BBQ not for type a personality

big blue bbq · 06-08-2008, 06:35 PM

Wow,

Another comp, another shut out. This was a backyard event with only twelve teams.

I have cooked the best I ever have two times this year and not a call. First comp I could understand with Learn2Q, jacks old south and a lot of other big names, but a back yard.

I know we are supposed to be having fun, but when you put a prize there I have to be best and it spoils the fun

.

I am going to keep doing it because it is fun

, but I don't know if I can take the frustration of knowing my stuff is better than any restaurant I have ever been too

, not my opinion.

I will start planning on catering to hopefully make money instead of losing it.

Just wanted to rant. Next step judging class to see what they are actually looking for, then try to cook to it. If I can't do that

, cooking class to learn to Q

.

At least even as a "loser", I cooked the best leftovers I ever tasted.

Rookie'48 · 06-08-2008, 07:30 PM

Sound's like ^^^^^ got bit by the bug big time

.

ModelMaker · 06-08-2008, 07:49 PM

Problem is you haven't spent enough money on your hobby yet.
Couple more grand aut to do it.....
Enjoy
ModelMaker

Bride of Roo(BQ'n) · 06-08-2008, 09:01 PM

Show us your boxes, lets see if we can get you some input...or share some scores, where are the low numbers? being a CBJ will help you immensely..

Dale P · 06-09-2008, 07:38 AM

Larry, everybody wants to win by cooking the best they can. Maybe your food was outstanding but the other guys was just a little better. I tried the winning pork at a contest last year and my whole team thought ours was better. The judges didnt agree. You will get that walk, if you keep on trying.

Jeff_in_KC · 06-09-2008, 08:29 AM

Hey Larry... don't worry... once you figure it all out, you'll have some fun for awhile before it all goes away and you have to figure it out all over again. We had "figured" it out enough to get plenty of calls and even a reserve. We were close. Then apparently either we forgot it or "it" changed on us. Yes, it's frustrating and yes, judges pizz you off (I got a couple of 3's in taste in brisket, which is BAD on the new system and I've never cooked a BAD brisket in my life) but you have to look for positives. I've enjoyed Friday evening dinners with friends more and have relaxed a bit rather than getting uptight over it all. I find shaving chicken to be very therapeutic!

dmprantz · 06-09-2008, 09:13 AM

You gonna be in Smyrna this weekend?

MoKanMeathead · 06-09-2008, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff_in_KC

and have relaxed a bit rather than getting uptight over it all.

Then what was all that at the GAB?

BBQ_Mayor · 06-09-2008, 12:14 PM

A judging class is a good step. You'll get there. Just have fun and don't worry about it.

rookiedad · 06-09-2008, 12:55 PM

what do you feel are your strong points and weak points?

Big George's BBQ · 06-09-2008, 02:15 PM

A judging class does hel and so does being a judge. I look at it if I improve my scores and have fun then it was a success

tonto1117 · 06-09-2008, 02:42 PM

Don't give up Larry. We had the pleasure of cooking with you last year in Lebanon, and I know you have what it takes. Some days are Diamonds, and some days are coal....just keep at it and most important...remember to have fun along the way!!

Do what I do...just blame it on the judges or Walt.....he does not need to be present for the second option...

VGuilford · 06-09-2008, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoKanMeathead

Then what was all that at the GAB?

That's because he didn't have any schickens to shave.

Get it Schick. oh I crack myself up.

Bud's BBQ · 06-09-2008, 05:38 PM

Having had the pleasure of working with you at the Amazin' Blanzin' last year, I know you have a passion for this crazy "sport". Our experience with back yard events is very, very spotty. As Tonto said earlier, "Blame it on the judges"!!!

big blue bbq · 06-09-2008, 06:46 PM

I am not cooking in smyrna. I may come by to visit a cousin that has a team there. I will be in Dickson in two weeks. I tried to sign up for the judging class there but was too late. There are no more on the list near me according to the kcbs sheet.

06-08-2008, 06:35 PM	#1
big blue bbq Take a breath! Join Date: 12-05-06 Location: Cedar Hill, TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	BBQ not for type a personality Wow, Another comp, another shut out. This was a backyard event with only twelve teams. I have cooked the best I ever have two times this year and not a call. First comp I could understand with Learn2Q, jacks old south and a lot of other big names, but a back yard. I know we are supposed to be having fun, but when you put a prize there I have to be best and it spoils the fun. I am going to keep doing it because it is fun, but I don't know if I can take the frustration of knowing my stuff is better than any restaurant I have ever been too, not my opinion. I will start planning on catering to hopefully make money instead of losing it. Just wanted to rant. Next step judging class to see what they are actually looking for, then try to cook to it. If I can't do that, cooking class to learn to Q. At least even as a "loser", I cooked the best leftovers I ever tasted. __________________ Larry, Big Blue BBQ WSM 22.5" WSM 18" Traeger 075 Weber one touch gold (blue of course!) Jack's old south cooker

06-08-2008, 07:30 PM	#2
Rookie'48 Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-12-06 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sound's like ^^^^^ got bit by the bug big time . __________________ Dave Compton KCBS MasterCBJ # 22569 KCBS BoD Judges' Advocate Possibly the only judge ever to get an award from a bunch of cooks UDS 075 UCB WSM and a bunch of other stuff. The above post is only my opinion - mine & mine alone.

