Grill man

I have watched the grill man as he works nearly every morning for two months.  Several of these two-grill stations are positioned along the ocean below our condo. I assume the salt mist is damaging to these appliances as it seems to be any other metal nearby. The grills are also used nightly. Maybe you treat your grill like I treat mine. When I am done with the steak or hamburgers it is time to eat and I don't worry about the grill until the next time I barbeque. If this is not your approach, I must apologize to all who have dined at the Grabe's for being a slob.

Back to the grill man. I have grown to admire the precision with which he executes his routine. Take the cover off. Attach the propane tank. Scrap down the grate and then wipe the grate with paper towels. Here is where the routine grows unconventional. Raise the grate and remove the covers over the series of five burners. Remove and discard the aluminum foil that has been used to wrap the individual covers. Remove and discard the foil that has been placed at the bottom of the grill cavity. Take out a section of new foil from the giant roll and fold it precisely to fit the bottom of the grill cavity and position it in the grill. Wrap each grill cover with foil and replace them in the grill. Test the burners to assure they light. Close the grill and clean the grill top with a solution that probably protects the cover and makes it shine. Fold the grill cover and store it below the grill. 

In the evening about 10, he returns to remove the propane containers, chain and padlock the grill shut, and cover the grill. Repeat multiple times a day and each day of the week.

So goes the life of the grill man. All done with care and precision.