The stall justifies the drinking of beer. Seriously, I start large cuts - butts, briskets - late at night. Figuring 1 to 1 1/2 hour per lb, and the approximate serving time such as lunch or supper or whenever, I just work backwards to the start time and hope for the best. Should my IT happen sooner than expected, I double wrap in heavy foil, then a thick beach pr bath towels and into a cooler till serving time.