reasons why we compete

Rickwieser · 10-13-2008, 01:53 PM

This may be off topic if so i apologize. Guess I have too much time on my hands waiting for surgery. I started thinking about all the bretheren friends and why we compete. All those that would give everything they have to the team next door if they needed it. This was came to paper.

Reasons why

The air was heavy with silence.
And the smoke still filled the air.
The leaves continued they're autumn quest
Spiraling downward without a care.
Nary a person could utter a word.
Perched on the edge of they're seat.
Straining to hear the sound of they're name..
Wash away the feelings of defeat.
Watching the prayers for a little luck.
Ride wisps of smoke into the sky.
Even knowing they had done they're best.
Couldn't keep them from wondering why.
To strive so hard for perfection.
For those fleeting seconds of fame.
All the time, effort, and money spent.
Just to hear them call they're name.
Maybe it the ribbons and trophy's.
Or cash and fame for which they strive.
Maybe its all the people they meet.
That keeps this passion alive.
It's not about the fame or cash.
Or trophy's and ribbons at contest end.
Its about that person sitting next to you.
The one you call your friend.

By Rick Rucker

HoDeDo · 10-13-2008, 02:36 PM

nicely done Rick!
It's all about the friends...

Black Cat BBQ · 10-13-2008, 02:55 PM

It is about the friends but when you start out you know no one (or at least I didnt)....so for me its the fun of seeing if I can please the judges with my cooking. I find BBQ or chili or whatever type of comp I am entering, thrilling for the simple fact that I might just be able to figure out what someone likes. (Sally Field mod)

Knowing that you will have a fantastic time and meet new people along the way that hopefully become friends is the big payout.

Actually placing kinda wraps those two things (friendship & competition) in a blanket of happiness.

Sticks-n-chicks · 10-13-2008, 03:17 PM

A Brethren Poet is born....

~ warm smoke, blue skies, good friends...

Bigmista · 10-13-2008, 03:17 PM

Competition is just an excuse for us to get together and "Choot the Chit"!

big brother smoke · 10-13-2008, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigmista

Competition is just an excuse for us to get together and "Choot the Chit"!

......deglaze and tell some lies!

Nice poem, Rick!

Big George's BBQ · 10-13-2008, 08:28 PM

Nicely said

backporchbbq · 10-14-2008, 03:36 PM

Very nice and very true.

paydabill · 10-14-2008, 03:49 PM

Great!

You know I would have never met some of the greatest people I know if it was not for this stuff.

Ok that and to get a way from the wife. Luckily I found a great partner in bbq and we have a great time. Now only if he would stop doing the rain dance.

Irrad8 · 10-14-2008, 10:08 PM

LOL!

It is definitely the friendships (although it is nice to get a call every once in awhile to prove to the wife that I was at a competition)

Great poem.

10-13-2008, 01:53 PM	#1
Rickwieser Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 11-23-05 Location: independence MO	reasons why we compete This may be off topic if so i apologize. Guess I have too much time on my hands waiting for surgery. I started thinking about all the bretheren friends and why we compete. All those that would give everything they have to the team next door if they needed it. This was came to paper. Reasons why The air was heavy with silence. And the smoke still filled the air. The leaves continued they're autumn quest Spiraling downward without a care. Nary a person could utter a word. Perched on the edge of they're seat. Straining to hear the sound of they're name.. Wash away the feelings of defeat. Watching the prayers for a little luck. Ride wisps of smoke into the sky. Even knowing they had done they're best. Couldn't keep them from wondering why. To strive so hard for perfection. For those fleeting seconds of fame. All the time, effort, and money spent. Just to hear them call they're name. Maybe it the ribbons and trophy's. Or cash and fame for which they strive. Maybe its all the people they meet. That keeps this passion alive. It's not about the fame or cash. Or trophy's and ribbons at contest end. Its about that person sitting next to you. The one you call your friend. By Rick Rucker __________________ [FONT=Times New Roman]Smokin Mother Ruckers BBQ team[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]Backwoods party with upgrade mods[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]3 WSMs[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]Freidrich Max Flavor 400(for sale)[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]weber kettle[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]Seeking used backwoods competitor[/FONT]

10-13-2008, 02:36 PM	#2
HoDeDo Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-19-06 Location: Kansas City	nicely done Rick! It's all about the friends... __________________ Andy /Smoke on Wheels Competition BBQ - www.smokeonwheels.com

10-13-2008, 03:17 PM	#4
Sticks-n-chicks Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-09-08 Location: Shawnee, KS	Nicely Done A Brethren Poet is born.... ~ warm smoke, blue skies, good friends... __________________ Co-Founder and Executive Director of Operation BBQ Relief - [URL="http://www.operationbbqrelief.org"]http://www.operationbbqrelief.org[/URL] Partner in CompBBQ - A Competition Management System [URL="http://www.CompBBQ.com"]http://www.CompBBQ.com[/URL] Sticks-n-Chicks BBQ Team Warm Smoke, Blue Skies...Best of days \| Yoder 640 \| FEC-100 \| ABS Qube \| 3 UDC's \| WSM \| KCBS CBJ

10-13-2008, 03:17 PM	#5
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA	Competition is just an excuse for us to get together and "Choot the Chit"! __________________ Wait! Bigmista wrote a cookbook? Rec Tec RT-700 Bull Pitmaker Vault Remembering Scott

10-14-2008, 03:36 PM	#8
backporchbbq is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-28-08 Location: Phoenixville, PA	Very nice and very true. __________________ Josh 1 Meadow Creek TS120 with chicken cooker 1 Weber Kettle backporchbbq.org

10-13-2008, 02:55 PM	#3
Black Cat BBQ On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-03-08 Location: Severna Park, MD	It is about the friends but when you start out you know no one (or at least I didnt)....so for me its the fun of seeing if I can please the judges with my cooking. I find BBQ or chili or whatever type of comp I am entering, thrilling for the simple fact that I might just be able to figure out what someone likes. (Sally Field mod) Knowing that you will have a fantastic time and meet new people along the way that hopefully become friends is the big payout. Actually placing kinda wraps those two things (friendship & competition) in a blanket of happiness.

10-13-2008, 08:28 PM	#7
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	Nicely said

10-14-2008, 03:49 PM	#9
paydabill is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-21-07 Location: Moberly, Mo	Great! You know I would have never met some of the greatest people I know if it was not for this stuff. Ok that and to get a way from the wife. Luckily I found a great partner in bbq and we have a great time. Now only if he would stop doing the rain dance. __________________ Paydabill Lit & Loaded BBQ I remember a day when I hated pellets - 2 pellet cookers latter! CBJ - love judging KCBS - member for 4 years MOFO Chapter Super fast - BLUE Thermopen

10-14-2008, 10:08 PM	#10
Irrad8 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-14-07 Location: Moberly, MO	LOL! It is definitely the friendships (although it is nice to get a call every once in awhile to prove to the wife that I was at a competition) Great poem. __________________ Brian aka Irradiate Lit & Loaded BBQ Team Traeger - Lil Tex, UDS -old school, Weber - 22" kettle Kenmore - 5 burner gasser (for grillin'), 2 burner (for tailgatn') KCBS member & CBJ 2003 PLAYMOR 7' X 16' Hauler Am I in the "wood pile" ......again..

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