Desert Dweller's first Competition

Desert Dweller · 07-06-2010, 10:00 AM

I was invited to join AZBarbeque as a team member (pb) for the Williams, AZ Comp. I never knew. I never knew there was soooo much work involved, so much money invested, etc., etc.. I think, if memory serves me, we placed 19th from a field of 28, and I guess that ain't too bad for a team who had never cooked together with a pitmaster who was mastering his first competition pit. I had fun, in an exhausted & physically

debilitated way...

The pictures are of the Team; Don, Phil (PM), me and Jerry. Then Phil and Don in conference discussing the secrets of our success. Then a couple of rare shots of me working. A couple shots of the cooker, it's a very nice DiamondPlate Brand. Also included is a picture of the JA BBQ Team's Mascot. Many pictures were taken of this Mascot, caught in staged compromising positions with several of the contestants sometime after the Midnight Appetizer (and booze) Party... No, I did not get caught in such a pose, I was just waking up at the motel to return to the comp for night shift duty...

BBQ_Mayor · 07-06-2010, 10:07 AM

Phil needs to cut away from himself!!!

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I assume other than a few brain cells, there were no injurys so looks like a good time. Congrats on your first comp!

deguerre · 07-06-2010, 10:12 AM

Well YeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeHa!!!!!!!!

Vince RnQ · 07-06-2010, 10:48 AM

Welcome to the New World, Mr. Columbus!!!

Glad you had fun and enjoyed the weekend.

Desert Dweller · 07-06-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by VisionQuest220

Welcome to the New World, Mr. Columbus!!!

No chit...

big matt · 07-06-2010, 01:02 PM

very cool..looks like a great experience!

Lake Dogs · 07-06-2010, 01:10 PM

Draining; absolutely! Welcome to the group of nuts! Did 'ya have fun?

We usually do. Honestly, the little down time after final turn-in to awards
I use it to clean up (obviously) then run around the event and see stuff,
otherwise I'd fall asleep (being completely exhausted).

tonto1117 · 07-06-2010, 01:41 PM

Hook, line and sinker!! Yep, your HOOKED!!

Looks and sounds like you had a blast!!

Smokesman · 07-06-2010, 02:33 PM

Nice pics! Is that a little portable water heater I see using the small propane tanks? Who makes that? Coleman? I'll google as well.

MrSmoker · 07-06-2010, 02:44 PM

Thanks for the pics Bo, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

BTW whats your new Brethren Team name going to be?

Stoke&Smoke · 07-06-2010, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokesman

Nice pics! Is that a little portable water heater I see using the small propane tanks? Who makes that? Coleman? I'll google as well.

Yes, it's a Coleman. They make 2 models. One requires a water hose connection, the other will pump out of most any container. You can also get an adapter for the 20lb tanks (the little ones get expensive)

Desert Dweller · 07-06-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MrSmoker

BTW whats your new Brethren Team name going to be?

How about "A Long Ways Away" BBQ? I am sure I am not ready for this if I am the only financier.

bbqbull · 07-06-2010, 05:40 PM

I feel your pain Bo!

Alan in Ga · 07-06-2010, 05:52 PM

Great looking pics and that had to be a blast to do we are still waiting to do our first one and yes money is the factor

landarc · 07-06-2010, 06:11 PM

Yessir, comps are a different breed of BBQ. Still looks like a good time.

07-06-2010, 10:07 AM	#2
BBQ_Mayor is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-14-07 Location: Cambridge,Ia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Phil needs to cut away from himself!!!. I assume other than a few brain cells, there were no injurys so looks like a good time. Congrats on your first comp! __________________ Ray Smokehouse 72 Competition Cooking team Visit our Facebook page - Smokehouse72 WSM Whole Hog Smoker CBJ #4643

07-06-2010, 10:12 AM	#3
deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well YeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeHa!!!!!!!! __________________ Guerry >^..^< Weber 22 1/2" OTS "Dirty Girl", Weber Performer/Cajun Bandit "Cajun Queen", GOSM "Bubba Q", Maverick et73, RED Thermapen, One Cameron Stove Top "Lazy Girl".It burns sawdust... Avatar by Northwest BBQ!!! If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. Seven Zero notches on my spatula. Join_Us_In_The_Throwdowns_Forum!

