What I learned on Friday at the "Jack"

donmiller · Oct 22, 2010

1) I really don't like fried Oreos.
(and now my curiosity about fried twinkies is extinguished)
2) The team parade was more fun than I thought it would be.
3) I can approach any team on Friday and ask questions. Everybody is willing to share and give pointers. Competative BBQ'ers are the most friendly people in the world.
(I know better than to try this on Saturday during crunch time)
4) I am still not sure that I ever want to actually compete, but I have a new appreciation for those that do.
(The Jack is the first competition I have ever visited)
5) I can't justify it, but I really, really, want a midsize backwoods.
6) I am really concerned about tomorrow's crowd. The local's estimate of the number of people goes up by a factor of two every time I hear a new estimate. I think that the latest estimate is that half a million people will be here in Lynchburg tomorrow.
7) Looking forward to Mary Bobo's tomorrow...

Don

boogiesnap · Oct 22, 2010

fried snickers is where its at!:becky:

Bob S · Oct 23, 2010

Re: #5 - get a Backwoods! You won't be sorry :thumb:

ThomEmery · Oct 23, 2010

6) Feels like One Million because of the humidity

TRS · Oct 23, 2010

May seem loke 1/2 million but in reality its about 30,000. I live near Lynchburg and visit there quite often. I go to the Jack every year (as a spectator) I also know a few people that work in the general store on the square. The year round population for Lynchburg is approx 1200-1500 people. The Fri and Sat of the Jack it grows to 30,000-35,000. This comes from the folks who work the general store. Christmas is also big for Lynchburg but not nearly as big as the Jack. The local business owners love it. During the year, the Lynchburg town square is quiet, peaceful, and relaxed like any other small southern town square, during the Jack, you can't see the town square!
Its a sight. And you are right, there are a great bunch of friendly people there. Love seeing all the teams, gear, food. Quite an experience.
As a matter of fact the wife and I are headed out now to drive down there for the day! Weather wise, perfect day for bbq!
Good luck to all the teams!

Pigs on Fire · Oct 23, 2010

Yep, it's usually 25-30k people, but usually not all at one time. Yes, the majority of them are there from 11 am-3 pm, but there's people coming and going all day.

The city (all who are involved) do a GREAT job of handling that amount of people in that small of an area, where the number of people is usually not accommodated.

The big cities wouldn't do this for 'free' (parking, busing you to and from, entrance, etc.) The people in and around Lynchburg should be commended for their efforts. I know it is a financial boon to the area.

Wish I could make it, instead, I'm in the office working.

Nitrofly · Oct 23, 2010

Bob S said:
Re: #5 - get a Backwoods! You won't be sorry :thumb:

I 2nd that motion

CTSmokehouse · Oct 23, 2010

Nitrofly said:
I 2nd that motion

I guess I would 3rd it...especially how well it does in NEBS Comps...

Yours in BBQ,

Cliff

PS..know it is not the cooker but the cook...a good cooker helps..

Podge · Oct 23, 2010

Nitrofly said:
I 2nd that motion

I third that !!.. check out backwoods website, because someone won the jack using a backwoods cooker a long long time ago.

getyourrubonbbq · Oct 23, 2010

Pigs on Fire said:
Yep, it's usually 25-30k people, but usually not all at one time. Yes, the majority of them are there from 11 am-3 pm, but there's people coming and going all day.

The city (all who are involved) do a GREAT job of handling that amount of people in that small of an area, where the number of people is usually not accommodated.

The big cities wouldn't do this for 'free' (parking, busing you to and from, entrance, etc.) The people in and around Lynchburg should be commended for their efforts. I know it is a financial boon to the area.

Wish I could make it, instead, I'm in the office working.

I agree, it is a wonderful experience. I came down to visit a team that has our trailer and met and got to know several others. My hat is off to Left Hand Smoke, they are are a great group and I'm proud to call them friends! Thanks so much for the hospitality JD, Rhana & Brian!!

INmitch · Oct 24, 2010

Podge said:
I third that !!.. check out backwoods website, because someone won the jack using a backwoods cooker a long long time ago.

Gee...............let me take a guess..........um..........say 2007.:thumb:

donmiller · Oct 24, 2010

My wife and I were taking our final walk around the square when I came across a vendor wearing a T-shirt that I had to get a picture of. Check out my shirt (on the left) and his (on the right)...

Don

Big Ugly's BBQ · Oct 24, 2010

Podge said:
I third that !!.. check out backwoods website, because someone won the jack using a backwoods cooker a long long time ago.

I'll fourth it, great smoker. Had a blast all, thanks for a great experience!

HawgNationBBQ · Oct 24, 2010

Bob S said:
Re: #5 - get a Backwoods! You won't be sorry :thumb:

^^^^^^^^^^^^^ What they all said!

The Anchorman · Oct 24, 2010

Nitrofly said:
I 2nd that motion

Agree, Agree, and ummmm Agree.

Have a Party and a Chubby, competed with a Fat Boy, sold it. Very Sad.

Redaero · Oct 24, 2010

I will also jump on the Backwoods wagon. I love mine.

What I learned on Friday at the "Jack"

donmiller

Knows what a fatty is.

boogiesnap

Babbling Farker

Bob S

is Blowin Smoke!

ThomEmery

Babbling Farker

TRS

Knows what a fatty is.

Pigs on Fire

Full Fledged Farker

Nitrofly

is one Smokin' Farker

CTSmokehouse

is Blowin Smoke!

Podge

is Blowin Smoke!

getyourrubonbbq

Full Fledged Farker

INmitch

is one Smokin' Farker

donmiller

Knows what a fatty is.

Big Ugly's BBQ

is one Smokin' Farker

HawgNationBBQ

Take a breath!

The Anchorman

Guest

Redaero

Guest

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