I did a brisket last weekend. Put an oven thermometer on the top grate and have a tel tru mounted in the lid. The grate temp was 20-30 higher every time I checked.
Shawn, the peppers look great! I have a question a little off topic. I'm in Calgary also. Got my WSM coming in a few days. Just getting into real BBQ. Where is a good place in town to get meat? Good ribs, brisket etc.. Any preferences?