructions, ready to build, and then my daughter walked by and said, "Is this supposed to have a crack in it?"
The supposedly sturdy body, with glass-reinforced nylon frame, had a giant crack in it.
Have you ever tried to re-pack a gigantic box with several dozen odd-sized parts? It must've taken me an hour to puzzle it out and make them fit. What a waste of my time.
Amazon was great, as usual. UPS is on its way this morning for a pick-up, and my refund should be following.
As for the BBQ, I soured on the Q 320, so went down to Home Depot and bought a Weber Spirit E-210. Webers are famous for being well-built and efficient.
So, as soon as I get this one put together, we'll return to the joys of BBQing!
Any recipes, hints, secret sauces, let me know.
With the recent pouring of our patio, there was finally a place for a new grill. And for Father's Day, that's what I got.
Only, the one I wanted, a Weber Q 320 Gas Grill, wasn't available locally. So I ordered it from Amazon, where the 75 rave reviews convinced me that this was the BBQ for me.
It arrived yesterday, and I was excited to get it up and started for dinner, so I dragged the 70-pound box through the house, down the back stairs, and onto the new patio.
I opened it up and took everything out of the carefully packed box, spreading the bits and pieces all around me in preparation for assemblage.
Finally, after plastic bags were opened and ties were untwisted, I sat down with the instructions, ready to build, and then my daughter walked by and said, "Is this supposed to have a crack in it?"
The supposedly sturdy body, with glass-reinforced nylon frame, had a giant crack in it.
Have you ever tried to re-pack a gigantic box with several dozen odd-sized parts? It must've taken me an hour to puzzle it out and make them fit. What a waste of my time.
Amazon was great, as usual. UPS is on its way this morning for a pick-up, and my refund should be following.
As for the BBQ, I soured on the Q 320, so went down to Home Depot and bought a Weber Spirit E-210. Webers are famous for being well-built and efficient.
So, as soon as I get this one put together, we'll return to the joys of BBQing!
Any recipes, hints, secret sauces, let me know.
Permalink posted by Idaho Dad at 7:59 AM
6 Comments:
Isnt that just the pits when that happens :( Im glad you went and go another one though, even it was was not the original one you wanted.... we need a new BBQ this year but I only like to BBQ on charcoal and we only need a smallish one....
I will rack me brains for some great BBQ recipes....
that is a great fathers day pressie...
x
Grilled salmon is one of my favorite things. Spray a little cooking spray on each side and it grills up nice and crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Now I'm hungry! :)
I'm not good for tips but I'll bring the beer if you cook!
Should we send you some mesquite chips?
I was about to say the last sentence you typed..he he..do share any favourites you have!
I got a Weber Skyline for my husband when we got married in 1999 and it is still going strong.. It doesn't look at pretty.
I did think of replacing it and we did drool over one with an oven in it at Home Depot. But we decided our Weber had one fine feature... it is paid for... lol..
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