My turn...

[ibbones]

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.

 

[dibiase]

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.

 

[Durangosmoker]

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.

 

[drains]

Welcome from East Texas Bones! The 3D will meet all your expectations and then some.Congratulations! 

 

[old sarge]

Welcome Michael from SE Arizona. Looks like your wife saying no earlier was a blessing in disguise. Congrats on the 3D.

 

[DivotMaker]

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!

 

[swthorpe]

Welcome from Delaware, Bones!  Glad to have you with us and out of the shadows!

 

[Mr.Ed]

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!

 

[AlinMA]

Bones....Welcome aboard from N'East MA

 

[NDKoze]

Welcome from ND Bones!