GC @ AR Open

Congrats from Clark Kent

Congrats Boondoggle---I think I'll let you cook the pig next time. Your win motivated me to send my 1st ever Brethren post. The look on your face was priceless!

Clark

BChawg said:

Congrats Boondoggle---I think I'll let you cook the pig next time. Your win motivated me to send my 1st ever Brethren post. The look on your face was priceless!

Clark

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Hey Clark welcome! I noticed you did pretty well that day too! Top 50 right? Way to go!

Thanks--we had a good run across the board for us, I really meant to stop in and say hello to you and alot of others, but can't seem to make it out of my own spot except for an occasional visit to the Porta John! The wind kept me on my toes at this one--Holy Moly

PS I'll be up in Aimes 3rd week in October, we should get together and have some dinner, etc. How are you liking the new FEC's?

Clark

KC_Bobby said:

Thanks everyone. For once, I'm speechless. But I do know that we could not have done it without this forum. Reading the forum, checking out turn in pics, cooking with some of you and hearing input from the countless brothers out there were a huge part of our weekend.

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Congrats, any pics of your turn in's? :icon_devil

Big Congrats to KC Bobby and DMDon of Boondoggle! You guys did your thing. The brisket and ribs ROCKED! I guess the judges thought so too. What is most impressive, was how calm the guys were during turn ins. Last minute decisions/discussions on brisket were razor sharp, and I believe that made the difference. Confident coolness.

How about that $8.00 investment turning into $12,500+?!?! :-D And I believe you made some money in the other two categories as well? Hopefully, Kingsford matches those too. A big weekend.

The hospitality at Boondoggle was also second to none. Thanks a bunch for the Templeton and Boulevard IPA! Great meeing you guys and sharing some time over the weekend, and looking forward to seeing you guys again.

Boondoggle!... Great job y'll... What a great win for a great team! :eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

I want to congratulate you also! It was so cool to see you guys win- you've worked so hard to be the best you can be. And now you can say you are THE BEST IN THE WORLD!!!:-D

The Giggler said:

Big Congrats to KC Bobby and DMDon of Boondoggle! The hospitality at Boondoggle was also second to none. Thanks a bunch for the Templeton and Boulevard IPA! Great meeing you guys and sharing some time over the weekend, and looking forward to seeing you guys again.

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These are two of the best... they have earned it! they have worked hard this year!!! And they are great guys to boot. cant beat it!

Wow, the last 48 hours have been a blur. Giddy one minute, in disbelief the next. Surreal ... like a 12 year old dreaming about scoring the winning TD in the big game.

So many highlights to the entire event, Sunday was just the icing on the cake. Wednesday night sharing a few beers and a shot with Damnit Andy. Thursday was fun hanging with some great BBQ friends I've been fortunate enough to meet over the past few years and some even minutes prior. Friday I had an outstanding time with family and some longtime friends while we started the night at our spot then a few of us did some party hopping - thanks to those of you who invited us in for socializing. Saturday I was able to cheer on many friends as they were bringing in Invitational turns ins and while receiving their awards, then the Invite winner letting me wear the crown and hold the trophy so I could feel how heavy it was. And Sunday - OMG.

Some other things that I will always remember about the weekend:

Trying to figure out what Skip was saying all week ... I need to work on my NE accent deciphering. Sorry Skip

Alcoholosophizing with MooCow late Friday night/Saturday morning

Borrowing Early Bird's bike for a spin about 2:00 am. And flying into Tippy Canoe's space just under Mach 1.

Then challenging Giggler to a Top Chef sausage challenge was another part of the weekend I'll never forget. That was a lot of fun.

Getting the call from the Grand Poobah himself.

Sunday night bale burning with the Iowa Regional Brethren Chapter.

Meeting so many new friends throughout the weekend face to face - incredible. I don't know how many weekends that I'll remember in 50 years, but this was definitely one of them thanks to the many people that I had the pleasure to spend time with.

