Welcome Walt!!
I remember when I ordered my Smokin-it. I was like a kid at Christmas and checked the tracking daily. It will be worth the wait. I have the Model 2 and it is such great quality. The people on this forum really get creative, and I am still learning every time I log on.
This is such a great resource, whether you are new to smoking or a pro. Anyways, looking forward to seeing some pics of those ribs. Enjoy!!