Hi all!
Glad to be here. Been smokin meats for close to 20 years. First using a Weber kettle (I have to admit I still use that from time to time when I want a lot of smoke!), then a big stick burner which I sold about 2 years ago when I realized that I never used it anymore. I've had a Memphis Pro for several years now and love it. I'm in Lakeville, MN and use the Pro year-round. Although I must say that I don't use it as much in January and February!
I have not been able to meet to many people yet on these forums yet, nor have I ever cooked in a competition. So far, just a home BBQ'r cooking for family and friends.
I love to read about other's cooks and get ideas for my own. To date, I have not posted too many pictures of my cooks. That's only because I get so caught up in what I'm doing that I forget to take pictures! I'm usually done eating by the time I remember that I should have taken pics! I'll try to get better at that.
BTW, "Gringo" has been my nickname since high school. I had a gym teacher that could not pronounce my last name "Grengs." I no longer remember exactly how he pronounced it, but it kinda sounded like "Gringo." My classmates thought it was funny and began using it, and it eventually just became Gringo.
Anyway, I love these forums and get a lot of helpful information.