It will take 3 days to start up a non-gas grill and get it up to temp.
Bolleaux! To hell with the vile fuel made from the bottled breath of Satan's bottom...
A couple of minutes to lay the coals and starter fuel, a quik splurge of lighter gel, fire it up and 25 minutes later it's ready - during which time that which is to be cooked can be prep'd and a 3:2:1 margarita quaffed...