22 1/2 black with wooden handles.Once used in about 15 years.bought in american shop in Rhein'dahlen.Must put it to use.Inspired by reading on here.Always enjoy Beagle's contributions.

Howabout, whilst I might have flown both Hunter and Buccaneer myself (the latter not very well), 'tis Jindabyne who is the true FJ mate with zillions of hours on both types, as well as on others! Which is why I trust his opinion on beer!

avionics dude, thanks for the comment. Perhaps the reason you've only used your 22 1/2 inches in 15 years (!) is because the blackfellow's hunger for sharkhole increases in proportion to the cube of the diameter? So a 22.5" needs 1.8 times as much as a 18.5" - and a 26" needs 2.8 times as much as an 18.5....:eek:

Apologies for the shameless plug, but I've just had my BBQ delivered from these chaps:

Weber Barbecues

Cheapest prices on the net, courteous and efficient staff with lightning quick delivery. NB, most other sites have put their prices up for summer, but these guys haven't. Yet??

:ok:

Co-Captain: They may be cheapest on the net for UK delivery, but when you look at delivery outside of UK, it becomes somewhat less of a good deal. (The delivery charge to here [sunny Espana] is more than the bbq itself!!) I have recently had my new "Andrew Lloyd" delivered from these chaps: Weber One Touch Gold 57cm Dark Blue Charcoal barbeque
Excellent service, and rapid delivery.

Beagle dear chap, you really need to move with the times - "blackfellow" is so yesterday - you will note from the above link that they are available in other more aesthetically pleasing colours too.

p.s. It is Weber with one b :ok:

Co-Captain and Trumpet Trousers

One hopes that in ordering your respective Webers (yes, I made the mistake of two Bs - but the little thingys on the wheels that had the name are long gone) you did not commit the cardinal sin of ordering the GAS version. If the converts have now been swayed by GAS, then things are looking pretty bleak. In short, this signals the rise of short attention span Twenty/20 devotees - and make no mistake, the two are linked - over the traditional form of the game.

avionics dude

You truly do not know what you are missing. The greatest thing about the sacred orb, apart from the taste of the product, is the minimisation of labour. Initially, a bit of buggerising around is required getting it lit and getting the joint on; but after that it's plain sailing. Drink p155, for the next two or three hours, and then get the wife to dish it out - on the pretence that you've done 'all the bloody cooking' and deserve a rest. But, and this is the big but, do not be swayed by the GASSERS. They preach a false line that GAS is as good. It ain't - my brother-in-law has one and the food, in comparison to the true way, sucks. It's like eating McDonalds.

BEagle

I accept that you have an understandable level of admiration for Jindabyne and, with his hours, he must be somewhat of a legend. However, hours in a Bucc do not necessarily translate to preeminence in judging the quality of a beer.

So, the challenge to you is to go out, source a carton of that putrid VB P155, drink it and come back with your opinion. Is that a fair contest?

To the whingers who say that this thread doesn't belong

I have always been an avowed republican for our antipodean nation. That doesn't mean I don't admire (certain) members of the Royal Family.

So I'll quote a much maligned member, Princess Anne - 'Naff Off'

"barbie" "barbie"

Gainsey - this is not you is it ? :hmm:

Barbie and Ken Doll Clothes | Sew Fourth of July Clothes

"Oh yes, I can see it now, he is wearing an apron - He is happy and at peace, is enjoying the company of friends, and plans to have a great time." :ooh: :eek:

Warning
 

For those consdering their first Weber purchase beware...
Don't be tempted by the 18.5" compact, I have an in-law who has one and it is good for all things except roasting that large chicken or turkey.

Well I beheaded my sisters Barbie Ken er.. Kluge.:)

Indeed.

You are not responsible for this line of merchandise as well are you ?

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Very suspect me thinks :suspect:

Worn under the aforementioned "barbie" apron perhaps ??

Own up now - you have been cornered.

But they don't do an XXL.:p

Howabout - charcoal of course.

However, as a recipient of the EO brief I must give fellow buyers the option of GAS... If that is how they are so inclined.

Incidentally, I have taken much inspiration from these (red blooded) chaps in the good old US of A. The only gas canisters in their possession will be the ones they line up for target practice in between hunting swamp rats, no doubt.

YouTube - St Louis Style Barbecue Spare Ribs BBQ Pit Boys Recipe

Regards,

CC

:}

OK, Howabout, challenge accepted. On the assumption that VB can be sourced in the UK elsewhere than in Llanddewi Brefi, I shall despatch the manservant to purchase some.

I suppose that, if it truly does taste as bad as you infer, I could always relegate it to either fire extinguishing duties - or shove it up a chicken's nether regions for 'beer cooked chook'?

TT - darkbluefellow is all very nice and royal, but the true colour must surely be black? BTW - is that aeroplane you're allegedly working on ever going to fly? In the true spirit of EADS, perhaps mañana implies too great a sense of urgency?

Gainesy, there's clearly neither need nor demand............

- or howsabout one of each? :ok:
Regarding the 'plane: it's a good job I'm not employing Gainesy's method of measuring elapsed time whilst waiting, otherwise I would be needing a new liver by now! Oh, and for the record, charcoal - obviously... :}

The local supplier of VB (and, funny old thing, located in Covent Garden, London).

"Although Australia was colonized predominantly by British ale drinkers, the most popular beer style in modern day Australia is lager. This is likely due to the dry, hot climate of Australia whereas Britain is rather wet and cold most of the year."

Says it all really - a Weber can back up your central heating.

Probably whines as well :E

Kluge,

True up to a point; lager-style is very popular, and seems to dominate the sales in pubs when it's sold out of the keg.

However; and in line with my premise that 2/3 of the population should not have the vote, nor should they be allowed to breed, my local bottle shop owner informs me that, more than any other canned or bottled beer, he moves more cartons of - wait for it - .......VB. There's just no accounting for taste.

Personally, these days, I try to avoid the bottled or canned beer - too much GAS!. Instead, I have lately turned to a wonderful invention by Heineken. For those that haven't seen it, it's a mini-keg, but not your everyday variety that, once opened has to be drunk. These little suckers have an internal pressure supply and a proper tap on the top. Once opened, the keg is good for 30 days - normally lasts about two - the beer does not go off if consumed within a month. And the pressure lasts to the final pint. The keg sits neatly in my beer fridge and is attacked with gusto while the old Weber is chugging away. Nothing like a true draft beer, out of a keg, in your own home

Proof that MY favourite beer - VB - 'THE Beer for Blokes' has out-lasted decades of change by other beers to become 'triendy', 'boutique',,,,etc..etc....

Even the look of the can of VB has not changed since I was a nipper.


Say what you want on taste, but you simply cannot beat it...To me it is close to the perrrfect beer - topped only when a buxom lass pours it for you.

Well perhaps especially if buxom wenches are involved.....but west island beer doesn't come close to this matey;

YouTube - Speights beer ad from NZ

And just to keep it on topic - It is great with a BBQ or a curry.

Did you know!?

This thread has been running for over 3 years!!!

Its sell by date is getting nearer and nearer and the adverts are getting more and more iffy and all too frequent.

Just to let you know that we are about to be..............:E -- :=

Pop - The thread may be 3 years old but given the weather over the last few years that only equates to around 3 full-thrash BBQs at JTO Towers.

When my first 22" Weber gives up the ghost [14 years old now] feel free to close the thread.