I left my BBQ in El Segundo

Bigmista · 02-13-2009, 01:48 PM

OK.

We had to wait until 2pm to set up for a 3pm Farmers Market in El Segundo. First time there. Had no idea where to set up or how were going to arrange our booth. Tried to put up sides on the ez ups but it was very windy and we barely avoided going airborne.

After two hours we realized that my FIL didn't load the extra sides so off to the grocery store I run. Get back and all they have left is coleslaw so we started selling the store bought tater salad while throw some beans and greens in the smoker.

One of MrsMista's aunt is trying to help but all she is doing is getting underfoot. To top it off that wind that is blowing is coming straight off of the ocean so it is cold and wet. We are sticking our hands in the smoker to try and thaw them out.

In spite of all of that, we had our best 1st day ever! People were buying meat by the rack and by the pound. WE cam home with 1/2 rack of ribs. That's it. On what they called a really slow day.

This is really getting interesting...

bbqbull · 02-13-2009, 02:02 PM

Sorry about the bad weather Neil.
Sounds like you have found another great market.
Congrats on selling out.

big brother smoke · 02-13-2009, 02:05 PM

Congrats! Let me check and see if you owe me some loot!

Fatback Joe · 02-13-2009, 02:11 PM

Congrats!

Sounds like the PITA factor was high but well worth it.

Bigmista · 02-13-2009, 04:35 PM

Definitely worth it. I can't wait to see what it will be like in the spring and summer!

nthole · 02-13-2009, 05:29 PM

Sounds like you're going to need to invest in a concession trailer soon!

Awesome. Livin' the dream.

Bigmista · 02-13-2009, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nthole

Sounds like you're going to need to invest in a concession trailer soon!

Awesome. Livin' the dream.

Definitely need a bigger trailer. Much as I will be working I'll need sleeping quarters...

TysDad · 02-13-2009, 06:38 PM

What's it going to be like when you have to cook 6 or 8 times more meat to keep up with the demand?

Congrats!!!

Maybe a restaurant doesn't sound quite so bad, now. At least the chef usually has a tiny little cluttered office to sit down in.

Marsha · 02-13-2009, 07:55 PM

And BigMista's begins to take over the world, one Farmer's Market at a time.
I believe!!!

Congrats again

Bigmista · 02-13-2009, 07:55 PM

I'm already going tohave to double up on the meat as soon as this bad weather breaks.

Bbq Bubba · 02-13-2009, 08:55 PM

Great news Neil!
I'm vicariously living thru you as the weather hasn't allowed us to get going yet but soon!

Every post i read just gets me more excited to get going!

You sound like your close to making the jump!

Bigmista · 02-14-2009, 08:54 AM

Yup. Pretty close. Already talking to the boss about a leave of absence.

MrsMista · 02-15-2009, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TysDad

What's it going to be like when you have to cook 6 or 8 times more meat to keep up with the demand?

Congrats!!!

Maybe a restaurant doesn't sound quite so bad, now. At least the chef usually has a tiny little cluttered office to sit down in.

The office is my domain. He could sleep leaning on the smoker.

Brian in So Cal · 02-16-2009, 07:35 AM

Congrats Mistas

leanza · 02-16-2009, 07:29 PM

Hard work+prepertation+good product= success. Congrats.

02-13-2009, 01:48 PM	#1
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA	I left my BBQ in El Segundo OK. We had to wait until 2pm to set up for a 3pm Farmers Market in El Segundo. First time there. Had no idea where to set up or how were going to arrange our booth. Tried to put up sides on the ez ups but it was very windy and we barely avoided going airborne. After two hours we realized that my FIL didn't load the extra sides so off to the grocery store I run. Get back and all they have left is coleslaw so we started selling the store bought tater salad while throw some beans and greens in the smoker. One of MrsMista's aunt is trying to help but all she is doing is getting underfoot. To top it off that wind that is blowing is coming straight off of the ocean so it is cold and wet. We are sticking our hands in the smoker to try and thaw them out. In spite of all of that, we had our best 1st day ever! People were buying meat by the rack and by the pound. WE cam home with 1/2 rack of ribs. That's it. On what they called a really slow day. This is really getting interesting... __________________ Wait! Bigmista wrote a cookbook? Rec Tec RT-700 Bull Pitmaker Vault Remembering Scott

