New to this Sam's thing.....

jbrink01 · 03-11-2012, 06:57 PM

We are headed to Dallas to cook next weekend, and I'm a Sam's contest virgin. I'm not planning to do anything different than my usual cooking-wise. Any helpful hints otherwise? Looks like Shake & Bake and I will be rolling in about noon Friday.

rip · 03-11-2012, 07:16 PM

Treat it like any other cook. Cook to WIN!

jbrink01 · 03-11-2012, 07:29 PM

Will do Jeff!! It seemed to work for you!
May take my small generator. Just in case.

Ron_L · 03-11-2012, 07:39 PM

If it's at all like last year plan on walking a fair distance for water. You may want to fill your fresh water tank before you get there. Also, power was 20A, so AC is problematic. If it's going to be hot you may want a generator to run the AC.

Munchee · 03-11-2012, 07:46 PM

I have cooked a Sam's contest both last year and this last week in Ocala Fl. Here is what I would tell you. Bring your own water, all that you feel will be needed for the whole weekend. Bring a generator that is checked and working, I used mine for hours last year in Marrietta Ga and this year it was handy to have before they got their unit working.
The one great thing is if you forget something at least the walk is not far !!

Rich Parker · 03-11-2012, 07:49 PM

Make sure to get some of the good deserts in the store for breakfast.

jbrink01 · 03-11-2012, 07:59 PM

Shake and Bake has a toyhauler that we are "sharing". I'm taking an EZ-UP, tables, etc and cooking "next door". We will fill with water when we get close. Thanks!

BTW - It's been years since I've cooked under an EZ up.

ibrisky · 03-11-2012, 07:59 PM

What Jeff said (great to meet you by the way, Jeff, you're more than welcome to park my trailer in St Louis)

A generator wouldn't be a bad idea if you are electric dependent. There were hiccups this weekend.

Rookie'48 · 03-11-2012, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jbrink01

BTW - It's been years since I've cooked under an EZ up.

Then this will be good practice for P. Hill, right?

ps - I'll see ya in Westworth Village>

Smoke'n Ice · 03-11-2012, 09:30 PM

Weather forecast for Friday/Saturday is high 70's day and low 60's at night, probably won't need the AC. Scattered thunderstorms in the area Friday and Saturday with a 20% chance. Depending on where they develope, we may not get any rain. Will update as we get nearer.

Because of traffic patterns in the DFW area, it might make sense to go South on 35W to 30 and then west to get there. I know coming from Plano, I will be using the South Route.

See Ya'll there and should be there sometime Friday AM.

Mack

nthole · 03-11-2012, 09:39 PM

It would be pretty funny if Tim locked you out in the middle of the night...

Good luck to ya both. Sounds like a blast.

Shake'nBake · 03-11-2012, 09:54 PM

Hahaha. My plan was to leave him at a truck stop on the way down.

jbrink01 · 03-12-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Shake'nBake

Hahaha. My plan was to leave him at a truck stop on the way down.

I'd probably make more money "working" the truck stop then I will cooking.....

Ron_L · 03-12-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jbrink01

I'd probably make more money "working" the truck stop then I will cooking.....

TMI, Jeff... TMI!

Ford · 03-12-2012, 10:06 AM

Power does not come on until noon so if you want power early, bring a generator. Get there at 7:30 and grab a coffee so you are ready at8 when Troy starts setting folks up. Break down as soon as cooking is done. You can leave the trailer in the parking lot but you will have to move it to an outside corner. You can also park the trailer Thursday night.

Texans don't like sauce on brisket!

03-11-2012, 06:57 PM	#1
jbrink01 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-17-06 Location: Washington, Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	New to this Sam's thing..... We are headed to Dallas to cook next weekend, and I'm a Sam's contest virgin. I'm not planning to do anything different than my usual cooking-wise. Any helpful hints otherwise? Looks like Shake & Bake and I will be rolling in about noon Friday. __________________ KCBS #13207 **2013 Insane Can Posse Tour** Sponsored By: *Gateway BBQ Store* *Blues Hog BBQ Company* *Plowboys BBQ Company*

03-11-2012, 07:16 PM	#2
rip Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 03-14-10 Location: Wentzville, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Treat it like any other cook. Cook to WIN! __________________ Smoking with Rebel Smokers - Rebelsmokers.com

