**** Annual Northern Illinois Brethren Mid Winter Gathering, 2019 Edition!!! - Saturday, Jan. 26th, 2019

[Bill-Chicago]

Originally Posted by Ron_L

Don’t forget that cash is preferred for the food ($20, plus gratuity).

Plus beer money, but I don't think I've been to a BBQ place or tap room lately without those iPad charge card dealies.

[Ron_L]

Originally Posted by Bill-Chicago

Plus beer money, but I don't think I've been to a BBQ place or tap room lately without those iPad charge card dealies.

Dry City probably has them, but I doubt that John will

[Ron_L]

OK... I was curious ��. This looks like the history of the organized mid-winter lunches.

Bill, do you remember any others? When did we first to to Thomas BBQ? 2008?

2009 - Uncle Bub’s
2010 - D&B
2011 - Uncle Bub’s
2012 - Sweet Baby Ray’s
2013 - Smoke Ringz
2014 - Real Urban BBQ - Vernon Hills
2015 - Rub’s Backyard BBQ
2016 - Real Urban BBQ - Oakbrook
2017 - BBQ’d Productions
2018 - BBQ Supply Co.
2019 - Dry City/Steamboat BBQ

[Bill-Chicago]

Might have even been 2006/2007 or 2007/2008


Remember we didn't go in January, we were there week between Christmas and New Years or something, maybe even the 23rd.

[HankB]

Oh Captain, My Captain, thank you so much for organizing this gathering. The selection of both location and food provider were both superb. And it's always good to get together at associate faces with member names form the board and share stories about one of our favorite pastimes.

Thanks!

PS: Sat with Bill-Chicago and he doesn't look anything like his picture. For that matter neither do you.

[Ron_L]

Originally Posted by HankB

Oh Captain, My Captain, thank you so much for organizing this gathering. The selection of both location and food provider were both superb. And it's always good to get together at associate faces with member names form the board and share stories about one of our favorite pastimes.

Thanks!

PS: Sat with Bill-Chicago and he doesn't look anything like his picture. For that matter neither do you.

It was great seeing you again! I am glad that you enjoyed it!

[Ron_L]

Here is a quick post of my pictures. I’ll come back and add names once I get on my laptop.


FletcherD and HankB closest to the camera


John from Steamboat BBQ in back, Mr. Smoke Freaks and Mrs. Stoke & Smoke


Bill-Chicago and T&S BBQ


L-R, Sandy and Tim from Stress Relief BBQ, Brandon (organizer of the Central Illinois BBQ Throwdown), Paul of Smokin' Ghost and Mrs. Smoke Freaks


Mr. Smoke Freaks




Mr. and Mrs. Stoke&Smoke and Jeurgens Smokehouse




Bill-Chicago, FletcherD and Mr and Mrs. HankB





Sweetsmoke87 and his entourage




L-R Foreground, Mrs. T&S BBQ, Mrs. Teebody, Teebody and T&S BBQ, Chicago KP in the background.







The Smoke Freaks with a cutting board given them by Pitty Que




L-R, BBQ and Beer (hidden in back), Grabnabber and Grabnabber Jr. , Neotrout and friends


The Smoke Freaks (center) and PittyQue (outside)


CCBBQ and friend

[LYU370]

Was a great time as always. But I hope most of the people that showed up today also show up for the Summer Bash. While the food at most of the winter get togethers is good, the food at the bash is so much better.

[HankB]

Originally Posted by LYU370

Was a great time as always. But I hope most of the people that showed up today also show up for the Summer Bash. While the food at most of the winter get togethers is good, the food at the bash is so much better.

I'd love to attend the summer bash but I've had conflicts so far.

Do we have a date yet? I'm guessing that whoever is doing it already has a shelter reserved.

[Ron_L]

Originally Posted by HankB

I'd love to attend the summer bash but I've had conflicts so far.

Do we have a date yet? I'm guessing that whoever is doing it already has a shelter reserved.

That would be me, and no date yet. I'm waiting on a couple of competition dates to be firmed up. Soon

[BuffettFan]

Looks like some good grub and a good time!
Thanks for the pics!

[Bill-Chicago]

Thanks again Ron for organizing another very nice event.


Was glad to meet FletcherD from town here, HankB and Mrs.HankB, Tyler from Juergens Smokehouse, CCBBQ and Son, and to catch up with Andy, Steve Trout, Dann (didn't get to talk to the Mrs as she was busy helping set up) Kirk and Mrs KP, T&S (only greeted Teebody, didn't get back down that way to chat) Grab and a bit with SweetSmoke.


Each time I get to meet a few more.


Looking forward to summer when we actually get to shoot the chit a bit more.


Wondering what I'll be making besides Filipino bbq sticks.


I'm thinking something in the belly family. We'll see.


Stay inside tomorrow everyone!


Ron, hope Amy is feeling better. She was missed.

[frognot]

Looks like y’all all had a great time. Have never been to Chicago and a summer bash seems like a good reason to go. Looking at y’all’s weather this week makes a summer trip a lot more likely than a winter visit for this old thin blooded Texan.

[T&S BBQ]

Have to say beer was good, food was great. Seeing the great turnout was awesome. Ron did a great job as usual, and the burnt ends, oh those burnt ends!

[Bill-Chicago]

Originally Posted by frognot

Looking at y’all’s weather this week makes a summer trip a lot more likely than a winter visit for this old thin blooded Texan.

Wimp