Newbie from Minny

[gramason]

Welcome aboard the SMF.

 

[larrymicke]

Thanks, everyone!! I have been checking out this site for a couple of weeks and appreciate the comments including those by the "legends"!

I picked up the smoker today and can't wait to get it seasoned tomorrow. Plenty cold here so I will have to see how the outside temps will affect the inside temps. I will be scrounging around the house to find a heavy blanket or sleeping bag my wife won't miss (good luck with that!). Maybe that will help.

When I told my wife I bought the smoker she just shook her head. Hopefully, after a mess of ribs she will be shaking her head up and down and not side to side!!!

 

[kennymn]

Welcome to SMF - When you start smoking I'll be able to see your smoke signals from where I live . Good luck and have fun !

 

[flyin'illini]

Larry, Welcome to the site. This place has saved me a TON of trial and error time to get decent Q off the smoker due to all of the knowledge posted already and the generous folks here.

I also have (had now) a skeptical wife when buying my ECB and now she is a believer!

 

[larrymicke]

Fired up the unit a couple of hours ago for two reasons: season the unit and see if it will hold the heat in 10 degree weather. Wrapped the unit in a sleeping bag and it has held steady at 225 for the past hour. Threw on some hickory chips and that smelled really good. I think I am going to go for the smoke tomorrow!

 

[ggnutsc]

Welcome to SMF Larry! This place rocks when it comes to friendly folk who like to share their smoking experiences.