New CBJs!

Arlin_MacRae · 03-12-2011, 02:46 PM

Well, Jeannie and I are one-hour old CBJs. Took Merl's course in Enid we're ready to go!

Kevin · 03-12-2011, 02:53 PM

Woo Hoo

Chenernator · 03-12-2011, 03:34 PM

Welcome to the fold!

smalls65 · 03-12-2011, 03:37 PM

congrats!!!!!

ThomEmery · 03-12-2011, 05:10 PM

Did you get your cooler yet?
:)

mobow · 03-12-2011, 05:44 PM

what are your thoughts on the class??

LindaM · 03-12-2011, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arlin_MacRae

Well, Jeannie and I are one-hour old CBJs. Took Merl's course in Enid we're ready to go!

Well if things go as some plan you may have taken his last class....

Arlin_MacRae · 03-12-2011, 08:58 PM

Thanks all!

Good class. Merl focused on submerging personal feelings and judging per the rules. Two things really stuck above the rest: Don't be the 'BBQ Police' and look for the good, and DO THE COOKER NO HARM. Good words. After the first round of judging I started to to realize I scored on the high side.

And yeah, one of the last classes, possibly, from Merl & Carol. Sad. It's just BBQ, right!?

swamprb · 03-12-2011, 09:08 PM

Congratulations!

Did Pork collars come up?

Fat Woody · 03-12-2011, 09:14 PM

Congrats! You kids will make great judges!

RixCue · 03-12-2011, 09:44 PM

Congrats ! My CBJ stuff just came in the mail today !

Bentley · 03-12-2011, 10:00 PM

Do yo feel like a CBJ? That is the most important part!

Hub · 03-13-2011, 08:13 AM

Congratulations! When you judge, always remember that the cooks who put the stuff in front of you put in a lot of "blood, sweat, and tears" to get it there. They deserve your total attention and adherence to the rules. Now -- Have fun!!!

Hub
(native Sooner, lived in Enid a long time)

Arlin_MacRae · 03-13-2011, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThomEmery

Did you get your cooler yet?
:)

Bought a new 48-quart one with wheels on all corners, and chrome, and... :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by swamprb

Congratulations!

Did Pork collars come up?

Thanks, bro! As a matter of fact he did explain the difference between pork collars and the cuts that were legal. Cutting edge stuff. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Woody

Congrats! You kids will make great judges!

Thanks, dad! :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bentley

Do yo feel like a CBJ? That is the most important part!

I feel...different. Now we're empowered to drive hundreds of miles for no chance at a payout, find our own lodging, get no pre-turn in taste tests, have no all-day conversations...I'd better stop!

It does feel great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hub

Congratulations! When you judge, always remember that the cooks who put the stuff in front of you put in a lot of "blood, sweat, and tears" to get it there. They deserve your total attention and adherence to the rules. Now -- Have fun!!!

Hub
(native Sooner, lived in Enid a long time)

Right on, Hub. Having had the privilege of cooking at a few comps I know just what you mean. I think the requirement to cook with a team before getting your master's certificate is very smart on the society's part.

Arlin

Rich Parker · 03-13-2011, 09:04 AM

Glad you guys enjoyed it. I sat through a CBJ class yesterday taught by Mike Lake, and he hit the same points about not trying to be bbq police and about the pork collar.

It was a good class and opened my eyes on what new judges think.

03-12-2011, 02:46 PM	#1
Arlin_MacRae Moderator Join Date: 04-14-04 Location: Choctaw, OK Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	New CBJs! Well, Jeannie and I are one-hour old CBJs. Took Merl's course in Enid we're ready to go!

