Tale of the two custom Klose BYC's...
... or known as the offer I couldn't refuse.
A while back... a Brethren Brother Parrothead had a custom Klose BYC for sale... eventually another Brother (Moderator MilitantSquatter) became the new owner. There's a significant back-story here... early last year - 2010 Quote:
Fast forward to last weekend: Vinny was going to sell his BYC... and Phil said something along the lines "Its mine". But what will he do with (2) BYC's in the yard? Recall this is the Klose of legendary lore... the Klose BYC mentioned in the snot thread... the catalyst which ultimately led to this forum... the BBQ-Brethren. Phil could have placed the BYC up to an auction... to the biggest offer... but he gave me an offer I couldn't refuse... a fair price for a classic stickburner. So I came down from PA with a trailer... to move not one, but two BYC's to their respective new homes.... moving Vinny's BYC to Phil's... and taking Phil's Klose back to PA. http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/IMAG0357.jpg Vinny (MilitantSquatter)/Sledneck (Steve)/ and Phil (Poobah) loading up Parrothead's/MilitantSquatter's/now Phil's new BYC. http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/IMAG0359.jpg http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/IMAG0360.jpg What are they doing... checking their manicures? http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/IMAG0358.jpg The two BYC's... in the driveway... changing of the pits. http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/IMAG0368.jpg http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/IMAG0364.jpg http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/IMAG0361.jpg Phil... having a personal moment with his BYC... saying goodbye. The memories, the meats, the bashes it cooked. http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/IMAG0376.jpg http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/IMAG0378.jpg Thank you very much, Phil... hope to continue what you started with the Klose. |
Bob, you lucky Donkey! Congrats! That's a great smoker with a great history.
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These Klose's are getting around more than Paris Hilton! :-P
Great pics and story, enjoy the new pit! |
Wow! Of all the nights to check back in with my BBQ brothers. Nice story.
I get next dibs if it ever goes up again. :-P |
I am envious.
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Great story - now I'm going to add to it.
Since Bob was on a road trip - he dropped by to see Big Al and me. Thanks Bob - I know it wasn't exaclty on the way - it was great to get to meet you and chat for a few minutes. Hope the trip home was uneventful. |
Good post Bob.
When I bought the pit from Greg, I planned to have it a long time despite my history of pit turnover (each with a reason at that point in time). Fast forward to late 2011, w/ usual weekday work & increasing general weekend stuff / family responsibilities, I just did not have the time to use it with any frequency as I would need to be home all day to feed the logs every 30+ minutes. In retrospect, it was also bigger capacity than I really needed too. Attempted to sell it once, but quickly changed my mind... With more reflection and the winter weather approaching which would only further inhibit my potential to cook on it, I made the decision it was definitely time to sell. At some point down the road, maybe I'll be able to go back to a stick burner again, but not in the near future. So for now, I've purchased a 22" WSM. The WSM will allow me to cook more frequently which is my main goal and be enough capacity for me. I've had 18" WSM's before so this will be an easy transition. Glad both pits are staying w/ Brethren and are going to the best place at this time. |
I love this story! Glad you had it for a while Vinnie. Even more happy that Phil has it now. I just got off the phone with him. He cooked up some chicken tonight on it and will post pics tomorrow.
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Great story! You're gonna love that BYC :thumb:
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I love when we can keep great pits like these within the family!
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Back in PA... safe and sound. http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/IMAG0383.jpg |
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Brethren Bash lore.:cool::cool: |
Yea great story! That thing would have been in my backyard, if I were closer.
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Great post Bob.
And you can even see those skinny columns on Phil's house!!!! |
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