now what?

[Steve Buchholz]

Purchased an 18.5 wsm this week and just fired it up for a picnic shoulder. With almost no effort and not much time, the temp is locked in at 230. My previous POS smoker took forever to get to temp, and I had no way to control it once it got there.
It required constant vigilance to operate.

So, the question is...what do I do with all this extra time not spent minding the smoker? I'm leaning toward drinking beer and reading a book.

 

[Bob Sample]

Perfect plan. Don't forget some tunes.

 

[JimH TX]

Drink beer, don't read it's counter productive.

 

[Jim Lampe]

welcome to the forum Steve!

you could take a drive to Saskatoon and back... it'd probably still be at 230º...

 

[Paul H]

STeve, good excuse for telling the little woman that you still need to monitor the smoker. Then, sit outside ,smoke a cigar,drink beer, invite a few buds over to "help", the list is endless.

 

[Steve Buchholz]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by paul h:
STeve, good excuse for telling the little woman that you still need to monitor the smoker. Then, sit outside ,smoke a cigar,drink beer, invite a few buds over to "help", the list is endless. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'm realizing that might be the problem with having a wsm. Can I still use the 'checking the smoker' excuse when my bride says we need to go to the store?

 

[Bob Sample]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Steve Buchholz:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by paul h:
STeve, good excuse for telling the little woman that you still need to monitor the smoker. Then, sit outside ,smoke a cigar,drink beer, invite a few buds over to "help", the list is endless. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'm realizing that might be the problem with having a wsm. Can I still use the 'checking the smoker' excuse when my bride says we need to go to the store? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well it does need constant monitoring. You shouldn't leave a fire unattended.

 

[Morgan C.]

I'm with Bob and Paul! Constant monitoring (with beer in hand) and tunes is the only way for a consistent product...maybe a good time to get a fire pit if u don't already have one!

 

[Jason Smart]

Sounds good to me. I'm watching the NCAA Softball World Series while partaking myself..

 

[Morgan C.]

If u were wondering it looks much like this...

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Ribs on the cooker along with some beans and tater salad in the fridge chilling!

 

[Morgan C.]

Ah shoot posting on the cell is rough...
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Try this!!

 

[Steve Buchholz]

Love it!

 

[James H]

dang....looks like you got no time for anything else!

 

[Mike Freel]

My advice is to not mention to your wife that there is less work with this smoker and just enjoy sitting watching the dial even though it does not move.it is a tough job but we must make sacrifices to feed the family.

Mike

 

[T Bounds]

Steve,

I've never been much of a drinker, but I say don't deny your inner self. A life lived with regret is poorly lived. Pass the time any way you want. And patiently teach your wife to join you in the good life!

 

[Rich Langer]

Your next project is to find a $10 SJG and build a mini-wsm. Mine is a 240F monster - just sits and turns out butts and ribs. Gotta get my pals over to help me watch it.

 

[Steve Buchholz]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by T Bounds:
Steve,

I've never been much of a drinker, but I say don't deny your inner self. A life lived with regret is poorly lived. Pass the time any way you want. And patiently teach your wife to join you in the good life! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

That's wisdom and poetry combined into just a few sentences. Nice.

 

[Michael G. (Canada Mike)]

If you get a Maverick thermometer you can make it beep whenever your wife suggests something.Then you really can't go.

 

[Rolf Jacobsen]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Steve Buchholz:
So, the question is...what do I do with all this extra time not spent minding the smoker? I'm leaning toward drinking beer and reading a book. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I suggest purchasing a growler........

 

[Chad M. Anders]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Steve Buchholz:
Can I still use the 'checking the smoker' excuse when my bride says we need to go to the store? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Not only "can you", but it is an absolute requirement to WSM ownership. Welcome to the wonderful world of BBQ'ing with the WSM.