7 years today

you are the KING

I have been cookshack owner for 5 years and I have always appreciated all the valuable info you have alwaya provided!

I'll echo that last statement. I'm amazed at the level of generosity on the part of many of these forum members, such as smokinokie and Tom...not many forums elicit such devotion and patience. I've only been lurking here for ~6months, but it's been absolutely fantastic. So thanks for these 7 years, smokin', and Tom and everyone else. Life wouldn't be as tasty!

Smokin Okie, take a deep breath here.

Turn off the putor and go mix yourself a very stiff adult cocktail.

Its your anniversary, run with it and enjoy your time here.

Mike

Wow. I'm on a lot of different forums for different interests, and you're up there near the top in terms of contributions. Thanks for all the help!

A BIG THANKS to Smokin.........

You've sure saved my bacon many times!!!!

Yep,I've learned alot from all the info shared on here,over the years.

I have the old forum bookmarked on my desktop.

Amazing how much knowledge and entertainment has been shared with the CS nation.

Thanks again,Smokin'

Wow,

Just realized that in a few days it will be my 6th year. I'm almost an oldtimer too. I don't post a lot but have surely learned a lot. And look how much membership has grown.

For those that are new to the site, there is a wealth of info here and all seem willing to share. Relax and enjoy!

Doc

Congrats Smokin! I really enjoy your insight and have learned a lot from your posts! Keep em comin!

You do a good job of trying to keep it all in line !

Must be that good old USAF experience !

Go Okie. Air Power!!!!

My thanks too.

You have made this one of the best forums on the web.

Congrats.

Hook

It was with some trepidation that we purchased our 008 in September of 2001 from John at the American Royal BBQ in Kansas City. His samples of Q were so delicious and tender, we couldn't believe we could get the same results at home. 7 ½ years later we can only say "it's the best investment we ever made."

Not sure how long I've been a CS owner, maybe around the turn of the century, but it's all been good. I only write to say thanks to Smokin Okie. I have used the little book from CS that came with the smoker for all my smoking needs until this Thanksgiving when I tried Smokin's brine and turkey smoking methods. It was great and I made another brine for the Christmas Turkey. I stole a bottle of my wife's Chardonnay and added it to the simple brine. Turkey got rave reviews. I saved that brine and got to hens the same size. One I brined for 12 hours and one I didn't. The brined bird after 3 hr. smoking was much bigger than the other and the taste was out of this world. Thank You Smokin Okie, I also used the cheesecloth on the hens and color was perfect with no bitter tasting skin. My family and I "Thank You".
John

Russ,

You have been a guiding light here on the forum and an excellent moderator. Being able to do that in addition to your heavy workload always amazes me. But I, for one, appreciate what you do here.

Thanks!

I just want to chime in and echo everyone else!! Thanks for the help and wonderful info you always provide which makes all our Q that much better. We do appreciate all you do for us and this forum.

Ah, guys, it wasn't for the love fest

It was more than while I've moderated for 7 years (and that's a LONG time to talk Q) it had me thinking about old post, old members and just how long this has been going.

But compliments are welcome as I work for free