Competitors Input

motoeric · Jan 25, 2009

Hi,

I know that this is an odd request, but I need your input on what you would consider the 5 most emblematic steps are for a competition (culminating with turn ins).

Would it be:
1) Get Plot
2) Set-Up
3) Prep Meat
4) Smoke Meat
5) Arrange Turn-in box

Would it be:
1) Register
2) Travel to event
3) Prep Food
4) Arrange Box
5) Get to Judges tent

Something else? Replace any of the above with something else?

If you had to breakdown a competition from start to turn-ins, what 5 segments stand out most in your mind?

Thanks!

Eric

jgh1204 · Jan 25, 2009

1 Inventory & Organize stuff taking to comp.
2. Setup and Prep
3. Cook
4. Turn in Boxes
5. Relax, it is over.

I have only done 1 comp but those were the most important to me.

nthole · Jan 25, 2009

Packing
Setup
Trimming & Prepping
Cooking
Building the Boxes

Cooking to me is actually the easiest part of the 5. We don't try to sweat temp spikes, odd smoke, or off things, we just let it go and try to make it pretty. 'Course, the highest we've ever placed was 5th, so ... maybe we should pay more attention!!!

The sixth one, and maybe the most important really is to have fun, during the whole process. Even during the stressful turn-in times, crack some jokes, take 2min and have a beer. Relish the moment. You may not win a prize, but the people you meet and the memories you take to us are really more important.

Smokin Mike · Jan 25, 2009

never been to a contest yet, love to see what folks say!

thanks for askin

mean to say starting in a month!

Plowboy · Jan 25, 2009

set up
prep
cook
turn in
awards

If it has to end with Turn In

set up
prep
light pit (hit ON button)
cook
turn in

Bbq Bubba · Jan 26, 2009

If it has to end with Turn In

set up
prep
plug in extension cord
light pit (hit ON button)
cook
turn in

Hey, thats 6......:twisted:

Set-up
Prep meat, boxes and drink
Cook
Turn-in
Break down

Butt-A-Bing! · Jan 26, 2009

I don't know 'bout ya'll but mine is:

Setup
Drink beer
Cook
Drink beer
Turn in

Chris

paydabill · Jan 26, 2009

jgh1204 said:
1 Inventory & Organize stuff taking to comp.
2. Setup and Prep
3. Cook
4. Turn in Boxes
5. Relax, it is over.

I have only done 1 comp but those were the most important to me.

I would go with this.

timzcardz · Jan 26, 2009

Let's see.

1) Camaraderie
2) Camaraderie
3) Camaraderie
4) Camaraderie
5) Turn-in

ThomEmery · Jan 26, 2009

1 Make the Money to pay for this habit

Sledneck · Jan 26, 2009

1. Drink
2. Drink
3. Drink.
4. Drink
5. Pee

MAsQue · Jan 26, 2009

ThomEmery said:
1 Make the Money to pay for this habit

You owe me one keyboard.

Jacked UP BBQ · Jan 26, 2009

Sledneck said:
1. Drink
2. Drink
3. Drink.
4. Drink
5. Pee

Dang - you beat me to it.

Podge · Jan 26, 2009

1. pick contest
2. quality meat
3. fresh rub
4. proper doneness
5. pretty box.

YankeeBBQ · Jan 26, 2009

(1) Shop for contest including finding bleeping decent garnish
(2) Drive the dang 7 or 8 hours to get there (ugh)
(3) Find somone who knows where you supposed to setup (this can be a pain)
(4) Setup, prep, socialize cook turn in (this is all fun stuff even setup)
(5) Tear down (oh my head) and drive the 7 or 8 hours home

Scottie · Jan 26, 2009

I agree with Steve's interpretation...

Alexa RnQ · Jan 26, 2009

I have to ask, why five?

1. Get there
2. Win
3. Go home

No, that was the a$$hole answer. Seriously, I can break it down into more than five things, each of which is critical to the desired end result. If one of them isn't "on", the whole outing is jacked.

So why five? What do we mean by "emblematic"? Clearly, I'm overthinking this.
How about the five stages that have a distinctly different feel for us:

1. Get there -- buying, packing, travel, setup
2. Prep stage -- all the things we do prior to actually setting meat to fire
3. Cook phase -- culminating with staging in boxes, and turn-ins. This is our zen time, when the focus is only on the work at hand, and everything else goes away for a while.
4. Relax -- This where we have our fun, it's not "business" anymore. We should start cleaning up and packing right away, but we almost never do. It's time to take a breather, stop being so focused, put our feet up, socialize some, and be in a good mood to go to awards and cheer for all our friends.
5. Pack and go -- we almost always have a long haul to get back home.

Butcher BBQ · Jan 26, 2009

If your new at this, and you might be since you ask this question. How about starting with :
1-practice at home
2-practice at home with comp turn in times
3-practice at home with comp turn in times and makeing boxes
4-practice at home

Mutha Chicken BBQ · Jan 26, 2009

I personally need a 12 step program!

Hi My name is Mutha chicken And I'm an Addict! :shock::-D:lol:

Big Ugly's BBQ · Jan 26, 2009

I agree with Dan, baby steps! Followed by the "where the fark is farkin timeline spreadsheet!" Its never is packed in the same place twice.

I need a drink, and a cigar!

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