03-11-2012, 07:29 PM	#3
jbrink01 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-17-06 Location: Washington, Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Will do Jeff!! It seemed to work for you! May take my small generator. Just in case. __________________ KCBS #13207 **2013 Insane Can Posse Tour** Sponsored By: *Gateway BBQ Store* *Blues Hog BBQ Company* *Plowboys BBQ Company*

03-11-2012, 07:39 PM	#4
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If it's at all like last year plan on walking a fair distance for water. You may want to fill your fresh water tank before you get there. Also, power was 20A, so AC is problematic. If it's going to be hot you may want a generator to run the AC. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Save The Fatty! FEC-100/BWS Party/Memphis Pro SS/PBC/LBGE X 2/SBGE/Mini BGE/Nomad Pellet-matic/Good-One Model 42/WSM X 2/Cookshack Smokette 008/Weber Performer/Saber Cast 500/Weber Gasser (RIP)/Weber Kettle X 2/Weber Smokey Joe/WGA/UDS/Coffee Roasting Gasser and a pickle Remembering a friend

03-11-2012, 07:46 PM	#5
Munchee Got Wood. Join Date: 05-25-09 Location: Lake City Fl Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My Advice I have cooked a Sam's contest both last year and this last week in Ocala Fl. Here is what I would tell you. Bring your own water, all that you feel will be needed for the whole weekend. Bring a generator that is checked and working, I used mine for hours last year in Marrietta Ga and this year it was handy to have before they got their unit working. The one great thing is if you forget something at least the walk is not far !!

03-11-2012, 07:49 PM	#6
Rich Parker Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-20-09 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Make sure to get some of the good deserts in the store for breakfast. __________________ WSM and UDS - iBQ'n BBQ Team owner TheBBQSuperstore.com

03-11-2012, 07:59 PM	#7
jbrink01 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-17-06 Location: Washington, Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Shake and Bake has a toyhauler that we are "sharing". I'm taking an EZ-UP, tables, etc and cooking "next door". We will fill with water when we get close. Thanks! BTW - It's been years since I've cooked under an EZ up. __________________ KCBS #13207 **2013 Insane Can Posse Tour** Sponsored By: *Gateway BBQ Store* *Blues Hog BBQ Company* *Plowboys BBQ Company*

03-11-2012, 07:59 PM	#8
ibrisky Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 03-07-10 Location: Bryant, Arkansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What Jeff said (great to meet you by the way, Jeff, you're more than welcome to park my trailer in St Louis) A generator wouldn't be a bad idea if you are electric dependent. There were hiccups this weekend. __________________ Fire Dancer BBQ http://firedancerbbq.com Is this real Or am I Dreaming...

03-11-2012, 09:30 PM	#10
Smoke'n Ice is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-08-09 Location: Plano, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Weather forecast for Friday/Saturday is high 70's day and low 60's at night, probably won't need the AC. Scattered thunderstorms in the area Friday and Saturday with a 20% chance. Depending on where they develope, we may not get any rain. Will update as we get nearer. Because of traffic patterns in the DFW area, it might make sense to go South on 35W to 30 and then west to get there. I know coming from Plano, I will be using the South Route. See Ya'll there and should be there sometime Friday AM. Mack

03-11-2012, 09:39 PM	#11
nthole Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: St. Louis Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It would be pretty funny if Tim locked you out in the middle of the night... Good luck to ya both. Sounds like a blast. __________________ 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.

03-11-2012, 09:54 PM	#12
Shake'nBake Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 10-07-08 Location: New Haven, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hahaha. My plan was to leave him at a truck stop on the way down.

03-12-2012, 10:06 AM	#15
Ford is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 04-14-07 Location: Lakeland Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Power does not come on until noon so if you want power early, bring a generator. Get there at 7:30 and grab a coffee so you are ready at8 when Troy starts setting folks up. Break down as soon as cooking is done. You can leave the trailer in the parking lot but you will have to move it to an outside corner. You can also park the trailer Thursday night. Texans don't like sauce on brisket! __________________ Ford Owner/Head Cook/Chief Bottle Washer for Great Lakes BBQ & Feed Competition BBQ Team FBA Member, KCBS Member & KCBS Certified BBQ Judge Spicewine medium, weber kettle, gas grill