No.

You don't qualify as dependent if you vacation separately.

The victims are the American People and the Republic itself.

I used Western brand mini BBQ Hickory logs from Bass Pro Shops. Bass is where I get all the sticks.

The Hickory is a big bag.

http://www.basspro.com/Western-BBQ-MiniLogs/product/10230377/

So, for last night, I had about 10 hours on the smoker hovering in the 225-250 range. I went through about 1/2 a bag of the hickory and a bag each (smaller) of the Cherry and Apple.

I do like that the hickory is much easier to handle and much less messy than the lump charcoal, this stuff -

http://www.amazon.com/WESTERN-78182-Real-Wood-Charcoal/dp/B004LL9CJ4

However, while its easier to handle, it's probably designed for a larger firebox than mine as it will catch fire. Rather than a slow steady burn, it burns hot and fast. So, it requires a lot more attention to manage the spikes. There were some big time flames firing up at times.

That said, I plan to use the mini logs going forward. I think it's just a matter of learning how to deal with it. You get a lot more bang for your buck compared to the wood charcoal and I just hate that stuff as it tends to be dust all though the bottom of the bag. I might try to soak the hickory overnight next time to see if that tempers the flame ups.

Overall, though, a fun smoke.

How was it?

It was great. Had some friends there ask seriously if I'd cater a party.

I got the general impression, though, that they all thought I was a crazy person. They probably weren't looking for detailed five minute answers to the question "How did you make it?"

In hindsight, also, I probably shouldn't have started swearing at the woman who asked what time I started it in the crock pot that morning.

It was great. Had some friends there ask seriously if I'd cater a party.

I got the general impression, though, that they all thought I was a crazy person. They probably weren't looking for detailed five minute answers to the question "How did you make it?"

In hindsight, also, I probably shouldn't have started swearing at the woman who asked what time I started it in the crock pot that morning.

Our hotel smelled like dead hooker vagina (before you ask I had gotten a detailed description from beardown)

Cool. Did you tell them about us?

How do you find the time for brisket with all this, too?
http://abc.go.com/shows/dr-ken

Dr. Ken has many irons in the fire. He also has a long line of salad dressings.

I do use that low fat blue cheese. It's good.

It's more fun to be a victim

There will never be an effective vaccine. I'll never get one anyway.

Ironically enough, Dr Ken bought his 3rd vacation home in Blandsville.

Ironically enough, Dr Ken bought his 3rd vacation home in Blandsville.

I think the second vacation home is in Hooterville.

Not smoking today but it would be a great day for it. It's really nice out.

But, I am about to pull out the first of 3 fried turkeys for the day. Three Floyd's are open!

Also if you fuck someone like they are a millionaire they might go try to be one.

Laurence Holmes is a fucking weirdo, a nerd in denial, and a wannabe. Not a very good radio host either.

convert an old fridge into a smoker.

That looks delicious.. I've been watching a show Pitmaster or something and thinking bout trying to smoke.. Can you recommend a cheap but good one?

Im pretty hammered right now.

Laurence Holmes is a fucking weirdo, a nerd in denial, and a wannabe. Not a very good radio host either.

Just looked at the Weber Smoky Mountain Cooker and you tube videos. Seems fool proof and quite nice.

I actually learned on a cheap Brinkmann. Got it right about this time of year on clearance at Home Depot for about $150.

It sucked. No question. But it required you to watch it because the metal was so thin and you needed to figure out the heat zones.

They suck for insulating the firebox. But, it really helps you to understand the kind of smoker you want - in an inexpensive way. And if you're willing to watch your cook, you can still make some great food.