Well, I am new to this, so its a learning process for me. I would say, If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. BUT..... The pork was fantastic! So, I just need to give myself a little more time cushion.
When I get my digital controller, I will probably start the cook off early and use the hold feature. I can see how that would be a very convenient feature.
As a side note, I have a friend of mine who lives up in Boston. Great guy. He has been cooking with a Masterbuilt Propane Smoker and after talking with him about my cook he said that he does not usually leave his pork butts in that long and get them up that temp (195-205). When I told him how fantastic mine turned out he realized that that has been an issue with most of his meat. Since I left it in a long time, all the fat rendered into this amazing buttery fat deliciousness that can't even be described with words. My wife and I were sampling A LOT when I was pulling it with the bear paws.
So boys and girls, the lesson I learned this week was to make sure I leave the meat in the smoker long enough for the fat to render down. The wait was worth it.