Hello from the Hooiser State!

[medic 82]

Hello everyone,

I just signed-up and wanted to introduce myself. I've been lurking about for a few weeks and decided to join. It seems there is a tremendous amount of information to be learned from everyone and I hope to be able to share what very limited knowledge and experience I have.

By trade I am a paramedic / firefighter for the past 14 years. I am married with 4 kids (12, 11, 9 and 3).. We go camping frequently in our RV and have for many years talked about getting into competition bbq.

That day has arrived! We are ordering a Lang 84D this week and are going to dive in! We've been 'practicing' our bbq on friends and family for several years on a Lg BGE and we think we're on the right track. We know we're no where close to being experts, but at least the bbq we're cranking out hasn't sent anyone to the ER!

So that's where we're at. I hope everyone is willing to be patient, as I am sure I'll have lots of questions!

Thanks in advance everyone- have a great weekend!!

~Mike

 

[chef jeff tx]

Howdy, welcome to the SMF!!

 

[richoso1]

Hello Mike, and thanks for joining us at the SMF. Nice introduction, and congrats on the new LANG. It's all good my friend.

 

[bassman]

Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you already have a handle on this sport. If you have any questions, feel free to ask and you will get all the help you need.

 

[irishteabear]

Welcome to SMF, Mike. Glad you joined us.

 

[etcher1]

Welcome to the SMF forum, You came to the right place. Good people and good info.

 

[fire it up]

Welcome to the site Mike, congrats on the new smoker!

 

[rio_grande]

Welcome from a fellow hoosier..
Lang,,, jumpin right in !

 

[beer-b-q]

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[rdknb]

Looking forward to hearing and seeing your smokes, welcome to SMF

 

[treegje]

Welcome to the SMF Mike, We are glad to have you onboard

 

[denver dave]

Welcome to the forum. Lang 84, that is a big jump. Congratulations. That is a great smoker.

 

[billbo]

Welcome Medic! From what I have heard that lang will rock!