Think or daydreaming usually gets me into trouble,but,I had an idea. A weekly-or-monthly get together for those in the Toledo area(like a 50mile radius),close enough to get to and enjoy without being a problem.A meeting of the 'LOB'sters [lovers of BBQ].No contest,no trying to out-do Joe,and no "out of hand" drinking. You know, keep it civil.
I've met a couple of the local SMF folks, and they are great people...but I know there are a lot more out there! It doesn't matter if you are a novice with only you cooker and no practice yet, or a "PRO" with a restaurant(this would give them a chance to get away from the headache for a day).
Nothing fancy,nothing over the top. Just a gathering to get-to-know one another and socialize.Newbies could learn from talking,oldies get to share thier expertize and the rest of us can just have fun.
There are several nice spots around the area and are accessible to everyone. We could even change venue each time.
Rules? Few! No getting outlandishly out of line with the drinking( yes, bring your favorite adult beverage), take care of the facilities, bring the whole family(kiddos too),prepare to have fun and bring enough to share.
Sound interesting? Does to me. Even if it ends up being 3 or 4 families, we can have a fun day of making new friends; maybe the next one will be bigger?
Feed-back????? or am I kidding myself??????
I've met a couple of the local SMF folks, and they are great people...but I know there are a lot more out there! It doesn't matter if you are a novice with only you cooker and no practice yet, or a "PRO" with a restaurant(this would give them a chance to get away from the headache for a day).
Nothing fancy,nothing over the top. Just a gathering to get-to-know one another and socialize.Newbies could learn from talking,oldies get to share thier expertize and the rest of us can just have fun.
There are several nice spots around the area and are accessible to everyone. We could even change venue each time.
Rules? Few! No getting outlandishly out of line with the drinking( yes, bring your favorite adult beverage), take care of the facilities, bring the whole family(kiddos too),prepare to have fun and bring enough to share.
Sound interesting? Does to me. Even if it ends up being 3 or 4 families, we can have a fun day of making new friends; maybe the next one will be bigger?
Feed-back????? or am I kidding myself??????
