Robyn wrote:

Snip of a great monologue...

> So this coming weekend I'm going to be trying a *real* barbecued
> pork butt. If I can find one, that is. All I can find lately is
> picnic cuts, but I guess that'll do as well, right?

That'll work fine, Robyn.

> I'm just
> absolutely amazed at what I've apparently been missing all my life. I
> never imagined barbecue could be this good. I'm looking forward to
> getting a real smoker and trying other things as well. It's like a
> whole new world of cooking. I can't wait to try brisket and pastrami,
> or maybe a turkey... Many thanks to the people on this group, I've
> learned a lot here, and couldn't have made those beautiful ribs
> without you. :-) Sorry this was so long, I just couldn't seem to stop
> typing...

It is a true joy to see someone whose eyes and tastebuds have been opened to
nirvana on a plate.... or bun.... or by the handful.

> Robyn
> (who is trying to figure out a way to justify the purchase of a WSM to
> her vegetarian S/O)

Justify??!! <BEG> As soon as he can justify his abberant food choice to
you, do you need to justify the production of 'Q to him :-) I'm sure
he'll be fine when he knows that it will simply make you happy..... and if
he gives ya grief, tell him to expect a visit from the meat fairy. (Reminds
me of a certain horse-head scene in da Godfadda).

Glad to have you aboard, Robyn.
Dave