Taste of Grand Rapids BBQ Competition

[teacup13]

i believe i am going to make it for the Michigan get together as well..lol

i think i am working in Wisconsin that weekend but i am sure that i can take a mini vacation around that area...

 

[mrgrumpy]

I wonder if the team member are starting to get a little butterflied in the stomach yet abt their first comp....

It will be here and gone before they know it. I suppose they have been a little busy with the new smoker and getting the bugs worked out to worry about us and keeping us up to date.... Oh well, one day they will remember us.....

Bill

 

[tonto1117]

Your killing me Bill. Sorry, things have been a bit crazy between work, family, grandbaby's

and trying get ready for comps....mind you I'm not complaing!!

Butterflies????

I'm sure I have no idea what your talking about.

 

[mrgrumpy]

Was that our Theresa?????

I know you are busy with all that is going on... but I just had to throw a jab your way while I could.

I am sure you are getting a little antsy for the upcoming get together as well as the comp., but you will be fine. Just remember, go have fun, go and meet everyone, and just get your feet wet. You will be fine.

Go show them how the newbies do it.....

Bill

 

[crewdawg52]

Alittle more than 6 weeks to the MI Chapter of SMF get together. Hope the practices are tasting great T! Have Bib, Will Travel To Drool!

 

[tonto1117]

Sounds great Geoff !!! The last turn in is Sat at 1:00pm (well be pretty busy during turn in times), so the party starts at 1:01pm

Should be plenty of food being that were doing 2 briskets, 2 butts, 6 racks of ribs and 20+ chicken thighs......just bring what your drinking.

Looking foward to meeting everyone !!!!

 

[crewdawg52]

All I can say is a GREAT BIG GOOD LUCK TO YA"LL, and lookin forward to meetin all!

 

[bbq bubba]

Well, a little over 3 weeks away and i'm getting pretty geeked

Heading over to Bud n Tonto's next weekend for another dry run, sounds like they had a good practice run at the gathering. Just wondering what Mich. members are still thinking about coming by, I'd like to have some grub for all you traveling folks, and maybe a "pop" or 2.....

Look forward to meeting everybody that can make it, i am planning on staying Sat. after turn in to celebrate.

 

[jts70]

Bubba... looks like the wife and I will be there so far.

 

[watery eyes]

The wife and myself are definitely going to show with camera and video and trying to get our son who lives there to join us.

This will be a great event....

 

[crewdawg52]

The wife, maybe. Me, positivly.

 

[bbq bubba]

Well, over at Bud,s & Tontos doing a practice cook, got a brisket, 2 pork butts, 3 BB,s, and 14 thighs rubbed and brined, bud,s starting the smoker in about 15 min,s and well start smoking about 11:00, try to keep ya posted and hopefully have some pics tomorrow

 

[db bbq]

Bubba,Bud,Tonto
Just got home from work and im sure I smell smoke! Good Luck on the all nighter practice run..couldnt have got a better night for it crystal clear and cool..Im sure that Lang is seasoned pretty well by now. Hope to see it soon..Talk to ya'll in the mornin...Lets see some pic's!!!

 

[bbq bubba]

5 am, butts are foiled, beef at 152 (stalled) pit runnin at 230, here comes the sun

 

[bbq bubba]

6 am,butts at 190, brisket at 162 abd ribs on the smoker,probably wont be able to post pics till i get home tonite

Hang in there!

 

[hawgheaven]

Can't wait to see the results y'all... good luck!!

 

[bbq bubba]

well, i made it home after a long drive and an all nite smoke, practice went well, learned a few things but i think were ready!

Here's pics of our turn in boxes, tonto was the artist on these.......

 

[tonto1117]

Glad you made it home safe and sound Bubba. Bet were all gonna sleep good tonight!!!!

Funny how different camera's show different colors. For instance here is a pic of the chicken I took with my camera and it doesn't look quite as dark as it does with yours....All in all I agree with you, learned a few things with the timing and I think we can solve the "skin issue".....will dream on it tonight

Also definitley need to buy more greens.

 

[pigcicles]

Bud, Theresa, & Steve that looks super! I'd give ya good scores on it... I think I can smell it all the way down here. Keep up the hard work and thanks for sharing.

Keep Smokin

 

[tonto1117]

Thanks for the kind words Joe. Means alot.

Got any more of that incredible smoked Ham??? Bud and Lori had it gobbled down before we even got to St Louis!!!