Saying hello before the sun starts shining in Las Vegas

[mknirk]

I'm a transplant converted lava rock propane gas griller from the mid-west. I never understood how people could run their smoker and constantly shovel the snow off of it. I'd just shovel the deck and clear the grill. Do some hot and fast steaks and run. Then go to a restaurant where someone else tended the long cooks.

No more of that! I Just got my first smoker about a month ago and can't believe I waited this long. I'd been mulling it over for 3+ years and finally my wife gave me the big shove. "Just go get it, you clearly want one!" With all necessary approvals, and no longer finding any reason to procrastinate further on the acquisition I'm now a proud owner of a Traeger Timberline 1300.

My first cook didn't go well, and I called tech support about why the cooker wasn't holding temp. Turns out there was a software patch and a shroud to adjust. The funny part was Traeger support was afraid the ambient thermometer or controller was broken. It was reading 115 degrees for the ambient temperature while doing the cook, and I was like nope. Its accurate I live in Las Vegas. A few adjustments, a nice new software patch and I'm smoking up about anything I've ever thought to make.

[Steve R.]

Welcome to the Pit! And congratulations on getting that blanket purchase order from the wife. She has no idea what she has gotten herself into.

[HouseHomey]

Huntington Beach welcomes you and your pellets. I'm happy you straightened that out. Don't forget the pics or it didn't happen. 😀

[DWCowles]

Welcome mknirk

[Nate]

Welcome from Indiana

[HawkerXP]

Welcome to the Pit from Virginia!

[Danjohnston949]

mknirk, Welcome to "The Pit"❗️ You are Now Enrolled in the BBQ Univ.❗️ Attendance and Participation are
Mandatory ❗️
Enjoy "The Pit" 👍👍👍👍👍 ‼️
Congratulations On Your New Smoker❗️
Eat Well and Prosper❗️ From a Backyard Cremator in Fargo ND, Dan

[Spinaker]

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[RonB]

Welcome to The Pit.

[hoovarmin]

Welcome and congrats on the new smoker from Florida. Like HouseHomey said, we like to see pics around here and look forward to your posts!

[kmhfive]

Welcome to fun and learning! Great first smoker! Make sure you have enough room on the porch for the next smoker/grill. Now that you have the green light, you’ll be needing a few others. MCS, here we come!😁😁👍🏻

[FireMan]

Woo hoo hoo, are we going to be of help when it come to acquiring more stuff. Welcome aboard, eat good & have fun!

[MBMorgan]

Welcome from Colorado ...

[LA Pork Butt]

Welcome to the Pit!

[KevinG]

Your wife has no idea what she has started ! Welcome aboard.