Smoke in the Spring, Osage City, KS [Archive]

Puppyboy

03-05-2007, 12:37 PM

Well since I have the days off already, My wife and I have decided to throw our hat in the ring and give it a shot. My family and friends have said my stuff is good but now it shall be put to the test. This is my first offical contest so I am a little nervous but excited all at the same time.

As long as I do not come in dead last, I'll be happy.

I'll see you Brethren when you get here.

http://www.smokeinthespring.com/

Paola Greg

03-05-2007, 01:17 PM

It's a really good, fun contest. This will be our third year there. We'll look forward to meeting you, and if there is anything Eric or I can help ya with there please let us know.

03-05-2007, 02:01 PM

Its a good little contest. I have done it the last 2 years and I look forward to it next year. I might visit it this year.

MoKanMeathead

03-05-2007, 04:53 PM

Puppyboy - As Greg said if you need any help at all just let one of us know. The Meatheads will be there - should be on the back side of the skating rink. Oh and stop by for a margarita - it will be the debut for the new and improved version.

scottyd

03-05-2007, 06:18 PM

I will be there also, stop by for a cocktail or two. maybe share some bbq stories and we will all have a good time.

HoDeDo

03-05-2007, 06:25 PM

Ditto the rest of the sentiments - We'll be in our normal spot across from the 4H bldg. Hollar if you need anything. If you are able to navigate away from the margarita machine, We'll have something cold and loaded as well:twisted:

Dont believe anything Aaron, Jeff, or Cawby tell ya... We're completely and totally sane :shock:

Hawgsnheifers

03-05-2007, 09:00 PM

Way to go Rob! Glad to hear your gonna compete. This is going to be our first comp too. Hey all you seasoned Brothers, do they have something like "Rookie Row" or something like that? How do you get assigned a spot? Just get there early enough to pick?

HoDeDo

03-05-2007, 09:15 PM

Todd- I bet if you have a spot that you wanted that is not already taken from a previous year's returning team, you could just email Corey Linton and ask for it... The Folks that run the Osage contest are great. They have always been very nice to us. Our first year, we had the water pump in the motor home crap out. A gal came by on a golf cart and asked if we had any problems - and she went and got the wrench we needed / silicone tape. Talk about above and beyond -- They are great. We didnt ask for it - she just showed back up with it, a very pleasant surprise.

Corey Linton is the organizer - email him and see if you can pick a spot... or you will get it in your packet.

Hawgsnheifers

03-05-2007, 09:44 PM

Thanks Andy for the info.

HoDeDo

03-05-2007, 10:07 PM

Thanks Andy for the info.

you might have Corey place you OUTSIDE of the triangle between Wayne, Scott, and I.... Sounds like it might be the BAR-muda Triangle 8-)

Plowboy

03-06-2007, 07:16 AM

Good luck at your first comp. Just make fun your first goal. If you can, everything else is extra and you'll have a blast.

The best thing you have going for you is a the group of Brethren that have already offered you a hand getting you started.

Bigdog

03-06-2007, 10:28 AM

This sounds like a cool event with a lot of Brothers competing. I will make an attempt to show up Friday evening.8-)

Jeff_in_KC

03-06-2007, 12:04 PM

Email Corey and ask for our spot... we're going to Jefferson City this year. Nothing against Osage. We just decided that we wanted a change and had a sponsor in Jefferson City.

Puppyboy

03-06-2007, 12:51 PM

KState_Fan

03-06-2007, 06:14 PM

Having fun has got to be the first goal in your first competition. I stepped into the ring last year and this group was very instrumental in making my first competition a success. Look through the site and you will find everything you need to have a successful competition.

First Goal - Have Fun
Second Goal - Meet those turn in times
Third Goal - Enjoy the experience

Good Luck!

Meat Burner

03-06-2007, 07:13 PM

good luck fron a MOFO neighbor...have tons o fun.

Hawgsnheifers

03-07-2007, 08:02 PM

Email Corey and ask for our spot... we're going to Jefferson City this year. Nothing against Osage. We just decided that we wanted a change and had a sponsor in Jefferson City.

Thanks Jeff for the info. I went to the site and I believe you were in F10 and MoKan was just across from you. I emailed Corey to see if he could make that work.

