Recognizing an Unhealthy Addictive Impulse
- Thread starter Roy-Parallax
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By the time I realized I needed it (getting dark by 4pm), it was too cold to install.
So i'll plan better for next fall/winter.
SSmith
TVWBB Fan
Nah….I just built a bigger covered deck. Weather be damned!I'm sure you're right. When they spill off the deck into the yard, I'll know I've gone insane because the deck itself could probably hold 20. I better not get that far gone.
Jon Tofte
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
Very, very late to this party, but I will say that I know how this Weber thing can get. I started out salvaging an old redhead that had been pushed to the curb by its owner after a hurricane. It was in pieces and rough, but it was my first WEBER! I experimented with rehabbing using my miniscule accountant's tool collection but with some new parts and patience, I finally had a nice working grill - dented hood not withstanding.
In time, I upgraded to a Genesis Silver B, last year model with black trim and dual fold-up tables. But owning an old Weber and fixing it up got me to thinking about finding another old one and doing the same. Maybe even selling them! Then I discovered TVWBB. I have learned so much about grills and tools. That's good. But with that came an ever-growing exposure to SO MANY cool grills that Weber made (think 1st generation Summit, Genesis Jr and the ultimate: the Vieluxe). I already had the collector bug dating back to when I was a kid. I collected coins (still have those), and then models (I wish I still had those). As an adult I started collecting die cast classic cars and toy submarines that I had when I was young (thanks eBay!
). That lead to another non-moneymaking "business" of restoring examples of my favorite toy submarine, the Remco Seaview from Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.
I don't think I set out to collect grills, but I have to work hard now at beating down that passion. I would love to have a "grill museum" to rival Tom Horsman's "Land of Grills" except mine would feature more old, classic grills. There is no end to it, but I am TRYING to curb my appetite. I have accumulated so many parts and done some crazy things to get some of them. Mostly Weber, but I have also accumulated some classic PK and Broilmaster grills including the PK "Duchess" and Broilmaster's "double" grill - both SO COOL
.
So, I guess my ramble is of no help to you Roy... I guess just set some reasonable goals and say no to stuff that is outside those bounds. And, be thankful that your wife is supportive!
In time, I upgraded to a Genesis Silver B, last year model with black trim and dual fold-up tables. But owning an old Weber and fixing it up got me to thinking about finding another old one and doing the same. Maybe even selling them! Then I discovered TVWBB. I have learned so much about grills and tools. That's good. But with that came an ever-growing exposure to SO MANY cool grills that Weber made (think 1st generation Summit, Genesis Jr and the ultimate: the Vieluxe). I already had the collector bug dating back to when I was a kid. I collected coins (still have those), and then models (I wish I still had those). As an adult I started collecting die cast classic cars and toy submarines that I had when I was young (thanks eBay!
). That lead to another non-moneymaking "business" of restoring examples of my favorite toy submarine, the Remco Seaview from Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.I don't think I set out to collect grills, but I have to work hard now at beating down that passion. I would love to have a "grill museum" to rival Tom Horsman's "Land of Grills" except mine would feature more old, classic grills. There is no end to it, but I am TRYING to curb my appetite. I have accumulated so many parts and done some crazy things to get some of them. Mostly Weber, but I have also accumulated some classic PK and Broilmaster grills including the PK "Duchess" and Broilmaster's "double" grill - both SO COOL
.So, I guess my ramble is of no help to you Roy... I guess just set some reasonable goals and say no to stuff that is outside those bounds. And, be thankful that your wife is supportive!
Joe Anshien
TVWBB Platinum Member
Wow - I used to LOVE Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, especially the episodes with the flying sub.As an adult I started collecting die cast classic cars and toy submarines that I had when I was young (thanks eBay!
Jon Tofte
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
Here’s a few pictures of part of my toy submarine collection - especially the Remco Seaview from the Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea TV show from the 1960s:
The box in this next picture is a totally accurate reproduction I made doing a piece by piece copy. The original was my most prized Christmas present in 1965:
I also loved the puppet based “Super Marionation” show Stingray which was produced by Jerry Anderson in the UK, better known for his later show Thunderbirds:
The box in this next picture is a totally accurate reproduction I made doing a piece by piece copy. The original was my most prized Christmas present in 1965:
I also loved the puppet based “Super Marionation” show Stingray which was produced by Jerry Anderson in the UK, better known for his later show Thunderbirds:
Roy-Parallax
TVWBB Pro
This is weird. Ordered a drip tray for my Platinum. Cost was about $45. What showed up instead is a set of grates for a Genesis II, 400. Poor guy paid close to $200. I've contacted the seller to arrange to correct the mistake.
Steve Hoch
TVWBB Hall of Fame
Me tv+ has all those puppet shows on Sunday mornings. They bring back the memories of being a kid for sure!
Mike - LA
TVWBB Super Fan
And the REAL looney tunes cartoons. When there was no fear of offending animals.