Hello everyone , my names Jesse from Georgia, nickname is wheat

[Georgia rookie 903]

I got the name from my grandpa. I was always eating wheat bread that my grandma made back then . he (grandpa) and my uncles and my father grilled occasionally fish fries and church gatherings and family reunions, I never really gave smoking/grilling a thought growing up. I use to love fishing and hunt I ran and lift weights. I worked in a restaurant (steak & ale) for a while. then as a welder for e z go textron golf cart company.then joined the marines 1986 - 1992 then went into underwater welding, while underwater got stung by a poisonous fish (I did not know at same time company filed for bankruptcy) I was paralyzed and thought for awhile that I could not do much so I went to college to study pharmacy and medical equipment sales had to drop out after my father passed away to help my mother, anyway I was watching youtube and came across people going to barbecue competitions and others showing you how to smoke and grill. so I said to myself that looks like fun so I found myself watching to see what others were doing. now with my mom full time because of her health (89 yrs old) I m pretty much at home . I needed an outlet so Here I am asking all who will help me start a new adventure, thanks Wheat

[Henrik]

Welcome to the pit Georgia rookie 903! There's quite a life story, thanks for sharing. You're in the right spot for bbq, this is a great place to hang out, with plenty of smart and talented members to help out.

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[Georgia rookie 903]

thanks for the welcome and wisdom and advice BBQ brother

[Georgia rookie 903]

hey Henrik I just been reading up on my assignments/homework and read Huskee's write up on you ...CONGRATULATION wow glad I have a guy like you to turn to... I want to be the best in my area Augusta,Ga .. I am excited about having people like you so I can go to the next level as I learn get educated and have fun. THANKS WHEAT

[Henrik]

Thanks for the kind words. There are plenty of smart and experienced folks in this forum with a ton of knowledge, they'll all help out with any questions you might have.

[kmhfive]

Welcome to fun and learning, Wheat! Whatcha got to cook with? We're all looking to learn from each other, so ask any question you might have! Enjoy good food!

[Georgia rookie 903]

well I'm on a limited budget for now ($499..oo so I looked at WSM 22 or the weber kettle 26 tell me what you would get ..remember I am a rookie and on a mobile scooter so awkward to lift things. any suggestions will be appreciated

[kmhfive]

Roger that! I like my Weber 22with a SnS a lot. Very versatile 2-zone setup. Can run for a while low-n-slow without a lot of fuss. I don't own either of your choices, but they both make great food!

[Mr. Bones]

Between th' two, I'd go with th' 26 Kettle...with an SnS...more versatility.

[JCGrill]

Welcome to the pit!

[Georgia rookie 903]

thanks for the welcome sir

[HouseHomey]

Wow! I appreciate you telling your story so freely. This is a great place to hang out and just learn from some really smart people. That's what I do anyhow.

Huntington Beach welcomes you and all the wheat you can bring. While not being sure I'm just going t ask. Are you taking care of your mother and learning to smoke/grill with some type of paralysis? Please forgive me if I iask in poor taste but I'm sure others may have the same question as here in the Pit we read and communicate to learn from each and comprehend. Ok, often to "rib" each other and crack jokes about our cooking too!

Welcome aboard don't forget we love pictures of the cook. Ask away and fire up the cooker!

[Georgia rookie 903]

no offence taken I have always been open minded because that's how you have great friends and especially BBQ brother and sisters helping me learn , yes I do have permanently paralysis although can more legs a little and lift hand does not open all the way and so I use that hand to hit with LOL...ask and joke with me and rib me all you want laughter make a better day for me

[Jon Solberg]

Welcome.

[Georgia rookie 903]

thank you J S

[Nate]

Welcome from Indiana

[Georgia rookie 903]

thanks for the wellcome Nate love Indiana meet a lot of people when they had a food tasting gathering downtown one year also meet david letterman and music man paul shaffer that day...any suggestions on smokers;, grills or accessories

[Nate]

That is a loaded question. What are you looking for in a Cooker? How much time you want to spend on fire management ? Etc...

[fuzzydaddy]

Welcome from Florida!

[Georgia rookie 903]

thanks fuzzy daddy got a brother in florida (port st lucie) be safe with IRMA coming

[fuzzydaddy]

Thank you Georgia rookie 903! I'm watching Irma closely. I live just east of Pensacola. Safety for your brother.

[Skip]

Welcome to The PitGeorgia rookie 903.

[Georgia rookie 903]

thanks 4 the welcome skip

[HawkerXP]

Welcome to the Pit from Virginia!

[Georgia rookie 903]

Thanks for the welcome Hawke XP nice jet ...I know it can burn efficiently

[HawkerXP]

Thanks Georgia rookie 903 where in Georgia are you?

[LA Pork Butt]

Wow! You had a rough journey. Welcome to the Pit, and I am betting that jour journey into BBQ will be a lot smoother adventure!

[Georgia rookie 903]

Thank you sir I look so forward to my new adventure and wisdom from BBQers like you I know you got some good spice and flavor

[FireMan]

Wheat, you're in for a ride. So good to have ya with us. Hope your mom likes wibs. Eat good & have fun.

[Georgia rookie 903]

that you sir looking forward to smoking/cooking with help from you and other to make her as happy as I can least I can do she's 89 now

[RonB]

Welcome to The Pit Wheat.

[Georgia rookie 903]

I appreciate the welcome

[MBMorgan]

Welcome from Colorado!

[Georgia rookie 903]

i appreciate the welcome, I was in Boulder camping 1999 beautiful state awesome people

[JCGrill]

Wheat, if I had $500 to spend I would get a 22" Weber kettle, a Slow n Sear add-on, and I'd look for a good thermometer with the leftover money. That's my advice.

[kmhfive]

Can I double like this post? Right on the money based on my assessment.

[Georgia rookie 903]

thanks JC, it's funny because I just watched the slow & sear smoking ribs and the fellow had a maverick 732 thermometer. keep the ideas coming ...this is going to great and a whole lot
of fun