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Title: Introduction from Memphis, TN!!
Post by: sclawrenc on July 29, 2017, 07:14:15 PM: Hello everyone! I have had a Weber gas grill for several years and decided to try charcoal about a year ago. Man, I didn't know what I was missing. To me and my family, the charcoal produced better tasting food. This then lead me to look into other options which is what lead me here. Smokes reviews are what brought me here initially. Looking forward to discussing BBQ and learning more.
Title: Re: Introduction from Memphis, TN!!
Post by: teesquare on July 29, 2017, 07:24:58 PM: Welcome!

We hope you feel comfortable contributing and asking any questions. You will find a LOT of experienced folks here - and none of the "expert attitude" - tho many are easily regarded as such - just no ego tripping allowed :D. We are here to relax, enjoy - make friends and trade ideas/recipes and...even some corny jokes. We are a community. Not merely a sterile discussion forum...so welcome, neighbor. :)
Title: Re: Introduction from Memphis, TN!!
Post by: HighOnSmoke on July 29, 2017, 08:15:06 PM: Welcome from SE Georgia!
Title: Re: Introduction from Memphis, TN!!
Post by: Roget on July 29, 2017, 08:35:20 PM: You've come to the right place.
Welcome from southern Indiana.
Title: Re: Introduction from Memphis, TN!!
Post by: tomcrete1 on July 29, 2017, 09:34:18 PM: Welcome from Wisconsin!
Title: Re: Introduction from Memphis, TN!!
Post by: sparky on July 29, 2017, 09:44:49 PM: Welcome from northern Cali.
Title: Re: Introduction from Memphis, TN!!
Post by: N. Ontario Smoker on July 29, 2017, 09:59:40 PM: Welcome from N. Ontario Canada.
Title: Re: Introduction from Memphis, TN!!
Post by: ACW3 on July 29, 2017, 10:25:02 PM: Welcome from North Carolina.

Art
Title: Re: Introduction from Memphis, TN!!
Post by: sclawrenc on July 30, 2017, 06:19:38 AM: Wow! What a great response to my introduction!

Thanks so much!!

My first order of business is to decide which pellet grill I should get. For my first grill, I have decided to try either the Pitt Boss 700 or the Camp Chef SmokePro SE from Walmart. I'm able to get them both at the same price so trying to decide which one would be a better first choice for me. I know there are much better pellet grills out there, but these fit my budget and seem like a good start to see if I want to pursue it further with a higher quality grill later on.

Again, thanks so much for kind welcome! :)
Title: Re: Introduction from Memphis, TN!!
Post by: sliding_billy on July 30, 2017, 06:37:57 AM: Greetings from North Texas!
Title: Re: Introduction from Memphis, TN!!
Post by: Hub on July 30, 2017, 07:10:10 AM: Here's another North Carolina welcome ;D

It isn't what kind of pellet cooker you have, it's how well you use it :o

http://www.letstalkbbq.com/index.php?topic=2641.0
http://www.letstalkbbq.com/index.php?topic=2647.0

Hub
Title: Introduction from Memphis, TN!!
Post by: rwalters on July 30, 2017, 10:31:50 AM: Welcome to the LTBBQ family :)
Title: Re: Introduction from Memphis, TN!!
Post by: Big Dawg on July 30, 2017, 12:58:20 PM: I believe this makes #4 from North Carolina. Welcome ! ! !

BD
Title: Re: Introduction from Memphis, TN!!
Post by: sclawrenc on July 30, 2017, 01:20:01 PM: Thanks Hub for the links to your great posts! I don't know what to expect really, but I'm a bit surprised that pellet smokers don't provide a strong smokey flavor. Very informative!!

So basically, pick one and go with it since they are the same price. After that, it's up to me to learn how to use it.
Title: Re: Introduction from Memphis, TN!!
Post by: KJRsmoker on July 30, 2017, 07:29:18 PM: Welcome from Northern Illinois. I love my pellet grill.
Title: Introduction from Memphis, TN!!
Post by: Pappymn on July 30, 2017, 07:34:54 PM: Your intro was basically mine. Got bit by the charcoal bug and sold the gasser.

Welcome from Minnesota

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Title: Re: Introduction from Memphis, TN!!
Post by: sclawrenc on July 31, 2017, 11:36:21 AM: Again, thanks everyone for the kind words and welcome!!

Looking forward to my new Akorn Kamado I just bought on the cheap and deciding which of the two pellet smokers I mentioned earlier to get.
Title: Re: Introduction from Memphis, TN!!
Post by: Jaxon on August 01, 2017, 08:17:14 AM: Welcome from all of us here in middle Georgia...

I've looked at both those grills and will be interested in how you use the one you choose.
Please keep us posted.
Title: Introduction from Memphis, TN!!
Post by: sclawrenc on August 01, 2017, 07:16:43 PM: Quote from: Jaxon on August 01, 2017, 08:17:14 AM
Welcome from all of us here in middle Georgia...

I've looked at both those grills and will be interested in how you use the one you choose.
Please keep us posted.

Will do and thanks for the welcome!

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