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    Judging Classes

    The KCBS web site is your best source for judging classes. I think they are the only sanctioning body that certifies their judges. I haven't found any classes from the IBCA (International Barbeque Cooker's Assoc.), but you could check with them. The ICBA is also called Texas Barbeque and the...
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    Last Smoke for 2007

    On Saturday I had my last smoke for the year. An eight pound picnic shoulder that turned into some excellect pulled pork. But that's not the best part. The best part was the cook. He was nattily attired in a crisp white apron, emblazoned with a smoking meats forum.com logo. This is real haute...
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    "OTBS"

    Welcome to the new OTBS members. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.
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    Curious - newbies, what thread/post hooked you?

    My decision was based on the level of knowledge and everyone's willingness to share for the sake of improvement, not a bunch of ego feeds.
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    What is everyone doing for Christmas?

    Christmas eve at home. Christmas day at girlfriend's sister's house with their family. Last smoke of the year will be a pork shoulder the weekend before New Years. There is a good possibility that Santa will have some SMF gear under the tree. I should be lookin spiffy for that last smoke.
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    "OTBS"

    Excellent job of defining the requirements. Fair to all at every level. Thanks Dutch. The order shall flourish and grow.
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    This is drivin me crazy!

    14 nothing said about the backpacks being on the bus, just that each girl has seven backpacks. They could be anywhere other than the bus.
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    What's your occupation?

    I'm a construction site safety manager. I work for a construction management company and they hire me out for various projects. Currently working with an electrical contractor on a data center project, which should carry me till the end of February. Prior to that I was with the primary...
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    Q about propane smokers

    With the desert heat I got 35 to 42 hours from each of my last two tanks. I still think 30 to 40 will be realistic with our winter temps.
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    Welcoming PeculiarMike as New SMF Events Coordinator

    Congats to you on your appointment. Your expertise will serve the SMF well.
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    Charlieh

    Welcome aboard. Looks llike you will have some interesting tales to tell of meats and smoke and such. Lookin forward to hearing about your adventures. Throw out your questions. Someone here will have some insight for you.
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    BBQ Comp ?

    Let me see if I can cover this fairly quick. There are sanctioned and non-sanctioned events. Almost all charge an entry fee and pay out some type of prize. Most charge admission to the public to be present. Generally to help provide revenue for the charity they are most likely sponsoring the...
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    The OTBS

    Richtee, your contributions to this forum, before and after your induction to the OTBS, have helped many learn the low and slow that we all enjoy. The OTBS was established to recognize a level of contribution to this forum. As with every order of merit, the original rules can never comprehend...
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    Happy Thanksgiving SMF!

    Happpy Turkey Day to all and to all a good bird. Got to run. Have a ten pound bird waiting for me to get up close and personal with before I smoke it. Let you know how it turns out.
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    Big Hello from South Dakota!

    Welcome aboard. Lookin forward to you sharing your experience with all of us. I think you're gonna fit in well.
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