May 20-21st Bar-B-Q by the Lake, Lake Alfred, FL

chad · 05-21-2005, 08:44 PM

I judged this cookoff today. Good food and the scoring was tight.

Kevin (HomeBBQ.com) and Clara took Reserve and walked twice. Tim (CosmicCookin) walked, too. :D

Jimmy (Smokin' Cracker) was using his dualing Spicewine cookers. I think he had a good outing but was disappointed with the results. Oh, I almost forgot: thanks for the shirt! :D

Hopefully, these guys will post some details.

We had super weather, a great venue right on the lake, and a bunch of very talented competitors.

The organization was a bit lacking but the fire chief (organizer) was trying to do too much of the work himself. I think this event will grow and I'm thinking the chief will be able to scare up some serious sponsors for next year.

smokincracker · 05-22-2005, 08:51 AM

12th overall
Good to meet you Dave and yes I was a bit disappointed I guess I got some work to do.
chicken 10th
ribs 12th
pork 19th
brisket 13th
cookers worked good and we had alot of fun.

CosmicCookin · 05-22-2005, 11:57 AM

It was another good contest. Met some new folks which is always cool, had great neighbors and got to gag some judge with our brisket! Wished that judge would've gotten our pork, they'd still be chokin'!

All in all we had fun and earned a little back on our investment.

We'll see everybody at the fun cook and all the fall contests!

jt · 05-23-2005, 08:07 AM

Congrats, everyone!

smokincracker · 05-23-2005, 02:41 PM

Lake Alfred Florida
A nice place to Q.
I promised pictures. Pictures attached.

Yes that is a/c on top of the trailer.
Nice to get out of the skitters at night and get in the cool air.

smokincracker · 05-23-2005, 02:56 PM

Thanks to Mark at Smoke & Spice for taking the pictures.

Solidkick · 05-23-2005, 06:29 PM

Congrats to all that competed. You FBA boys know what Q'n is all about too! Certainly proud that you are Brethren family!!

jt · 05-24-2005, 07:25 AM

How far were those jacks buried in the ground after holding up both those cookers?

smokincracker · 05-24-2005, 10:23 AM

jt

The ground was good and solid there so I had no problems with that.
The cookers roll on a hard surface just fine so it works well to put them out on the ramp like that.
If I run into some sand, mud, etc. I have some 2'x2' plywood pieces I keep in the trailer for each jack.

Lots of weight on the ramp with ME the two smokers and Doug. The trailer MFG says it will hold 4000 lbs.??? (Designed to carry cars I guess) I'm not sure about that but things seemed REAL steady.

jt · 05-24-2005, 11:51 AM

Wasn't doubting it would hold it - I remember your post earlier about the trailer. Just wondered about if the ground was soft. Sure would suck if one of those or both rolled/toppled off. I didn't see the plywood pieces in the pic.

05-21-2005, 08:44 PM	#1
chad somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Clearwater, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	May 20-21st Bar-B-Q by the Lake, Lake Alfred, FL I judged this cookoff today. Good food and the scoring was tight. Kevin (HomeBBQ.com) and Clara took Reserve and walked twice. Tim (CosmicCookin) walked, too. :D Jimmy (Smokin' Cracker) was using his dualing Spicewine cookers. I think he had a good outing but was disappointed with the results. Oh, I almost forgot: thanks for the shirt! :D Hopefully, these guys will post some details. We had super weather, a great venue right on the lake, and a bunch of very talented competitors. The organization was a bit lacking but the fire chief (organizer) was trying to do too much of the work himself. I think this event will grow and I'm thinking the chief will be able to scare up some serious sponsors for next year. __________________ Dave Southern Brethren BBQ Competition Team "It's all about getting paid!" - Myron Mixon "I love being hated in my hometown!" - David Hair KingFisher Gator Rotisserie cooker, WSM, Stainless 5 burner with IR gas grill, Turkey Fryer, Weber JD Commemorative grill, slightly used Bandera chamber for future use as a cold smoker, Masterbuilt 40" insulated ELECTRIC smoker

05-22-2005, 08:51 AM	#2
smokincracker is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-16-05 Location: Sebring, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	12th overall Good to meet you Dave and yes I was a bit disappointed I guess I got some work to do. chicken 10th ribs 12th pork 19th brisket 13th cookers worked good and we had alot of fun. __________________ Jimmy "Cracker" Brod Smokin’ Cracker BBQ Team (Pit Master) & Everglades Seasoning BBQ Team (Pit Master) www.smokincrackerbbq.com EXPERT IN CRACKERESE Spicewine Smoker Sales Southeast 863-381-1530

