It's funny how often the best solutions are just about working with gravity instead of against it. We'll buy some special tool when really just propping something up gets the job done. Reminds me that a lot of problems just need you to change the angle you're looking from.

Seriously, just tell him to smoke it overnight so it's ready by lunch. You still get that smoked flavor without losing a whole day with everyone. Family time should come first, not the cook.

Imagine having friends so chill they'd just adopt a random guy who wandered in, lmao. Their security protocol is basically "looks friendly, give him a burger.