02-13-2009, 02:02 PM	#2
bbqbull Watching over us. Join Date: 12-27-05 Location: Mid Michigan	Sorry about the bad weather Neil. Sounds like you have found another great market. Congrats on selling out. __________________ "You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you." "I wish my mind could forget what my eyes have seen. :shocked:" "Heavily medicated for your protection. :doh:" Klose Mobile Pit Klose Owners Reccomended Pit Cookshack Smokette Gasser Little Chief Smoker Large BGE Gifted to me my Pit Barrel Smoker :mrgreen::clap:[URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com//www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"][/URL]

02-13-2009, 02:05 PM	#3
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA	Congrats! Let me check and see if you owe me some loot! __________________ 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

02-13-2009, 02:11 PM	#4
Fatback Joe Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-07-08 Location: Memphis, TN	Congrats! Sounds like the PITA factor was high but well worth it. __________________ FBJ WSM Medium Spicewine Stumps GF223 Humphrey's GF Tank II 24 x 60 Shirley Fabrication

02-13-2009, 04:35 PM	#5
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA	Definitely worth it. I can't wait to see what it will be like in the spring and summer! __________________ Wait! Bigmista wrote a cookbook? Rec Tec RT-700 Bull Pitmaker Vault Remembering Scott

02-13-2009, 05:29 PM	#6
nthole Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: St. Louis	Sounds like you're going to need to invest in a concession trailer soon! Awesome. Livin' the dream. __________________ Neil -- "Easy Bake Master" NB Bandera [gone to heaven...conveniently located in Long Island, NY] Rebel 23, WSM A, WSM B, UDS, Easy Bake Oven Pork Pistols BBQ MOFO Illuminati MOINK...It's what's for linner.

02-13-2009, 06:38 PM	#8
TysDad Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-24-08 Location: Walnut,CA	What's it going to be like when you have to cook 6 or 8 times more meat to keep up with the demand? Congrats!!! Maybe a restaurant doesn't sound quite so bad, now. At least the chef usually has a tiny little cluttered office to sit down in. __________________ [FONT=Garamond][SIZE=3]Paul [/SIZE][/FONT]- - - Certified [B]MOINK[/B] Baller [FONT=Times New Roman]Stainless Pool Filter Drum, BarBChef offset, charcoal GOSM, a gasser and a weed burner.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]Henckels Twin Cuisine knives, CDN ProAccurate fast thermometer, Maverick Dual Probe Wireless thermometer, and lots more cooking tools.[/FONT] "We keep you alive to serve this ship. Row well, and live."

02-13-2009, 07:55 PM	#9
Marsha Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-09-08 Location: Watsonville, CA	And BigMista's begins to take over the world, one Farmer's Market at a time. I believe!!! Congrats again __________________ Rollin' Smoke BBQ - West

02-13-2009, 08:55 PM	#11
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi.	Great news Neil! I'm vicariously living thru you as the weather hasn't allowed us to get going yet but soon! Every post i read just gets me more excited to get going! You sound like your close to making the jump! __________________ Owner of Bubba's BBQ & Catering L.L.C. Beer Snob I cook the #bestbrisketnorthoftexas. Get over it. #detroitporkmafia BBQ Person of the Year 2013

02-14-2009, 08:54 AM	#12
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA	Yup. Pretty close. Already talking to the boss about a leave of absence. __________________ Wait! Bigmista wrote a cookbook? Rec Tec RT-700 Bull Pitmaker Vault Remembering Scott

02-16-2009, 07:35 AM	#14
Brian in So Cal Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-12-07 Location: canyon Country, Ca, 91387	Congrats Mistas __________________ www.rocstock.org Blast Off BBQ, Brian K As a matter of fact I am a rocket scientist! Just call me Dad.

02-16-2009, 07:29 PM	#15
leanza Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-26-07 Location: Southern California	Hard work+prepertation+good product= success. Congrats. __________________ Tom

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