A new member of the Weber 26 fan club

I recently made a startling discovery. Willpower is soluble in alcohol. I have the habit of enjoying a glass of beer while perusing The BBQ Brethren forums. Lately there has been a proliferation of glowing posts regarding the Weber 26 kettle. It is frequently highly recommended and often the answer to “what cooker would you choose in you were limited to one?” I didn’t have a 26 or a need for one for that matter. However, with a couple of beers, the virtues of cooking on a Weber 26 became crystal clear to me. A phone call to the local Lowes store and a debit card number are enough to have a Weber 26 delivered within the week.
The Lowes delivery truck driver unloaded a large box today. On opening the box, I was astonished. Relative to my 22’s, the 26 is huge. I assembled the grill, added a silicone port for thermocouple wires, and filed notches to indicate the lower vent opening. I’ll reserve the break in and initial cook until I have more free time, probably next week.
I am pleased with the fit and finish of the Weber 26 and I have no regrets regarding my willpower collapse and the resulting grill purchase. My problem lies in having a limited cooking area. If I could have only one, or two, or three, ……. I believe it’s time to reorganize and consider storage options.
Lowe’s generously affords a 10% discount for registered veterans on products purchased there. That’s enough to cover the state sales tax in my state. Thank you, Lowes.

Thanks for the encouraging comments. The new 26 will most likely replace the Weber 22's and earn a front row position along with the PK 360 and the Hunsaker drum. The others ships in the fleet are seldom used now.
I've never had an insulated cabinet smoker. The 270 Smokers are appealing for those cold winter cooks and for baking "artisan" bread. The 270's are rated to run at 400° while most other cabinets are limited to smoking temperatures. However, I'll have to drink more beer before making that phone call.