Ok, last weekends brisket frustrated me and I have less than two weeks until my big smoke. I did plan on pork butt only after messing up, but I don't want to lose to a brisket. . . I also promised everyone brisket and PP. I've internalized everyone's advice and re read other forum threads. So I will be practicing again. Basic rub tonight. Tomorrow I'll take precise notes on how I do this one and I do not have distractions of guests arriving and wanting to eat! I'm feeling confident. I'll post finishing this one and then will hold off until big smoke is starting/complete!