First Competition as a spectator

Drh7003 · 06-16-2012, 06:17 AM

This is probably in the wrong catagory, but...

Yesterday was my my wife and my anniversary. We went out to eat at a seafood restaurant and while at dinner we got to talking...
So, SHE says we should check out the Swinetastic BBQ contest since it is just an hour away...
Amazing what the little lady comes up with.

I plan on stopping by the brethren sites after crunch time, if we get a chance...

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 06-16-2012, 06:44 AM

As long as you realize that KCBS competitions aren't a spectator sport you will enjoy the experience. The teams are concentrating on cooking and, generally speaking, you are on the outside looking in.

That being said, it is great seeing the teams and possibly getting to meet several brethren if the timing is right.

chrischandler71 · 06-16-2012, 07:23 AM

I went to one last weekend in Tryon, NC and had a great time. I went on Friday, and really enjoyed walking around and looking at all the different pits people were cooking on. I found everyone real nice. I was there on Friday evening, so most teams were just kind of milling around getting prepared. Everyone looked to be having a great time, and the camaraderie was great. Hope you have a great time.

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Drh7003 · 06-16-2012, 07:58 AM

I appreciate the comments guys. I learn a lot watching people and I do not need to be up close and questioning to get something from the experience. I am an inspector at work and I watch people all the time....
I just hope my knee is up to it!

Outnumbered · 06-16-2012, 08:57 PM

So, what did you think?

Drh7003 · 06-17-2012, 06:10 AM

It was nice and my wife had a good time, so that was the #1 priority! It wasn't much different than going to a team shooting competition. I got to meet up with some brethren that I have only spoke with on here and talk with some old friends. Stopped at Fire & Spice and Aporkalypse now's sites. My wife enjoyed the KCBS cooking demo's and Mike from the cooking demo's did a great job. Other than losing my cell phone in the first hour (and getting it back!)it was a nice day.

"Bone to Bark" BBQ · 06-17-2012, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Drh7003

It was nice and my wife had a good time, so that was the #1 priority! It wasn't much different than going to a team shooting competition. I got to meet up with some brethren that I have only spoke with on here and talk with some old friends. Stopped at Fire & Spice and Aporkalypse now's sites. My wife enjoyed the KCBS cooking demo's and Mike from the cooking demo's did a great job. Other than losing my cell phone in the first hour (and getting it back!)it was a nice day.

Hey, it was a nice day at Swinetastic! We were competing in the "backyard" rib competition and had a great time. Couldn't have asked for a nicer day and a better organized event. Glad you could make it!

Goddahavit · 06-17-2012, 07:23 AM

It was great to meet you!

06-16-2012, 06:44 AM	#2
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	As long as you realize that KCBS competitions aren't a spectator sport you will enjoy the experience. The teams are concentrating on cooking and, generally speaking, you are on the outside looking in. That being said, it is great seeing the teams and possibly getting to meet several brethren if the timing is right. __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-73, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

06-16-2012, 07:23 AM	#3
chrischandler71 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-21-11 Location: Athens, Georgia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I went to one last weekend in Tryon, NC and had a great time. I went on Friday, and really enjoyed walking around and looking at all the different pits people were cooking on. I found everyone real nice. I was there on Friday evening, so most teams were just kind of milling around getting prepared. Everyone looked to be having a great time, and the camaraderie was great. Hope you have a great time. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Lang 60D,Backwoods Chubby, Medium Big Green Egg, Blue Performer,22.5 Weber Kettle, Smokey Joe

06-16-2012, 07:58 AM	#4
Drh7003 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-24-11 Location: Middletown, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I appreciate the comments guys. I learn a lot watching people and I do not need to be up close and questioning to get something from the experience. I am an inspector at work and I watch people all the time.... I just hope my knee is up to it! __________________ KCBS CBJ # 66647 Blue Weber OTG, Masterbuilt 7 in 1 smoker, Weber smokey Joe, UDS

06-16-2012, 08:57 PM	#5
Outnumbered is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-18-11 Location: Smithville, Missouri, United States Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	So, what did you think? __________________ Greg Vincent When I die, my goal is to have a visible smoke ring when the coroner cuts me open for the autopsy.

06-17-2012, 06:10 AM	#6
Drh7003 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-24-11 Location: Middletown, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It was nice and my wife had a good time, so that was the #1 priority! It wasn't much different than going to a team shooting competition. I got to meet up with some brethren that I have only spoke with on here and talk with some old friends. Stopped at Fire & Spice and Aporkalypse now's sites. My wife enjoyed the KCBS cooking demo's and Mike from the cooking demo's did a great job. Other than losing my cell phone in the first hour (and getting it back!)it was a nice day. __________________ KCBS CBJ # 66647 Blue Weber OTG, Masterbuilt 7 in 1 smoker, Weber smokey Joe, UDS

06-16-2012, 06:17 AM	#1
Drh7003 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-24-11 Location: Middletown, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	First Competition as a spectator This is probably in the wrong catagory, but... Yesterday was my my wife and my anniversary. We went out to eat at a seafood restaurant and while at dinner we got to talking... So, SHE says we should check out the Swinetastic BBQ contest since it is just an hour away... Amazing what the little lady comes up with. I plan on stopping by the brethren sites after crunch time, if we get a chance... __________________ KCBS CBJ # 66647 Blue Weber OTG, Masterbuilt 7 in 1 smoker, Weber smokey Joe, UDS

06-17-2012, 07:23 AM	#8
Goddahavit Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-18-08 Location: PA, Fleetwood Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It was great to meet you! __________________ Fire & Spice Cook Team Backwoods Authorized Dealer fireandspicebbq@gmail.com Backyard Jambo Backwoods Gater Stump's Stretch Bubba Keg Meadowcreek PR60 Weber WSM Old weber gasser