2014 Michigan Get Together ( July 19 2014 )

[humdinger]

I hear ya climber! Hopefully you can work it out.

I'll be able to make it after all, but won't be able to stay for dinner. :( Guess I'll just have to fill up on fatties!

 

[robbq]

We on the home stretch now. I have a house full all this week with 4th parties this weekend and family reunion on the 12th. Been squeezing some walleye fishing in too. Sorry, it is not possible to save walleye longer than a day around here..

no fatty practice here. I plan to win right out if the gate!!!!

Ditto on out of the gate. Cookouts last few weekends and more this weekend. So first time fattie is gonna happen there. Beware! It's like the California Chrome conundrum!

 

[seasonedlazyman]

I got my smoker rolling.  We did the 4th parade here in town and had a great time.

I am having a problem bending the door to fit the smoker.  I'm pretty sure I'll have it done.  It's a 275 gallon, off set, reverse flow smoker with 4 racks.  I'll be bringing plenty of wood.  But I haven't smoked any meat on it yet.  Looking forward to any help with regulating temp.

I'm bringing 4 guys.  As of now we are bringing Lake Michigan caught smoked salmon.  Also 3 pans of cheesy party potatoes.

Plenty of beer.  Maybe some larger cuts of beef to smoke while there if I get it going.

Looking forward to this party.

Any body wanna see what I built?

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• seasonedlazyman
• Jul 9, 2014

 

[towerclimber]

Lazyman that is awesome!!! I also just got done with my build yesterday, got it to the house today and am
Sitting here with a beer curing it as we speak

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• towerclimber
• Jul 9, 2014

 

[robbq]

Well seasoned. . ( see what I did there)
That's a nice project. And it's hooked to a gazebo?
Well never seen anything like that before.
Great party smoke. Larger cuts seems may be overkill. Earlier thread posts the were trying to cut back on meat. May want to inquire.
I am looking forward to meeting everyone being a newbie.
See ya soon!
" smoke it if you got it"
Robbq.

 

[hillbillyrkstr]

Nice builds fellas! Very nice! Smoke em if ya got em!

 

[hillbillyrkstr]

Cutting back on meat ??? Last time i checked this was a bbq gathering. No meat is too much meat!! Lol

 

[kingfishcam]

My how time flys! Very nice smoker builds guys, very impressive!!

One week. to go!!!!

Glad to hear you will make it Hum!

Pool is a bit cool with the recient rains and cold evening temps, but still about 80/

I will be home Friday cutting grass and making brine.

Anyone needing address/phone/etc should send a note to Handymanstan. He has all details.

I am still a bit lost on my fatty plan, but hopefully pull it together in the next few days.

 

[handymanstan]

The list updated! Cam- Chicken thighs and a first time brisketHandyman- BB ribs, smoked cheese and crackers, a Rabbit. Tums and Watermelon Hillbilly- ABT's and baked beansRobbQ- PP sammitches, poppers or bacon onion rings, and saucesHummdinger- CSRs, Mac and cheese -- Has to leave early. Johnbphotos- Has to work towerclimber- Has to work Fpmitch- a pan or two of scalloped potatoes Shamp- pork butt Seasonedlazyman- Lake Michigan caught smoked salmon. Also 3 pans of cheesy party potatoes. Gator – has to be on call and will try to stop out. @newsmoker chaz - We are going to have a raffle for the items received from Todd and A-MAZE-N Products.

 

[kingfishcam]

Let the countdown begin! So far the weather looks to be working in our favor. :)

 

[robbq]

Hello fellow smokers.

Such a load for me to cram into this week. Especially shopping, prep and organization of necessities. Work has been full throttle. The special award I wanted to cut did not happen. We have had no open machines to fabricate even on my own time. I am sure we will live, it would of been cool though. I may be coming rite from work Fri. That is in the Auburn Hills area and halfway there for me.

That is if a last minute must work on Saturday thing happens. I have a small tent to pitch, although probably not much sleep will happen I am sure. Very much looking forward to meeting everyone and having this event.

If any last things are needed or requested and I can help in any way, please let me know, I will be happy to lend a hand or tool.

I am again interested in some different wood from your source. Not a lot, but some for the season, if this is still an available option.

( WARNING!  :  I am known to have quick witted humor and enjoying laughing and jokes ) before alcohol.

Thanks guys.

RobbQ

 

[kingfishcam]

No Biggie Robb. Braging rights will work just fine..

TO ALL!!

Some things to bring that will make your visit more enjoyable:


Bathing suit and towel
Lawn chair
Sun screen
Bug spray
Bring your own drinks!!!!

 

[kingfishcam]

I will stop in at the farm and see about the wood chunks also....

 

[hillbillyrkstr]

Medal would have been cool but then y'all would be mad at me when I wore it around my neck at next years get together!

 

[hillbillyrkstr]

Update for me I'll be bringing 4 people total (including myself). Can't remember if I ever said that or not. Sorry I haven't been on to much I've been moving and working on the new place. Not to far from your place Cam.

I still have no floor down in half the house and just started painting so I'm not sure how long I'll be able to stay Saturday night. Probably not long past dinner. I'm hoping to make it over Friday for a bit as well. Just a lot of work to do before I can actually move in the new place.

Sorry if this inconveniences anyone.

I'm still planning on bringing beans and ABTs.

Do we have a ballpark head count?

 

[kingfishcam]

Update for me I'll be bringing 4 people total (including myself). Can't remember if I ever said that or not. Sorry I haven't been on to much I've been moving and working on the new place. Not to far from your place Cam.


I still have no floor down in half the house and just started painting so I'm not sure how long I'll be able to stay Saturday night. Probably not long past dinner. I'm hoping to make it over Friday for a bit as well. Just a lot of work to do before I can actually move in the new place.


Sorry if this inconveniences anyone.


I'm still planning on bringing beans and ABTs.


Do we have a ballpark head count?

Cool! Where is the new place at??

If I had to ball park, it would be 40. I am sure I will have about the same full batch of clowns I had last year.

 

[hillbillyrkstr]

Nice! 40 seems like growth from last year for sure!

New place is out near sober and owosso.

 

[kingfishcam]

Nice! 40 seems like growth from last year for sure!


New place is out near sober and owosso.

Cool! I guess we will be neighbors then. I have a few friends and am frequently up that way.

 

[hillbillyrkstr]

Awesome! Maybe we can get together for some more smokes and beers.

 

[handymanstan]

HAHA I can't see rockstar living anywhere called sober.. Scott bring pics of the new digs with you to the get together. Also I got a mailbox and did the mod so I won't need yours but thanks.

We will have a prize for the fatty contest provided by Todd and A-MAZE-N Products.  We will also have a raffle for the other items Todd sent.

You guys spending the night will have to come up with something else for breakfast as Johnb can't make it.

I am planing to come out friday night and bring the tables and chairs. 

This is going to be a perfect day weather wise and we all should have to much to eat and drink.

I think since Kurt has to leave early maybe we should start the fatties early.  What do you think?

Stan