05-22-2005, 11:57 AM	#3
CosmicCookin Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-27-05 Location: LaBelle, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It was another good contest. Met some new folks which is always cool, had great neighbors and got to gag some judge with our brisket! Wished that judge would've gotten our pork, they'd still be chokin'! All in all we had fun and earned a little back on our investment. We'll see everybody at the fun cook and all the fall contests! __________________ T&B Cosmic Cookin'

05-23-2005, 08:07 AM	#4
jt Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-10-04 Location: BFE Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats, everyone! __________________ I didn't hijack the thread. I just took it in a completely different direction. Spicewine, 2 Dutch Ovens, Weber OTP, 18 " Weber Kettle, White Mountain Ice Cream Freezer, Whirly Pop, Cast Iron Hot Dog cooker, and a 10 year old. Moink. RIP - my NB Bandera "Sweet Blue to all" - E

05-23-2005, 02:41 PM	#5
smokincracker is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-16-05 Location: Sebring, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	pics Lake Alfred Florida A nice place to Q. I promised pictures. Pictures attached. Yes that is a/c on top of the trailer. Nice to get out of the skitters at night and get in the cool air. __________________ Jimmy "Cracker" Brod Smokin’ Cracker BBQ Team (Pit Master) & Everglades Seasoning BBQ Team (Pit Master) www.smokincrackerbbq.com EXPERT IN CRACKERESE Spicewine Smoker Sales Southeast 863-381-1530

05-23-2005, 02:56 PM	#6
smokincracker is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-16-05 Location: Sebring, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks to Mark at Smoke & Spice for taking the pictures. __________________ Jimmy "Cracker" Brod Smokin’ Cracker BBQ Team (Pit Master) & Everglades Seasoning BBQ Team (Pit Master) www.smokincrackerbbq.com EXPERT IN CRACKERESE Spicewine Smoker Sales Southeast 863-381-1530

05-23-2005, 06:29 PM	#7
Solidkick somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-21-03 Location: Bandera Owner in Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats to all that competed. You FBA boys know what Q'n is all about too! Certainly proud that you are Brethren family!! __________________ Mr. Kick ------------------------------------------------ *Belly Brothers BBQ Team* "Sister Flame" Spicewine Trailer Smoker,Modified Bandera, Uni-Flame Chicken Cooker with a Spicewine Thermometer mod,Kingsford Barrel cooker and a super fast RED thermapen KC always said "fat cap up!!

05-24-2005, 07:25 AM	#8
jt Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-10-04 Location: BFE Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How far were those jacks buried in the ground after holding up both those cookers? __________________ I didn't hijack the thread. I just took it in a completely different direction. Spicewine, 2 Dutch Ovens, Weber OTP, 18 " Weber Kettle, White Mountain Ice Cream Freezer, Whirly Pop, Cast Iron Hot Dog cooker, and a 10 year old. Moink. RIP - my NB Bandera "Sweet Blue to all" - E

05-24-2005, 10:23 AM	#9
smokincracker is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-16-05 Location: Sebring, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	jt The ground was good and solid there so I had no problems with that. The cookers roll on a hard surface just fine so it works well to put them out on the ramp like that. If I run into some sand, mud, etc. I have some 2'x2' plywood pieces I keep in the trailer for each jack. Lots of weight on the ramp with ME the two smokers and Doug. The trailer MFG says it will hold 4000 lbs.??? (Designed to carry cars I guess) I'm not sure about that but things seemed REAL steady. __________________ Jimmy "Cracker" Brod Smokin’ Cracker BBQ Team (Pit Master) & Everglades Seasoning BBQ Team (Pit Master) www.smokincrackerbbq.com EXPERT IN CRACKERESE Spicewine Smoker Sales Southeast 863-381-1530

05-24-2005, 11:51 AM	#10
jt Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-10-04 Location: BFE Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wasn't doubting it would hold it - I remember your post earlier about the trailer. Just wondered about if the ground was soft. Sure would suck if one of those or both rolled/toppled off. I didn't see the plywood pieces in the pic. __________________ I didn't hijack the thread. I just took it in a completely different direction. Spicewine, 2 Dutch Ovens, Weber OTP, 18 " Weber Kettle, White Mountain Ice Cream Freezer, Whirly Pop, Cast Iron Hot Dog cooker, and a 10 year old. Moink. RIP - my NB Bandera "Sweet Blue to all" - E

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