Texas Barbecues 100 Charcoal Grill

I bought my TB 100 grill in 2001 while I was stationed in Texas. After many moves around the country my TB 100 grill was still going strong. We were usually the envy of any neighborhood we moved into. My grill was an excellent smoker. It was very efficient, the flavor imparted onto whatever meat I happened to be smoking was excellent, the large cooking surface was heaven and the extra cooking surface on top of the fire box was an extra added plus, along with the cooking plate on top of it which was great for searing steaks, cooking seafood and vegetables among many other foods. I can't say enough good things about this grill. Although when I bought the grill in Texas I was told by the salesman that "they didn't make a cover for it nor did they make a charcoal insert for the main box." Now for the cons..which are few. First of all, cleanout of the fire box is quite messy without some sort of cleanout tool. Second, after only a few years my grill started to rust on the outside, despite having seasoned the exterior of the grill. and lastly...they could have put on locking casters. In one place we lived we were on a hill and I thought I had the wheels blocked adequately enough to stop it from rolling away.....well, I didn't. I guess because of the weight of the grill she one day finally pushed the blocks I had in front of her wheels aside as she escaped down the gentle slope of our patio. Eventually slamming into my truck against the fire box door, which hadn't opened or closed the same since then. Now you may wonder why I spoke of my beloved grill in the past tense. Well....3 weeks ago to the day after I retired from the service someone broke into my garage and stole my grill which bought tears to my eyes. Of everything else in my garage of high value...all they stole was my baby. I was going to purchase another one until I saw the price.....times being what they are and being on a fixed income, I had to abandon that idea. I refuse to buy any other brand or type of grill until I can afford to buy another Texas Barbecue 100. I wholeheartedly recommend this line of grills to everybody....even if ya have to save up to buy it. Happy grilling.