Bob Porter
TVWBB Member
I am not a real demonstrative person. Yet I feel a need to say Thank you.
Last year I toyed with the idea of getting a smoker. I put it off after researching a bit. I came back to this idea in July. I kept trying to determine what kind of smoker to get. After reading thread after thread on other boards, it became apparent that WSM owners are almost universally happy whereas other beginner smokers have mixed results. I decided on a WSM.
After that, I found this site. I rarely visit the other boards at this point.
Of course, hanging out here cost me as instead of re-building my POC gasser, I purchased a OTG.
So now I am smoking and grilling several times a week. My wife finally approves of one of my hobbies and enjoys the results.
Last night after putting the children to bed I found myself on the deck relaxing. Wifey was out for the night. I had the WSM going with a butt (I am addicted to the Renowned Mr. Brown) and the OTG searing a Delmonico. I was enjoying several ABTs I had pulled off earlier.
It occurred to me, life is good.
Thank you for all the help. This site and forum are great repositories of knowledge. I learned how to successfully smoke and grill here, although I still have plenty to learn. My initial concerns that the WSM spiked in temps seems to be having the probe too close to the food. Last night's cook held at 225 all the way through. I am a very happy camper.
Thank you.
This will be lunch today!
Last year I toyed with the idea of getting a smoker. I put it off after researching a bit. I came back to this idea in July. I kept trying to determine what kind of smoker to get. After reading thread after thread on other boards, it became apparent that WSM owners are almost universally happy whereas other beginner smokers have mixed results. I decided on a WSM.
After that, I found this site. I rarely visit the other boards at this point.
Of course, hanging out here cost me as instead of re-building my POC gasser, I purchased a OTG.
So now I am smoking and grilling several times a week. My wife finally approves of one of my hobbies and enjoys the results.
Last night after putting the children to bed I found myself on the deck relaxing. Wifey was out for the night. I had the WSM going with a butt (I am addicted to the Renowned Mr. Brown) and the OTG searing a Delmonico. I was enjoying several ABTs I had pulled off earlier.
It occurred to me, life is good.
Thank you for all the help. This site and forum are great repositories of knowledge. I learned how to successfully smoke and grill here, although I still have plenty to learn. My initial concerns that the WSM spiked in temps seems to be having the probe too close to the food. Last night's cook held at 225 all the way through. I am a very happy camper.
Thank you.
This will be lunch today!
