DANG!
I'm feeling better already...
Thank you very much for your replies.
I have been cookin' pretty regularly on the Akorn since it doesn't require much attention, but I haven't used the kettle or the offset since May - I really miss the fire poking, but it's just too hot to deal with it.
I can't whine too much because I can STILL cook up some pretty good ribs and friends STILL come over to eat with us.
Even more than ever, it's all about the friends and the fellowship.
Looking forward to the Gathering y'all.