Guys, I'm sorry, but we won't be making it. I waited as long as I could to make this decision. Too many variables are preventing it next week. It was gonna be close, but the weather coming in this weekend has made the decision for me. Very saddened not to attend what promises to be a blast. Hoping to make the next one. Wishing everyone a great time and don't do anything I wouldn't do. (Which isn't a lot, lol.)OK good people we are about a week and half out from the Inaugural Middle Tennessee SMF Meetup! Time to start finalizing plans and getting a solid head count.
So far we have:
TNJAKE (Jake) and Emily
tx smoker (Robert)
6GRILLZNTN (Dave)
mike243 (Mike) and Wife (?) and furbaby (?)
Johnny Ray
JLeonard (Jim) and Lesa
Questionable are:
PapaLlama
SmokinVOLfan
Menu lineup:
Friday- Steak, potatoes, Salad.
Saturday- all day cook/eat fest Scotch eggs, wings, ribs, ABTs, Roast beef, Turkey breast, coppa roast, Tri tip, Smoked beans, pasta salad, and whatever else gets thrown in the mix.
Sunday- tentative plans for breakfast. Will wait and discuss when we are together.
Thinking its gonna be a BYOB situation for the most part. If you bring it and want to share its cool. We'll be bringing beer and Lesa will have wine also. I may bring a bottle of the hard stuff. Robert has mentioned bringing some rotgut from Texas and cigars. Coffee is at Jakes to help out with waking up.
Looking like we have a solid plan for the weekend. Bring your stretchy pants and double up your ant-acids.
Please don't hesitate to ask questions or make suggestions. If there is anyone I missed in the lineup let us know.
Thanks Jim. Like John Lennon famously wrote "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." So true.MJB05615 totally understand that. Hate how life gets in the way of things we want to do. hoping can make this a annual thing and we can plan on next year.
Jim
Friday- Steak, potatoes, Salad.
Robert has mentioned bringing some rotgut from Texas and cigars
Guys, I'm sorry, but we won't be making it.
That sounds good!Decided to bring a bottle of moonshine that was made by Tim Smith that I received in a Christmas exchange with a forum member. Just didn't want the TN folks getting embarrassed that the best bourbon in the world is distilled in TX I do need to get the humidifier into the humidor though and revive the cigars just a bit
Robert
Thanks Robert, I'm saddened as well. We don't get out much to begin with, and would love to be around people again. Yes, the irony is usually from mid May til end July I'm usually very available. But my business runs my life unfortunately. It's an "evil bitch goddess." So I hope the next one is just a little later in the month or later in the Summer. I'll be there in Spirit, and knowing you all will be having a blast is the next best thing.Steaks, ribs, tri tip, sirloin roast, and whatever else finds it's way into the box will be mailed out Monday. Jake could well eat himself into a beef induced coma before we even get there Jim
Decided to bring a bottle of moonshine that was made by Tim Smith that I received in a Christmas exchange with a forum member. Just didn't want the TN folks getting embarrassed that the best bourbon in the world is distilled in TX I do need to get the humidifier into the humidor though and revive the cigars just a bit.
Mike I'm saddened to hear this but as Jim said, we understand. I was really looking forward to meeting you finally but alas it may have to wait another year. Next year though....you gotta plan better
Robert
Why yes! bring her on. Emily and lesa need another girl to help offset all this testosterone.Is it too late to add my wife to the list of attendees? She’d like to come with me.
Thanks,
Johnny Ray
Great. We’ll see everyone soon. Safe travels to all.Why yes! bring her on. Emily and lesa need another girl to help offset all this testosterone.
Jim
Weather is looking good for the gathering. That rain Friday is early morning rain clearing outnext week at this time I hope to be waking up with a bit of a hangover and looking forward to a day of cooking and hanging out!
Jim