Dale Matlock
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Just wanted to stop by and introduce myself. My name is Dale Matlock, I'm currently a Chief in the Navy's finest submarine force, and am currently stationed in VA., been married for 15yrs, and have 2 kids. I've been a long time lurker of this website and I have been bbq'ing now for about the last 4-5yrs. In the past my pits have ranged to cheap propane smokers, to cheap offsets....which turned out some decent Q. But my life has been completely transformed since I bought my first Weber Smokey Mountain 18" a year ago. My family became quickly addicted to my Q and I fell in love with my new pit....
I then began stockpiling on accessories, thermometers, charcoal, etc. But then I came to a crossroads and wouldn't ya know my wife was in total agreement with me...and so we went and bought my 22" WSM as well.
Throughout all of this I have developed a rather strong addiction. I get selected to cook for all holidays, events for the command and people have been building my confidence and now I am starting to debate competition Q.
You all have been wonderful mentors and I thank you all for the wealth of knowledge you have provided and I hope I can give back to this site as much as it has given me.
I will post some pics over in the photo gallery ��

-Dale-
I then began stockpiling on accessories, thermometers, charcoal, etc. But then I came to a crossroads and wouldn't ya know my wife was in total agreement with me...and so we went and bought my 22" WSM as well.
Throughout all of this I have developed a rather strong addiction. I get selected to cook for all holidays, events for the command and people have been building my confidence and now I am starting to debate competition Q.
You all have been wonderful mentors and I thank you all for the wealth of knowledge you have provided and I hope I can give back to this site as much as it has given me.
I will post some pics over in the photo gallery ��

-Dale-
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