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    Hello from Brookfield (Chicagoland), IL

    My name is Jake and cooking has been a hobby of mine for about 10 years. Been grilling/smoking for about a year and half (finally have a backyard). Always looking to learn and improve my skills. I have a 22" Weber Kettle, a Weber Smokey Mountain, 24" Camp Chef gas smoker, and a Smokey Joe.
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    Huntington Beach welcomes you sir. Kettles rock, Get you a Slow N Sear. I have only used mine once so far for a long cook and I drank the Kool Aid. its awesome.

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      Welcome to The Pit Jake_Calkins! Happy to have you here, thanks for the support. You're right in Meathead's backyard! nice collection of cookers you have there, I can tell you're happy to have that backyard.

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        Welcome to The Pit Jake.

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          Welcome from Indiana

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            #6
            Greetings, Jake ... welcome to the Pit ...

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              Hi Jake, welcome to the pit.

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                Welcome Jake_Calkins

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                  Glad to have you here, Jake!

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                    #10
                    Welcome. You will enjoy great food! Get ready to want more cookers and tools. May as well start with a SnS. Best investment I made for a kettle!

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                      Jake_Calkins commented
                      June 12, 2017, 10:51 AM
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                      I actually do have a SNS.... and I love it!
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                    Hello from Elmhurst! Originally from KY

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                      Howdy from Kansas Territory, Welcome to th' Pit!
                      Nice selection of cookers ya' got there!
                      Lookin forward to more from ya'
                      P.S.: Tell Elwood that Mr. Bones says "Hey"!
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                        #13
                        Greetings from just down the road in Western Springs! Welcome to The Pit.

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                          You are not the only member who lives in Brookfield, neighbor.

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                            June 12, 2017, 10:53 AM
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                            I know, I've actually seen your talk at the Library and have vague recollection of you doing a Demo in Tischler's Parking lot, I used to work there. Since you live in my 'hood, can I ask where you like to get your meat?
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                          Welcome to the pit from Southern Illinois.

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