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New Members => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: nolan on March 03, 2010, 06:20:09 PM

Title: First time post'er, long time fan in Bloomington, IL
Post by: nolan on March 03, 2010, 06:20:09 PM
After several years of longing for a Bradley Smoker I pulled the trigger and placed the order tonight.  In three to six days, my 6 rack digital smoker will arrive.  We were planning to have our oldest son's graduation party catered by a local BBQ restaurant but I convinced my wife to let me purchase a Bradley and do it ourselves.  Sweeeet!

I plan to hit the forum pretty hard in the coming days looking for tips and bisquette recommendations for a variety of meats.  I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve!
Title: Re: First time post'er, long time fan in Bloomington, IL
Post by: squirtthecat on March 03, 2010, 06:22:46 PM

Welcome Mike, from down the road in Springfield!
Title: Re: First time post'er, long time fan in Bloomington, IL
Post by: smokeNcanuck on March 03, 2010, 06:42:20 PM
Good to FINALLY have ya with us!!
It's way better than Christmas because it last for years and years.
You have came to the right spot for info. there are lots of great smokers  ;) around here.
Look froward to hearing about you adventures, and oh yes we like pics.

This is how to post them, if you don't know already
http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111 (http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111)

sNc

Title: Re: First time post'er, long time fan in Bloomington, IL
Post by: FLBentRider on March 03, 2010, 06:47:21 PM
W E L C O M E  to the Forum nolan!
Title: Re: First time post'er, long time fan in Bloomington, IL
Post by: KyNola on March 03, 2010, 07:04:23 PM
Welcome to the family nolan.

You're gonna love it here.

KyNola
Title: Re: First time post'er, long time fan in Bloomington, IL
Post by: dbondy on March 04, 2010, 05:38:56 AM
Welcome to the forum nolan.
Title: Re: First time post'er, long time fan in Bloomington, IL
Post by: Tenpoint5 on March 04, 2010, 06:36:35 AM
Welcome Aboard
Title: Re: First time post'er, long time fan in Bloomington, IL
Post by: ArnieM on March 04, 2010, 08:57:05 AM
Welcome to the forum Mike!  Hopefully, you'll have plenty of time to practice before graduation.  Just think of all the money you'll be saving  ;D  Plus, it's fun and you get braggin' rights.
Title: Re: First time post'er, long time fan in Bloomington, IL
Post by: OU812 on March 04, 2010, 10:07:44 AM
Welcome to the fun nolan

I have my youngest daughter graduating this year and I'm doin the cookin.

This will be my third graduation party and I'm tellin you its a good time. 
Title: Re: First time post'er, long time fan in Bloomington, IL
Post by: KevinG on March 04, 2010, 10:59:51 AM
Welcome nolan! Make sure to buy some pucks to season that new toy, you might want to invest in some other goodies as well!
Title: Re: First time post'er, long time fan in Bloomington, IL
Post by: RossP on March 04, 2010, 02:28:32 PM
Welcome to the Happiest place on the net Nolan.
The crew that hangs out here is great. Willing
to help at the drop of a hat, or the mention of
any type of food, that can be smoked. Hang
around a while and join in on the fun. :D

Ross
Title: Re: First time post'er, long time fan in Bloomington, IL
Post by: Tommy3Putts on March 04, 2010, 04:44:05 PM
Hi Nolan

Welcome.  Just throw three or four butts into the smoker and that should be a good start for your sons graduation party. 

Plenty of experts around to offer advice.  This is a great forum.

T3Ps
Title: Re: First time post'er, long time fan in Bloomington, IL
Post by: nolan on March 04, 2010, 07:40:11 PM
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!  I look forward to some good eats and will post pictures (if I don't ruin the meat;-)
Title: Re: First time post'er, long time fan in Bloomington, IL
Post by: classicrockgriller on March 04, 2010, 07:58:30 PM
20 years from now when your Son and his friends get back together there will

be words about the great food at his party.

Welcome to the Smoke House.
Title: Re: First time post'er, long time fan in Bloomington, IL
Post by: Quarlow on March 04, 2010, 09:59:06 PM
Welcome to the smoke pit. Any questions just ask.
Title: Re: First time post'er, long time fan in Bloomington, IL
Post by: nolan on March 14, 2010, 09:04:17 PM
Thanks everyone!

Delivery Day
(http://5nolans.com/sharedimages/25393_1408822059585_1203458394_1227605_3732386_n.jpg)
(http://5nolans.com/sharedimages/25393_1408883861130_1203458394_1227671_4270829_n.jpg)

60% chance of rain, 100% chance of smoke!
(http://5nolans.com/sharedimages/26970_1411386003682_1203458394_1232266_4813845_n.jpg)

Two days of smoke
(http://5nolans.com/sharedimages/25393_1408892101336_1203458394_1227684_6796878_n.jpg)
Brisket
(http://5nolans.com/sharedimages/26970_1413106366690_1203458394_1236318_1808721_n.jpg)
Ribs
(http://5nolans.com/sharedimages/26970_1411886016182_1203458394_1233072_7480739_n.jpg)
Chicken
(http://5nolans.com/sharedimages/26970_1411669610772_1203458394_1232620_5038617_n.jpg)

Title: Re: First time post'er, long time fan in Bloomington, IL
Post by: Quarlow on March 14, 2010, 09:08:03 PM
Way to get your feet wet. Smoke it if you got it.
Title: Re: First time post'er, long time fan in Bloomington, IL
Post by: OU812 on March 15, 2010, 06:55:07 AM
Thats a bunch of good lookin eats you got there nolan.

Now thats hittin the ground runnin with your first smoke.

Save that picture of your shiny new smoker, it wont look that way for long.
Title: Re: First time post'er, long time fan in Bloomington, IL
Post by: ArnieM on March 15, 2010, 07:27:51 AM
Quote from: OU812 on March 15, 2010, 06:55:07 AM

Save that picture of your shiny new smoker, it wont look that way for long.

OU beat me to it!  Mine looked like that once.
Title: Re: First time post'er, long time fan in Bloomington, IL
Post by: Tenpoint5 on March 15, 2010, 10:00:03 AM
Good Looking eats Nolan!! Brisket right off the bat you have been lurking in the shadows for awhile!
Title: Re: First time post'er, long time fan in Bloomington, IL
Post by: MPTubbs on March 15, 2010, 11:24:21 AM
Congrats on your smoke out!

Everything looks delish!
Title: Re: First time post'er, long time fan in Bloomington, IL
Post by: SnellySmokesEm on March 15, 2010, 01:04:24 PM
Welcome to the addiction Nolan!  Great Site, Great Guys, Great Advice, Great Food.  Have fun with that new DBS.
Title: Re: First time post'er, long time fan in Bloomington, IL
Post by: Paddlinpaul on March 22, 2010, 05:20:12 PM
Welcome to the forum. You look like a pro already.

That shine reminded me of yesterday seeing a non-Bradley smoker at the store with a window in the front. All I could think of is after seasoning it you wouldn't be able to see through the glass. Kind of pointless I think and probably a good way to lose heat.
Title: Re: First time post'er, long time fan in Bloomington, IL
Post by: maconusmile on March 22, 2010, 06:51:39 PM
Welcome.. I too am down the road.. Macon, IL just south of Decatur.. purchased my smoker from Gander Mountain in Springfield