Thanks to all from a new BGE owner

Bama Hosta Man

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for all the great advice, tips and suggetions that have been posted to the forum over the last few years. I had been considering the BGE for a couple of years but was never quite willing to pull the trigger. The wife and I decided last week to take the plunge. [p]My job requires that I travel weekly so I'm normally only home on weekends. I'm starting a new position next week that allows me to work from home 3 weeks of the month. That was enough to convince the wife that we needed a BGE. So after downloading the table plans, I flew home last Friday. Stopped at Lowes on the way home from the airport and made my purchases. By 11:00 on Saturday, our table was complete. A quick 3 hour round trip and our new BGE was at its new home. Assembly was a breeze and that night we had our first meal off the BGE.[p]Dinner was hamburgers and hot dogs. I wanted to keep it simple the first time. Family loved them. I'd forgot just how good a hamburger done over charcoal was. Sunday morning started with pork chops and bacon done on the BGE. Bacon was fantastic. For lunch, I TREXed 4 filets about 2 1/2 thick. Also did chicken breasts while I was bringing the temp down. Another winner. [p]I am really looking forward to trying a boston butt this weekend. I have most of my accessories but my dealer doesn't carry the cast iron cooking grate. So I'm on the hunt for it.[p]Thanks again for all the great info and pics.

RabbleRouser

Bama Hosta Man,
You sound well educated and motivated....table and all. I just got my large egg after Thanksgiving and haven't been happier. Shoot some photos of you setup.