First 'Walk' . . . and First Wins!!

QansasjayhawQ · 09-12-2010, 10:29 AM

I simply couldn't believe it while I sat there with my wife Nancy and I heard them announce first place in sausage . . . Ad Astra BBQ!

And then a few moments later . . . first place in chicken . . . Ad Astra BBQ!

I was stunned. And happy, of course.

We really tanked in ribs, coming in DAL (still trying to figure out why our ribs weren't done all the way - thermometer indicated 250 on the cooker). I felt so embarrassed turning in those ribs . . . but that's what we had.

ANYWAY - I won't make this too long - we placed third overall.

Most importantly was the return of Charlie Albert (Albert's Ash Kickin) to the winner's circle. He had a massive stroke about six months ago and returned to competition for the first time yesterday - and kicked everyone's butt with a first place overall finish. Way to go Charlie and Ed!

I was thrilled to death to know that I could at least impress celebrity judges and grocery store employees . . . :-)

It was a non-sanctioned event at the Hy-Vee grocery store in Topeka. 15 teams showed up - and some of them were regular competitors that I've seen at lots of KCBS events in the past.

And all of this because of you folks! I simply can't thank everyone here enough for helping me out with getting started learning to cook REAL BBQ and all that I've learned from you all over the years. I am so very grateful that I found you all.

I REALLY appreciate it!

big brother smoke · 09-12-2010, 12:36 PM

Congrats!

Skip · 09-12-2010, 01:25 PM

Congratulations. Be proud because 1st place calls are tough to come by and don't sweat the ribs. If you know what the problem was you can fix it. Worst is when you turn in what you think is great and then it tanks. Makes you wonder what happened.

Were they babyback ribs?

Tone · 09-12-2010, 01:29 PM

Congratulations!

Ron_L · 09-12-2010, 01:30 PM

Congrats! It does feel good to hear your name, doesn't it?

Rich Parker · 09-12-2010, 01:56 PM

Congratulations!

Alexa RnQ · 09-12-2010, 11:44 PM

Congratulations!!! Those first few calls will be among the sweetest of your career.
Those trophies will also be the most expensive you will ever get, because now the hook is SET.

Arlin_MacRae · 09-13-2010, 10:35 AM

Big congrats! That must've felt great!

Arlin

RobKC · 09-13-2010, 10:36 AM

Rock Chalk, first walk!

Big George's BBQ · 09-13-2010, 02:27 PM

Congrats

Stoke&Smoke · 09-13-2010, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DivaHerself

Congratulations!!! Those first few calls will be among the sweetest of your career.
Those trophies will also be the most expensive you will ever get, because now the hook is SET.

Boy, aint THAT the truth!
Congrats!

Rookie'48 · 09-13-2010, 08:15 PM

Congrats to David & Nancy!!!

VGuilford · 09-15-2010, 10:04 AM

Congratulations! Our first was cool to.

QansasjayhawQ · 09-15-2010, 02:01 PM

Thanks everyone - it was a great feeling. And you're right - I'm ready for more! :-)

B & B Backyard BBQ · 09-15-2010, 03:47 PM

Congrats

09-12-2010, 10:29 AM	#1
QansasjayhawQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-21-06 Location: Lawrence, Kansas - The Great American Outback	First 'Walk' . . . and First Wins!! I simply couldn't believe it while I sat there with my wife Nancy and I heard them announce first place in sausage . . . Ad Astra BBQ! And then a few moments later . . . first place in chicken . . . Ad Astra BBQ! I was stunned. And happy, of course. We really tanked in ribs, coming in DAL (still trying to figure out why our ribs weren't done all the way - thermometer indicated 250 on the cooker). I felt so embarrassed turning in those ribs . . . but that's what we had. ANYWAY - I won't make this too long - we placed third overall. Most importantly was the return of Charlie Albert (Albert's Ash Kickin) to the winner's circle. He had a massive stroke about six months ago and returned to competition for the first time yesterday - and kicked everyone's butt with a first place overall finish. Way to go Charlie and Ed! I was thrilled to death to know that I could at least impress celebrity judges and grocery store employees . . . :-) It was a non-sanctioned event at the Hy-Vee grocery store in Topeka. 15 teams showed up - and some of them were regular competitors that I've seen at lots of KCBS events in the past. And all of this because of you folks! I simply can't thank everyone here enough for helping me out with getting started learning to cook REAL BBQ and all that I've learned from you all over the years. I am so very grateful that I found you all. I REALLY appreciate it! __________________ We should be too big to take offense and too noble to give it. - Abraham Lincoln ------- One Moocow UDS! (Thanks, Shane!) http://www.moocowbbq.com/ Two Weber 22.5" kettles One Brinkmann Smoke'N PitMaster Deluxe One LARGE WSM! (special black glossy finish) w/Stoker! WooHoo! KCBS Member/KCBS Master CBJ #24295 Sweaty, smokey and enjoying every minute.

