My name is Stan , a former Texas resident moved to Ohio. I brought my traditions and knowledge with me and am the family cook/Q'Master and neighborhood smoker. I love parties and do a lot for friends and acquaintences. My equipment consist of an elcheapo Brinkman, an old Brinkman "Red River" offset model and a 2040CC Tejas upright/horiz. woodburner. I am retired(disabled) and plan my days around Smoking. "Flo",my big girl is "the other woman "in my life and the Wife's competition.I've been smoking for 35-40yrs.,have made my own pits a a welder in West Texas and make my own rubs and sauces; I've been said to have a very fine handle on the art.