Welcome to the group Steve. My family and friends really like the apple brine. It is definitely worth the extra effort. http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/turkey6.htm
Welcome to the group Eddie. Like Dave said your probably better off learning to cook without the ATC. Heck I think your better off learning to cook without a thermometer let alone fancy temperature devices.
Welcome to the group. My wife still thinks I have to keep a close eye on the cooker. Gets me out of all kind of stupid stuff she wants to do on Saturdays.