Craigs List team add?

Derek · 06-03-2010, 06:30 PM

Is it kosher to put an add on craigs list to find team mates with a truck, and a few other smokers? for the Traverse city area?

I like to get my team built...

Coz · 06-03-2010, 06:33 PM

If you look enuff you can get hookers on Craigs list why not BBQers ?

Derek · 06-03-2010, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Coz

If you look enuff you can get hookers on Craigs list why not BBQers ?

True true, But I need them to be dedicated such as my self, I want to porduce aulity meats and nothing you give your dog...

Or a neibor you don't like!

LOL.

MilitantSquatter · 06-03-2010, 07:13 PM

Derek...bro, some of your posts amaze me...

You're hoping to find potential teammates that have a truck and smokers in the BBQ hotbed of Traverse City, MI on Craigslist ??? AND you expect them to be part of YOUR team with a high level of dedication and BBQ skills ?

Longshot...To me, it sounds like a disaster waiting to happen, but go for it and let us know how it goes.

Best of luck bro.

Smokin' Gnome BBQ · 06-03-2010, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek

Is it kosher to put an add on craigs list to find team mates with a truck, and a few other smokers? for the Traverse city area?

I like to get my team built...

bro, you may want to start off as a team of 1. its hard to get a group of people to agree on anything that is "artistic". Add on top your request for cookers etc, it makes it even harder.

have you ever entered a contest? have you ever been to a contest?

just because you read about it or see it on T.V. doesnt me you can just " do it".

best of luck with your team, bro. but maybe you should P.B. for someone else for experiance before jumping in head first.

Derek · 06-03-2010, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MilitantSquatter

Derek...bro, some of your posts amaze me...

You're hoping to find potential teammates that have a truck and smokers in the BBQ hotbed of Traverse City, MI on Craigslist ??? AND you expect them to be part of YOUR team with a high level of dedication and BBQ skills ?

Longshot...To me, it sounds like a disaster waiting to happen, but go for it and let us know how it goes.

Best of luck bro.

Thanks decided not to do it bro, Too many dangers as you guys pointed out. I may go to the cattle sub forum and ask some of the Mi people what they think?

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Originally Posted by Smokin' Gnome BBQ

bro, you may want to start off as a team of 1. its hard to get a group of people to agree on anything that is "artistic". Add on top your request for cookers etc, it makes it even harder.

have you ever entered a contest? have you ever been to a contest?

just because you read about it or see it on T.V. doesnt me you can just " do it".

best of luck with your team, bro. but maybe you should P.B. for someone else for experiance before jumping in head first.

hey bro.

I've been to one contest and it's in my blood now, thanks to Jerry who let me on his team to mentor.

And I love it a lot, I am doing a july 4th one and a september 10th one for ribs and wings only. So wish me luck.

By the way I may let fate pick my team mates and not craigs list.

MilitantSquatter · 06-03-2010, 08:29 PM

good move bro.

BBQ Grail · 06-03-2010, 08:33 PM

Excellent thread bro!

watg? · 06-03-2010, 08:38 PM

this is what happened to me when I ran an add on Craigslist, be careful!

http://thenewguys.blogspot.com/2010/...k-416-417.html

MilitantSquatter · 06-03-2010, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by watg?

this is what happened to me when I ran an add on Craigslist, be careful!

http://thenewguys.blogspot.com/2010/...k-416-417.html

wow george... that's classic !!!

Sledneck · 06-03-2010, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek

Thanks decided not to do it bro, Too many dangers as you guys pointed out. I may go to the cattle sub forum and ask some of the Mi people what they think?

hey bro.

I've been to one contest and it's in my blood now, thanks to Jerry who let me on his team to mentor.

And I love it a lot, I am doing a july 4th one and a september 10th one for ribs and wings only. So wish me luck.

By the way I may let fate pick my team mates and not craigs list.

hey sis.

Dont listen to these guys. They have no clue, especially Vinny. He doesn't compete and is still sour that he lost his teammate and couldn't find a new one . Maybe if he had tried craigslist Bad Bones would still be on the circuit competing to this day. I say go for it! You got nothing to lose. You exchange some emails, meet them in person and do some practice cooks together. I am sure that there are many others out there just like you that are scared to do it on their own and would if they had a dedicated teammate such as yourself

MilitantSquatter · 06-03-2010, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sledneck

hey sis.

Dont listen to these guys. They have no clue, especially Vinny. He doesn't compete and is still sour that he lost his teammate and couldn't find a new one . Maybe if he had tried craigslist Bad Bones would still be on the circuit competing to this day. I say go for it! You got nothing to lose. You exchange some emails, meet them in person and do some practice cooks together. I am sure that there are many others out there just like you that are scared to do it on their own and would if they had a dedicated teammate such as yourself

Derek - maybe you can make it to the New Holland Summerfest in New Holland, PA in late August... I won't be competing (but may try to be there to heckle Sled and eat the ice cream from the Amish ice cream "vender"). I helped him a few years ago when he took my spot after I "retired" due to him dropping my chicken in the dirt and cost me a GC.

Maybe he can use a teammate equally as competitive ? I'd PM him for details.