Good luck in Jeff city...:lol:

Hawgsnheifers

03-07-2007, 08:06 PM

I am so stoked about doing this. I appreciate all the offered assistance. Fun is my main goal as is meeting as many Brethren as possible. I'll have a cooler at my location as well. Man I gotta pace my self so I don't turn in jerky. :wink:

Rob, if you want you might try to get F11 if it's available, that way we would be next door to each other....:smile:

QansasjayhawQ

03-07-2007, 09:37 PM

Well I'm really looking forward to being there to help Theresa with Todd and whoever else needs a hand.

And I'm looking forward to meeting everyone in person!

(Wow! Do I read right? Is there a Car Show going on at the same time? That'd be awesome 'cause I love cars too!)

MoKanMeathead

03-08-2007, 08:06 AM

Sounds like there will be a lot of Brethern there - I am looking forward to it. KC Jake has been in F11 the last few years but if you guys could get close to F5 (I think that is where we will be) it would be great and we could help you out in any way possible.

03-08-2007, 11:22 AM

Only 41 teams entered this year. Looks like alot of teams left for Jefferson City. There were 67 last year.

MoKanMeathead

03-08-2007, 02:11 PM

42 now and still over a month away - they will get full. Come on out and cook Clay!

03-08-2007, 08:06 PM

I talk to Corey. I can sign up until the 30th so if the wife goes early I might just be there.

Puppyboy

03-08-2007, 10:02 PM

I signed up my team today. I talked to Cory and briefed him on the Brethren. Looks like several of us will be between the skating rink and aquatic center. That's great, now I know I will not need to stumble too far away from my fire. Oh and I saw the aprons too. They are pretty neat.

Hawgsnheifers

03-08-2007, 10:50 PM

I emailed Corey and he was able to slot me into F10 where Jeff and Big Creek was last year, which is right across from F5 and MoKan. If F11 is open Puppyboy, maybe you could get that spot? I'm so stoked about our first Solo Comp, I'm going to start practicing in the back yard this weekend. Got my EZ ups this week and going to put the sides on the trailer and get it fitted with a tarp.

I have this great list of what to take to a Comp from a story Elizabeth Lumpkin put up on KCBS. It's a word document. I'll attach it here if I can. I found it very helpful.

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Puppyboy

03-09-2007, 07:36 AM

Hawgs-
When I talked to Cory yesterday, I asked him to put me next to you so we could have a little "Rookie Row". He wrote it down and said he could make it happen bacause he had a lot of space to work with. He said his goal was 70 teams this year.

I practiced a 9# brisket Weds. I pulled it off at 185* internal and left it rest an hour. I was happy but still want to tweek the flavor. Next week, I practice the chicken.

Hawgsnheifers

03-09-2007, 09:56 PM

Looks like the Brethern will be a plenty at this comp. Were gonna be across from MoKan and Puppyboy is next to us. Sounds like more Brethern will be in that area. I wonder if were gonna be able to get our Brethern Banners in time so we can fly the colors?...:biggrin:

HoDeDo

03-09-2007, 11:01 PM

We'll be around the bend from ya...

MoKanMeathead

04-04-2007, 12:22 PM

Just got an email from Corey at Osage City. It included a map with space assignments. Looks like there will be several brothers in the same general area. We had asked for our old spot but I guess it didn't exactly work out for them. :sad: Hope I have enough 12 gauge code for the Margarita machine.

Puppyboy

04-04-2007, 12:36 PM

I think I have a 100' heavy guage extension cord if you would like to borrow it.

HoDeDo

04-04-2007, 05:14 PM

Ok Wayne.... you can put the machine in our spot.... I'll sacrifice for ya!!!

:o)

Puppyboy

04-04-2007, 08:51 PM

Hawgs, looks like we are across from each other.

Puppyboy

04-09-2007, 10:20 AM

It is count down time. Last minute preperations are taking place.

SinginBob

04-10-2007, 09:30 AM

From Weather.com this morning:

Apr 13 Friday (http://www.weather.com/outlook/homeandgarden/pets/wxdetail/USKS0442?dayNum=3) Windy with showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the upper 30s.

Apr 14 Saturday (http://www.weather.com/outlook/homeandgarden/pets/wxdetail/USKS0442?dayNum=4) Rain and snow showers. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the low 30s.

Bring your mittens!

