I used my new smoker yesterday and wanted to report that the machine worked great. I got a Smokeshack. Actually, a Smokette, which is small version which hold up to about 20lbs of meat. I cooked an 8lb pork butt for 9 1/2 hours with hickory woods and spryed every 1 hour with a combo of apple juice and apple brandy and it was tender, smoky, and delicious. Of course I used some of our rub on it, prior to smoking. If anyone out there is considering one of these things, I give it a thumbs up. Next week is chickens. Also, on February 23, 2003 there will be an "open" chili cook-off at the Victory Brew Pub in Downingtown, PA (near Philadelphia) from noon on. It sounds like it's going to be a great time. Anyone interested in details can contact me directly. Warm Wishes, Chip Welsh Red Lion Spicy Foods Company 420 West Broadway Red Lion, PA 17356 717-244-0227 phone 717-244-7348 fax www.betterthanhot.com chip@betterthanhot.com