06-08-2008, 07:49 PM	#3
ModelMaker is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-21-06 Location: Lake Ponderosa-Montezuma, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Problem is you haven't spent enough money on your hobby yet. Couple more grand aut to do it..... Enjoy ModelMaker __________________ Designer of a custom drum smoker Customized Aussie gas passer Turkey fryer Extremely seasoned hand hammered Wok Pit Boss-HART BURN Competition BBQ Team KCBS certified judge And Your not the boss of me either!!

06-08-2008, 09:01 PM	#4
Bride of Roo(BQ'n) is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-14-07 Location: Arlington, Nebraska Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Show us your boxes, lets see if we can get you some input...or share some scores, where are the low numbers? being a CBJ will help you immensely.. __________________ Char Corduroy Pillows are Making Headlines Operation BBQ for our Troops- Midwest Division www.operationbbqmw.org

06-09-2008, 07:38 AM	#5
Dale P is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-28-06 Location: Porkbutt Ky Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Larry, everybody wants to win by cooking the best they can. Maybe your food was outstanding but the other guys was just a little better. I tried the winning pork at a contest last year and my whole team thought ours was better. The judges didnt agree. You will get that walk, if you keep on trying. __________________ Spicewine Turbo 2007 model Perry Brothers & Sons Bar-B-Q

06-09-2008, 08:29 AM	#6
Jeff_in_KC somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-04-05 Location: Pleasant Hill, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hey Larry... don't worry... once you figure it all out, you'll have some fun for awhile before it all goes away and you have to figure it out all over again. We had "figured" it out enough to get plenty of calls and even a reserve. We were close. Then apparently either we forgot it or "it" changed on us. Yes, it's frustrating and yes, judges pizz you off (I got a couple of 3's in taste in brisket, which is BAD on the new system and I've never cooked a BAD brisket in my life) but you have to look for positives. I've enjoyed Friday evening dinners with friends more and have relaxed a bit rather than getting uptight over it all. I find shaving chicken to be very therapeutic! __________________ 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

06-09-2008, 09:13 AM	#7
dmprantz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-11-08 Location: Nashville Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You gonna be in Smyrna this weekend? __________________ The Beast - Custom Vertical Offset by Bates FEC-100 Large Big Green Egg® Weber Performer

06-09-2008, 12:14 PM	#9
BBQ_Mayor is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-14-07 Location: Cambridge,Ia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A judging class is a good step. You'll get there. Just have fun and don't worry about it. __________________ Ray Smokehouse 72 Competition Cooking team Visit our Facebook page - Smokehouse72 WSM Whole Hog Smoker CBJ #4643

06-09-2008, 12:55 PM	#10
rookiedad is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-21-05 Location: patchogue, n.y. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	what do you feel are your strong points and weak points? __________________ Phil Better Days Barbeque Backwoods Party 3 WSMs 22" Weber Kettle Smokey Joe

06-09-2008, 02:15 PM	#11
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Phoenixville, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A judging class does hel and so does being a judge. I look at it if I improve my scores and have fun then it was a success

06-09-2008, 02:42 PM	#12
tonto1117 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-26-07 Location: ADA, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Don't give up Larry. We had the pleasure of cooking with you last year in Lebanon, and I know you have what it takes. Some days are Diamonds, and some days are coal....just keep at it and most important...remember to have fun along the way!! Do what I do...just blame it on the judges or Walt.....he does not need to be present for the second option... __________________ Theresa. Smokin' Scotsmen BBQ www.smokinscotsmen.com Geer Pit by Jambo FEC-100 WSM WEBER GENISES GAS GRILL CBJ Bacon & eggs - Hens are involved but pigs are commited.

06-09-2008, 05:38 PM	#14
Bud's BBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-16-07 Location: ADA MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Having had the pleasure of working with you at the Amazin' Blanzin' last year, I know you have a passion for this crazy "sport". Our experience with back yard events is very, very spotty. As Tonto said earlier, "Blame it on the judges"!!! __________________ Walt. Smokin' Scotsmen BBQ www.smokinscotsmen.com Geer Pit by Jambo FEC-100 CBJ WEBER GENISES GAS GRILL

06-09-2008, 06:46 PM	#15
big blue bbq Take a breath! Join Date: 12-05-06 Location: Cedar Hill, TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I am not cooking in smyrna. I may come by to visit a cousin that has a team there. I will be in Dickson in two weeks. I tried to sign up for the judging class there but was too late. There are no more on the list near me according to the kcbs sheet. __________________ Larry, Big Blue BBQ WSM 22.5" WSM 18" Traeger 075 Weber one touch gold (blue of course!) Jack's old south cooker

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