My first,(not firt) foood pics w/ uds

[keale]

I'm like a pound daddy, I'm very pleased at how my first cook went. After a few problems all was well.
A big MAHALO to Smokingator, could not have done it w/o, he even called me in Hawaii, to check on me! What a guy! The pics will show I wrapped my ribs to early, but I had to leave for my kids fundraiser, but it tasted great, the butt was awesome. Thanks to all who helped, bigmista, tony, deeze, thirdeye, swamprb, modelmaker, you all were so patient w/ me.
Heres the first set of pics

[keale]

second set of pics... told you I was a proud papa!
I couldn't find a weber lid. You'll see the one I made , I cut a little pass the bulge, with (rusty) jigsaw it would balance on the uds, I wanted a tighter fit, so a liitle pounding, it now sits over the lip of the UDS. Almost airtight!

[Single Fin Smoker]

Keale, I'm coming to Kalaheo. Please get in your car and come get me so I can have some a dat!

[swamprb]

Those are some fine looking eats Roy! Nice work on the lid, Welcome to the Drum Brigade!

Brian

[Smokin Gator]

Wow... I am impressed!!! Not only did you cook some great looking eats... you came up with my next mod. I love that extra section on the drum. I'm thinking three racks there baby!!!!

Great job bro...

[tjus77]

ribs looked good to me, along with everything else. congrats, hope it tasted as good as it looked.

[Oldbob]

Great Job Brother !! Drum and Grub both Look Great !!!

[tony76248]

Man O' Man that stuff looks good. Way To Go Brother!!!!!!!!

[vr6Cop]

Nice way to adapt, improvise and overcome.

That's some really good looking 'cue.

[Harbormaster]

Impressive Keale! That has to feel good, build your own cooker and cook kick a$$ food like that. SWEET!

[Solidkick]

Ain't a thing wrong with the looks of that Q! Hope it tasted as well as it looks! nice job!

[thirdeye]

In the end, it all came out looking really good !!! That is a wonderful job for your first cook on your stretch UDS.

[biffleg]

Good looking eats Brother! Nice looking drum as well.

[jacob]

Looking good Brother

[jpw23]

Wow!!!! Looks great!:biggrin:

[big brother smoke]

Fantastic looking eats, congrats on a sucessful cook.

[thunter]

Amazing brother! Simply amazing!

Tony

[outside ed]

It looks like a winner to me. I hope you enjoy it for years to come. Ed.

[ModelMaker]

Well now if I ever get the urge to fly west for umpteen hours at least I know where I can find some good BBQ.
Enjoy, you earned it.
ModelMaker

[keale]

I must admit, I was a little nervous posting these pics, YES, it did taste awesome:-D I had a sammy for dinner tonite, with coleslaw! I will be giving most of it to people for the help they gave me, barrel supplier, wood, etc..., I figure if he's happy, I'll get all the barrels I want for free!

Thanks for the kind remarks, to hear that from fellow breathen really, really means a lot! I've learned everything right here on this board!

BTW, the Lychee wood was great, very mild, I thought... but as you see...gave a nice smokering...

Aloha,

Roy

[NCGrimbo]

Great job Roy! That all looks delicious.

[BBQPrincess]

Keale, what wonderful looking groceries you posted...makes a person hungry all over again...even after dinner!

[fmitchell]

Great work, that's some fine looking eats!

Frank

[kickassbbq]

Keale Meister!!!!!!!!!
I am PROUD of you!!!! Could not have been better BBQ anywhere in the world last weekend.
I thinks you have got it, my Man.
GREAT Pics. Thanks.
Smoke On!!!!!!

[LDOJYD]

Yepper, that looked good...Could almost smellit. Congrats!

[Hiloboy]

keale,thats some great looking grinds .. next time i'm on kauai i'll be looking for your smoke.. keep it blue my friend.. laters