First time smoker, loooooooong time 'Qer/cooker. I call Superior Colorado home (about 20 miles Nortwest of Denver). I graduated from Johnson and Wales U in 1992 (AOS Culinary Arts). Dad got me a Silver Smoker for my BDay (7/15/71), made a few mods, and smoked a couple of whole yard birds and some back ribs. All turned out better than I was expecting! After spending hours of reading everyones posts last night, I have decided to try a brisket. Thank you all for paving the way and laying such a great foundation for us first timers. This site is excellent, thanks Jeff. I'll let y'all know how the brisket ends...Thanks for havin' me...