Hello from Glen Cove, NY

[L.I. QUE]

Hi all, my name is Ryan and I am from Glen Cove, NY, which is located on the Gold Coast of Long Island! I would like to start off with saying that this is truly an amazing community to be a part of and I know I will learn a lot from all of the knowledgeable people here.

I am currently gearing up for my first competition next August (2015). The reason I have decided to do this is because my father was a huge BBQ fan. He was a Master CBJ for over 25 years. I don't have his badge in front of me but I think his certification number was 187! I always wanted to do a comp with him and we decided that we would do a local one when I graduated from college. Unfortunately he passed away of a heart attack at the age of 55 on Sept. 11th, 2014. I would like to carry on his legacy by starting my own competition BBQ team with my cousin.

I am graduating this December 2014 from The University of Kansas, ROCK CHALK! Upon graduation I will be moving back to Long Island to get to work on practicing for my first competition. The competition that I am looking at competing in is the Battle of the BBQ Brethren in Sayville, NY. If anyone else is planning on going I can't wait to meet some of you guys and gals in person.

-Ryan

 

[IamMadMan]

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Welcome to the forum Ryan, glad to have you join us and hopefully take part in the other forums. Sorry for your loss, but as you stated, you can still carry the legacy forward. I wish you the best of luck...

We don't have a lot of rules here other than spam and advertising are NOT permitted, the rest is just common sense, courtesy, and mutual respect for one another. You'll soon find the Brethren are not a bunch of "know it-all's" who think their way is the only way. Even the seasoned users are open to suggestions, changes, and many will try new recipes and methods from time to time, which provide us with surprising results.

I recall my first visit to the Brethren, for months I was afraid to post and ask questions, even though I had experience under my belt. You'll find a great group of people here with a willingness to help and guide you, regardless of of how simple or how complicated you think your question may be. You'll also find that there are many ways to achieve great food, there is no single "cookie cutter" method as some have been conditioned to think. You'll just have to try a few different methods and soon you'll master the way that works best for you.

We'll be here to guide you and answer your questions as you begin your journey into smoking and BBQ. Pretty soon you'll go from asking questions to posting pictures of your progress, and we will all share in your experience as true Brethren.


We have many different forums here.... Below are just a few of them.

For discussion on BBQ/Smoking related topics, we have the "Q-Talk" Forum. This is a good starting point for all new Brethren.

For those who are interested in competing, We have a "Competition BBQ" forum.

We also have a "Catering, Food Handling and Awareness" and "Catering, Vending and Cooking For The Masses".

We also have a trading forum where members can trade sauces and rubs available from different areas around our country.

For general non BBQ related talk we also have "The Wood Pile" forum.


I hope to see you in the "Q-Talk" forum soon. You'll find help on almost every topic from cooking your first Pork Butt to curing and smoking your own ham and bacon.

If you can't find the topic you need help with, or have questions about a specific topic, just start a new thread in the related forum.

There are many members with years of experience that are willing to answer your questions and share their knowledge to guide you in the right direction. Collectively there is a wealth of experience and knowledge among the membership, including you. Don't be afraid to jump in there and share your knowledge and your experiences as well.

Welcome
Bob



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[cowgirl]

Welcome to the forum Ryan. Very sorry for your loss...
Congrats on the upcoming graduation and best of luck with the competitions!

 

[jakel]

Welcome from Ohio

 

[bluetang]

Welcome, come on in, take your shoes off and sit a spell.

 

[Blythewood BBQ'er]

Welcome to the Brethren! Sorry for your loss! Good luck in your first comp! Don't forget to take that badge with you, you can never underestimate the power of spirit!

 

[L.I. QUE]

Thank you everyone! I'm ready to learn!

 

[Bob S]

Welcome to the Brethren!

 

[BigBobBQ]

Ryan, Sorry for your loss. Welcome to the Brethren!! There is a wealth of knowledge and experience amung the members. If you have a BBQ or cooking related obsession or hobby this is the place to be. Sit back, soak up the knowledge and jump in there and be sure to share yours as well. If you can't find or get an answer to the question here then there is probably not an answer available.

 

[BBQ_MAFIA]

Welcome from NJ!