Thanks to all for the warm welcome....

Waiting on me when I arrived home last night was my new smoker.

Had to put it through it's paces and it worked great. Callibrated the door therm and it's about -10 deg. off. Good to know.
Played with the vent and recorded temp differences. Opening the door really makes a dif in temps. Think I'll try the brick trick.
Can't wait to get smokin.
Thanks again for the welcome.

Gary