Just wanted to thank Dennis and other board members for posted guidance on how to use the "cooker". Got great results with 14 hour pulled pork butts, 20 hour packer's cut brisket, and many pizza during the first 2 weeks of ownership. Very easy to heat soak and slow cook/smoke. On the brisket, went to bed at 220 in 30 degree weather and in the am, cooker was at 212, Entire cook used about 3lbs or Royal Oak Lump. Next slow cook will be a bunch of butts for friends/neighbors.