Maybe I am getting old, maybe I'm just not dedicated enough but in any case, starting a brisket or pork butt at 2:00 am so that "maybe" we can eat at 5:00 pm leaves me very very tired. I love my brisket and pork butt but I just cant do it anymore, Next time I am going to start it at 5:00 pm the previous day, smoke until 11:00 PM or so and then put it in the oven @225 and then, I'm going to bed. Most say only the first 4-5 hours of smoke really does all the "work" anyway. I'll plan on eating around 2:00 PM or so. Anyone one else on board or feel the same? Worst case scenario I have to keep it warm for a few hours.