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  1. don dollars

    How do you keep everyone happy?

    That is not a bad idea. I think they are all too old, however. I do not think they would appreciate good Q. I think they would just like to eliminate the smoke in their windows.
  2. don dollars

    How do you keep everyone happy?

    I have been Q-ing a LOT lately. Unfortunately, however, I live in the city and the neighbors are starting to get sick of a the neighborhood being engulfed in smoke. On windy days it blows in different neighbors windows. I was thinking of trying to extend the height of my smoke stack so that...
  3. don dollars

    Obtaining wood

    I see that you can get wood on ebay also. I have found some local types to use here and have ordered the rest of ebay. There are some good bargains on there for wood chips and such...and they were very good. Thank you for all the advice everyone!
  4. don dollars

    Obtaining wood

    Thank you to all for your wonderful advice. I contacted some local orchards and ended getting some Apple and Cherry wood for cheap. I also started spreading the word around that I wanted some Oak, Maple, and Birch and now I have a ton of connections for obtaining them. Thank you. At some...
  5. don dollars

    I am having trouble

    Excellent. Thank you for all of the information. This does help and makes a ton of sense. What is SMF? Also....If I am going to make the fire bigger and closer to the opening in the pit....do you have any suggestions on what to do if the temperatures get too high? For instance....what if the...
  6. don dollars

    I am having trouble

    I am a Newbie and I have been having trouble BBQ-ing. I have a Char-Broil Silver Smoker (which I understand is a lower grade). I have used it to barbeque some salmon and some ribs now and have had some success. However, I do have a problem: * I am having trouble getting the temperature to...
  7. don dollars

    R.I.P.

    Those look superb. I am now making ribs tomorrow.
  8. don dollars

    Obtaining wood

    When it says to use "Oak"....is there a certain type of oak that is supposed to be used? I have seen some websites specify it as "white oak". Does this matter? Can you use red oak or another kind?
  9. don dollars

    Obtaining wood

    I am extremely excited about the bbq season now that the weather is tolerable in Wisconsin. I have been reading the forum and a number of books for tips, recipes, etc.... I have a dilemma however: I have a smoker with a sidebox, but do not understand the best way to obtain wood to use in the...
  10. don dollars

    Any Cajun rubs?

    I am having difficulty finding a good CAJUN rub (for pork, chicken, anything). Does anyone have any good suggestions?
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