Fingers crossed we can getback to TBs, but I fear the Covid Tyrants in government, SAGE, et-ruddy-cetera, are going to have us all back under lockdown again. And they will do so despite their attempt to continue the many restrictions by proxy this week, by foisting all the resposibility on shops, restaurants, bars etc.

One could easily surmise that the current rise in cases was brought on by allowing the events at Wimbledon and Wembley to proceed like they did! What makes those events so damn special that they get free pass? Oh ...... sorry ...... I forgot, 'big money' gets it's ruddy oar in ...... again.

Regarding "resposibility"
Not "us" or "people" then?

I just found this thread - couldn't believe that such banter had gone on for 15 years!
You may be proud to know that Weber barbeques has a distinct aviation connection! :-) At one time, my bro Barry (ex RCAF RN/RO on the Argus out of Summerside PEI (415 Sqdn) ) had a business that supplied the redwood shelves for both Arkla and Weber barbeques. After a few successful business years, he developed a very serious allergy to redwood and the business went down the tubes. Somehow this led him to work for David Tallichet managing his collection, before he went into business trading just off-line fighters for vintage museum pieces.

Lads, have just seen this.
I have to confess to stripping the existing breath of Satan's bottom powered device down - performed a full D-check (stators, compressors, igniters) replaced a few factory parts.
Even repainted it a fetching shade of aircraft aluminum in high temperature engine paint.
Closed the cowling, placed it in the revetment, retired to the bunker, sounded the hooter and lit the blue touch paper.
Was expecting previously referred to variable geometry fast jet fireworks, but it ran like a charm.
Well pleased I were... back in Mrs T's good books until the next domestic disaster.
But... I have discovered the delights of the wood chip filled smoker box placed inside said gas barbeque.
Just like ones dual Orstrayan/Kuwi citizenship - best of both worlds.

Well done, tartare..

Re-cycle, save the planet, doing what Mrs T suggested - a winner - and avoid burning charcoal and reducing CO2 emissions.

Plus, enjoy the easier option, with great flavour from the smoke box.

Good decision - enjoy!!

I shall have a good night's sleep tonight now that I know and can relax!!

Well done indeed, tartare - a sound move to give your satanic-fuelled device a thorough service. Unlike this unhappy event which happened nearby a few days ago:

BEagle
 

Always the negatives, Moriarty, always the negatives...........

Can I be the first for 2022? Surely someone has beaten me to it! Well, as BEagle would say, the weather-guessers have got it right. It’s feeling distinctly spring like and the faithful black orb from Sigonella NX is fired up awaiting some Chiltern beef and bacon burgers (first try), some Buckinghamshire sausages and some free range jerk seasoned chicken. Hope everyone is having a good weekend (even if the rugby results left some a little put out).

I am looking at rolling the beast out of its winter home into its summer residence tomorrow. It will make getting the car in and out of the garage a bit easier too. I like to start the season with an inaugural joint, leg of lamb on home grown rosemary is a favourite, that or a chicken stuffed with fresh herbs.

All, following a lengthy period of "not feeling quite right about myself" I am proud to announce I have transitioned. The new Weber is GAS! I have kept the large charcoal orb and Smokey Joe as I am not quite ready to let go yet. I ask you respect my decision and do not cast doubt on my parentage or criticise my lifestyle choice.

Thank you.

Roland, the gas has been lit twice in the last 2 weeks as I needed to gain confidence before letting my wider family know about my decision. :)

Sittingstress
 

How nice to see some sanity in this crazy world we now seem to occupy.

We suffer from this "Black Orb" Fraternity every year, as if BBQ'inq is simply a summer event to be excited about in the Spring..

I have been Weber'ing with gas for over 40 years, and BBQ throughout the winter when the "Black Orb" brigade are hiding in their garages.

Welcome to the sensible brigade - and enjoy your newfound freedom!

That's perhaps my favorite aspect of grilling with gas - thanks to it's quick and easy operation I can use it pretty much year around. I grilled some chicken thighs last night even though it was pouring rain - thanks to my covered deck both I and the grill stayed dry and thanks my gas Weber I didn't have to spend much time outside in the cold.
Oh, and the chicken was delish :ok:

I have done the Christmas roast in the black orb in Germany when we found out a German oven will not take the offence against nature that is the British (and American?) turkey. It was one of the traditions at Elmpt, cooking Christmas dinner on the balcony of the flats. I subsequently did it at Wyton in a fit of nostalgia and the urge not to have to clean the oven.

Regarding BBQ, we are AC/DC ............ big RED Weber from the PX c. 1994, and an almost as old cheapo gas with rotisserie added. And in uncertain times, the gas jobby, with a nearly full big cylinder, and a full spare, ensures that we can have hot food, if necessary cooked in the workshop with door open. And enough candles to satisfy a survivalist.

Next week may well see BBQ the first.

I think we may be standing by for incoming on the thread though .........................

Prior to my transitioning I used to Orb it throughout the year. I have cooked in all months of the winter season, Christmas and New Year included. I suppose this is when the self questioning began as I needed to BBQ all year but refused to let go of my entrenched belief that charcoal is the only way. :)

Of course Christmas is different ................. charcoal// turkey = sublime. Many of us caught the bug in RAFG, partly oven sizes, partly poor gas pressure on the day. A fair number of streets made a thing about it. All our extended family treat the turkey thus even to this present.

Anyone had a barbeque this week? Goodness me, at the mo, in the southern half of the UK, you could leave your chosen barbeque food outside in the sun and it would be halfway cooked in 30 minutes! No need to light up your Weber. 😵‍💫

I know the UK is renowned for folk moaning about not getting enough sunshine and warmth, but does anyone know where the thermostat for the sun is? Could you please dial it down a wee bit? Thank you.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/202...ose-going-get/

Yes on a Weber but using satans breath, (much to the disgust of some around here I'll be bound:))

There are those on this thread who believe it come's from another orifice.

We had planned a BBQ for Sunday, postponed twice ...... we maintain 10 deg c. difference cooler inside/ outside, and the dining room [how old-fashioned] is coolest room in the house.

So are you Brits reconsidering your position that Air Conditioning is for wimps?:E

Yes, 104F (40C) is damn hot. There are large parts of the US where it gets that hot every summer - often for weeks at a time. Where I was growing up in Colorado, the all-time record high was 105F for a long time. But we matched the record several times every summer (I understand it has now been broken).