Puppyboy

04-10-2007, 12:23 PM

Would'nt be the first time I've cooked in the wet & cold. But I was hoping for a little better conditions for my comp debut.

Jeff_in_KC

04-10-2007, 06:25 PM

Hey Bob... get your special rainy day MP3's queued up! Think I'll bring one to Jefferson City as well.

Puppyboy

04-10-2007, 06:38 PM

We are getting soaked and maybe snowed on this weekend in both in Osage and Jeff City.

Do you guys side your cookers under your tarps or just add more fuel to maintain temps?

Jeff_in_KC

04-10-2007, 07:53 PM

We are getting soaked and maybe snowed on this weekend in both in Osage and Jeff City.

Do you guys side your cookers under your tarps or just add more fuel to maintain temps?

I have a Spicewine... I just put normal fuel in mine and take a nap! :wink:

HoDeDo

04-10-2007, 08:37 PM

Double walled here too... Rain, Cold, bring it!!!!

Fredbird

04-11-2007, 07:50 AM

Hey Bob... get your special rainy day MP3's queued up! Think I'll bring one to Jefferson City as well.

"Singing in the Rain"? Bob do you dance too?:eek:

Good luck to all the Brethren at Osage City!

Doorbusters

04-11-2007, 04:13 PM

I have a Spicewine... I just put normal fuel in mine and take a nap! :wink:

And search for rainbows!!!:lol:

Doorbusters

04-11-2007, 04:24 PM

Puppyboy

04-12-2007, 07:10 AM

We will be setting up around 10 or so and I believe Hawgs will there about the same time or so. Sounds like we might not need much ice for the coolers.

Puppyboy

04-13-2007, 04:17 AM

Well it's about 4:23am and the light drizzle just started about a half hour ago.

It's about go time.

Bigdog

04-13-2007, 08:28 AM

Based on what I see in the forecast, looks like those with a Spicewine will have a leg up on the competition for temp. management. Of course, there are always those farking pellet poopers.:roll:

HoDeDo

04-13-2007, 08:33 AM

I may come out. Still deciding, Osage or Jeff City. I am not into the whole "Rainbow" scene, so I may just go to Osage. Does anyone need anything, EZ up, tables, wash tubs... Let me know. What time is everyone heading out?

We are leaving KC around 10:00 - hope to be in osage about noon. Come on out and have a cold one.

Bigdog

04-13-2007, 08:56 AM

Come on out and have a cold one.

Ya, cold one. That's for sure! It is going to be cold. See ya tonight Andy.

QansasjayhawQ

04-14-2007, 07:12 PM

Whew! My hiney is DRAGGIN!

It was like working my butt off in a meat locker. (It was REALLY cold!)

But it was worth it. Goal was to have fun - and that I did!

It was great to put some faces to the names around here.

AND - Huge Congrats to the Mo-Kan Smokers who managed to up their game to grab Reserve Grand Champions! [applause] Way to go guys!

And a special thank you to Bruno who is Hawg's bro-in-law. He was going to meet them at their house to help unload the smokers, etc. so I could head straight for the hacienda here in Larryville. I'm here now . . . and boy! I am tired. But it's that Good Tired when you've just been through a challenge and managed to survive intact.

Nice margarita machine, Wayne!

/Brother Dave

Jeff_in_KC

04-14-2007, 08:53 PM

Congrats to Wayne, bob and the rest of hte Meatheads! Reserve is a GREAT way to start the season!

HoDeDo

04-14-2007, 08:55 PM

Got to meet Hawgsnheifers and Puppyboy - and good to see everyone else. I'll post some pics of our snow/rain/hail/thunderstorm.

I think the final official count was 7 inches for us. The first several that fell melted into a slurry with the rain from the previous 5 hours.

Congrats to the MoKan boys!!! Reserve Grand Champs

Hawgsnheifers

04-14-2007, 11:14 PM

I'm am dead tired but it's a good tired. If it weren't for Brother Dave and his bacon, sausage and eggs cooked in a cast iron skillet on the Dera this morning, I may have packed up and called it quites. But after it's all over I know that it has to get better than this. Fighting snow so big the flash from my camera made it look like a UFO, to temps in the low 30's, wind and accumulating snow on the easy up, we made it through. Here are just a few pics I thought I would share. I have to say that I'm a little dissapointed with the results. Brisket has been one of my strong suits with lots of folks telling me that it tastes fantastic. The number add up but 45th out of 60? David's chicken took 16th and my ribs, which I have to admit were overcooked got 52nd with pork, which is what I would consider my weak area coming in 32nd. Oh we'll. Next time hopefully the weather will cooperate.

