American Royal Open questions

monty3777 · 03-31-2010, 12:12 PM

I was just on the AR webpage and I admit that I'm a bit overwhelmed at the number of decisions that I will need to make. I have no idea about lot spaces and all that jazz. For those of you who have been there - is there anything you can tell me to help me fill out these forms? Do I really need to hire a porta potty? Should I be specific about which lot I want? Why would I want straw bales? etc. Thanks in advance

moocow · 03-31-2010, 12:17 PM

I would defiantly suggest a porta-potty. Its always clean and nobody else can use it, You should see what the public ones look like after Friday night. If this is your first time there you probably wont have much of a choice of lot or spot for that matter. I would stay away from the straw, some people use it to line there spots but the stuff gets everywhere and our neighbors caught on fire last year and the fire department had to come put it out.

BBQ_Mayor · 03-31-2010, 12:20 PM

Yes, get a port-a-let. We got one last year and was glad we had it. If you want an
experience, stay on the darkside, otherwise I would stay closer to kemper.
Straw bales are to keep the flow of people and drunks from entering your site. They also start picking up the water, urine, vomit and what ever else is flowing down the lot.
Good luck on your search.

Rub · 03-31-2010, 12:28 PM

Don't forget a lock for your port-o-pisser. If not kept locked up, passer-byers will use it.

Jorge · 03-31-2010, 12:33 PM

Go with the porta-pot, bring a lock. Get some straw to block off your site, unless you will have enough stuff to do it yourself.

It's not as bad as some of the stories that you will probably hear, but it can be a challenge on Friday night.

tonto1117 · 03-31-2010, 12:34 PM

There was a great thread with tons of questions from first timers like ourselves last year.....just searched for it and can't find it? I'll keep looking, any help?? Jorge??

Jorge · 03-31-2010, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tonto1117

There was a great thread with tons of questions from first timers like ourselves last year.....just searched for it and can't find it? I'll keep looking, any help?? Jorge??

It's hiding in the back. I'll give it a cleaning and move it back out front in a day or two.

Scottie · 03-31-2010, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jorge

It's not as bad as some of the stories that you will probably hear, but it can be a challenge on Friday night.

I agree....

Captain Caveman · 03-31-2010, 12:44 PM

also, if you have a large canopy (I'm not sure, but I THINK bigger than 12x12) you will be forced to buy a permit from the fire department (or take it down).

IMHO, Port-o-poty is a MUST unless you have a rig with a bathroom, and holding tanks big enough for 4 days.

tonto1117 · 03-31-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rub

Don't forget a lock for your port-o-pisser. If not kept locked up, passer-byers will use it.

If it's a lock with a combo code...don't forget the code......

Ron_L · 03-31-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BBQ_Mayor

They also start picking up the water, urine, vomit and what ever else is flowing down the lot.

Boy... THAT really makes me want to compete there, Ray!

Scottie · 03-31-2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tonto1117

If it's a lock with a combo code...don't forget the code......

i'd get one for your smoker as well.... Or get one of these.....

monty3777 · 03-31-2010, 02:16 PM

C'mon, Scottie. Who would want to steal one of my briskets! :)
After hearing your story I'm bringing my Hank Aaron wooden baseball bat as well!

KC_Bobby · 03-31-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Caveman

also, if you have a large canopy (I'm not sure, but I THINK bigger than 12x12) you will be forced to buy a permit from the fire department (or take it down).

I'm not 100% sure, but I believe it's larger then 10x20.

moocow · 03-31-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Bobby

I'm not 100% sure, but I believe it's larger then 10x20.

Rules said over 200 Square foot needs an inspection and permit.

