Welcome from Central Texas.
Originally from the San Fernando Valley. I remember shopping at Zodys in North Hollywood back in the day.
Small world! Born in Burbank and lived in Van Nuys, N. Hollywood and Sherman Oaks. Zody's, WhiteFront and Akrons - first of the ideas that led to Walmart et al.
By the way MAK owes you big time. I just finished reading your lengthy post on the MAK 2 Star. I had been struggling with a decision to buy a Memphis Pro or the MAK 2 Star. Was leaning strongly towards the MAK, but still vacillating even with great feedback from TentHunter, MAK DADDY and rwalters (some of that from other forums). Then your post covered all the bases, with great pics, ideas, cooks and others commenting.
My only challenge now will be assembly - I'm just not in a good position to do this myself and do not have anyone (yet) that can help. I can't buy until the end of June when a friend is taking the Camp Chef, so I'll see if there are options for "all most completely" assembled delivery.
Thanks for the welcome!