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Welcome to SMF to you and your brother! This is a great forum with tons of information and friendly people to help you along the way.
If you're new to smoking, definitely sign up for the free, 5-day eCourse offered by Jeff. It'll give you the foundations needed to get successful smokes under your belt.
To help you with future questions you might have, what kind of smoker are you using?