Greetings from across the pond!!

[Paul299]

Hello everyone, my name is Paul and I'm from England (North Lincolnshire to be more specific).

I became interested in BBQ after watching Man V Food and Diners, Drive ins and Dives on Food Network. Unfortunately until relatively recently there were no true BBQ joints near me in the UK, that was until 2012 when Reds opened it's doors in Leeds (still over 50 miles away, but close enough!!). Ever since I took my first bite of their bucket of ribs (literally a metal bucket filled with babyback, St Louis and beef short ribs) I was hooked. I've been back dozens of times since, to the point where I became somewhat of a regular.

I've been toying with the idea of trying to try and create some of their dishes but had no idea where to start, until I stumbled across this site. I've been addicted to the site for the last couple of weeks, spending hours reading countless articles. I've also bought Meathead's book, which I've already read cover to cover.

I've already bought myself a Thermoworks Smoke unit so I can do Meatheads indoor ribs for my Christmas dinner (I don't like turkey so I'll be having wings and ribs) and will be buying a grill for smoking in the not to distant future.

In the meantime I look forward to getting to know you all and learning plenty.

Paul.

[Jerod Broussard]

Welcome Paul. Nice to have more folks from across the pond to see the variety they bring to the "table."

[lschweig]

A hearty welcome from Illinois.

[MBMorgan]

Greetings, Paul ... and welcome to the Pit!

[Nate]

Welcome from Indiana....

[DWCowles]

Welcome Paul299

[Shane Rakow]

Welcome from Nebraska!

[CaptainMike]

Howdy Paul, from North California.

[Gooner-que]

Welcome to the Pit. COYG!!!

[HawkerXP]

Welcome Paul299! Cheers

[Huskee]

Welcome to The Pit Paul299! Great intro, and very great to meet you. Thanks for joining up with us. I too like those shows. There are plenty of members here who'd love to offer tips and advice when it comes time for you to get your new smoker/grill, so just holler when you're ready. By the way, wings and ribs trumps turkey in my book too!

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Hope to hear & see more from you!

[fuzzydaddy]

Welcome aboard Paul299.

[Danjohnston949]

Paul299, Welcome to "The Pit"! You are Now Enrolled in the BBQ Univ.! Attendance and Participation are Mandatory! Enjoy "The Pit"!
My Great Grandfather was born in Lincolnshire in 1858, he Homesteaded in NC Dakota Territory in the 1880’S! He died in Rolla ND in 1963!
Eat Well and Prosper! From a Backyard Cremator in Fargo ND USA, Dan

[Paul299]

Thanks for the welcome, small world we live in. 105 years old, that's incredible, we're obviously made from strong stuff here in Lincolnshire!!

[OneEyedJack]

Welcome, Paul! Don't forget to post photos of your cooks.

[Mr. Bones]

Howdy, Paul299 , an' welcome to th' Pit!

In the meantime I look forward to getting to know you all and learning plenty.

Lookin' forward to gettin' ta' know ya, as well... Always lookin' forward ta' learnin' plenty!