03-31-2010, 12:12 PM	#1
monty3777 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-13-08 Location: Happytown, IA	American Royal Open questions I was just on the AR webpage and I admit that I'm a bit overwhelmed at the number of decisions that I will need to make. I have no idea about lot spaces and all that jazz. For those of you who have been there - is there anything you can tell me to help me fill out these forms? Do I really need to hire a porta potty? Should I be specific about which lot I want? Why would I want straw bales? etc. Thanks in advance __________________ John 21:9

03-31-2010, 12:17 PM	#2
moocow is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-31-08 Location: Belton, mo	I would defiantly suggest a porta-potty. Its always clean and nobody else can use it, You should see what the public ones look like after Friday night. If this is your first time there you probably wont have much of a choice of lot or spot for that matter. I would stay away from the straw, some people use it to line there spots but the stuff gets everywhere and our neighbors caught on fire last year and the fire department had to come put it out. __________________ -Shane Petzold- -MooCow BBQ team- -Facilities and equipment manager at Operation BBQ Relief- -[URL="http://www.moocowbbq.com"]www.moocowbbq.com[/URL]- -Home of the Make it Take it Drum Class- -kCBS/ CBJ- - Stoker powered stainless steel cabinet smoker-Mini & 3 Regular UDS-[B][COLOR=Blue]BLUE [/COLOR][/B]Weber OTG-Saffire ceramic grill-26" plow disc-Green mountain pellet -16' Stealth Competition trailer-

03-31-2010, 12:20 PM	#3
BBQ_Mayor is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-14-07 Location: Cambridge,Ia	Yes, get a port-a-let. We got one last year and was glad we had it. If you want an experience, stay on the darkside, otherwise I would stay closer to kemper. Straw bales are to keep the flow of people and drunks from entering your site. They also start picking up the water, urine, vomit and what ever else is flowing down the lot. Good luck on your search. __________________ Ray Smokehouse 72 Competition Cooking team Visit our Facebook page - Smokehouse72 WSM, Whole Hog Lousianna pellet Smoker IPT pellet Smoker and Gateway Drum CBJ #4643

03-31-2010, 12:28 PM	#4
Rub is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-25-06 Location: Winter Haven, FL	Don't forget a lock for your port-o-pisser. If not kept locked up, passer-byers will use it. __________________ -Rub Swamp Boys Sponsored by Smithfield, BBQ Guru, Butcher BBQ, Nature's Own Hardwood Charcoal Gator Nation

03-31-2010, 12:33 PM	#5
Jorge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-23-04 Location: DFW, San AntonioTx	Go with the porta-pot, bring a lock. Get some straw to block off your site, unless you will have enough stuff to do it yourself. It's not as bad as some of the stories that you will probably hear, but it can be a challenge on Friday night. __________________ You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline - it helps if you have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a beer. --Frank Zappa Keeping Valspar in BBQ, one cook at a time. Recipient of a Huggies box! Shut up, and cook!!!!

03-31-2010, 12:34 PM	#6
tonto1117 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-26-07 Location: ADA, MI	There was a great thread with tons of questions from first timers like ourselves last year.....just searched for it and can't find it? I'll keep looking, any help?? Jorge?? __________________ Theresa. Smokin' Scotsmen BBQ www.smokinscotsmen.com Geer Pit by Jambo FEC-100 WSM WEBER GENISES GAS GRILL CBJ Bacon & eggs - Hens are involved but pigs are commited.

03-31-2010, 12:44 PM	#9
Captain Caveman is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-04-07 Location: Carthage, Mo.	also, if you have a large canopy (I'm not sure, but I THINK bigger than 12x12) you will be forced to buy a permit from the fire department (or take it down). IMHO, Port-o-poty is a MUST unless you have a rig with a bathroom, and holding tanks big enough for 4 days. __________________ -Chad Caveman Cuisine BBQ Team HEMI orange "Gravity Feed" Clone 2 Hotrod Black "Gravity Feed" clones Mobile Kitchen Towable offset CBJ #24304 KCBS member #24304

03-31-2010, 02:16 PM	#13
monty3777 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-13-08 Location: Happytown, IA	C'mon, Scottie. Who would want to steal one of my briskets! :) After hearing your story I'm bringing my Hank Aaron wooden baseball bat as well! __________________ John 21:9

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