u/Important_Stroke_myc

I was a 9 year old kid living on PGS. Mom working for Historic Annapolis got me a job working at the Shiplap House in the herb garden out back. I worked many historic properties mostly pulling weeds. I was happy getting a dollar an hour.

On 7/4/1976 my gig was watching the phones at the Paca House while the festivities were going on just outside. I was given 2 bottles of champagne and left to myself.

The whole town was all red, white, and blue and the Water Witch was still green. Flags were everywhere. It was a great time to be there.

I didn’t get many calls so I had plenty of time to try that champagne. Needless to say, I got a bit drunk. Even riding my bike a few yards down the road was a significant challenge. My mother wasn’t too happy but gave me a pass. Times were different

I hope you all are having a fantastic 4th. Happy Independence Day!

I did my first smoke on the Big Joe 1 and everything went great, hold temp like nothing I’ve ever used.

When I got the coals down and lit them I tried to put the deflectors on and they sat on the charcoal and didn’t fit in there just right so a lot of heat was coming up between the middle.

Do I need the accessory rack to lift the deflectors up higher? I don’t think I was using too much coal.

I just my pro install done and dang this thing is huge! I went with series one, no latch, no pneumatic hinge, and a felt gasket. I didn’t see the need to pay thousands for those features.

I’ve been seeing posts and vids about the coal basket being a big improvement over the cast iron grate, I can see that.

Which basket for the Big Joe? Sub $50 if possible.

Big burn out tomorrow then RIBS!

I ordered a Big Joe from Home Depot to get the Father’s Day pricing and did pretty good. I only got the smoker and the home assembly. I believe it is the Big Joe 1.

Will it come with a lid seal or will I have to purchase it separately?

Also, I am planning to put it on my front porch which has vinyl siding. Will the vinyl ceiling be something i need to worry about getting too hot when grilling?

In search of a Kamado Joe or BGE in the Rome area although I’m closer to Summerville.

I’ve tried Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Elder Ace and none are available. I could order online but I would like to see them in person to kick the tires.