you are welcome Jack. As much as I love my MAK pellet grill, I am sure glad I got my big Charcoal Grill. It is great having both styles.
When you are pressed for time or you want to smoke something but have other things to do, the pellet grill will be your best friend.
But when I have time, I am starting a fire and maintaining it myself.......but sadly, I have more busy days than days with nothing to do and the MAK gets fired up.
Nice thing is, your chores get done and you have grub that tastes as good or better than you would get by cooking it yourself all day.