Congratulations to Mo Kan Meatheads on Reserve. You guys have definatly worked hard to get it there and today the Judges confirmed it. Thanks for the pointers on the presentation box.

Here is the pics for your viewing pleasure.

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The_Kapn

04-15-2007, 07:13 AM

This looks like "Surviver--BBQ" :lol:

Proud of you guys for hanging in there.

Congrats to all of you--"walk" or not!

TIM

Hawgsnheifers

04-15-2007, 07:59 AM

I would agree Kapn. I don't think this years Polor Swine had anything on us except maybe some colder temps. Snow was so heavy it bend some of the cross supports on the EZ up just a bit. Good thing I didn't opt for the cheap EZ ups. Probably would have been down under the weight.

Funny thing was 30 miles to the north, no snow, and I think down south of the comp, no snow. We're so lucky....:icon_sleepy

Solidkick

04-15-2007, 08:09 AM

Thanks for the pics! And congrats to all that cooked this contest! You guys are the real deal!

PigBoy

04-15-2007, 08:12 AM

Congrats to the Meatheads! Great job! A contest like that will make everyone appreciate nice weather a whole lot more. Congratulations to everyone that survived!

QansasjayhawQ

04-15-2007, 09:19 AM

This looks like "Surviver--BBQ" :lol:

Proud of you guys for hanging in there.

Congrats to all of you--"walk" or not!

TIM

Thanks, Kapn - but my vote for the REAL "Survivor" was Puppyboy and his crew. They were doin' it Hard Core style with just a few tarps hooked up to his pickup for cover.

At least I got the cushy assignment of sleeping in Todd's camper!

Rub

04-15-2007, 09:59 AM

Congrats to all for surviving - holy smokes!

An extra big congrats to all who walked, and especially the Meatheads.
Fantastic job!

Paola Greg

04-15-2007, 10:11 AM

Here are the full results;

OA
GC Parrothead Smokers
RGC Mokan Meatheads
3 Munchin Hogs at the Hilton
4 QSS Smokin
5 Three Little Saucehogs
6 Pit Crew BBQ
7 Bare Bones BBQ
8 Dawghouse BBQ
9 Smokin Salmons
10 BBQWeiser

CK
1 QSS Smokin
2 Jeanies Got Wood
3 Smokin Salmons
4 Parrothead Smokers
5 Three Little Saucehogs
6 Ribs 4 U
7 Smoke On Wheels
8 BBQWeiser
9 Bad Ole Burns BBQ
10 Mokan Meatheads

RB
1 QSS Smokin
2 Pit Crew BBQ
3 BBQWeiser
4 Parrothead Smokers
5 Early Bird BBQ
6 Rock Chalk Jayhawk BBQ
7 Swine Muntiny
8 Bare Bones BBQ
9 Mokan Meatheads
10 Boy’s Night Out

PK
1 Bare Bones BBQ
2 Pit Crew BBQ
3 Three Little Saucehogs
4 Mokan Meatheads
5 Parrothead Smokers
6 Will Deal Catering and BBQ
7 Munchin Hogs at the Hilton
8 Smokin Salmons
9 Boy’s Night Out
10 The Smokeridge Boys

BR
1 Dawghouse BBQ
2 MG Smokers
3 Munchin Hogs at the Hilton
4 Mokan Meatheads
5 Phat Jacks BBQ
6 Squeels On Wheels
7 Vagabond BBQ
8 Bart’s BBQ
9 Jeanies Got Wood
10 Rogue Q Smokers

Congrats Wayne, awesome job!
I wish we could have got around to see more folks there, the darn weather just didn't make it much fun to get out and about,,,,,,

Fredbird

04-15-2007, 11:34 AM

Congrats to all the Brethren that walked!

Way to go MoKan Meatheads!!!!!

Oldbob

04-15-2007, 11:50 AM

This looks like "Surviver--BBQ" :lol:

Proud of you guys for hanging in there.

Congrats to all of you--"walk" or not!