03-12-2011, 02:53 PM	#2
Kevin Moderator Join Date: 02-06-05 Location: Southern Minnesota Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Woo Hoo __________________ Kevin

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Chenernator Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-19-09 Location: Las Vegas, NV Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Welcome to the fold! __________________ 2 x 18.5" WSM, UDS, Weber 22.5" OTS, Orange Thermapen, cheapo gasser; KCBS CBJ #51836

03-12-2011, 03:37 PM	#4
smalls65 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-27-09 Location: Durham, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	congrats!!!!! __________________ Ron (The SmokeHouse Bandits BBQ Cookin Team) BWS Chubby, WSM x 3

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ThomEmery Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-05 Location: Indio Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Did you get your cooler yet? :) __________________ Catering, Contests, and Community Service http://bbqthom.ning.com/video/our-wells-cargo-trailer Serving Jesus and great BBQ :) Team What Wood Jesus Q?

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mobow is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-11-09 Location: Marshall MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	what are your thoughts on the class?? __________________ WSM 22.5, MCBJ, In The Key Of Que

03-12-2011, 08:58 PM	#8
Arlin_MacRae Moderator Join Date: 04-14-04 Location: Choctaw, OK Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Thanks all! Good class. Merl focused on submerging personal feelings and judging per the rules. Two things really stuck above the rest: Don't be the 'BBQ Police' and look for the good, and DO THE COOKER NO HARM. Good words. After the first round of judging I started to to realize I scored on the high side. And yeah, one of the last classes, possibly, from Merl & Carol. Sad. It's just BBQ, right!? Last edited by Arlin_MacRae; 03-13-2011 at 09:04 AM..

03-12-2011, 09:08 PM	#9
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congratulations! Did Pork collars come up? __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

03-12-2011, 09:14 PM	#10
Fat Woody Take a breath! Join Date: 03-29-09 Location: Lenexa, Kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats! You kids will make great judges! __________________ Head Groundskeeper - Squirrel Haven Estate, Lenexa, KS Chief Cook of the infrequently competitive Fullwood Bros' BBQ Team Cigar Lounger, Malt Beverage Tester Owner/Operator of: Brinkmann "Lefty" Bandera clone, Comalco Black Dog grill aka The Chicken & Rib Machine, and various Weber kettles. World's fastest Belgian/Cuban Racing Yellow thermapen. Woody's official spousal motto: "I'm not happy 'til you're not happy!"

03-12-2011, 09:44 PM	#11
RixCue Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-17-08 Location: Mebane NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats ! My CBJ stuff just came in the mail today ! __________________ BWS Competitor WSM X 4 BBQ Guru x3 Elite Black Therapen, The Fastest Full bag of R/O lump

03-12-2011, 10:00 PM	#12
Bentley Babbling Farker Join Date: 03-14-07 Location: Eden After the Fall Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Do yo feel like a CBJ? That is the most important part! __________________ Certified Master Judge #5382 What is best in life? "To crush your BBQ opponents, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."

03-13-2011, 08:13 AM	#13
Hub Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-01-10 Location: Lincolnton, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congratulations! When you judge, always remember that the cooks who put the stuff in front of you put in a lot of "blood, sweat, and tears" to get it there. They deserve your total attention and adherence to the rules. Now -- Have fun!!! Hub (native Sooner, lived in Enid a long time) __________________ [FONT=Impact][SIZE=3][COLOR=red]Committed Pellethead[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] KCBS MCBJ & CTC Memphis Advantage NOS American Made Traeger 075 Weber Performer Author of [I][FONT=Times New Roman]Burn It In The Back Yard[/FONT][/I] Grillin' and Smokin' like crazy for over 40 years :whoo: [COLOR=red][I]There's No Smoke Alarm In My Outdoor Kitchen![/I][/COLOR]

03-13-2011, 09:04 AM	#15
Rich Parker Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-20-09 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Glad you guys enjoyed it. I sat through a CBJ class yesterday taught by Mike Lake, and he hit the same points about not trying to be bbq police and about the pork collar. It was a good class and opened my eyes on what new judges think. __________________ WSM and UDS - iBQ'n BBQ Team owner TheBBQSuperstore.com

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