They're sticking it to me!

**bravestar** · 04-20-2008, 08:20 PM

Today was the first day in a long string of great, sunny, beautiful weather days we're expected to get. The temps aren't expected to get above 76 (except for a high of 80 on one day), the wind is supposed to be just right, and either sunny, or partly sunny. No rain, no chilliness, just wonderful, utopian climate.

So what does my downstairs neighbor decide to do? GRILL MEAT on a CHARCOAL GRILL for dinner.

And I am sitting there eating Chicken Helper (what can I say, it's been a low-budget week).

He's on the ground floor, and has a concrete patio. Me, upstairs, I have a wooden balcony. Guess which one of us isn't allowed to grill outdoors?

All I've got is this little hibachi grill my sister gave me, which would work well, if I could figure out where to use it. According to my landlord's insurance company, I can't use it on my balcony (because of the wood) and if I'm using gas, it needs to be located at least 10' away from the building. Apparently, charcoal doesn't have that same stipulation (although I'm sure they'll change that come renewal time).

I'll end up having to grill in the parking lot. Can you imagine me, kneeling over a tiny grill, in a parking lot to cook a few weiners and kebabs? It's almost comical!

But, in the meantime, the smell KC Masterpiece and grilled chicken is wafting into my apartment, and I'm getting hungry again. Le sigh.

deangreenhoe · 04-20-2008, 08:31 PM

78 degrees in the northern hinterlands today. It was 80 on Friday, 79 yesterday.

I have chicken on the grill right now, smoking away. Sorry.

CruiseExpert · 04-20-2008, 08:48 PM

Did you smell my St.Louis Style Ribs all the way up there?

They were wonderful. Get yourself a portable tabletop gas grill. I keep mine around even though I have a full size one as well. Great for burgers, weiners, and not too thick steaks.

Ned · 04-20-2008, 09:26 PM

Steve, how about an electric grill? Most landlords who don't permit other kinds of grills (gas, charcoal, wood) permit electric ones. Zojirushi and Meco make good ones according to reviews.

stephen_s · 04-20-2008, 10:49 PM

Get the George Foreman Grill. It's great. I use it to cook steaks and chicken. Easy to clean also. Just take a wet paper towel and just scrub it. Done.

travelwhiz · 04-20-2008, 11:01 PM

Better yet .....make friends with downstairs neighbor!!!! Tell them that next time they grill you will bring the ________

Sally

04-20-2008, 08:20 PM	#1
bravestar Travel Professional Über Poster Member since: Apr 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 3,011 Rep Power: 98	They're sticking it to me! Today was the first day in a long string of great, sunny, beautiful weather days we're expected to get. The temps aren't expected to get above 76 (except for a high of 80 on one day), the wind is supposed to be just right, and either sunny, or partly sunny. No rain, no chilliness, just wonderful, utopian climate. So what does my downstairs neighbor decide to do? GRILL MEAT on a CHARCOAL GRILL for dinner. And I am sitting there eating Chicken Helper (what can I say, it's been a low-budget week). He's on the ground floor, and has a concrete patio. Me, upstairs, I have a wooden balcony. Guess which one of us isn't allowed to grill outdoors? All I've got is this little hibachi grill my sister gave me, which would work well, if I could figure out where to use it. According to my landlord's insurance company, I can't use it on my balcony (because of the wood) and if I'm using gas, it needs to be located at least 10' away from the building. Apparently, charcoal doesn't have that same stipulation (although I'm sure they'll change that come renewal time). I'll end up having to grill in the parking lot. Can you imagine me, kneeling over a tiny grill, in a parking lot to cook a few weiners and kebabs? It's almost comical! But, in the meantime, the smell KC Masterpiece and grilled chicken is wafting into my apartment, and I'm getting hungry again. Le sigh. __________________ Steve, ACC, CTA, LS

04-20-2008, 08:48 PM	#3
CruiseExpert Travel Professional Platinum Poster Member since: Mar 2006 Location: Ormond Beach, FL Posts: 1,496 Rep Power: 79	Did you smell my St.Louis Style Ribs all the way up there?They were wonderful. Get yourself a portable tabletop gas grill. I keep mine around even though I have a full size one as well. Great for burgers, weiners, and not too thick steaks.

04-20-2008, 09:26 PM	#4
Ned Kishef macher Super Duper Über Poster Member since: Jul 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA USA Posts: 16,687 Rep Power: 449	Steve, how about an electric grill? Most landlords who don't permit other kinds of grills (gas, charcoal, wood) permit electric ones. Zojirushi and Meco make good ones according to reviews. __________________ Ned [Visit my Travel Photography Blog, and Photography website NSL Photography]

04-20-2008, 10:49 PM	#5
stephen_s I hate driving Über Über Poster Member since: Mar 2005 Location: Stevenson Ranch Age: 47 Posts: 6,417 Rep Power: 160	Get the George Foreman Grill. It's great. I use it to cook steaks and chicken. Easy to clean also. Just take a wet paper towel and just scrub it. Done. __________________ http://www.gtracyblog.com http://twitter.com/stephen0118

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04-20-2008, 08:31 PM	#2
deangreenhoe Travel Professional Super Über Poster Member since: Jun 2005 Location: Sheridan, MI Age: 54 Posts: 9,904 Rep Power: 423	78 degrees in the northern hinterlands today. It was 80 on Friday, 79 yesterday. I have chicken on the grill right now, smoking away. Sorry.

04-20-2008, 11:01 PM	#6
travelwhiz Travel Professional Silver Poster Member since: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 473 Rep Power: 40	Better yet .....make friends with downstairs neighbor!!!! Tell them that next time they grill you will bring the ________ Sally