2013 SOUTH FLORIDA GATHERING (THIRD ANNUAL GATHERING) NOV. 8-10TH COME JOIN IN..............

[roadkill cafe]

Yeah, that festival is the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) that built the park (and a heck of a lot of others) in the 1930's as part of Roosevelt's "New Deal".

From what I understand, the festival is a pretty big deal there and is in the main picnic area. There will be lots of vendors there I was told. Hope we'll be able to recruit judges for the comps otherwise I'll have to call up some friends in the area (I used to live there) and I'm quite sure I'd get some votes...wait, I think I might owe him a few bucks from about 30 years ago. Dang it!!!

Doug, BTW, the DO biscuits are a no go and that table is only a 4 footer. Canopy seems to be ok when I put it up.

Steve

 

[rubbin butts]

 
Yeah, that festival is the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) that built the park (and a heck of a lot of others) in the 1930's as part of Roosevelt's "New Deal".

From what I understand, the festival is a pretty big deal there and is in the main picnic area. There will be lots of vendors there I was told. Hope we'll be able to recruit judges for the comps otherwise I'll have to call up some friends in the area (I used to live there) and I'm quite sure I'd get some votes...wait, I think I might owe him a few bucks from about 30 years ago. Dang it!!!

Doug, BTW, the DO biscuits are a no go and that table is only a 4 footer. Canopy seems to be ok when I put it up.

Steve

We will have plenty of tables as I am bringing seven and the canopy I'm bringing is 18ft X 40ft, so there will be plenty of space for everyone.

Almost loaded now, but what isn't is setting in the garage on ready.

I'll pick up some butts on my way out of town as a sale starts at Nettle's Sausage on Thursday morning with a price of $1.29 lb in 2 packs.

 

[boykjo]

Well i am already beat..... Been packing since 9 am this morning. Got the truck loaded up and the camper ready to hook up.. All thats left is to pack the cooler and my suitcase. Will be leaving around 3:30 am. should get me there at check in time.....got the bacon done last night and sliced and packed this morning.....

The bacon in the front was done in pops brine and the bacon in the back was done my way using a TQ brine I came up with. AKA candy bacon...  all smoked with apple...It all smells great...

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• boykjo
• Nov 5, 2013

Heres the skins that will become cracklins........

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• boykjo
• Nov 5, 2013

See you there.......

 

[rubbin butts]

Joe, have a safe trip down, see ya there.

By the way, what's for dinner Thursday?

 

[JckDanls 07]

Doug.. guess we'll have to go down and re-register together.. as I did 2 separate reservations as well.... weather looks like it's gonna be awesome...

Joe.. you've outdone yourself brother... that stuff looks good... now get to bed and quit thinking of everything (you'll never get to sleep)... drive safe brother.. see ya there...

Ron... what a savior you are.... thanks for everything your doing.... as far as Thurs. night goes... the wife and I were just discussing that over dinner... we were just gonna do a couple of steaks, maybe, since nothing else has been arranged... unless y'all want to make a grocery run and get something that can be done quickly..

 

[boykjo]

I'm bringing the weber kettle just for hot cooking

 

[orlandosmoking]

 
Well i am already beat..... Been packing since 9 am this morning. Got the truck loaded up and the camper ready to hook up.. All thats left is to pack the cooler and my suitcase. Will be leaving around 3:30 am. should get me there at check in time.....got the bacon done last night and sliced and packed this morning.....

The bacon in the front was done in pops brine and the bacon in the back was done my way using a TQ brine I came up with. AKA candy bacon...  all smoked with apple...It all smells great...

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• boykjo
• Nov 5, 2013

Heres the skins that will become cracklins........

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• boykjo
• Nov 5, 2013

See you there.......

 

[JckDanls 07]

 
Well i am already beat..... Been packing since 9 am this morning. Got the truck loaded up and the camper ready to hook up.. All thats left is to pack the cooler and my suitcase. Will be leaving around 3:30 am. should get me there at check in time.....got the bacon done last night and sliced and packed this morning.....

The bacon in the front was done in pops brine and the bacon in the back was done my way using a TQ brine I came up with. AKA candy bacon...  all smoked with apple...It all smells great...

IMG_1018.JPG

• boykjo
• Nov 5, 2013

Heres the skins that will become cracklins........

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• boykjo
• Nov 5, 2013

See you there.......Thumbs Up

:drool:

Who Is OrlandosmoKing ?? do we know you ???

 

[rubbin butts]

Doug.. guess we'll have to go down and re-register together.. as I did 2 separate reservations as well.... weather looks like it's gonna be awesome...

