Howdee Jman! Get ya a fresh cup, kick off your shoes, put your feet back and relax. The search engine is an abundance of info, the forums are great and meat specific, the threads are usually relaxed and informative, some have Q-view. Its pretty easy to motivate around and find something that you either specifically want to cook, or be inspired by someone else's achievements.
The key here is respect, as in all things there is always multiple ways to achieve a goal, if you don't agree or have a different way, remember to respect another's idea or opinion even if you know they are wrong. I realize that I am the only one that is always right here..... I 'll let others voice their opinions also. LOL
Smoking unlike grilling is all about patience, its 20% preparation, 5% plain ole luck and 75% patience. Just use your common sense and you'll figure out nearly anything. The cave men did it.
My biggest suggestion to you, get a log, journal, notebook, pad, flash drive, etc... and dedicate it to smoking. Keep note of each smoke, you know, the who what when where why and the results, then after what you'd like to change the next time to cook it. Kind of like in the military a sniper's kill book. You'll appreciate it when you knock that home run and 6 months later would like to do it again for the in-laws for the holiday.
Well nice meeting you.
Remember to have fun, no stress, and enjoy the smoke.
