"OTBS"

[monty]

Welcome to the clan, Mark! I have had a few issues myself and I know I speak for the entire Order in that we all are with you in overcoming those medical issues of which you speak! Smoke on, Brother!
Cheers!
Monty

 

[markeli]

Thank you for the welcome and the support, it makes me feel good. These thing just slow me down a bit and make me grumpy.

 

[Dutch]

Well since things have been REALLY quiet on this thread I guess it's time to get it rolling again. Hopefully, we can generate some interest and some nominations!!

Today we have our first "partnership" induction into the Order of the Thin Blue Smoke. This is a TRUE joint venture with these two as they are expecting a bouncing little pit master in the near future. After some discussion with one of the Senior Members (Top 10) of the OTBS we both feel that jlloyd99 (Lady J) and bekellog81 (Ben) have earned their place of honor in the Order of the Thin Blue Smoke. Lady J and Ben have both grown in their knowledge of smoking foods, have shown a willingness to help other members in the Art of Smoking and have made wolcome many new members. Please welcome jlloyd99 (Lady J) as OTBS #20 and bekellog81 (Ben) as OTBS #21.

 

[monty]

Congratulations and welcome to the the OTBS! Lady J and Ben you have both separately and together become a tremendous asset to the SMF and your induction into the OTBS is truly warranted! Again congratulations and we look forward to regular updates on your little pitmaster!
Cheers!
Monty

 

[jlloyd99]

Thank Ya'll so much, this is truly an honor. I know I've been a little MIA latley. Just started a new job and haven't been able to get on here as much as I would like. Thank you for the welcome and I hope we do the OTBS proud.

 

[bekellog81]

Thanks guys I am honored to be inducted to the OBTS!! I too have been busy and have not had time to get on here either. I am excited about our (Jene and I) news!!! We are going to try to smoke this week end, and post about it. Agin I am honored to be a member!!!!!

 

[Dutch]

Uh-Ben? You got all the right letters but you have them in the wrong order. Remember, it's the Order of the Thin Blue Smoke-not the Order of the Blue Thin Smoke! :roll: :D

 

[bekellog81]

Sorry, Dutch I was so excited that I was not paying attention to what I was doing!!! I am also not a very speller. I think that A combo of the two is where I went wrong. I will change that!!!!

 

[Dutch]

That's all right Ben-Just had to tease the newest member and since Jene is expecting-plus one number lower that you, that lets her off the hook! :P

 

[Dutch]

I have received a nomination by PM from Sir Monty. I have included part of Monty's nomination message in this post-

"I would like to make a nomination for the OTBS. I truly believe that WillKat98 is deserving of inclusion in the fold. If you remember our relationship got off to a very rocky start. And over the OTBS at that! Since then he has been an asset to the group and has proven himself to be of worthy character. And SoFlaQer knows him personally and vouched for his character as well as his smoking commitment and ability back then too!"

I agree with you Monty and I'll accept SoFlaQues' comments as to Chi-Bills' "Character, smoking commitment and ability" as a "Second" to your nomination.

I do hereby induct WillKat98 (Chi-Bill) into the Order of the Thin Blue Smoke as OTBS #22. Congratulations Chi-Bill!

 

[willkat98]

Thanks Guys.

And thank you personally Monty.

I did step on a nerve a while back, and apologized accordingly. I intentionally stepped back, for I didn't want to come off as just another internet know-it-all hack.

I enjoy reading up on the posts here, and love to engage "long held truths" to ask "Why not?", and enjoy the discourse that follows (like the fat cap up or down thread)

I enjoy how a new to smoking guy/gal joins and folds right in. None of that slamming the new person for asking internal temps post or how long for a butt to go, etc., that you see happen on so many other boards and lists.

Anywho, again, thank you all, and I'll try to uphold the fine standards you all are setting.

 

[monty]

Welcome to the fold, Chi-Bill! This is a wonderful forum and a great place to make friends as we share our experiences with food, family and life. The OTBS has gained well with your most deserved induction! Glad I was able to help it along!
Cheers!
Monty

 

[sasquatch]

Welcome to the fold Brother Bill !!!!!

 

[Dutch]

We have another candidate for the Order of the Thin Blue Smoke. I received the following nomination from Brother Monty:

"In light of Jim Minion's exceptional smoking background, his high level participation in furthering competitive smoking and his certainly extensive knowledge on the subject; I find his posts very educational but more importantly he displays a patient humility in his style of writing. Jim treats even the most mundane questions as if they were of high level importance. He treats everyone as his equal; no more, no less. Certainly Jim is deserving of induction into the OTBS.â€

Thanks for the nomination Monty; I agree that Jim has been very willing to share his knowledge of the Smokey Art. He is most definitely an asset to SMF.

Jim Minion, Welcome to the Order of the Thin Blue Smoke. Your number is OTBS #23.

 

[willkat98]

Jim was the first one that taught me to ask the question "Why not?"

The whole fat cap down to protect the meat from the heat in a vertical unit, came right from him.

The pure logic of that thinking (and plenty of subsequent testing :) ) made a convert out of me, and quite a few of you all.

Thanks Jim, and glad to see you here on SMF!

 

[bob-bqn]

Greatest respect for Jim, his knowledge & wisdom, and his willingness to share. 8)

 

[brianj517]

Hi friends!

I apologize to all if it seemed as though I fell off the edge of the earth. I haven't been ignoring my friends here, its just that I've been off the boards for a while dealing with some pesonal family difficulties.

I do want to take a moment though to congratulate all of our recently inducted brothers and sisters to The Order. You are all most certainly deserving and it is my pleasure and my honor to have you counted among us.

Cheers,
Brian

 

[Dutch]

Brian!! You're back. I was beginning to wonder if you ate you monitor with all the recent food pix's and all. :P Hope things are now OK (or at least better) on the home front for ya.

 

[brianj517]

Thanks, Earl.

Yes, I guess that you could say I'm on the mend. Unfortunately (for me) my wife very abruptly and without notice decided that after ten years of marriage and two kids, that she was never really "in love" with me in the first place. That's how she broke it to me..."You're a wonderful Dad, and a good provider, but I just don't have any feelings for you. You didn't do anything wrong." the old "Its not you, its me" Heave Ho!

Anyhow, it was quite the emotional (not to mention financial) shock. She made this announcement at the end of February and our divorce/dissolution was finalized on April 27th. But, at least she left me the dog!

Okay! Enough blubberin' already! I'm actually doing alright, now. She didn't want the house, so I didn't have to move. And, most importantly, I kept both of my GOSM's and the grill so I can still eat and share in the camraderie here at SMF.

Cheers,
Brian

 

[scott in kc]

I could not begin to quantify how much I have learned from both Bill and Jim. They're both very knowledgable and both very willing to share that knowledge.

Excellent additions to the Order. Congrats Bill and Jim.