Hello, I am new to real BBQing since I found a Brinkmann Smoke ‘N’ Pit free to collector in the local paper.

The people who previously owned it brought it over from America, smoked a turkey (apparently a traditional thanksgiving dish) and then left it uncovered in their garden for a year or so to the mercy of the elements. I brought it home, cleaned it up and re-sprayed it with some high temperature BBQ paint. I have since done some smoking, mainly low and slow ribs and chicken with reasonable results.
Just been reading a lot and going to Grillstock again this year.
Cheers
Ollie