Well I finally got the first comp done!!!

tumpedover · 07-22-2007, 08:10 PM

First comp in Odessa Texas....Didn't place in anything but, made the final table in Chicken and ribs.....since you don't get your scores in the IBCA it's pretty hard to tell what the judges wanted that I didn't deliver though.....I had a great time, it was lots of fun and I met a lot of great people.....the only down side was, I'm exhausted!!!

My little two man team (myself and one other) has had it!! I hope to have some pics as soon as I can pull it together lg enough to post them

My thoughts on the meat:
Ribs were spot on, exept after trimming the were really small,meaty but small also I think presentation probably got me here.
Brisket....I think it was too tender, and I definatly need to work some more on my rub....to peppery.
Chiken ....GREAT!! I think I needed to crisp up the skin a little bit more and it will do much better....
So anyway....thanks to all who've encouraged and given tips I got thru without Dq'in and had fun to boot.....couldn't have asked for more

Plowboy · 07-22-2007, 08:15 PM

Awesome! Nice job.

No hablo IBCA.

Jeff_in_KC · 07-22-2007, 08:36 PM

Congrats, John!

SloppyQ · 07-22-2007, 08:53 PM

John, congrats on getting through the first comp. The main question is did you have a good time, the rest will eventually come.

tumpedover · 07-22-2007, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plowboy

No hablo IBCA.

Obviously I don't either

We had a great time though!

SmokeInDaEye · 07-22-2007, 09:02 PM

Congrats, John! Glad you got everything done and seem to have done a good job with it. Now get some sleep.

CajunSmoker · 07-23-2007, 06:04 AM

Congrats John

, I was wondering about how you did.

Oldbob · 07-23-2007, 06:09 AM

Congrats John!! Glad ya had Fun and got the first competition behind ya!!

ZBQ · 07-23-2007, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tumpedover

First comp in Odessa Texas....Didn't place in anything but, made the final table in Chicken and ribs.....since you don't get your scores in the IBCA it's pretty hard to tell what the judges wanted that I didn't deliver though.....I had a great time, it was lots of fun and I met a lot of great people.....the only down side was, I'm exhausted!!! My little two man team (myself and one other) has had it!! I hope to have some pics as soon as I can pull it together lg enough to post them

My thoughts on the meat:
Ribs were spot on, exept after trimming the were really small,meaty but small also I think presentation probably got me here.
Brisket....I think it was too tender, and I definatly need to work some more on my rub....to peppery.
Chiken ....GREAT!! I think I needed to crisp up the skin a little bit more and it will do much better....
So anyway....thanks to all who've encouraged and given tips I got thru without Dq'in and had fun to boot.....couldn't have asked for more

I know what ya mean!! It was just me and the BIL and his farking pansy a$$ had to go sleep at home!!!

Just me there from 9pm to 6 am!!

DOG FARKING TIRED!! I feel ya!!

Way to go on completing your 1st comp with no DQ's John!!

Post some pics after you get some rest!!

Young Gun · 07-23-2007, 08:34 AM

Congrats John,
They get a little bit easier every time you do one. You find ways to save yourself time on set up and clean up. Also if you work in shifts you can get some rest.

parrothead · 07-23-2007, 08:47 AM

Good for you. I remember the first comps. Boy were we tired. Since then we have pared down the stuff we take and our last one was actually our best so far as having less stuff to do. We used to take everything including the kitchen sink. When we started we started with 2 trucks and 2 trailors. We are now down to one truck and 1 trailor and this last competition we were even less cramped in the truck. We were always shot by turn in time and not looking forward to cleanup. This last comp was the first one ever that we were actually packed and ready to pull out before the awards ceremony. It felt fantastic!

Don't be afraid to try another one and maybe see if you can get an extra set of hands there.

tumpedover · 07-23-2007, 12:30 PM

I'll definatley be bringing an extra hand or two next time.......I have found a few items that I could have done without, but I tried to go light on the gear.....Just like anything else the tear down and clean up is the worst.....your just ready to get to bed and you look over and, there's all your crap, dirty and LOTS OF IT!!!

