@lukestamps A pellet grill is a great option. You will never get the same flavor as a wood burner, but the ease and simplicity of pellet, while still keeping that true smokey flavor is preferred in my opinion. Much easier for maintaining temp over long time or grilling over short time too!
You never know what the context of someone's life is and what they're going through at any given time, slow down and try to understand before responding quickly