09-12-2010, 12:36 PM	#2
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA	Congrats! __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS Powered by the West Coast Offense: Big Poppa Smokers and Simply Marvelous BBQ - "Walk with Us" My weapons: Humphrey's Smokers

09-12-2010, 01:25 PM	#3
Skip is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-24-07 Location: Wantagh, NY	Congratulations. Be proud because 1st place calls are tough to come by and don't sweat the ribs. If you know what the problem was you can fix it. Worst is when you turn in what you think is great and then it tanks. Makes you wonder what happened. Were they babyback ribs? __________________ Yeah it looks good...but how does it smell? "you're eating tree RAT, tree RAT, you're eating RAT!" -- landarc Last edited by Skip; 09-12-2010 at 01:57 PM..

09-12-2010, 01:30 PM	#5
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	Congrats! It does feel good to hear your name, doesn't it? __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

09-12-2010, 01:56 PM	#6
Rich Parker Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-20-09 Location: Grand Rapids, MI	Congratulations! __________________ Outlaw BBQ Smoker - TheBBQSuperstore.com

09-12-2010, 01:29 PM	#4
Tone Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-17-10 Location: VT	Congratulations!

09-12-2010, 11:44 PM	#7
Alexa RnQ is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-12-07 Location: the Ninth Ring of Hell, cleverly disguised as Phoenix	Congratulations!!! Those first few calls will be among the sweetest of your career. Those trophies will also be the most expensive you will ever get, because now the hook is SET. __________________ . Don't practice until you get it right; practice until you can't get it wrong. Don't overthink or undercook. [url=http://www.rhythmnque.com]Rhythm 'n QUE[/url]

09-13-2010, 10:35 AM	#8
Arlin_MacRae somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-14-04 Location: Choctaw, OK	Big congrats! That must've felt great! Arlin __________________ Arlin MacRae Primo Oval Junior, Traeger Model 075 Pellet Pooper, Big Chief, Kingfisher Kooker 14" gas/wood combo, PBC Brethren Edition, Pit Boss NASCAR Tailgater Home Brewer, Murderer of Squirrels, Armadillo Inspector Flaming Pig Head Mod Certified KCBS Master BBQ Judge

09-13-2010, 10:36 AM	#9
RobKC is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-10-07 Location: Summerville, SC	Rock Chalk, first walk! __________________ Go For Smoke BBQ - Summerville SC

09-13-2010, 02:27 PM	#10
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	Congrats

09-13-2010, 08:15 PM	#12
Rookie'48 Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-12-06 Location: Des Moines, Iowa	Congrats to David & Nancy!!! __________________ Dave Compton KCBS MasterCBJ # 22569 Member of the 100+ Contest Club Judge Number 6 competition BBQ team Possibly the only judge ever to get an award from a bunch of cooks UDS 075 UCB WSM and a bunch of other stuff.

09-15-2010, 10:04 AM	#13
VGuilford is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 03-01-07 Location: Raymore, Mo. South of Kansas City	Congratulations! Our first was cool to. __________________ See Ya in the Smoke!!! Vern MooCow BBQ www.moocowbbq.com KCBS CBJ Texas Smoker Oklahoma Joe Original Vermont Castings Gasser Turkey fryer Little Smokey Joe ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MoFo Chapter ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

09-15-2010, 02:01 PM	#14
QansasjayhawQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-21-06 Location: Lawrence, Kansas - The Great American Outback	Thanks everyone - it was a great feeling. And you're right - I'm ready for more! :-) __________________ We should be too big to take offense and too noble to give it. - Abraham Lincoln ------- One Moocow UDS! (Thanks, Shane!) http://www.moocowbbq.com/ Two Weber 22.5" kettles One Brinkmann Smoke'N PitMaster Deluxe One LARGE WSM! (special black glossy finish) w/Stoker! WooHoo! KCBS Member/KCBS Master CBJ #24295 Sweaty, smokey and enjoying every minute.

09-15-2010, 03:47 PM	#15
B & B Backyard BBQ Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 09-12-10 Location: Spotsylvania, Va.	Congrats

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