Party pics from this past weekend (lotsa pics!)

[jamesb]

My buddy Gary's daughter is pregnant and her husband (Houston) is about to be shipped out to Afghanistan for a year, so we had a little combo baby shower/going away party. On Friday night I cooked 2 briskets and 2 butts via telephone (Gary did these at his house on WSMs). On Saturday, Me, Gary and another friend, Andy, went out to Houston's parents house, fired up the pit and threw some ribs and sausage on...

Had a great time relaxing, drinking beer, smoking cigars and talking a little bit about BBQ. Can't wait to do it again when Houston comes home. For some reason didn't get any finished rib pics... Must have been the beer.

Prepping Ribs


Ribs on


Wings and sausage for lunch. Made ABTs too, but no pics


Getting ready to prep those ABTs that I don't have pics of


Gary prepping chicken


Andy helping out :)


This is Houston. He will be in Afghanistan in 2 weeks.


Checking the ribs for doneness


Slicing briskets


Food




All done cooking... and all covered in grease and grime. That's Andy on the left, the fat guy in the middle is me.


What a mess


I get to clean this up too.


View from the pit


More pics, if interested, here:
http://s251.photobucket.com/albums/gg311/TexasQCrew/Stuff/Courtney_Houston_Party/?albumview=grid" target="_blank

 

[morkdach]

nice thanks for the pics looks like ya had a good time and chow.

 

[rivet]

Excellent! Beautiful house too. Nice smoker trailer.

 

[billbo]

Excellent smoke! Thank Houston for his service please!

 

[benjaminr]

That is one big smoker! But it comes with a lot of good food!

 

[eaglewing]

AWESOME TIME YOU HAD I'LL BET!!!

Good Job

 

[the dude abides]

Great smoke for a great reason. Send Houston off with all of our thoughts and prayers.

 

[bigbaldbbq]

Looks great! We will be praying for Houstons safe return.

 

[txbbqman]

Awesome job James, great looking grub

Definitely give Houston our best and let him know we appreciate everything he and his fellow soldiers do for this great country. He will be in our thoghts and prayers until his safe return

 

[jjrokkett]

Way to go - Give our best to Houston!

 

[waysideranch]

Very nice smoke. Good job James.

 

[ronp]

That is one mess of food, nice job and setting also.

 

[grothe]

That's 2 great spreads....the place and the grub...great job!

 

[gnubee]

I'm looking forward to the kids first birthday BBQ and the welcome Home Houston bash!
I have sent a prayer for his safe journey. Please Thank him for his service for me will you.

 

[werdwolf]

Looks and Sounds like a great celebration. Thank Houston for his service.

 

[meatball]

Awesome smoke and party! Thank Houston for his service...Prayers for him and his family.

 

[mballi3011]

AWESOME SPREADGreat job smoking all of that. Looks like your an old pro at it. Houston just want to tell you how proud we are for what your about to do THANK YOU very much remember keep your head down and your powder dry.
PS our son will see you in December

 

[jamesb]

Thanks folks! I'll pass on all the good wishes...

 

[richoso1]

Thanks for the pics, that was a banquet for the eyes!

 

[mcmelik]

Nice looking spread and rig to smoke it on. Good luck with the new baby and here is to a safe return home for Houston. God Bless America...