I bought my Smokey Joe to use while on a 30 day business trip to give me and my partner an alternative to eating at the local restaurants every night.  As it turned out, we only ate out two days during the entire trip.  Every other night was spent grilling on the Smokey Joe.  First thing the next morning, I would clean out the ash, carry it back to my room and reload it for the evening.  If you are a Weber Kettle user, you will feel right at home and have no problem adjusting.  You will be suprised at how much you can really put on it.  I started with the recommended 30 pieces of charcoal, but soon found that to be a little lacking in heat.  Found that 35 was about right for chicken and veggies, but 40 were needed to steak and pork.  Plan on putting it to work from time to time at home also.  Best $35 I spent in a long time.