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  1. itsmetimd

    Noob frustrated - can't get fire right.

    Thanks again guys, I appreciate the info and hopefully with a few more tweaks I'll get there!
  2. itsmetimd

    My First Brisket with Q-View

    Thanks Eric!  Got a few tips on modding my firebox some to help with the ash fall out.  I'm trying not to be too picky on the temps but seem to fight to get it to 225'ish then it wants to fall quickly.  The fire today did a bit better and I think with a few more tweaks I'll get it there. Glad I...
  3. itsmetimd

    My First Brisket with Q-View

    Did this little brisket up today, I'm still learning (fighting with) the fire part of smoking and try to get my temps to hold but I think I'm getting there thanks to all the great input from the forum members. This came up pretty good, had it on the smoker for 7 hours and finished in the oven...
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  6. itsmetimd

    Noob frustrated - can't get fire right.

    Thanks, I may have to see what I can do there.  Last time I built a big fire in the fire box all the paint came off and the door warped.  I didn't notice how large that gap was until you mentioned it. Quote: Thanks.  I'll try loading that fire basket up next time.  I tried lump and switched...
  7. itsmetimd

    Noob frustrated - can't get fire right.

    Come on now, that's no help! LOL  I guess that's the smoking world's version of a computer guy saying "Get a Mac."
  8. itsmetimd

    Noob frustrated - can't get fire right.

    Grrrrr!!!  I'm about to quit messing with this stuff and just get my cue from the joint around the corner!  I just can't seem to get the fire right.  Is this just a noob thing or am I doing something wrong???  It seems like every time I find one thing and correct it then something else is wrong...
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  18. itsmetimd

    Q-View of my ABT's

    Yep.  I have one of those cast iron smoke boxes that I put some chips in to get all that smokey deliciousness!
  19. itsmetimd

    NFG here in Central Florida.

    Well hello there, JJ... welcome to the forum.  Bring me some ribs. Thanks.
  20. itsmetimd

    What's your occupation?

    I own a technical staffing business specializing in telecommunications.  I started with another company in 2000 as a recruiter and worked for them for 6 years and moved up to Division Manager.  I was offered a partnership from the owner of that company and went out on my own in 2007.   I have a...
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