It was an ex-pat naval aviator who lives near my mum in the med that introduced me to the joys of charcoal. I had been a gas fan up till then. Whilst my old man was ill, he invited my wife, the kids and I round for a few cold ones and some food, cooked on a Weber. It was so good I bought one straight away when I went home. The oddest thing is just putting the lid on and leaving it to cook. No flames, no drama, just superbly cooked succulent food.
The high point was when my little lad dropped his nintendo gameboy in the pool. In went our host, who fished it out, and a quick dismantle and two hours in the sun dried it out completely. Still going strong to this day!
Charcoal every time. Makes you plan ahead and apply a bit of patience to the whole thing.
Just as well I went for it yesterday. Raining again now
