Welcome from another Floridian, albeit a south Floridian, but don't hold that against me.... First I'd like to thank you for your service, it's the reason why we get to peruse wants like barbecuing, and not just our needs, so my gratitude goes out to you... Secondly, I don't have a pit barrel, but it's not far down on my list of wants, but first it's gonna be a weber kettle... Look forward to seeing your creations.