New to the forum from Barksdale Air Force Base

pitmasternate

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• May 27, 2013

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hey all, I'm really new to this forum. My wife and I live on Barksdale AFB which is in Bossier City, Louisiana. We are originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado. I usually cook out 2-3 times a week on Kingsford charcoal grill and occasionally I will smoke a rack of ribs in my custom built smoker. I haven't used my smoker in a few weeks because I am trying to figure out a different way to provide heat and smoke. I would really like to meet a few people who also love to BBQ and learn some new techniques and some recipes! 

 

woodcutter

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• May 27, 2013

• #2

Welcome to SMF this is the best of the smoking forums. Use the search bar and you will find what you are looking for.

 

kathrynn

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• May 27, 2013

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to SMF!  We are so glad you joined us! Thank you so much for your Service!

Jeff offers a free 5 day E-Course.  It's packed with great information to use...no matter what your experience level might be!  http://www.smoking-meat.com/smoking-basics-ecourse  

If you didn't read the "Terms of Service" notes.....please do.  There are a few things that everyone should know about those pesky little rules before plunging into the forums. http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/a/terms-of-service

If you need any help roaming around the forums....just holler!  Happy to help out!

Happy Memorial Day! 

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eman

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• May 27, 2013

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Welcome to SMF and Welcome to Louisiana !  Kinda different weather than Colorado???

 

seenred

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• May 27, 2013

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Welcome to the forums! Glad you've joined us. You've found a great place to learn and share ideas on our favorite pastime...grilling and smoking great food! There are lots of friendly and knowledgeable people here who really enjoy helping one another. Just ask when you need help and you'll get plenty.

Red

 

pitmasternate

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May 26, 2013

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• May 27, 2013

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Yeah the weather is very different, but the bbq out here is way better. We have been here for a few years and there is a bunch of bbq restaurants I have yet to try. 

 

eman

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PitmasterNate said:

Yeah the weather is very different, but the bbq out here is way better. We have been here for a few years and there is a bunch of bbq restaurants I have yet to try. 

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Better try them now. Once you get this smoking stuff down pat you may never eat BBQ out again.

 

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• May 27, 2013

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First off Thanks for you service and then welcome to SMF glad you joined us. You'll find lots of good info and some great recipes here. Have fun and happy smoking

 

oldschoolbbq

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• May 27, 2013

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Welcome,Nate. You've come to the right place. We enjoy leading the way...

Thank you for your Bravery and Service , keep in touch and as always . . .

 

foamheart

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• May 27, 2013

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This place is a wealth of knowledge. Its really amazing. The search engine here ...... well if you don't see what you are looking for you mispelled it. They have it covered, everything from canned tomatoes to the flow coefficent of a 6" pipe. You can always ask a question also, if you have a specific question. Did I mention that the smoke guru's can answer questions before you ask them? LOL.... well pretty much.

Make sure and reference to pit size and type when asking, thats how good these guys are.

I have not been able to find a good way to smoke crawfish yet, if you have it figured out please let me know.

Its a great site, I am sure you'll like it. Oh and BTW thank you for your service, sorta assumed that with the location.

 

s2k9k

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• May 27, 2013

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Hi Nate! :welcome1: to SMF!!! We're happy you joined us!

 

pitmasternate

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• May 27, 2013

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I really appreciate all the warm welcomes! I have been browsing and reading threads since noon. 

Hope you all had a great memorial day! 

 

mossymo

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• May 28, 2013

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Glad you joined us Nate, :welcome1: from North Dakota!