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Obama Gives British PM a Grill…
weasel zippers ^ | 3/14/12 | zip

Posted on 03/14/2012 1:06:57 PM PDT by Nachum

I guess it’s better than the iPod filled with his speeches he gave to the Queen.

(ABC News) — President and First Lady Obama gifted UK Prime Minister and Mrs. Cameron a one-of-a-kind Braten 1000 Series Grill hand made by Engelbrecht Grills and Cookers of Paxton, Ill.

The grill normally retails for $1,895, but this one cost significantly more not only because it was a nicer version, but because the White House insisted that every part of the grill be American-made.

Kyle Bloomstrand, vice president of Engelbrecht Grills and Cookers, tells ABC News that the body of the grill is the same one as is always for sale, but that since normally some of the parts in their upscale grill are made in other countries, that had to change for this official White House gift. Everything in this custom-made grill was “Made in America,” which required some parts – the wheels, for instance – to be custom-made.

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To: Nachum

Is it one of those “some assembly required” grills? Now they’ve got to figure out a way to get it home. I guess a gift certificate would have been considered tacky.....


81 posted on 03/15/2012 4:30:56 AM PDT by Hot Tabasco (The only solution to this primary is a shoot out! Last person standing picks the candidate)
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To: Hot Tabasco
I guess a gift certificate would have been considered tacky.....

"It's just like cash ... just not as convenient."

82 posted on 03/15/2012 4:45:24 AM PDT by Stegall Tx (Living off your tax dollars can be kinda fun, but not terribly profitable.)
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To: Grizzled Bear

Actually even in NC there is a conflict that rivals the civil war concerning tomato sauce or ketchup in barbecue sauce.
Eastern NC (my location) is vinegar, peppers, sugar and a few spices but the idiots around Lexington NC have decided that it needed color so they adulterated the real thing (they even put ketchup in the slaw)and it is known as Lexington style.


83 posted on 03/15/2012 7:44:38 AM PDT by Bob Buchholz
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To: Hodar

A $2,000+ grill? For someone who lives in London?

Well, I guess he can grill out on the few days of sunshine...but a $20 Hibachi may have done the job as well. I doubt either will ever be used.


84 posted on 03/15/2012 7:50:03 AM PDT by Mr Rogers ("they found themselves made strangers in their own country")
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To: Dixie Yooper
The standard version:

Doesn't look like $1800 to me...


85 posted on 03/15/2012 7:54:45 AM PDT by Mr Rogers ("they found themselves made strangers in their own country")
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To: Grizzled Bear
IIRC, Carolina is vinegar based while Texas tends to be tomato based.

Eastern North Carolina is vinegar based. . however, central and western North Carolina; it's tomato-based. BOTH are DElicious!!

86 posted on 03/15/2012 1:35:52 PM PDT by McBuff
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To: Bob Buchholz

Kenny Bolick says Eastern North Carolina specializes in a vinegar based BBQ. . .Central and Western North Carolina is known for its tomato-based recipe. Kenny says he can go both ways!! mmmmm good. That Kenny Bolick. . .he don’t know shoes. . .but he sure knows BBQ! Kenny says BBQ done right just falls off the bone and melts in your mouth. . .you don’t even need to chew. . which is good for Kenny. . .I mean, him havin only 3 teeth and all. . .


87 posted on 03/15/2012 1:46:54 PM PDT by McBuff
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To: muleskinner
What would YOU give someone, as a good-will token. Something that says America. Something of quality.

If I was Cameron and forced to attend, I'd bring a toilet seat from and old slave ship. It would interest the Obama side of the family as slave traders and has Historical American value as a treasure.

88 posted on 03/15/2012 3:02:43 PM PDT by BerryDingle (I know how to deal with communists, I still wear their scars on my back from Hollywood-Ronald Reagan)
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To: CT Hillbilly

We do, but not as often. The weather precludes...


89 posted on 03/16/2012 4:31:27 AM PDT by Vanders9
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To: Hodar

Is go to Amish PA and get something with craftmanship


90 posted on 03/16/2012 5:24:47 AM PDT by HollyB
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To: HollyB

I would (not is)...sorry


91 posted on 03/16/2012 5:27:32 AM PDT by HollyB
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To: HollyB

Really good point.

Kinda sad, isn’t it? We have to go to an Amish community to get something that is truly American made ... that’s kinda pathetic.


92 posted on 03/16/2012 5:45:02 AM PDT by Hodar ( Who needs laws; when this FEELS so right?)
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To: Hodar

There are local crafters in most cities that represent the region. But, I suppose he wanted the union made label.


93 posted on 03/16/2012 6:01:00 AM PDT by HollyB
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To: Hodar

You know..he could have had a local Chicago artist make something of one of the legendary Chicago jazz or blues artist. That would have been kind of interesting.


94 posted on 03/16/2012 6:25:42 AM PDT by HollyB
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