Yes, I still need to season the smoker, we've had a lot of wind lately so just waiting for some nicer weather, today it's snowing! Several years ago I was at a pot luck and someone brought a smoked turkey, have been wanting to smoke ever since! I will probably start out with a chicken or ribs. Yes, I did take the ecourse, and learned alot!
I bought hickory and mesquite chips at the Ace Hardware, they also have cherry and apple, that's next on the list.
I'm very familiar with St. Johns, worked at the high school for awhile, nice little community. Glad to see other Arizonans here!
Thanks for the welcome and support, I think I'll have a great time smoking!