Well my first comp is in the books and now I'm hooked. There was over 160 teams competing and I had so much fun talking to other people who enjoy bbq'ing as much as I do. I learned a lot from the "BBQ Brethren" and from the other seasoned teams who were around us during the comp. It is a lot of fun but also a lot of work. I know I didn't place in the top even though my turn in meats were spot on (at least I thought so

) but I am not even sure what I placed. Cooking at home and cooking where seconds can disqualify you is nerve wrecking but fun at the same time. I will learn from my rookie mistakes and can't wait for the next one...thanks a lot for your tips