New Guy from Illinois

[Murdy]

Hello!
I've been smoking stuff in my backyard for a couple years now (gas grill with a fire box and a Weber Kettle) and been pretty happy with the results (mostly ribs, pulled pork, and a few briskets), but recently got the urge to step it up a notch. Picked up a display unit Masterbuilt, but haven't put it into service yet, but will soon.

Hit 50 a few years back, spent about half my life in northern Wisconsin, other half in north-central Illinois, outside of a stint in the Army. Beyond BBQ, smoking, and cooking, I like to fish, hunt, garden, and tinker with things.

Glad to have found this forum.

 

[chopsaw]

I like to fish, hunt, garden, and tinker with things.

You're gonna fit right in . Welcome .

 

[oldsmokerdude]

Welcome from next door (Indiana). We're glad you found us as well. Smoking meat and everything else is a great past time for the next 50 years. Let us know if you have any questions.

 

[gmc2003]

Welcome to the site, happy to have ya join up

Chris

 

[HalfSmoked]

Welcome glad to have you on board lot of great guys and gals on here with tons of info. What king of smoker did you get gas or electric?

Warren

 

[Murdy]

Thanks for the warm welcome.

It's an electric Masterbuilt. I was stumbling through Lowe's one day and found it sitting amongst the clearance appliances, stainless with a window, fired it up just to make sure it works, but that's it so far.

 

[TomKnollRFV]

Welcome Aboard from Wisconsin!

What part of Northern Wisconsin? My mom's side of the family is from up thattaway!

 

[SmokinAl]

Welcome to SMF!
Glad to have you join in on the fun!
Al

 

[Murdy]

Thank you.

Wausau area, also Madison for a while

 

[gary s]

Good morning and welcome from a rainy East Texas

Gary

 

[Hawging It]

Thanks for your service and welcome to the forum!!

 

[hb99]

Welcome from ...ILLINOIS!

Where'd you serve?

 

[flatbroke]

welcome