I am loving practicing!  I did "indirect" cooking with my ribs!  I love the flavor.  It's fun.   I had no idea about the charcoal lasting but it did and I didn't need to cook them quite as long as I did.  Used Apple Rub and really very very good.  I wanted a reasonably priced grill and Weber is the best.  I don't care for the wires that balance the catcher for ashes, that is a bit flimsy and maybe should have gone larger but 18" was perfect.  Oh well, still am very glad I bought it.