So I've been cooking for a couple years now, but only on charcoal and pellets. I have always been fascinated with burning logs and want to give it a try. I'm strictly a backyard cooker and don't cook for very large groups. I was hoping to keep this venture under $1000 but I want a quality smoker. My eyes are on a Yoder Cheyenne with the HMS in it. I've eyeballed the Horizons too but think I prefer the Yoder. The Lang 36 is right there too. Any recommendations from you guys?