Local places I like
This one is gonna be mine so hands off 
Willie lives two blocks down and I have watched him smoke stuff for a while. Then his smoker herd started growing. Then the sign with the phone number.
Check out how cool that thing is. He uses some old maple sryup barrels and turns them into uber smokers in his welding shop garage.
The motorcycle chain holding the lid cracked me up. They are fine looking. Has a side door to load up coals and chips. Wheels and handles to move it around. He had three different models and will build custom.
I will smoke my own bacon soon.
His number is 402 805-4569 SW corner of 4th and E st.
Or contact me and i will talk to him or ask him questions.
Author comment by West A Dad · 2008/08/22 at 7:18 am
Oh man I’m all over this one. The better half is not going to be happy with 4 monsters on the patio.
I really dig the “locally made” aspect. I bet Willie cranks out some wicked BBQ. Me hungry now…..
Admin comment by beerorkid · 2008/08/22 at 7:20 am
I wonder if he does layaway?
foxspit · 2008/08/22 at 1:53 pm
What would one cost with a side firebox and wheels on one side? Could he add brackets so we could put a shelf on? I love this idea!
Admin comment by beerorkid · 2008/08/22 at 1:56 pm
He quoted me $170 for the tricked out one with the smoke stack, side door, wheels, motorcycle chain lid chain, and it comes with a rack.
I think I might be able to barter a bit though.
Mr. T · 2008/08/22 at 2:28 pm
Very cool!
Damnit…where is my $%&^&$ Obama VP text? I’ve been pounding the refresh key on my email all day. Can’t concentrate…
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