I just wanted to add real quick, (OK really my wife said the post makes me sound like an arrogant a55!) I am overwhelmed and have absolutely NO IDEA what I'm getting myself into. The level of smoking that I've been doing leaves a lot of room for variation and allows a general lack of discipline. Loving the soul of this doesn't mean I know anything LOL. Although I'm excited to venture out and make this happen, I'm very much a deer in headlights.
Friends and family are all very encouraging, as well as many that have sampled my burnt ends (insert joke here), however, none of them are paying my bills. LOL I am in the market for smaller BBQ's and smokers so I can exercise disciplne without firing up the Beast. I'm also looking for some cohorts that may enjoy gathering to try new things.