We purchased a bottom-of-the-line gas grill at the end of the summer in 1999. This plus several gallons of water in the basement was the extent of our preparation for the doomsday scenarios associated with the arrival of a new millenium. If some programming bug had sent the civilized world back to the Stone Age, we at least would have been able to barbecue for a few weeks.
Fast forward to last week when I wandered into Home Depot for a paint brush and a picture frame hook. Some impulse sent me wandering right in the direction of the riding mowers and yard gear, and before I was quite aware of it, I was staring at Home Depot’s line of Charmglow monster grills with price tags to match.
None of the shining behemoths moved me until I noticed #100606099. #100606099 boasted brushed stainless steel with a 12,000 BTU side burner. Nice. Under the hood were five more burners and a rotisserie spit. Impressive. And then the kicker. This baby also has an oven. Incredible.
Not that we have $799 lying around to upgrade our millenium special, but when it does finally give up the grill ghost I know what I want… one with a rotisserie, 12,000 BTU side burner, and an oven. How do you like them apples… spit roasted, grilled, or baked?
