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ibbones

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My turn...
« on: July 29, 2016, 11:49:41 AM »
Howdy from South Texas. 
I have been smoking meat for a little over four years on a Big Box Store electric smoker and looking for a better one.  I have looked at the three stainless brands but made up my mind about two years ago on which one I wanted.  My smoker now in a 30" Masterbuilt and when it comes time to brisket, I have to find one that's 10 pounds or less, then fold the flat against the wall of the smoker to make it fit.    I have been reading about the #3 and size for 2+ years and knew that's the one.
I even joined this forum last year in June just so I could see the pictures.  I have been logging on five to six days every week so I feel like I already know ya'll.
  Cyber monday I had the #3, Auber, and a few goodies in my cart and the wife said "no".
Finally I saved up a few more nickels and dimes and had a #3D burning in last night.  Just in time since my son and daughter-in-law and coming in for a visit so I have a 9.97# pork butt going in tonight and we will eat it tomorrow evening.
Just wanted to drop by and say (finally) my turn to say howdy.
Michael "BONES" T. 
Victoria, Texas
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Re: My turn...
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2016, 12:12:53 PM »
Welcome and congrats on the smoker.  I picked up my 3D a few months ago and I'm loving it.  Doing a 10 pound pork butt tonight as well.
Chris from Wausau, WI
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Re: My turn...
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2016, 12:18:44 PM »
Welcome from the Hudson Valley, and congrats on the 3D. I'm looking fondly at that model, but have no complaints about my #2, which is currently smoking a picnic roast that I will slice for sandwiches.  You'll have a lot of good eats coming your way, once you get used to your unit.
Eric in New York's Hudson Valley, unless I can get out to Durango.
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Re: My turn...
« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2016, 02:47:44 PM »
Welcome from East Texas Bones! The 3D will meet all your expectations and then some.Congratulations!  :D
Dale from East Texas
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Re: My turn...
« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2016, 03:58:27 PM »
Welcome Michael from SE Arizona. Looks like your wife saying no earlier was a blessing in disguise. Congrats on the 3D.
David from Arizona
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Re: My turn...
« Reply #5 on: July 29, 2016, 07:38:50 PM »
I KNEW I felt you lurking in the shadows, Bones!! ;D   Glad to have you in the light of day, and setting off on your newfound Lazy Q lifestyle!  Pretty sure you'll tell a difference in the quality of your new smoker!

Let us know how that big 'ol butt turns out!
Tony from NW Arkansas
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Re: My turn...
« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2016, 09:42:48 AM »
Welcome from Delaware, Bones!   Glad to have you with us and out of the shadows!
Steve from Delaware
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Re: My turn...
« Reply #7 on: July 30, 2016, 09:53:21 PM »
Welcome 'Bones",

It's not been that long since I took delivery of my 3D. I flat love it. I had a little learning curve coming from the big commercial wood eaters. I had my doubts when I read only use a couple oz. of wood  ???  These machines are tight and these old (or young) pros here were right on.

Your going to love it!
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Re: My turn...
« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2016, 11:21:39 AM »
Bones....Welcome aboard from N'East MA
Al from N'East MA
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Re: My turn...
« Reply #9 on: July 31, 2016, 07:46:21 PM »
Welcome from ND Bones!
Gregg - Fargo, ND
Smokin-It #3 (purchased in 2014) that replaced a Masterbuilt XL (ugh) and a 10+ Year-Old Big Chief (still used for fish), and few others over the years, along with variety of Weber Gas/Charcoal Grills, Anova Sous Vide, etc. devices.