South Florida Gathering--Nov 4th thru 6th 2011

[SmokinAl]

I'm with Ron on this. We are sort of flying in the dark for the first time. I'm sure when we all get together that we will have a better understanding of what to do next year. No matter what it is still gonna be a fun time. 

And let me say thank-you Doug for putting this all together.

 

[turnip mockley]

I've got a spare table loaded and ready to bring along for the use of whatever.

I'd like to smoke some side bacon while I'm there. Will come in handy for group breakfast but I need to impose on someone for the use of a smoker.

Any volunteers?

We will arrive late on Friday.

Campground has no cable TV available so Gator and 'Bama games may have to be streamed off the computer.

TM

 

[masterofmymeat]

Hi All,

Well, it's almost here and I'm busting at the seems to get rolling.

The weather is going to be great and the food will fill the the air

with beautiful aromas of love. ( Uh, maybe a stretch on the love thing.)

Truly, we are excited and can't wait to get there. My gang and I will

get there Friday afternoon. I'm thinking fending for ourselves on Friday

as everyone will be unloading and unpacking and so forth.

I will help cook whatever during the breakfast, just point me in what

direction you like for that. Bacon, sausage, potatoes, whatever. This

is going to be great.

Until then, be safe and we'll see you all on Friday or Saturday...James

 

[dougmays]

howdy ya'll....yes time is ticking down...i need to go shoppinig and get everything together!

I also have a small folding table i'm bringing...not really big enough for eating purposes but a good side table for the smoker.  when i'm not using it anyone else is welcome to it.

Turnip your welcome to use my smoker for the bacon...i've never made bacon so i'd love to watch and learn. is that for sunday's breakstfast or saturday?

We still haven't nailed down a plan for sunday's breakfast...do we want to try the smoked chicken burritos that was suggested earlier?

lastly, i have a brisket that is burning a hole in my freezer door;) but saturday seems pretty jam packed for food...wondering if i should just start it up saturday night as things wind down and have it ready for a snack for sunday....breakfast? brunch? lunch? 

 

[rubbin butts]

howdy ya'll....yes time is ticking down...i need to go shoppinig and get everything together!

I also have a small folding table i'm bringing...not really big enough for eating purposes but a good side table for the smoker.  when i'm not using it anyone else is welcome to it.

Turnip your welcome to use my smoker for the bacon...i've never made bacon so i'd love to watch and learn. is that for sunday's breakstfast or saturday?

We still haven't nailed down a plan for sunday's breakfast...do we want to try the smoked chicken burritos that was suggested earlier?

lastly, i have a brisket that is burning a hole in my freezer door;) but saturday seems pretty jam packed for food...wondering if i should just start it up saturday night as things wind down and have it ready for a snack for sunday....breakfast? brunch? lunch? 

Those burritos sound good along with your brisket and the mountain man breakfast. Sounds to me like Sunday's breakfast is handled. But we still need someone to bring sausage and bacon for Saturday's breakfast to go with the waffles and scrambled eggs.

 

[rubbin butts]

I thought I posted it, but I guess I didn't. Oh well, OLDTIMERS I think!!!

Doug, I got a PM last night, from someone unannounced about attending, who said they will do a mountain man breakfast on Sunday.

 

[dougmays]

Turnip...do you want to do the bacon on saturday for breakfast or do you need more time?

Rubbin - who is the secret guest? are they on the forum? do they want to be in the group site or taking care of there own reservations?

Mountain Man breakfast sounds awesome...what is it? lol

if anyone wants my cell phone number to keep in touch this week and for anything this weekend PM me and i'll give it to you.  dont really want to post on here so it goes all over google :)

 

[turnip mockley]

Turnip...do you want to do the bacon on saturday for breakfast or do you need more time?

Pretty much need to smoke it Sat.

Also I need to have it sit on salt for 3-4 days prior to smoking, so if I'm able to smoke it there on someone else's equipment, I kinda need to know so that I have time to thaw it and salt it before leaving home Fri.

Will make a nice contribution to Sun AM breakfast though.

TM

 

[SmokinAl]

What time are you planning to have Sat AM breakfast?

 

[dougmays]

What time are you planning to have Sat AM breakfast?

good question...eat by 8am? how does everyone feel about that? we could do later....9 or 10am?

Turnip..how long would you need the smoker? i guess i dont really need mind till a few hours before the rib competition...at some point i was going to smoke the chickens for sunday breakfast but i could do that after the rib compeition if not before while i smoke the brisket for sunday breakfast

 

[SmokinAl]

I'll be coming up around 8:00 AM Sat., so maybe I could get in on the end of the breakfast. 

I need to get set up & get my chicken on by about 9:30 or so.

 

[turnip mockley]

Turnip..how long would you need the smoker?

3-4 hrs

 

[JckDanls 07]

TM... do you need to cold smoke them or use heat... I have no way to cold smoke... you can use my chargriller after the ribs... I'll be done with it then

 

[fpnmf]

I been fighting with doctors,insurance companies and lawyers for the last 30 days...

I heard today that the heat is off for a while..so I can for sure get outa town...

The Woman and I will be there Friday around noon.

I will be bringing sausage,bacon and my DO.

Prolly make something sweet Sat nite and a boy scout DO breakfast Sunday!!

I also will be happy to help with cooking or prep if needed.

  Craig

 

[rubbin butts]

Pretty much need to smoke it Sat.

Also I need to have it sit on salt for 3-4 days prior to smoking, so if I'm able to smoke it there on someone else's equipment, I kinda need to know so that I have time to thaw it and salt it before leaving home Fri.

Will make a nice contribution to Sun AM breakfast though.

TM

Turnip, my smoker will be at 225 all day Saturday with plenty of room if that temp suits you. Your welcome to use it.
 

 

[rubbin butts]

I'll be coming up around 8:00 AM Sat., so maybe I could get in on the end of the breakfast. 

I need to get set up & get my chicken on by about 9:30 or so.

Al, I figured on breakfast starting between 8:30 and 9AM.

 

[SmokinAl]

Sounds good!

 

[dougmays]

Turnip you can use mine or Rubbin Butts smoker saturday.  i wont really need mine till around 2-3 for the ribs.  if you need lower temps then 225 i've got a method to keep mine between 100-150 for when i do jerky.

i'm going to be bringing some jerky btw for us to munch on!

Rubbin Butts...if turnip ends up using my smoker for the bacon maybe i can throw my chickens on yours if you have the space.

 

[rubbin butts]

Turnip you can use mine or Rubbin Butts smoker saturday.  i wont really need mine till around 2-3 for the ribs.  if you need lower temps then 225 i've got a method to keep mine between 100-150 for when i do jerky.

i'm going to be bringing some jerky btw for us to munch on!

Rubbin Butts...if turnip ends up using my smoker for the bacon maybe i can throw my chickens on yours if you have the space.

Doug, I absolutely have room in the cooker, and your welcome to it. I figured on firing it up at breakfast time and going all day. Anyone that wants is welcome to put something in or take it out at will. The only cost is a sample of what their cooking.

 

 

[turnip mockley]

Thanks ALL for offers of smoker space.

Have decided to can the idea of doing bacon this weekend, time simply will not permit.

Mrs. Turnip says there is plenty in the fridge so we won't have to do without.

Anyone have name tags or is that too lame?

I am THE WORST with names, but I am looking forward to meeting yall.

TM