Competing Alone

jaestar · 04-17-2012, 09:23 AM

I normally do all the cooking by myself, but have friends around to run the boxes to the turn in area. It looks like I will be competing alone this weekend and was looking for some advice. Would it be out of line to ask for a spot close to the turn in area when I arrive on Friday or ask the reps if they know of someone willing to be a runner at the cooks meeting? Thanks!

Ashmont · 04-17-2012, 09:28 AM

I wish I lived closer...

boogiesnap · 04-17-2012, 09:31 AM

i don't think that would be out of line to request. good luck out there!

bam · 04-17-2012, 09:37 AM

Get to contest early let rep. know you want a spot close to judges tent. Put the word out you need a runner. I work for beer.

fnbish · 04-17-2012, 09:52 AM

Definitely both good ideas. Nothing wrong with asking for a closer spot or getting help running. Though have a back up plan if neither can happen

. I did one competition last year completely by myself and while I didn't have help with the running it is still very doable without missing a beat if you have the timing down right.

The_Kapn · 04-17-2012, 09:56 AM

I think the organizer normally does any site assigning, not the reps.

I would not wait till arrival to ask--I would do it now so whoever does assignments can have time to accomodate you if they can.

I have asked for "special" spots a couple of times for things like mentoring a new team.
Organizer has always come through.

Good Luck at the contest.

TIM

MikeR · 04-17-2012, 09:57 AM

Post here that you are looking for a runner. Many people who don't do comps. always look for an excuse to go to one.

Candy Sue · 04-17-2012, 10:01 AM

It's a rare event for me not to cook solo. I always ask the organizer on the application to place me close to turn ins. Most of the time, it works!

musicmanryann · 04-17-2012, 03:57 PM

Contact the organizers, they should be able to help you out. If for some reason they are not able to, as of Friday, there are 27 teams signed up. Given where they are placing us, it should be a relatively short walk for everyone (< 1 min). Pretty manageable running solo. Hope to meet you there!

pat · 04-17-2012, 04:00 PM

Echoing what Ryan said, you should be fine this weekend. Seems like a small enough venue. Just make sure you're watching that damn clock since no one will be there to yell at ya!

jaestar · 04-17-2012, 05:57 PM

Thanks for all the responses. I sent the organizers an e-mail and they were going to try to get me close. See ya Friday!

Red Valley BBQ · 04-17-2012, 09:36 PM

Also make friends with your neighbors. It is not against the rules for a runner to turn in a box for two different teams at the same time.

Pigs on Fire · 04-18-2012, 11:41 AM

Good Luck jaestar!!

I would see if you can get a friend who understands what is at stake to do the box running for you. A second person to go along with the runner as a blocker or just to look out for rocks, holes, stumps, curbs, etc. is helpful.

And I HIGHLY suggest a padded, insulated carrier if you can get one.

-thooks

Frankbbq · 04-19-2012, 05:16 AM

Get organized and watch the clock. Get your chicken in early and hopefully brisket will go in on time.

04-17-2012, 09:23 AM	#1
jaestar On the road to being a farker Join Date: 06-01-11 Location: Adel, iA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Competing Alone I normally do all the cooking by myself, but have friends around to run the boxes to the turn in area. It looks like I will be competing alone this weekend and was looking for some advice. Would it be out of line to ask for a spot close to the turn in area when I arrive on Friday or ask the reps if they know of someone willing to be a runner at the cooks meeting? Thanks! __________________ Jaestar BBQ FEC100 XL BGE 22.5" WSM 18.5" WSM 22.5" Weber Kettle x2 500 Gallon UBS Bradley Smoker Super-fast Orange Thermapen

04-17-2012, 09:28 AM	#2
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04-17-2012, 09:31 AM	#3
boogiesnap Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-22-10 Location: NEW ENGLAND Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i don't think that would be out of line to request. good luck out there! __________________ S'mo Q Competition BBQ Team Q so good you gotta have s'mo. Sponsored by Oakridge BBQ twin WSM 22.5's 48" DCS gasser certified MOINK baller farkanaut in training avatar by grillman CLICK HERE to visit the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns

04-17-2012, 09:37 AM	#4
bam is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-22-08 Location: Philly, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Get to contest early let rep. know you want a spot close to judges tent. Put the word out you need a runner. I work for beer. __________________ AKA "Huck" BBQ Resource: [URL="http://www.huckshut.com"]www.huckshut.com[/URL] Streaming BBQ Podcast: [URL]http://www.inthehut.com[/URL]