Great time though I can see how this is an addicting activity! I'm already spying out my next comp......should be the end of Sept!

KC_Bobby · 07-23-2007, 12:56 PM

I know the feeling. My brother and I recruited our dad to help out. He's kind of our technical engineer (non-food related) and runner. A 3rd set of hands (especially a clean set of hands) comes in very nice from 10:30am on the morning of turn ins.

We're also working on him to be the fundraising committee for an RV.

Roo-B-Q'N · 07-23-2007, 01:00 PM

Great job, now you are hooked!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plowboy

No hablo IBCA.

That is funny I don't care who you are.

chromesporty · 07-23-2007, 08:37 PM

Good job, John! Me savvy IBCA, and you're guess is as good as mine. Tony of Grilla's in the Pits is getting it figured out. He is improving at every contest. As for us, we just keep practicing and hoping to get better at the next one. We'll be at West this weekend. Got a new brisket to unveil this weekend. Gotta luv this comp stuff.

07-22-2007, 08:10 PM	#1
tumpedover is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-21-06 Location: Odessa WEST TEXAS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well I finally got the first comp done!!! First comp in Odessa Texas....Didn't place in anything but, made the final table in Chicken and ribs.....since you don't get your scores in the IBCA it's pretty hard to tell what the judges wanted that I didn't deliver though.....I had a great time, it was lots of fun and I met a lot of great people.....the only down side was, I'm exhausted!!! My little two man team (myself and one other) has had it!! I hope to have some pics as soon as I can pull it together lg enough to post them My thoughts on the meat: Ribs were spot on, exept after trimming the were really small,meaty but small also I think presentation probably got me here. Brisket....I think it was too tender, and I definatly need to work some more on my rub....to peppery. Chiken ....GREAT!! I think I needed to crisp up the skin a little bit more and it will do much better.... So anyway....thanks to all who've encouraged and given tips I got thru without Dq'in and had fun to boot.....couldn't have asked for more __________________ [B]John,[/B] [B][B]Texas Legend -Ok, At least I used to own it !![/B][/B] [B][B]SmokeMaster [/B] [/B][B]Lyfe Tyme off set trailer[/B] [B]55 gal drum/Texas Hibachi [/B] [B]55 gal drum/ offset smoker[/B] [B][I][U]Jesus Loves Barbecue[/U][/I][/B]

07-22-2007, 08:15 PM	#2
Plowboy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-09-06 Location: Blue Springs, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Awesome! Nice job. No hablo IBCA. __________________ Pork Pullin Plowboys (and Smoke on Wheels) Save a hog, ride a plowboy! www.plowboysbbq.com Todd Johns (me); Blue Springs, MO Randy Hinck (PigBoy); Concordia, MO Andy Groneman (Hodedo); KC, KS (Cameo Appearances) FEC-500SS; FEC-100 (Right handed); FEC-100 (Left handed); Country Smoker Tailgater; Big Green Egg (2-large, small, mini); Cookshack Pellet Fired Charbroiler

07-22-2007, 08:36 PM	#3
Jeff_in_KC somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-04-05 Location: Pleasant Hill, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats, John! __________________ Big Creek BBQ Competition Team KCBS Member and CBJ #14287 Contest Organizer - Smokin' on Big Creek Co-Founder and Executive Director Operation BBQ Relief, Inc. Visit us at Operation BBQ Relief dot org

07-22-2007, 08:53 PM	#4
SloppyQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-13-06 Location: Lake of the Ozarks Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	John, congrats on getting through the first comp. The main question is did you have a good time, the rest will eventually come. __________________ Lee (SloppyQ) www.Sloppysbbq.com Sloppys Backwoods Smokers Comp team Sloppycreek Comp team If it's drippin down yer chin it's Sloppy's KCBS CBJ #9715 Two homemade offset smokers,Two WSMs,One Weber Kettle,One Traeger 075 TEX One FEC 100

