I admit it's a luxury, but one that I wanted, lol.
I took a meat smoking class yesterday. I've done a little, have pellet grill and a tiny "Little Chief" smoker. I don't use the smoker much because it's a lot of work for just a little bit of smoked meat. I would love to be able to do a ton of jerky all at once (right now I use the dehydrator, but smoked is so much better).
Last night, I went to a "volunteer appreciation dinner" at the Senior Center, where I help make quilts (they raffle some to make money for the center, we sell some at bazaars, and others will be donated to Meals on Wheels recipients). I'm the youngest in the group, in my 30s. One of the ladies asked if I had had the day off, and I said that I had, and mentioned my class. She asked if I had a smoker, and I said yes, but just a tiny one. She asked if I wanted a big one for $10! Of course I do! I don't know the brand yet, but she said it was between waist and chest high, and I could smoke three turkeys at a time. I pick it up next week :) She's happy to be rid of it (it was her husband's, who is now in assisted living), and I'm happy to have it, so it's a win for everybody.