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Hello from CA

Discussion in 'Roll Call' started by mapleleafsmoker, Oct 25, 2013.

  1. Oct 25, 2013 #1
    mapleleafsmoker

    mapleleafsmoker Newbie

    Valencia, CA
    Great looking site and already very helpful. I am a rookie. Have been smoking on my gas grill for the last year and have turned out enough edible stuff that my wife said to go ahead and get a smoker [​IMG]. I am starting off small and getting a Brinkmann split door (minimal investment). I have already learned a lot about the mods I will need to make by looking through here. Am anxious to get it, put it together, season it, and get going. I know my in-laws are already drooling.

    This is a great site - happy to be part of the community and will do my best to add information ( and Q views)!

    Brian
     
  3. Oct 25, 2013 #2
    mapleleafsmoker

    mapleleafsmoker Newbie

    Valencia, CA
    I should have added that I am based in Valencia, California. 44 y.o. Avid Maple Leafs fan. 

    Have been using Gates seasoning and adding some stuff (garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, kosher salt) and it has been turning out well.
     
  4. Oct 25, 2013 #3
    boykjo

    boykjo Sausage maker Staff Member Moderator Group Lead OTBS Member

    Raleigh,NC
    Welcome to SMF MLS and were glad to have you aboard so join in, share your experiences, have some fun and don’t forget to post our favorite………

    The Qveiw

    [​IMG]

    Happy smoking

    Joe
     
  5. Oct 25, 2013 #4
    themule69

    themule69 Epic Pitmaster

    live north of fort smith arkansas between alma and
    Brian[​IMG]

    Glad you joined the group. The search bar at the top of any page is your best friend.
    About anything you wanna know about smoking/grilling/curing/brining/cutting or slicing
    and the list goes on has probably been posted. Remember to post a QVIEW of your smokes.
    We are all smoke junkies here and we have to get our fix. If you have questions Post it
    and you will probably get 10 replies with 11 different answers. That is because their
    are so many different ways to make great Q We all have our own taste.

    Happy smoken.

    David
     
  6. Oct 25, 2013 #5
    hagisan

    hagisan Meat Mopper

    Sacramento
    Welcome to the forums fellow Californian.  You've come to the right spot for BBQ knowledge and opinions.  Couple things to keep in the back of your head...

    1. Search bar is your friend

    2. Q-View (I need to do a better job at)

    3. Consider changing  teams....maybe to the Red Wings.  jk [​IMG]

    Take it easy.
     
  7. Oct 25, 2013 #6
    dahookup11

    dahookup11 Fire Starter

    SoCal
    How's it going Brian, good to see another Californian on here. Welcome.
     
  8. Oct 25, 2013 #7
    gary s

    gary s SMF Hall of Fame Pitmaster OTBS Member

    Whitehouse, TX (East Texas) just South of Tyler

    [​IMG]Hello and welcome from East Texas. This is a great site, lots of information and great people that are willing to throw in their two cents worth on about anything   ......... 

     

    Gary

     
  9. Oct 26, 2013 #8
    pgsmoker64

    pgsmoker64 Master of the Pit Group Lead OTBS Member

    Prince George, Va.
    Hello Brian,

    [​IMG]  to the SMF, the best BBQ site on the web.  Whatever you need to know about the fine art of BBQ you can find it right here, from recipes to technical knowledge.

    One thing you need to know about us is that we like to see pictures of your creations and your gear.  We call it Q-View and its basically the [​IMG]!!!

    So, don't just talk about your food, show it!  Otherwise you may get a gentle reminder, like this...

    [​IMG]   or this...[​IMG]

    Good Luck and Get Smokin'

    Bill
     
  11. Oct 26, 2013 #9
    seenred

    seenred Legendary Pitmaster Group Lead OTBS Member

    N.E. Oklahoma
    Hi Brian and welcome to the forums!  You've found the best place I know for sharing ideas on smoking, grilling, curing, etc.  There are plenty of friendly, knowledgeable folks here who really enjoy helping one another.  Looking forward to your input here, and just ask when you need anything...someone here will surely have the answer.

    Red
     
  12. Oct 26, 2013 #10
    cmayna

    cmayna Master of the Pit OTBS Member SMF Premier Member

    SF Bay Area, CA
    Brian,

    What time is dinner?

    Welcome to SMF.

    Craig
     
  13. Oct 29, 2013 #11
    mapleleafsmoker

    mapleleafsmoker Newbie

    Valencia, CA
    Thanks everyone.

    Need to figure out how to post the qviews - hoping to do my first smoke this weekend.

    B
     
  14. Oct 30, 2013 #12
    gary s

    gary s SMF Hall of Fame Pitmaster OTBS Member

    Whitehouse, TX (East Texas) just South of Tyler
    Let everybody know when you are up and running.

    Gary
     
  16. Nov 2, 2013 #13
    dahookup11

    dahookup11 Fire Starter

    SoCal
    For posting qview, click on "my profile", upload your
    Photos into an album, them when you create a post or thread just add photos from your album.

    If you haven't figured it out yet, otherwise, disregard.

    Good luck
     
    Last edited: Nov 2, 2013