Well let first say hey. I am a 64 year old guy that has raised two kids and have 5 grand children. Married to my HS sweetheart for 44 years. To give you an idea on how well my kids and grand kids think of my grilling, ask any of them and they will say, I want a Pop's steak!!!!
I use the old fashion charcoal. For taste, IMHO, and in order to enjoy the time of the buildup to the actual grilling. The time from soaking the coals, lighting them and waiting until they turn white and ready for cooking....the time to enjoy a cold adult beverage. I have used charcoal for all my life, including college for the exception of 1 gas grill that was a stationary unit that came with one of my homes. But still used the trusty charcoal.
Being from the south, I pretty much grill out all year round. I have slowed some in the cold weather as I have gotten older.
I have a Traeger smoker that I use lots during the fall and winter months. Smoking ribs, butts, shoulders, turkey breast. I am going to try smoking a brisket this fall. Hopefully it will not disappoint.
So look forward to using this site for recipes and advice....