EDIT: how could I forget ... being fortunate enough to compete as a team with my brother (even if the ribs and brisket outscored the chicken and pork by .0004)

Great showing by all Brethren...congrats to all!!!
Todd, can I say I knew you when...<g>?
ISS...damn you're good
KC Bobby and Cracker...how di you do that?!?!?
Again, fantastic finishes...many congrats
Nancee

BChawg said:

Thanks--we had a good run across the board for us, I really meant to stop in and say hello to you and alot of others, but can't seem to make it out of my own spot except for an occasional visit to the Porta John! The wind kept me on my toes at this one--Holy Moly

PS I'll be up in Aimes 3rd week in October, we should get together and have some dinner, etc. How are you liking the new FEC's?

Clark

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I hear you about not being able to make it out of your spot. Between all the company we have and everything there is to do, I struggled to get out as well.

I have not even plugged them in yet. We just moved two weeks ago and have spent the last two weekends at competitions, so things have been crazy busy for us. I am looking forward to practicing on them all winter, though.

Let me know when you are coming up. OUr house my not be in shape to have you over, but maybe we could go out or something.

KC_Bobby said:

Trying to figure out what Skip was saying all week ... I need to work on my NE accent deciphering. Sorry Skip

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I don't know if anyone has ever listening to the NPR show "Car Talk", but I thought it was uncanny how Skip sounded exactly like one of "Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers"!:lol: It was great to meet you and your wife this weekend Skip!

Congrats Bobby and Don!!!! I was really glad to have you guys as neighbors. Next time I'll stick around longer while you are prepping meat.:wink: Thanks for letting the girls wear the crown for a little bit, you made their day! Sorry the "Maid Service" didn't come around to help you break down.:lol:

Jimmy - Congrats on the RGC!!! It was great meeting you. Hopefully we'll see you in FL sometime soon.

Bob and Don, congratulations on your awesome win! I'm really happy for you.

Westexbbq said:

Nice going folks,
congratulations Jimmy and all y'all.

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Thanks bro
missed ya this year

smknwhlswife said:

Congrats Bobby and Don!!!! I was really glad to have you guys as neighbors. Next time I'll stick around longer while you are prepping meat.:wink: Thanks for letting the girls wear the crown for a little bit, you made their day! Sorry the "Maid Service" didn't come around to help you break down.:lol:

Jimmy - Congrats on the RGC!!! It was great meeting you. Hopefully we'll see you in FL sometime soon.

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Thanks Kim
You guys rock

KC_Bobby said:

Some other things that I will always remember about the weekend:

Trying to figure out what Skip was saying all week ... I need to work on my NE accent deciphering. Sorry Skip

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Nah I dont think its a NE deciphering problem. I live a mile away from Skip and have hard time understanding what he is saying sometimes:tongue:

musicmanryann said:

I don't know if anyone has ever listening to the NPR show "Car Talk", but I thought it was uncanny how Skip sounded exactly like one of "Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers"!:lol: It was great to meet you and your wife this weekend Skip!

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Don't cook like my brahtha.

Thanks to all for for the congrats. It takes me a while to compute all that happened this last weekend. I owe alot to alot of people when it comes BBQ. Plowboy Todd and Damnit Andy have never not answered any of my multitude of questins. There are many others who have been there to assist with whatever we needed. This would not have been possible without this forum. I don't post much, but I sure read most of it. A special thanks to Bob from BBQ Bonanza, he got me a part for my smoker when I needed it. We had great neighbors with Smoke on Wheels and his extended New York family. Skip makes a great burger, it really hit the spot. Most importantly is my treamate Bobby, he keeps me on task and is my sense of reason when it comes to turnins. I would be lost out there without him. It also didn't hurt that he nailed the chicken(that doesn't sound right) I'm still not sure that what happened is real, and every time I look at the trophy it chokes me up to think of how fortunate I am.

Useless said:

Congrats, any pics of your turn in's? :icon_devil

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Don, that dessert looks fabulous. What is it?