Joe.. you've outdone yourself brother... that stuff looks good... now get to bed and quit thinking of everything (you'll never get to sleep)... drive safe brother.. see ya there...

Ron... what a savior you are.... thanks for everything your doing.... as far as Thurs. night goes... the wife and I were just discussing that over dinner... we were just gonna do a couple of steaks, maybe, since nothing else has been arranged... unless y'all want to make a grocery run and get something that can be done quickly..

Steaks sound like a good idea, a quick cook, I'll throw a couple in the motor home.

I've got several different reservations, reserved my spot for Thursday - Sunday, reserved my guests Friday - Sunday, reserved the gathering site Friday - Sunday then went back and reserved it for Thursday also when so many said they were coming Wed and Thurs. will straighten it all out when we get there.

 

[orlandosmoking]

Who Is OrlandosmoKing ?? do we know you ???

Some do, some don't.

 

[dougmays]

Joe you out did yourself! Can't wait to try it! Drive safe and see ya as early as i get there Thursday!

Is it Thursday morning yet?!!?

I was going to bring a few whole chickens that i would throw on a smoker (or grill) at someone but if you guys wanna do quick steaks or soemthing i'm down with that! Maybe i'll make up some chicken skewers and marinate them in something good :)

Ron - i might as well leave my table at home, less to pack and more room for the rest.

I"ll have my weber kettle so we can fire that puppy up as well and make a smogashboard (sp?)

I cant wait fellas!! Good times approaching!

i'm picking up butts tomorrow as well..i didnt get as good of a deal but not bad at 1.75/lb

 

[dougmays]

Yep...it's official i cannot work! I just want to jump in my truck and head down there! Even though i still have alot of packing to do!

 

[dougmays]

Hey Ron,

Are you taking 75 to Turnpike to 27? I've never taken 27 that far south...wasn't sure how slow traffic might be? But it's the most direct

 

[orlandosmoking]

So...... I go to sams club to pick up a package of butts for sausage making. What do i see? Baby backs for $1.74/lb. :yahoo: While supplies last. How many to get?

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• orlandosmoking
• Nov 6, 2013

All of them. :devil:

 

[dougmays]

So... I go to sams club to pick up a package of butts for sausage making. What do i see? Baby backs for $1.74/lb. While supplies last. How many to get? All of them.

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• orlandosmoking
• Nov 6, 2013

WHAAAAA?!!?!!?! 

man i wish i had time to run by mine tonight. maybe i can squeeze in a trip tomorrow morning 

 

[rubbin butts]

 
Hey Ron,

Are you taking 75 to Turnpike to 27? I've never taken 27 that far south...wasn't sure how slow traffic might be? But it's the most direct

Hey Doug, I'm taking I-75 south, turnpike to I-4, then west to US27. Us 27 from the turnpike south to Haines City is always a mess for traffic. A few miles farther but a lot faster the way I go.

Just finished loading and ready to roll. I'm towing my pick up behind the motor home, got so much packed into the truck it looks like I'm moving.

Will stop at the meat place and pick up butts on  my way out of town.

Wow, I need a few days relaxation after all this work.

 

[dougmays]

Oh wow yea that looks much faster! Less time on 27 the better! thanks!

Yea i cannot wait to just sit in my camp chair and have a beer and chat with y'all

 

[JckDanls 07]

ok then.. I'm all packed up, loaded and almost ready to roll... just gotta hook up to the camper in the morning and "I'M OUTTA HERE" ... I know I won't sleep tonight, will be thinking of everything I forgot (funny how age does that to ya)....

Don... when are you getting there ?

Did y'all look at I75s to highway 62 (exit 229, my exit)... actually you will get off on Moccasin Wallow rd for a couple miles to 301 for a couple of blocks to 62e to 27 ? no tolls...

 

[jarjarchef]

Why you all beating up on 27!!!!! I live it every day........ As you guys are passing through Haines City don't forget to wave as you pass.

If you want to miss most I4 traffic and depending on what direction you are coming from, save a few miles. Take the 429 exit off the turnpike, Winter Garden Exit 267. It goes to a few miles east of 27 on I4. You miss all of the attraction traffic on I4.

Seriously as you get off I4 onto 27 watch your speed for the first couple miles. Speed traps are known to be found there.

 

[roadkill cafe]

Am I the ONLY one driving up from the south end and representing the 954? Looks like it. Well, guess that 1st place for ribs will keep us folks down here on the map

 But seriously, sooo looking forward to skipping town for a couple days and hanging out with some all around great folks. Looking to be packed up tomorrow night and try to roll out Friday morning as early as I can. Save a spot for my chair, Doug.

Steve