UDS · 06-03-2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MilitantSquatter

Derek - maybe you can make it to the New Holland Summerfest in New Holland, PA in late August... I won't be competing (but may try to be there to heckle Sled and eat the ice cream from the Amish ice cream "vender"). I helped him a few years ago when he took my spot after I "retired" due to him dropping my chicken in the dirt and cost me a GC.

Maybe he can use a teammate equally as competitive ? I'd PM him for details.

lol be nice kids

Sledneck · 06-03-2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MilitantSquatter

Derek - maybe you can make it to the New Holland Summerfest in New Holland, PA in late August... I won't be competing (but may be there to heckle Sled and eat the ice cream from the Amish ice cream "vender",). I helped him a few years ago when he took my spot after I "retired"due to him dropping my chicken in the dirt and cost me a GC.

Maybe he can use a teammate equally as competitive ? I'd PM him for details.

Derek is more than welcome to come and be mentored in New Holland, I will even give him a discount on the fee

That chicken dropping was an accident

swamprb · 06-04-2010, 05:11 AM

Hey Derek-

I would think it would be easier to find some team members through the GLBBQA than on craigslist.
But then again I never really had any success finding anyone through the PNWBA when I started out, and just ended up cooking by myself. People used to razz me for working the "cooking class circuit", but trying to find individuals that share the passion you have can be tough.
If any teams will take you in as a dishwasher/runner/PB-take them up on it, or volunteer to help out at a contest-most events are volunteer driven anyway, and its a good way to meet other teams/judges etc. and get recognized-you never know, you could find someone in common that is looking for the same goal as you.

06-03-2010, 06:30 PM	#1
Derek is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-28-10 Location: Traverse City,Mi	Craigs List team add? Is it kosher to put an add on craigs list to find team mates with a truck, and a few other smokers? for the Traverse city area? I like to get my team built... __________________ Member of the Great Lakes BBQ Association A Learning Pit master of Pile -O- Pork BBQ Team. Weber smokey Joe silver. The Cajun Bandit.

06-03-2010, 06:33 PM	#2
Coz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-05-07 Location: Georgetown , Ky	If you look enuff you can get hookers on Craigs list why not BBQers ? __________________ Stumps Clone "RAINMAKER" Stumps Clone RIP 9-20-08 Stumps Clone "LIL RAIN " Stumps Clone " CHRISTINE " ONE Evil Biotch and another in process BRINGIN' THE HEAT BBQ Team just Cloning around

06-03-2010, 07:13 PM	#4
MilitantSquatter Moderator Join Date: 09-17-05 Location: Mooresville, NC	Derek...bro, some of your posts amaze me... You're hoping to find potential teammates that have a truck and smokers in the BBQ hotbed of Traverse City, MI on Craigslist ??? AND you expect them to be part of YOUR team with a high level of dedication and BBQ skills ? Longshot...To me, it sounds like a disaster waiting to happen, but go for it and let us know how it goes. Best of luck bro. __________________ XL BGE (#2) & Performer Platinum Former owner: Jambo Backyard, Klose BYC, Lonestar Vertical offset w/ Insulated Firebox, Medium Spicewine, Pitts & Spitts, XL BGE (#1) & (2) Medium BGE's, 22" WSM & (2) 18" WSM's, 18" & 22" Weber Kettles

06-03-2010, 08:29 PM	#7
MilitantSquatter Moderator Join Date: 09-17-05 Location: Mooresville, NC	good move bro. __________________ XL BGE (#2) & Performer Platinum Former owner: Jambo Backyard, Klose BYC, Lonestar Vertical offset w/ Insulated Firebox, Medium Spicewine, Pitts & Spitts, XL BGE (#1) & (2) Medium BGE's, 22" WSM & (2) 18" WSM's, 18" & 22" Weber Kettles

06-03-2010, 08:33 PM	#8
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA	Excellent thread bro! __________________ Larry Soon to be a Texafornian. For a limited time I will be issuing Moink Ball Certificates. I'm working on a special COVID 19 Verson. Email me for details.

06-03-2010, 08:38 PM	#9
watg? is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-04-07 Location: Street, MD	this is what happened to me when I ran an add on Craigslist, be careful! http://thenewguys.blogspot.com/2010/...k-416-417.html __________________ george who are those guys? BBQ Team www.watgbbq.com Startin the Fire-(a book) Everything you need to know about starting a competition BBQ team. (except the recipes) www.startinthefire.com "Let me have a diablo sandwich and a Dr. Pepper, make it fast, I'm in a ---damn hurry". Sheriff Buford T.Justice

06-04-2010, 05:11 AM	#15
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA	Hey Derek- I would think it would be easier to find some team members through the GLBBQA than on craigslist. But then again I never really had any success finding anyone through the PNWBA when I started out, and just ended up cooking by myself. People used to razz me for working the "cooking class circuit", but trying to find individuals that share the passion you have can be tough. If any teams will take you in as a dishwasher/runner/PB-take them up on it, or volunteer to help out at a contest-most events are volunteer driven anyway, and its a good way to meet other teams/judges etc. and get recognized-you never know, you could find someone in common that is looking for the same goal as you. __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/Pellet Pro WSM/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Cookshack 008/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

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