07-22-2007, 09:02 PM	#6
SmokeInDaEye Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-13-06 Location: Germantown, TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats, John! Glad you got everything done and seem to have done a good job with it. Now get some sleep. __________________ [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com"]http://www.SmokeInDaEye.com[/URL] Gen II Komodo Kamado, Pit Barrel Cooker, 3x 18.5" WSMs, 22.5" WSM, modified 18.5" Weber Kettle, 22.5" Weber Kettle circa 1960ish, Weber One Touch Platinum, copper Weber Smokey Joe, La Caja China, Bubba Keg, Bodom Picnic Grill, Weber Genesis

07-23-2007, 06:04 AM	#7
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07-23-2007, 06:09 AM	#8
Oldbob is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-24-06 Location: Kokomo,Indiana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats John!! Glad ya had Fun and got the first competition behind ya!! __________________ Chargriller Akorn Drum Smoker " Old Smokey " Work in Progress Kingsford Premium Charcoal Grill Weber Gasser Genesis Silver A Pit Barrel Cooker Maverick ET-732 VietNam Veteran US Navy May you Sleep in Peace always...and Please....Thank a Veteran for That Privilege!!

07-23-2007, 08:34 AM	#10
Young Gun Found some matches. Join Date: 03-28-07 Location: Pasadena Tx. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats John, They get a little bit easier every time you do one. You find ways to save yourself time on set up and clean up. Also if you work in shifts you can get some rest.

07-23-2007, 08:47 AM	#11
parrothead somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Good for you. I remember the first comps. Boy were we tired. Since then we have pared down the stuff we take and our last one was actually our best so far as having less stuff to do. We used to take everything including the kitchen sink. When we started we started with 2 trucks and 2 trailors. We are now down to one truck and 1 trailor and this last competition we were even less cramped in the truck. We were always shot by turn in time and not looking forward to cleanup. This last comp was the first one ever that we were actually packed and ready to pull out before the awards ceremony. It felt fantastic! Don't be afraid to try another one and maybe see if you can get an extra set of hands there. __________________ Greg American Picker Blog

07-23-2007, 12:30 PM	#12
tumpedover is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-21-06 Location: Odessa WEST TEXAS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'll definatley be bringing an extra hand or two next time.......I have found a few items that I could have done without, but I tried to go light on the gear.....Just like anything else the tear down and clean up is the worst.....your just ready to get to bed and you look over and, there's all your crap, dirty and LOTS OF IT!!! Great time though I can see how this is an addicting activity! I'm already spying out my next comp......should be the end of Sept! __________________ [B]John,[/B] [B][B]Texas Legend -Ok, At least I used to own it !![/B][/B] [B][B]SmokeMaster [/B] [/B][B]Lyfe Tyme off set trailer[/B] [B]55 gal drum/Texas Hibachi [/B] [B]55 gal drum/ offset smoker[/B] [B][I][U]Jesus Loves Barbecue[/U][/I][/B]

07-23-2007, 12:56 PM	#13
KC_Bobby Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: Gardner KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I know the feeling. My brother and I recruited our dad to help out. He's kind of our technical engineer (non-food related) and runner. A 3rd set of hands (especially a clean set of hands) comes in very nice from 10:30am on the morning of turn ins. We're also working on him to be the fundraising committee for an RV. __________________ Boondoggle BBQ Country Smokers 450 Weber Smokey Mountain 18" Proud KCBS Member & Certified Judge

07-23-2007, 08:37 PM	#15
chromesporty is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-21-03 Location: Rockwall, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Good job, John! Me savvy IBCA, and you're guess is as good as mine. Tony of Grilla's in the Pits is getting it figured out. He is improving at every contest. As for us, we just keep practicing and hoping to get better at the next one. We'll be at West this weekend. Got a new brisket to unveil this weekend. Gotta luv this comp stuff. __________________ Shiner Bock is the grease that helps us slide thru life. New R&O smoker - Flaco Battle tested WSM - R2D2

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