I was raised on a cattle ranch too but I was a South Texican. This is as far north as I'm going on a permanent basis. lol. Here is a picture of my custom "pitboss" I designed myself. Only one like it.And, It can damn well stay out there empty.
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Those old smokers are the best for a true smoke. My Pitboss is cheating, but I'm good with that lol