04-17-2012, 09:52 AM	#5
fnbish is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-10-11 Location: Buford, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Definitely both good ideas. Nothing wrong with asking for a closer spot or getting help running. Though have a back up plan if neither can happen . I did one competition last year completely by myself and while I didn't have help with the running it is still very doable without missing a beat if you have the timing down right. __________________ -Jason 22.5 WSM Backwoods G2 Party Backwoods G2 Chubby Big Green Egg XL Weber 18.5 Kettle "Tenacious Q" Competition Team Follow Tenacious Q on Facebook!! KCBS CBJ

04-17-2012, 09:56 AM	#6
The_Kapn Moderator Emeritus Join Date: 04-08-04 Location: Marianna, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think the organizer normally does any site assigning, not the reps. I would not wait till arrival to ask--I would do it now so whoever does assignments can have time to accomodate you if they can. I have asked for "special" spots a couple of times for things like mentoring a new team. Organizer has always come through. Good Luck at the contest. TIM __________________ "Flirtin' with Disaster" BBQ Team (RETIRED) FBA and KCBS Cook and Judge. Former owner of a WSM, a Smokey Joe, a Charbroil Commercial gasser (junk), and the legendary "StudeDera". Now cooking with a FEC100, a Traeger Lil' Tex, and a Fast Eddy PG500 Proud Pellet guy cooking on real wood.

04-17-2012, 09:57 AM	#7
MikeR is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-13-08 Location: Islip, NY Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Post here that you are looking for a runner. Many people who don't do comps. always look for an excuse to go to one. __________________ "People who drink light 'beer' don't like the taste of beer; they just like to pee alot." GRIM REAPER SMOKERS - "BBQ To Die For"™ Under the "LENIENT" direction of Pit Master Tim. 22.5 OTG, 18.5 OTS, 18.5 WSM, Chargriller Duo with optional side fire box, one green and one yellow super fast splash proof Thermapens. "Founders Club" Operation BBQ Relief.

04-17-2012, 10:01 AM	#8
Candy Sue Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-03-09 Location: Pine Bluff, AR Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It's a rare event for me not to cook solo. I always ask the organizer on the application to place me close to turn ins. Most of the time, it works!

04-17-2012, 03:57 PM	#9
musicmanryann is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-11-08 Location: Ames, Iowa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Contact the organizers, they should be able to help you out. If for some reason they are not able to, as of Friday, there are 27 teams signed up. Given where they are placing us, it should be a relatively short walk for everyone (< 1 min). Pretty manageable running solo. Hope to meet you there! __________________ Big T'z Q Cru Championship BBQ Team CBJ #50801 6 WSM's 2 Weber Kettles FEC100 2 Backwoods Fatboy 2 Not-so-Ugly Drum Smokers from Gateway BBQ Store Jambo -- The Orange Monster www.bigtzbbq.com Join our facebook group

04-17-2012, 04:00 PM	#10
pat is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 01-21-08 Location: Des Moines, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Echoing what Ryan said, you should be fine this weekend. Seems like a small enough venue. Just make sure you're watching that damn clock since no one will be there to yell at ya! __________________ Smokers Purgatory Have you tried Simply Marvelous Rubs yet?? Backwoods Party Ole Hickory CTO Large Big Green Egg WSM X 2 Weber Performer

04-17-2012, 05:57 PM	#11
jaestar On the road to being a farker Join Date: 06-01-11 Location: Adel, iA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for all the responses. I sent the organizers an e-mail and they were going to try to get me close. See ya Friday! __________________ Jaestar BBQ FEC100 XL BGE 22.5" WSM 18.5" WSM 22.5" Weber Kettle x2 500 Gallon UBS Bradley Smoker Super-fast Orange Thermapen

04-17-2012, 09:36 PM	#12
Red Valley BBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-28-09 Location: Oil City, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Also make friends with your neighbors. It is not against the rules for a runner to turn in a box for two different teams at the same time. __________________ Red Valley BBQ Team Head Honcho ~ Vice Pres. In Charge of Production Firefighting BBQ Team ~ KCBS CBJ

04-18-2012, 11:41 AM	#13
Pigs on Fire Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-20-10 Location: Marietta, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Good Luck jaestar!! I would see if you can get a friend who understands what is at stake to do the box running for you. A second person to go along with the runner as a blocker or just to look out for rocks, holes, stumps, curbs, etc. is helpful. And I HIGHLY suggest a padded, insulated carrier if you can get one. -thooks

04-19-2012, 05:16 AM	#14
Frankbbq Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-07-11 Location: N. CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Get organized and watch the clock. Get your chicken in early and hopefully brisket will go in on time.