Churrasqueiro Bob
Full Fledged Farker
I lucked out and got the last one in my area, new in box. Assembly was straight forward but the ash catcher ring was a bit of a pain to install. I christened it tonight by cooking some wings seasoned with McCormick Roasted Garlic and Herb seasoning. I cooked indirect using the charcoal holders with Stubb's briquettes. I was quite pleased with the results and I look forward to learning this grill well.
I switched from using gas for the past 20+ year back to charcoal again last June and immediately joined the forum. I got my feet wet with a Weber Go Anywhere that I got from Snap On tools back in the 80's; it is red with wood handles. I quickly bought a Smokey Joe Silver and was hooked. I used the SJS 4-5 times a week all last summer and had a blast. I realized I needed something bigger, so I kept reading here and looking for a good deal on something. My sister gave me a never used 18" OTS with the 3 daisy wheels, circa 1999, which I used throughout the winter alternating with my buddy Smokey Joe. :biggrin1:
I have lusted after the Performer since joining here and reading about it. I saw the deal at Lowe's a month or so ago and was so tempted, but I kept procrastinating and put off the purchase. Then I got scared that they would all be sold since the weather is getting better so I took the plunge. I was lucky to get one nearby as there was only one store in my area that had one in stock.
Anyway, that's my story and I'm stickin' to it. :biggrin1: I look forward to learning about this grill from my fellow Performer owners and everyone else here at this wonderful site. Thanks to all for your help in the past as I look forward to learning new skills and techniques.
I switched from using gas for the past 20+ year back to charcoal again last June and immediately joined the forum. I got my feet wet with a Weber Go Anywhere that I got from Snap On tools back in the 80's; it is red with wood handles. I quickly bought a Smokey Joe Silver and was hooked. I used the SJS 4-5 times a week all last summer and had a blast. I realized I needed something bigger, so I kept reading here and looking for a good deal on something. My sister gave me a never used 18" OTS with the 3 daisy wheels, circa 1999, which I used throughout the winter alternating with my buddy Smokey Joe. :biggrin1:
I have lusted after the Performer since joining here and reading about it. I saw the deal at Lowe's a month or so ago and was so tempted, but I kept procrastinating and put off the purchase. Then I got scared that they would all be sold since the weather is getting better so I took the plunge. I was lucky to get one nearby as there was only one store in my area that had one in stock.
Anyway, that's my story and I'm stickin' to it. :biggrin1: I look forward to learning about this grill from my fellow Performer owners and everyone else here at this wonderful site. Thanks to all for your help in the past as I look forward to learning new skills and techniques.
