Well folks, after lurking here for a year, researching on my own, and
then offering a few small tidbits of informaiton I finally got my own
WSM via the Amazon deal back in February.

Yesterday was to be the "opening event" so Saturday afternoon we hit BJ's
to pick up 3 racks of back loin ribs, about 6 pounds.

I rubbed them down Saturday night and let 'em sit in the 'fridge
overnight.

After dropping my son at work for 8:00am I fired up a chimney of lump and
then added a second layer. Even in the 20's the coals were ready in about
20 minutes. Assembled the unit and added a half bag of Jack Daniels chips
to the water tray (what an incredible aroma they produce).

Coiled the racks, ala the BRIU method, and let 'em go for about 3 hours at
250. It's amazing how easy it is to run this unit. Yes, I've y'all tell us
that but finding out for yourself is different. Had to add water at about
the time I turned the racks over for another two hours.

Needless to say they came out incredible and I'm already planning my next
venture.

Thanks for all the advice from the folks here, it pushed me over the edge
to try all this.

Bill