Ames, IA - Checking in

[kars85]

Hi, I'm Karson - 31 years old, married with two baby boys (3 & 1). Started out with a 22" Weber Kettle with a Smokenator a decade ago when I was still in college, and have plucked more knowledge from here than any other source (online, print, etc...). I've been in the PitMaster club for awhile, but somehow let my CC info lapse, so I sent a Contact form to help get that ironed out. What's fun about this hobby is you find things that work for you once you understand the basics and reasoning behind techniques. I also love how Meathead's book goes into a bit more detail on topics and has more pictures. Great investment - hard on the wallet!


I'm a gadget guy, so in reading this site, I naturally upgraded over the years to a SnS when it came out, and bought a PartyQ. What a game changer. This past week, I broke out my new 26" Weber Kettle, CyberQ, and SnS XL. I've got a 12lb whole brisket on it right now as my first cook on it, and so far so good! Started cooking at midnight, and threw my entire faith into the CyberQ that it would do its job while I slept Pretty chilly day today @ 20F, but luckily the Iowa wind hasn't shown up yet.

[Huskee]

Welcome to The Pit kars85! Hello again, nice to have you with us. My youngest son's name is Karsen, spelled different than you obviously. You have a nice setup there!

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[DWCowles]

Welcome kars85

[customtrim]

Welcome from snowy ohio i like your graph

[LarryO47]

Welcome from upstate New York, Karson.

[BradFlood]

Welcome from an IOWA HAWKEYE (MS, '91) living in CT. Happy grillin'! I miss those awesome midwest, fresh meats to cook

[phoccer]

Welcome to The Pit. I'm in KC. I grew up in Newton, Iowa and make it back to Ankeny regularly to visit my parents.

[Skip]

Welcome kars85 from southern MN. Enjoy The Pit!

[MBMorgan]

Welcome aboard, Karson ...

[tbob4]

Welcome from Northern CA

[Spinaker]

Welcome to the Pit. Go Hawks!!

[Oakgrovebacon]

Welcome to the pit from Southern Illinois!

[RonB]

Welcome to The Pit Karson. What software are you using with your CyberQ - nice looking graph.

[fuzzydaddy]

Welcome aboard kars85! It's great to have you here. I have a PartyQ (rechargeable batteries) and use it on my BGE, 22" Kettle and recently drilled my 26" Kettle for the adapter. You've got a nice lineup of equipment!

[Danjohnston949]

kars85, Welcome to "The Pit"! You are Now Enrolled in the BBQ Univ.! Attendance and Participation are Mandatory!
Enjoy "The Pit"!
Eat Well and Prosper! From a Backyard Cremator in Fargo ND, Dan