Rod Gray new Announcement for 2010

Diva Q · 12-07-2009, 08:17 PM

I did an article on the blog today about a Big announcement Rod has with using his Jambo for next year.

I met Rod a few years back now. I had read about him and seen him in action and wanted to learn more. I am one of the over 500 people he has taught along with Johnny Trigg for the Old School vs. New School BBQ cooking class. We travelled all the way from Barrie to Illinois for that class. It was worth it.
This year was Rod’s year. He has just this past weekend been named KCBS TOY (Team of the year) in an exciting race to the finish. It was a nail biter for sure. Going down to the very last competition in Tempe Arizona faced with two other teams hot on his heels ISS I Smell Smoke and Smokey D’s. Both pitmasters for those teams are well respected by Rod. He says it could have been anyone’s year. I have a lot of respect for Darren flying in finding his meat and rented vehicles and winning. They are both as deserving. I predicted in July that Darren would win it based on what he had done and caught on fire in the summer. As hot as he was I thought he would pull it off. He means it.
His dry sense of humour and wit resonate with anyone who talks with him. I have had the pleasure to have a few BBQ meals in Texas and talk with him outside of the realm of competition. He can make me crack up laughing till I cry with most conversations. His sarcastic comments have on more than one occasion sent me to giggling. However you can have a real serious conversation with him that gives you a small glimpse into the depth of his somewhat guarded character. He can seamlessly go
He extols the virtues of his beloved wife Sheri. He talks about how much she supports him in his BBQ career. I sort of think of him as a big BBQ brother. He looks out for his friends. He is always encouraging and continuously helpful. He also seems to have the memory of an elephant and can recall a lot of minute details. On his own personal plan for healthier living this year he let me know of his goals.
His motto now is there is no time to eat bad food and that he starts every day with breakfast. He recommends a couple of books that are helping him on his path: Eat this not that. One is for the grocery store and ones for those who eat out. I am so proud of him for being open and honest about his struggles. It’s not without his own notice that being on the Dr. OZ show was good for the brand of Pellet Envy. He is sharp as a whip. I don’t think much could get past him in any situation.

for more of the interview and announcement please click here.

ThomEmery · 12-07-2009, 09:20 PM

Nice write up

Rich Parker · 12-07-2009, 09:22 PM

Nice article.

Rub · 12-07-2009, 09:37 PM

Enjoyed the article Danielle. See you and your new pit in Lakeland Rod!

pat · 12-08-2009, 07:30 AM

Very nice article. Interesting news!

WannaBeBBQueen · 12-08-2009, 07:57 AM

excellent as always!!

ique · 12-08-2009, 08:17 AM

Clearly the new team name needs to be Jambo Envy

Ford · 12-08-2009, 08:48 AM

Maybe BBQ'ers Delight is looking for a new team to Sponsor. I'll volunteer.

Good luck in 2010 Rod.

Divemaster · 12-08-2009, 09:46 AM

Nice write up...

(I could/should add something about the virtues of a stick burner but I don't want to start a chit storm.)

12-07-2009, 08:17 PM	#1
Diva Q is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-20-07 Location: Barrie,ON,Canada eh! Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Rod Gray new Announcement for 2010 I did an article on the blog today about a Big announcement Rod has with using his Jambo for next year. I met Rod a few years back now. I had read about him and seen him in action and wanted to learn more. I am one of the over 500 people he has taught along with Johnny Trigg for the Old School vs. New School BBQ cooking class. We travelled all the way from Barrie to Illinois for that class. It was worth it. This year was Rod’s year. He has just this past weekend been named KCBS TOY (Team of the year) in an exciting race to the finish. It was a nail biter for sure. Going down to the very last competition in Tempe Arizona faced with two other teams hot on his heels ISS I Smell Smoke and Smokey D’s. Both pitmasters for those teams are well respected by Rod. He says it could have been anyone’s year. I have a lot of respect for Darren flying in finding his meat and rented vehicles and winning. They are both as deserving. I predicted in July that Darren would win it based on what he had done and caught on fire in the summer. As hot as he was I thought he would pull it off. He means it. His dry sense of humour and wit resonate with anyone who talks with him. I have had the pleasure to have a few BBQ meals in Texas and talk with him outside of the realm of competition. He can make me crack up laughing till I cry with most conversations. His sarcastic comments have on more than one occasion sent me to giggling. However you can have a real serious conversation with him that gives you a small glimpse into the depth of his somewhat guarded character. He can seamlessly go He extols the virtues of his beloved wife Sheri. He talks about how much she supports him in his BBQ career. I sort of think of him as a big BBQ brother. He looks out for his friends. He is always encouraging and continuously helpful. He also seems to have the memory of an elephant and can recall a lot of minute details. On his own personal plan for healthier living this year he let me know of his goals. His motto now is there is no time to eat bad food and that he starts every day with breakfast. He recommends a couple of books that are helping him on his path: Eat this not that. One is for the grocery store and ones for those who eat out. I am so proud of him for being open and honest about his struggles. It’s not without his own notice that being on the Dr. OZ show was good for the brand of Pellet Envy. He is sharp as a whip. I don’t think much could get past him in any situation. for more of the interview and announcement please click here. __________________ Diva Q Website Follow me on Twitter and like us on Facebook. Check out my new show BBQ Crawl ! Life is too short for bad BBQ®

