Welcome Ernest...glad you're here.
Looks like this ain't your first "rodeo", if you know what I mean.
I really like the Smokinator, too...use it a lot, especially on extended cooks. I got one for Christmas from Deb (see avatar). I've only had the Weber about 8 months but taking to it pretty well. Got it at a yard sale for $10.
I'm pretty much a backyard jack, but really enjoy the cookin', the eatin', and the fellowship of it all.