Lori Hunt wrote:


> Q: Did I pre-burn and get the fire glowing red first?
> A: No. In retrospect, that would probably help out with the
> temperature eveness issue. It's a lot easier to keep a large fire
> burning than it is to maintain a small one. Right now the smokers are
> setting on the deck, which doesn't encourage fire pits.

Get that stuff *off* the deck! Now! You *do* like your house,
don't you?
I'm serious. Never cook on anything but concrete or your yard.



Once some of the stuff is taken care (I can't
> go to school forever, can? Please say no....), I can take a full
> weekend and do nothing but work with the fire. Until then, it's the
> gas smoker. I can get a lot of homework done in 3-4 hours. : )
>
> Grins,
>
> Lori


Darlin', some of us that have been "practicing" for years *still*
work on fire control. It does take more than a weekend.
I detect a real sense of dedication here though, and I'm sure you'll
get it right with time.


Best of luck with all your endeavours,
TFM®