DawgPhan
is Blowin Smoke!
- Joined
- Aug 9, 2007
- Location
- Atlanta, Ga
Even the best teams dont win every weekend. Think about how many times a year some of these teams cook and how few teams hit 7 grands in a year.
Unfortunately for me.... Its every contest with me getting my bitt kicked by past students. So get in line!!!! Honestly, it makes me smile. Whether folks used anything out of the class, I am still happy for them. Whether it be world championships or category wins. I'm still a winner...
But don't worry Kit. I still need Virginia and Delaware, so sharpen your swords!!!!
so many ways of looking at this...its the only professional hobby/sport that I know of that all you have to do to compete with and against past legends, current superstars and people that just want to have fun is to pay an entree fee....
Hozman, like you, we only do 4-6 comps per year. Last year, we were only able to do 2 due to illness. We are a husband and wife team, I am the only cook, my wife arranges boxes, runs turn ins, and has an uncanny knack of knowing what I need before I need it (seasonings, sauces warmed, etc.)
You'll realistically never be able to consistently beat the best teams cooking so few events, but in 5 1/2 seasons we've held our own, and heard our names called a time or two, and you can do that as well. But if you aren't having fun with it, it's not worth doing.
I'm finally considering taking a class because I've gotten about as good at it as I can on my own, and am not ashamed to look for some tips and techniques from some more consistent winners
Our best ever was in 2010, taking 1st pork and 6th brisket against some of the best at UP Hog wild. I would bet we were as on top of the world as if we'd won GC...well...almost:roll:
...its the only professional hobby/sport that I know of that all you have to do to compete with and against past legends, current superstars and people that just want to have fun is to pay an entree fee....
Also.... As a competitor.... If folks are intimidated and or scared at the cooks meeting. I already won... my view is there isn't anyone better in that cooks meeting than myself. Cocky or confident? Honestly, I dont really know the difference. But I can tell you I didn't show up to be intimidated or to finish second.
With it being Jack week. There are plenty of stories of the little guy taking out the big teams... on any given Saturday....
If the big boys are not there, who would you beat?
I don't give a damn about beating chumps, I want to hurt the feelings of the best out there.