I too am a Weber Man. I bought a Smokey Joe Gold last summer and it is the only Weber that I have ever been disappointed in! The way it is designed the charcoal goes out and it dose not hold heat. The only cool thing about the Gold model is the handle is used to lock down the lid or to hold the lid when it is open and in use.I would not wast my money on the Smokey Joe Gold but spend less on the Silver noddle instead