I just joined the group. My handle is "foodbme" and my real name is Jim Clark. I live in Gilbert AZ. I've been BBQin' since Eisenhower was President! Rain, Shine, Sleet or Snow- No Problem! I started with Charcoal but switched to propane in 1973. I'm still using the same grill that I bought then even though I've rebuilt all the innards 5 or 6 times. It's a Kenmore Built By Arkla. I don't think Arkla is even in business anymore but they built a terrific Cast Aluminum Grill! The reason I keep it is because it has a large and separate oven section where I can cook a 20# Turkey or Ham on a Rotisserie. Using indirect heat, I have the ability to add smoke very easily. When I die it's going in the box with me so I can cook for friends and family when I get to Heaven---Well, some of them. Some of them won't be going there!
I would like to join someone's Competition Cooking Team to get the Competition experience before striking out on my own. If anyone needs a teammate, please contact me.