My interest in cast iron started when I saw a small cast iron grill in a thrift store that I thought I couldn't live without. He only accepted cash, and like many others I'm so used to everyone accepting debit cards I had none on me. So when I completed my day trip the store was closed and as luck would have it, the following weekend the little grill was gone. So I started researching the little grills and accidentally learned WAY MORE about pots, pans, cauldrons, kettles and dutch ovens than I had ever dreamed even existed. I ran across some deals on some vintage iron and quickly set up a lye tank, vinegar / water tank and a corner of the kitchen for the seasoning process. But, today.......I received the item that started it all! That first bite that began this addiction an Atlanta Stove Works sportsman with a BONUS shallow fish fryer. This pleases me greatly, however it's no cure because now I want a BSR and Lodge model for a triple set!