07-06-2010, 10:48 AM	#4
Vince RnQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-09-07 Location: Phoenix, AZ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Welcome to the New World, Mr. Columbus!!! Glad you had fun and enjoyed the weekend. __________________ Rhythm 'n QUE Our Website On Facebook A Few Great Moments in RnQ History 1st Place Chicken at The Jack 2012 GC at the Inaguaral Sam's Club Invitational The Double Grand Championship

07-06-2010, 01:02 PM	#6
big matt Take a breath! Join Date: 04-06-10 Location: Banning,Ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	very cool..looks like a great experience! __________________ _________________________________ JOS whole hog cooker MAK 2 Star Facebook:https://m.facebook.com/pages/Leftcoa...440847709&_rdr Our website: http://www.leftcoastq.com/Leftcoastq.com/Home.html

07-06-2010, 01:10 PM	#7
Lake Dogs Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-14-09 Location: Lake Sinclair, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Draining; absolutely! Welcome to the group of nuts! Did 'ya have fun? We usually do. Honestly, the little down time after final turn-in to awards I use it to clean up (obviously) then run around the event and see stuff, otherwise I'd fall asleep (being completely exhausted). __________________ Hance - Lake Dogs Cooking Team - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook

07-06-2010, 01:41 PM	#8
tonto1117 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-26-07 Location: ADA, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hook, line and sinker!! Yep, your HOOKED!! Looks and sounds like you had a blast!! __________________ 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.

07-06-2010, 02:33 PM	#9
Smokesman Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-20-09 Location: Cincinnati, OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice pics! Is that a little portable water heater I see using the small propane tanks? Who makes that? Coleman? I'll google as well. __________________ Matt Schneider - "The Smokesman" - Velvet Smoke BBQ & Catering KCBS Certified BBQ Judge #54767 Weber Smokey Mountain 22 & Superior Smoker SS1 [B][COLOR="Red"]"To BBQ is human, for swine is divine!"[/COLOR][/B]

07-06-2010, 02:44 PM	#10
MrSmoker is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-28-04 Location: Phoenix, AZ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the pics Bo, I'm glad you enjoyed it. BTW whats your new Brethren Team name going to be? __________________ Mr Smoker BBQ Arizona Chapter BBQ Brethren-----AZBarbeque Hall of Fame, North American Outdoors Grill,Charbroil Red, #7 Custom Red Kamado, Bandera

07-06-2010, 05:40 PM	#13
bbqbull Moderator Join Date: 12-27-05 Location: Mid Michigan Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I feel your pain Bo! __________________ You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you. KC I miss your advice. Heavily medicated for your protection. Klose Mobile Pit Klose Owners Reccomended Pit Cookshack Smokette Gasser Little Chief Smoker Large BGE Gifted to me my Pit Barrel Smoker

07-06-2010, 05:52 PM	#14
Alan in Ga is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-19-09 Location: Macon,Ga Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great looking pics and that had to be a blast to do we are still waiting to do our first one and yes money is the factor __________________ NB Black Diamond, 57 Smokehouse BBQ Team www.57smokehouse.blogspot.com/ Certified GBA Judge/Competetior Golden Goose Egg(4 Times Certified) Stumps 223 ,2 UDS,NB Hondo

07-06-2010, 06:11 PM	#15
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: San Leandro, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yessir, comps are a different breed of BBQ. Still looks like a good time. __________________ "perhaps...but then again...maybe not..." careful there son, those ribs are boiling hot... \_\|_/ (='.'=) Here there be bunnies... (")_(")ooo Pacific Rim BBQ Bob's Brew and Que

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