12-07-2009, 09:20 PM	#2
ThomEmery Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-05 Location: Indio Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice write up __________________ Catering, Contests, and Community Service http://bbqthom.ning.com/video/our-wells-cargo-trailer Serving Jesus and great BBQ :) Team What Wood Jesus Q?

12-07-2009, 09:22 PM	#3
Rich Parker Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-20-09 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice article. __________________ WSM and UDS - iBQ'n BBQ Team owner TheBBQSuperstore.com

12-07-2009, 09:37 PM	#4
Rub is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-25-06 Location: Winter Haven, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Enjoyed the article Danielle. See you and your new pit in Lakeland Rod! __________________ -Rub Swamp Boys “Give a man some BBQ and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to BBQ and you feed him for a lifetime.” --Swamp Boys Proverb Sponsored by Yoder Smokers, BBQR's Delight, 3 Eyz, Butcher BBQ, Grizzly Coolers, Wicked Q Gator Nation

12-08-2009, 07:30 AM	#5
pat is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 01-21-08 Location: Des Moines, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Very nice article. Interesting news! __________________ Smokers Purgatory Have you tried Simply Marvelous Rubs yet?? Backwoods Party Ole Hickory CTO Large Big Green Egg WSM X 2 Weber Performer

12-08-2009, 07:57 AM	#6
WannaBeBBQueen is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-17-06 Location: Wantagh, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	excellent as always!! __________________ Julie "It is better to have burnt and lost, then never to have barbecued at all" Swamp Pit BBQ KCBS Member KCBS CBJ Charbroil Bandera Charbroil Silver Smoker/Grill Weber Kettle 18 & 26 WSM 18 1/2 Kamado 18" FEC 100 http://www.myspace.com/wannabebbqueen http://www.tripadvisor.com/members/JMBred *the views of the user Skip (The Prince Consort) do not necessarily reflect those of WannaBeBBQueen...lol

12-08-2009, 08:17 AM	#7
ique is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-14-05 Location: New England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Clearly the new team name needs to be Jambo Envy

12-08-2009, 08:48 AM	#8
Ford is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 04-14-07 Location: Lakeland Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Maybe BBQ'ers Delight is looking for a new team to Sponsor. I'll volunteer. Good luck in 2010 Rod. __________________ Ford Owner/Head Cook/Chief Bottle Washer for Great Lakes BBQ & Feed Competition BBQ Team FBA Member, KCBS Member & KCBS Certified BBQ Judge Spicewine medium, weber kettle, gas grill

12-08-2009, 09:46 AM	#9
Divemaster somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 09-23-07 Location: North Side of Chicago Illinois Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice write up... (I could/should add something about the virtues of a stick burner but I don't want to start a chit storm.) __________________ Jeff CBJ# 23376 Stockcar BBQ Race Fast, Cook Slow, and Enjoy Life! If it don't come off a smoker, it's just a side dish! Lang 60 Patio (The Mistress), Black Stainless Lang 36 (Little Princess), Large BGE (Ramona), Big Green UDS (Cottage Cooker), Brinkman SnP Pro (Little Bubba-Retired), 8 Burner Gasser, 3 - 22.5" & 1 - 18" (circa 1975) Weber Grills, & a Weber Smoky Joe.

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