Howdy everyone - I've been a side line lurker to this forum for way too long but let me say you all have such a great depth of knowledge and sure is good to finally join in. I live along the west coast in Ca. ( keep the groans down :) and am a local vineyard manager. Aside from my incredibly understanding wife of 19 years and my son too of course, I have but few other passions and one of them is smoked foods. I don't care what it is, I'll give it a whirl smoked. Love to shoot trap and tactical handgun as well as continue my attempts at making the perfect wine. I got into BBQ and smoking because it seems to promote a low key friendly atmosphere among friends and family. Thank you to all who make this forum as freindly and informational as it is - now let's get out there and smoke!