TIM

My Feelings Exactly !! Good Job Brothers !!

SinginBob

04-15-2007, 05:11 PM

Thanks to all for the props!

What a contest! Crazy weather and an RGC. :icon_clown I think we'll be talking about this one for a long time!

Great seeing all the brethren there, too!

Bigdog

04-15-2007, 05:36 PM

Congrats to all that survived this contest. What a mess with the weather. Smoking in the Spring? I don't think so. Maybe next year.

Great job to Wayne and the gang. Besides being great brothers, you make a mean Margarita. Thanks for sharing your new technique for brisket. Always a pleasure to see you.

Nice seeing Andy again, but where the fark was your tent? I coundn't find it in the snow.:oops:

Got to meet Puppyboy and the gang. Good job with your first comp. I know that you learned a lot and will be better prepared next year. I see an EZ up in your future.:wink:

Special thanks to Todd and Dave. Your hospitality was great. I really enjoyed learning about the BBQ Guru from Todd. Cool tool for sure.

Note for Poobah: Get these farkers a banner for crying out loud. Not a single one was there.:oops: I know, I know that you are busy but these guys need and want to fly the colors.

BBQPrincess

04-15-2007, 08:20 PM

My Feelings Exactly !! Good Job Brothers !!
Each of you are to be commended considering the weather elements... a hearty congratulations to each of you...every contestant "walked" by just being a part of this...WoW! Hopefully, you broke in the season and the worse is now behind you; better days ahead!:roll:

Plowboy

04-15-2007, 10:00 PM

Holy fark! Way to go Bob and Wayne!! I was so pumped when I got the call from Randy today about your RGC. Then to see you got FOUR CALLS!!! That would be a dream come true for us.

Any chance you used any Plowboys rub? :wink: Way to go, guys.

Puppyboy

04-16-2007, 08:21 AM

Well I got my first comp under my belt.

It was more of "Survivor: Osage City" than Smoke in the Spring. We got pounded with rain and snow on Friday, and on Sunday I got a sunburn while working in the yard. That figures.

I was pleased to meet several brothers this past weekend.

I was able to put faces to names. My crew was right across from Hawgsnheifers & QansasjayhawQ. Having met Hawgs before, it was nice not being alone on "rookie row".

The Meatheads were up the way. Wayne is an outstanding guy and I appreciate his hospitality towards my crew. The margarita machine lived up to what I have read. Thanks again for the tips.

Bigdog braved the eliments and drove a few hours to just hang out and meet some brothers.

I saw HoDeDo Friday night but was not able to actually meet him until Saturday afternoon.

SinginBob introduced himself Saturday after the awards.

I wish we could of spent a little more time together but the weather was taking it's toll on my "shanty" and I needed to pay a lot of attention to it.

I believe Hawgs has some pics so I'll post them when I get them.

As far as results go here is where I ended up:

Chicken- 39th of 60
Ribs- 20th of 60
Pork- 55th of 60
Brisket- 56th of 60
Over All- 50th of 60

I thought my chicken would have placed a little higher and was pleasently shocked where my ribs ended up. I was stunned with my pork. The brisket well what can I say, it got what it deserved. I did not put it on early enough and ended up with a 40 minute rest in a cooler. When I sliced it and saw the juices going every where, I knew it was not gonna be good.

Top three lessons learned:

-Start the pork and brisket a few hours sooner, allowing them to rest longer
-A good shelter will keep you dry and warm
-As long as your family likes what you cook, don't sweat the judges

Thanks to all the Brethren for their support, tips, and tricks. Both online and in person.

I have some work to do before my next comp but there will be another and I can not wait.

If anything, this experience fueled my BBQ passion.

MoKanMeathead

04-16-2007, 08:24 AM

Thanks everyone. Yea four calls was awesome - definately a first for us. The call I am most proud of was brisket - been 2 years sionce we had a top 5 in brisket. Cooked two 16 pound briskets in 4 hours (thanks Bubba and Jeff).

Sorry Todd, no Plowboys rub - but did use Dean's sauce on the brisket.

Surprisingly enough the little Lang ran like a champ all weekend, despite the cold and wet conditions. It was great to see everyone again and to meet Puppyboy. Now you know that you can survive mother nature the rest of your contests will be a breeze.

Congrats to Andy and Gregg and Eric on your Chicken calls.