Mr McGee , your new patio looks like a little slice of heaven. I have helped my sons build patios on both their yards and I know what a difference they make. Enjoy yours in good health!
your pulled pork looks awesome too!
Thanks again for the nice comments, folks!
Paul, Frank hit the nail on the head! That is an auto drip pan, that my good wife picked up at Walmart. I believe it was in the neighborhood of $12.00. Frankly, I got the tip on here (maybe from Chris). It's a good place to place the lid when working on the WSM. The grease around the lid won't stain the patio and if you put it in a bare yard it picks up grass clippings, etc - not good. It also wipes clean when it gets soiled (and it WILL get soiled). The other day, I noticed tidy little footprints on the pan. It appears that a local coon has been giving my WSM the eye.