Howdy from a new OBS user in Calgary, Alberta

[BearLeeAlive]

Hi all.

I have been lurking here and at a few other smoking sites over the last couple weeks, trying to decide on what smoker to buy. I decided on the OBS because of a few reasons, easy to use with minimal supervision, great reviews, oh yeah, and $100 of at $279 at Canadian Tire. I also bought 2 boxes of 48 biscuits at CT and I got 120 on eBay for $33 to my door today as well. I still need a meat thermometer and a couple things. Unfortunately I am leaving town for the weekend in the morning, but look forward to my first smoke next week.

Lots yet to learn, but it will come with time and practice I am sure. I have done a bit of smoking using my propane BBQ, indirect heat, and a smoke box. I have read about a few mods to make too, and may do that in time.

I also learned today not to use in under a covered veranda. I set it up just outside the back door and the smoke wafts in to the house when I open the door. I am just seasoning in right now.  ;D

[Mr Walleye]

Hi Jim and welcome to the forum
I'm from Moose Jaw, SK. not that far away from you.

Lots of fun & good food ahead!  ;)

Don't be afraid to ask questions, lots of friendly folks around here willing to share.

Mike

[BearLeeAlive]

Thanks Mike, it sure does seem friendly and helpful around here, I figured that out in my days of lurking. I love these online communities for the sharing of knowledge and fun. I have a couple other favs that tie in to a couple hobbies, mainly photography and canoeing.

[La Quinta]

Welcome BearLee...watch out for Walleye Fish Man (he knows too much)!!! :) :)

[BearLeeAlive]

I consider myself warned. Though it might be too late, I have already read some of his posts and learned from them, am I doomed?

[Arcs_n_Sparks]

I have already read some of his posts and learned from them, am I doomed?

Relax...The heat and smoke are fine.....Pass over to the dark of the Borg (oh, I meant OBS) collective....  :o

Arcs_n_Sparks

[La Quinta]

You're new...and young no doubt...you should be ok for now!! Watch out for Arcs too...And the "o"...(they're not from our planet)! :) As long as you hang with us humanoids you should be good!!! :)

[BearLeeAlive]

I'm not that young, thus my username. ;)
But I'm not really that old either.  ;D

[La Quinta]

Me too BearLee...(see what I said about Arcs...) (wink wink...)

[BearLeeAlive]

Wow, this sounds like it could be a terrifying place to hang out.

[NePaSmoKer]

Hi Bear

Great bunch of bradley folks here, your part of a family

and welcome

nepas

[BearLeeAlive]

Thanks for the welcome nepas.

[La Quinta]

Nah...I'm just messin with ya BearLee...really good people here...nice folks who want to help...smoke like a madman and have fun!! :)

[BearLeeAlive]

Madman...Have fun...all things I live by.

[hotrod]

so that was you biddin on those from surrey??  so was I see them go sky rocket at about 8 seconds left i was just laughin thinkin how long it will take someone to be on the forum ... cheers to good bidding if thats the ones you are talkin about... I was talkin with that guy for a few days getting all the specifics...  I am doing 12 lbs of deer jerky tommorrow either have to find some more racks or just do a few batches... Its soakin tonight and smoke tommorrow

Cheers
hotrod