South Florida Spring Gathering - Apr. 28-30 W/Pics . ("You Missed It" )

[floridasteve]

Dougie said....

Thursday its only you and Keith so you guys can figure out what to do about the chicken :)

Hmmmm. I don't think Kith and I can handle 10 pounds of chicken. I think I'll freeze those for another time. Maybe we'll slum it and go to Sonnys and let their pit master cook Thursday night. That'll give us a good professional base to compare the rest of y'all efforts against. LOL

How many are we anticipating for Saturday?

JckDanls 07 -- do you have a cell phone yet?

 

[nimrod]

I was planning on coming Thursday but the boss changed my plans. We will be there Friday for sure. Looks like I will be leaving the fire wood behind. I'll do a side like the cornbread soufflé and something else.

Let me know if there is something else needed.

 Craig

 

[JckDanls 07]

OK.. well Bobcats... was looking forward to meeting ya... we'll stay in touch ...

Been gathering things around... will load up in the morning and head out about noon ...

 

[floridasteve]

Well, shit! My buddy Tony just told me that unless a miricle occurs at work, he is going to have to work Sat, so won't be able to attend. [emoji]128546[/emoji]

Then I got a call from my mechanic. He's working on the front end of my '68 Chrysler, and he has a problem and I'm going to have to go over there tomorrow. Parts for those full size cars are hard to find, so I'll could be on the phone most of the day.

Long and short of it is I probably won't make it tomorrow, but I WILL BE THERE FRIDAY,!!

 

[dougmays]

Hmmmm. I don't think Kith and I can handle 10 pounds of chicken. I think I'll freeze those for another time. Maybe we'll slum it and go to Sonnys and let their pit master cook Thursday night. That'll give us a good professional base to compare the rest of y'all efforts against. LOL

How many are we anticipating for Saturday?

@JckDanls 07 -- do you have a cell phone yet?

I'm counting 8-9 Saturday

 

[dougmays]

i'm bringing a new game, Can Jam...not sure if any of yall have played it

 

[dougmays]

So i'm debating if i need to haul my trailer smoker down there? It seems like everyone has their own smokers and with a smaller group we arent cook as much food as we do at the November event. I could just bring my new Sweet Smoke Q Juice Can smoker instead, but dont want to leave anyone stranded for cook space. Thoughts?

 

[JckDanls 07]

I'm good on cooking space (2 mini's) ... see what others say/need ..

As usual, you know I'm gonna forget something... Will one of y'all remember to bring it please ... :biggrin:

See ya there >>>>>> "VROOOOOM VROOOOOM"

 

[JckDanls 07]

A FAN... y'all might want one in a tent ..

 

[floridasteve]

Doug -- the only thing I'm bring to cook are ribs, and I'll be doing those in my Tall mini. I'm also bringing my combo pressure/slow cooks to warm the precooked stuff and the rice for Friday.

Keith -- I'm bringing THREE fans!

 

[dougmays]

No trailer it is!Haha

See y'all tomorrow

 

[dougmays]

Hitting the asphalt! One stop at Sam's and heading that way

 

[orlandosmoking]

:popcorn

 

[BGKYSmoker]

NO WAYYYY... geeez.. anybody else gonna bail out on us ??

Sorry

Daughter from ATL is coming down, i dont wanna drag her and 3 kids all over.

 

[floridasteve]

Got home safely. Came into house, peed, then took 2 hour nap in marvelous bed. Woke up, emptied cooler and I'm now in my recliner with two dogs on my lap. [emoji]128524[/emoji][emoji]128524[/emoji][emoji]128524[/emoji][emoji]128524[/emoji]

Had a great time! Looking forward to November already!!

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• floridasteve
• Apr 30, 2017

Doug building his rolled pork

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• floridasteve
• Apr 30, 2017

My ribs after secrete rub, with my mini in background

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• floridasteve
• Apr 30, 2017

Dougs new toy

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• floridasteve
• Apr 30, 2017

Ditto

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• floridasteve
• Apr 30, 2017

Keith's wind proof mini cooking his ribs

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• floridasteve
• Apr 30, 2017

Doug's stuffed pork ready for the smoker

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• floridasteve
• Apr 30, 2017

Dougs stuffed pork ready for the tummy!

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• floridasteve
• Apr 30, 2017

Rib judging

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• floridasteve
• Apr 30, 2017

More judging

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• floridasteve
• Apr 30, 2017

Ans NO, we didn't only ear meat :sausage::sausage:

 

[nimrod]

Ann & I had a great time!!! Many thanks to Keith & Doug for putting it all together & Van for the generous shrimp boil.
It's always great to see everyone and the great smoked foods.Carol went all out with the fantastic breakfasts.Mother nature did her part with beautiful breeze a good sleeping weather at night.
Hope to see everyone in Nov.
Craig & Ann.

 

[carol506]

Home, unloaded and John resting his poor knee. Great time, great food and great friends.

Funny but we managed to get home with no ribs, squirrels must have stolen them.

See everyone in November.

 

[JckDanls 07]

NO WAYYYY... geeez.. anybody else gonna bail out on us ??

Sorry

Daughter from ATL is coming down, i dont wanna drag her and 3 kids all over.

Understandable Rick... there is always next time ..

 

[pc farmer]

Got home safely. Came into house, peed, then took 2 hour nap in marvelous bed. Woke up, emptied cooler and I'm now in my recliner with two dogs on my lap. [emoji]128524[/emoji][emoji]128524[/emoji][emoji]128524[/emoji][emoji]128524[/emoji]

Had a great time! Looking forward to November already!!

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• floridasteve
• Apr 30, 2017

Doug building his rolled pork

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• floridasteve
• Apr 30, 2017

My ribs after secrete rub, with my mini in background

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• floridasteve
• Apr 30, 2017

Dougs new toy

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• floridasteve
• Apr 30, 2017

Ditto

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• floridasteve
• Apr 30, 2017

Keith's wind proof mini cooking his ribs

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• floridasteve
• Apr 30, 2017

Doug's stuffed pork ready for the smoker

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• floridasteve
• Apr 30, 2017

Dougs stuffed pork ready for the tummy!

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• floridasteve
• Apr 30, 2017

Rib judging

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• floridasteve
• Apr 30, 2017

More judging

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• floridasteve
• Apr 30, 2017

Ans NO, we didn't only ear meat

That looks like a fantastic time. 

I am trying to get a GTG here this fall.

 

[JckDanls 07]

So we had a Pet Emergency we had to leave for Sat. night right after dinner... Mini (our dog) seems to have gotten pneumonia some how.. I know.. A DOG getting pneumonia ??? She spent the night at the E-Vets in the oxygen cage and got some meds by IV ... She's home now and feeling a lil better ...

As for the Gathering... With the few we had we still had a great time.. great food... and socializing... as the others are saying... can't wait until Nov's Annual Gathering ... here's the link to the info and dates.. >>> http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/259970/7th-annual-south-florida-gathering-2017-nov-17-18