1st comp coming up, feeling the pressure - Page 3

sdbbq1234 · 01-14-2013, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nucornhusker

I ran a full practice comp the week before to get my timing down and get one out of the way so to speak. I was more nervous when I did that, than when I actually competed. Being at a comp and the fun atmosphere, BBQ camaraderie and all that goes along with it, just made it so fun I didn't feel nervous, and I did well.

But again, a full practice cook is a good idea.

+1.

Once you get there and get set-up, get meat inspected, have a beer or 2, you'll find it much more relaxing, until Saturday morning around 9:00. Then reality sets in! This is the fun part of "anxiety"!

Enjoy it as time will fly by!

wallace

The_Kapn · 01-14-2013, 06:56 PM

Do not "over-think" this!!

You have done a ton of prep work!

Put it to use---Just go cook, use what you have learned, and have a great time!!!

This is supposed to be fun--at least that is what they all tell me

TIM

kenthanson · 01-14-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Meat Meets Meat

A couple rubber floor mats in your cook area will save your feet. And a table raised up to the right height will save your back. We learned those lessons the hard way.

I got a length of 1 1/2" pvc pipe and cut it into 8 inch chunks and put them over the legs to raise our tables up, works like a charm.

jketron · 01-14-2013, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kenthanson

I got a length of 1 1/2" pvc pipe and cut it into 8 inch chunks and put them over the legs to raise our tables up, works like a charm.

That sounds like a hot tip, thank you.

I don't really drink so we are safe to not eat drunk. Time for some full blown practice runs! The folks at work love when I bring in leftovers

CBQ · 01-14-2013, 11:12 PM

Rookie mistake I made: make sure you have a canopy with WALLS. Rain splashes in about 3 feet from the edge...figure out how much of a dry area you have in a 10x10 without walls.

Meat Man · 01-14-2013, 11:53 PM

With all the comps in CA it would be hard for me to wait till April. Best of luck, if you have any questions just ask, the Brethren are great and love to help.

jketron · 02-12-2013, 12:55 PM

I've signed up for the end of March in Vegas..... woot!!

Pappy Q · 02-12-2013, 04:28 PM

All the things already said and once there, don't worry about what everyone else is doing...stay on YOUR plan and focus on the details.

jketron · 02-12-2013, 08:31 PM

That sounds like solid advice, I'm not too nervous. I'm more excited than anything. My plan is to have fun, meet the turn in's and just stay the course.

roksmith · 02-13-2013, 06:13 AM

Best advice I can give is to shoot for the beginning of the turn in window and then still give yourself a few minutes of a buffer. Having it ready 5 minutes early never caused a DAL. 5 seconds late? almost always.

jketron · 02-13-2013, 06:39 PM

New canopies arrived, woot!

Stoke&Smoke · 02-13-2013, 06:42 PM

When and where?

MattCom · 02-13-2013, 07:02 PM

Have a clock on the wall and your timeline written down and keep to it.
And for Christs sake, have fun!

jketron · 02-13-2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Stoke&Smoke

When and where?

When and where what?

Stoke&Smoke · 02-14-2013, 06:35 PM

Sorry...missed the end of March in Vegas post - good luck! And have fun!

01-14-2013, 06:56 PM	#32
The_Kapn Moderator Emeritus Join Date: 04-08-04 Location: Marianna, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Do not "over-think" this!! You have done a ton of prep work! Put it to use---Just go cook, use what you have learned, and have a great time!!! This is supposed to be fun--at least that is what they all tell me 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.

01-14-2013, 11:12 PM	#35
CBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-11-09 Location: Cumberland, RI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Rookie mistake I made: make sure you have a canopy with WALLS. Rain splashes in about 3 feet from the edge...figure out how much of a dry area you have in a 10x10 without walls. __________________ Chris __________________ ZBQ Competition BBQ Team, Rhode Island www.teamzbq.com KCBS, KCBS CBJ, NEBS

01-14-2013, 11:53 PM	#36
Meat Man Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-08-11 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	With all the comps in CA it would be hard for me to wait till April. Best of luck, if you have any questions just ask, the Brethren are great and love to help. __________________ *It's all about the Meat!*

02-12-2013, 12:55 PM	#37
jketron Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-23-12 Location: Carlsbad, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've signed up for the end of March in Vegas..... woot!! __________________ ------------------------------- John, KCBS CBJ 1 x WSM 18, 1 x WSM 22 Grill of His Dreams #1 Rule of BBQ... Have fun

02-12-2013, 08:31 PM	#39
jketron Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-23-12 Location: Carlsbad, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That sounds like solid advice, I'm not too nervous. I'm more excited than anything. My plan is to have fun, meet the turn in's and just stay the course. __________________ ------------------------------- John, KCBS CBJ 1 x WSM 18, 1 x WSM 22 Grill of His Dreams #1 Rule of BBQ... Have fun

02-12-2013, 04:28 PM	#38
Pappy Q Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-08-10 Location: Elk Creek, KY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	All the things already said and once there, don't worry about what everyone else is doing...stay on YOUR plan and focus on the details.

02-13-2013, 06:13 AM	#40
roksmith is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-21-09 Location: Marietta, Ohio Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Best advice I can give is to shoot for the beginning of the turn in window and then still give yourself a few minutes of a buffer. Having it ready 5 minutes early never caused a DAL. 5 seconds late? almost always. __________________ 4000 sq inch Wood Burner named Brutus - KCSB member/judge# 32129

02-13-2013, 06:39 PM	#41
jketron Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-23-12 Location: Carlsbad, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	New canopies arrived, woot! __________________ ------------------------------- John, KCBS CBJ 1 x WSM 18, 1 x WSM 22 Grill of His Dreams #1 Rule of BBQ... Have fun

02-13-2013, 06:42 PM	#42
Stoke&Smoke Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-18-07 Location: Woodridge, IL Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	When and where? __________________ 2 Skinny Cooks Competition Team http://2SkinnyCooks.blogspot.com KCBS CJ/TC #17139 Member ILBBQS Too many cookers to list

02-13-2013, 07:02 PM	#43
MattCom Take a breath! Join Date: 06-25-07 Location: East Phatchogue, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Have a clock on the wall and your timeline written down and keep to it. And for Christs sake, have fun! __________________ Out of the Ashes BBQ Team "Keepin' the Bar in Barbecue" Wooooooooo! WSM 18.5" & 22" 22.5 in Weber Kettle Smokey Jones SS UDS 1.0

02-14-2013, 06:35 PM	#45
Stoke&Smoke Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-18-07 Location: Woodridge, IL Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Sorry...missed the end of March in Vegas post - good luck! And have fun! __________________ 2 Skinny Cooks Competition Team http://2SkinnyCooks.blogspot.com KCBS CJ/TC #17139 Member ILBBQS Too many cookers to list