So, Friday was attempt #2. In some ways better, but still not great. One full chimney of KBB, a big chunk of apple and a split cut in half for fuel. KP thermometer temps only got to about 450 and went down from there. Back of the griddle got into the mid 600s. I used the C pattern, no griddle on top and the smaller griddle as my stone.
It was pretty cold (30ish) and windy (18mph) and snowing, so I think those were contributing factors to the thermometer temps not getting to 500 and then steadily going down. I don't think that one chimney was enough to pre-heat and cook, but I managed to get them all cooked. Next time I think I'll use more charcoal. The wood seemed like the right amount though.
Pizza 2, probably my favorite of the night. Pesto mozzarella (on my new KP bargain scratch and dent peel).