teleskier,
Congrats on the SI-2 You will be pleased, I'm luvin mine.. I Just received my order from Smokin’ Hot,
http://www.smokinhotchipsandchunks.com/ These guys are on the Left Coast as you are.
This is not an indorsement as I have not used any yet but wanted some Red Alder for fish, etc. I can say that Shipping was fast and free.
From their web site: "Alder is found mostly in the Northwestern States. We provide Red Alder wood which is native to the Pacific Northwest. It is a very delicate wood that contains natural sugars which provides a hint of sweetness. Red Alder has been used for hundreds of years to smoke fish by the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest. Alder provides the perfect taste for fish such as salmon, sturgeon and rainbow trout. It can also be used to smoke pork, beef and poultry."