For the last few years I have been thinking of getting a freezer. For one reason or another I have put it off. But with a rise in gas prices, I have been noticing a higher prices in alot of grocery items, especially meat. I got a smoker last year and really like having a few pounds of meat ready to smoke or better yet already smoked meat siting around that was on sale. Also I increased my garden size this year and could be looking at alot more produce to freeze. So I'm thinking buying a freezer would be a wise decision at this point. So I am looking for some recommendations from list members who might own one. Brands? Sizes? Uprights or chests? Any lemons? I noticed one called a Avante had a interior that was made a of some type a metal and had a scraper. It was a little to small for my taste. My parents had one when I was little but it broke and they never got another one. I remember it was small and I had a hard time fitting some boxes in it. So I think I am going to shoot for one bigger than that one, it was a 5 cu ft. chest model. So if you have had a freezer for a while, I would like to hear your thoughts. Matt