Smokin' on Big Creek 2009

[Jeff_in_KC]

I've been asked several times so just as an FYI, Stan and I are working on trying to get this thing going again in Pleasant Hill for 2009. Stan is working to get a new benefactor lined up to replace the Brain Injury Association. We already have a proclamation and let KCBS know we're planning to keep it on the schedule for the same week as it was this year (first weekend in April). It should be on the schedule by January or early February, once we get the sanctioning paperwork (easy) and fee (a little work) to KCBS. We'll keep you posted. Thanks.

[Plowboy]

Will this be considered a second year contest or first year since your first year in PV was with Brain Injury Association from Columbia, MO.

[EarlyBird]

Jeff, What happened to the Brain Injury Assoc?

Chris

[Diva]

Dibs on our same spot and our same neighbors!!!

[scottyd]

I heard that they were picking up there toys and going to play in columbia again. As that is where they are from. That is what I heard in the wind.

I am pretty sure Jeff will find a Great worthy new new benefactor for the Pleasant Hill for 2009. I have see this man do many awesome things in the last few years I believe he can pull it off in 09. I for one will be there to support his contest this year. Roll on brother.

[Jeff_in_KC]

Thanks for the kind words, Scotty but Stan is the one currently working with an organization that his company supports as a charity and we think we have a good shot at it. LOL! I guess if no one wants our money, we can find something to do with it.

Todd, I'm not sure but I'm guessing second year contest. Either way, we fully expect to get around 50 teams anyway. We hope we proved ourselves to teams last April and that no one will hesitate to give Pleasant Hill another shot.

Chris, the BIA-MO is still operating and that's a good thing! Many families in Missouri need their services. Our connection to the organization, though, was ended after the contest in April. As they covered our cost of sanctioning and provided the certificate of liability insurance, we are looking for another organization who wil do the same and get involved with Stan, me and all our volunteers.

Hey Steph, the Dodge Boys PMed me and told me they need a break from you guys and asked if you could be put out by the creek. :twisted:

[Plowboy]

Dibs on our same spot and our same neighbors!!!

Ditto

[KC_Bobby]

I think you can count us in this year too. Hopefully the Q'chen will be ready to go.

[The Pickled Pig]

The Pickled Pig will be there but Mokan needs to supply a new cardboard escort for entertainment purposes.

[stan]

I think we got a little closer to a charity today. Hope to have it wrapped up this week. Will be getting the sanctioning fee in the next day to two to Jeff.

We will let everyone know.

[Exe-que-tioner]

Jeff,
Will your contest have a sausage or open category, or is it just the standard four meats? Missed it last year, but planning on coming this year.

[Plowboy]

Jeff is considering a chicken salad category.

[HoDeDo]

If you are looking for a charity to benefit... you might also talk to Craig Kidwell or Steph about possibly providing some of the monetary love to Kookers Kare.

[scottyd]

Well hey I want a good spot too!

[Que'inKC]

Jeff...Glad to here this, last years event was a lot of fun...Although this year I'll probably be cook'in...J

[Jeff_in_KC]

Jeff...Glad to here this, last years event was a lot of fun...Although this year I'll probably be cook'in...J

Dang it, Jeff, you can't go quittin' on us now!!! :cry:

[Jeff_in_KC]

Jeff,
Will your contest have a sausage or open category, or is it just the standard four meats? Missed it last year, but planning on coming this year.

We weren't sure last year what to expect and extra categories means extra fees to KCBS. With fewer entries in these other categories, not sure we could make it worthwhile to teams. We will definitely have people's choice again this year. It was a HUGE hit in town. Problem was we didn't have enough meat turned in to cover the public's attendance! Will maybe do it a little differently this year and definitely change at least one category. Last year, it was wings and brisket. Will probably change to wings and pulled pork as pork is cheaper and will allow teams to bring more. Plus since we allowed brisket to be cooked prior to arriving for people's choice, pork reheats nicer IMO if we switch to that. And I believe it goes farther.

[KC_Bobby]

I like that with the pork!

Is the wind going to blow from the south, west or north that weekend? I'd like to request a spot that has our back to the wind.

thanks

[Jeff_in_KC]

It's gonna swirl from all directions! :wink::lol:

[KC_Bobby]

Thanks, we'll mount the Q'chen on a carousel.

[butts a fire]

We'll be back in 09 that is for sure. this years contest was the best one we went entered. Well ran and a lot of fun.

[VGuilford]

Anymore info to share?

[Jeff_in_KC]

Yes actually so... weird you mention it! Stan has been working his rear off to get this launched for us and just about an hour from now, he'll be dropping off our sanctioning fee and forms along with our insurance certificate to the KCBS office. We already have our own proclamation from the Governor's office from last year when we got one as a "just in case". So we're all set!

Smokin' On Big Creek 2009 will take place April 3-4, 2008 in Pleasant Hill. This year, we will be working to raise funds and awareness for The March of Dimes. Most probably know this but the March of Dimes' mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

We will have the Web site up and running again soon (www.SmokinOnBigCreek.com (http://www.SmokinOnBigCreek.com)) along with entry forms.

Further details will be forthcoming! We look forward to another highly successful event in Pleasant Hill this April!

[Rookie'48]

OK, Jeff, put me in for a judging spot. I'll be there Friday afternoon / evening with my big ol' cooler :biggrin:.

[HoDeDo]

I hear the returning champs get free entry?? Woo Hoo! NOW THAT IS A CONTEST!

[Jeff_in_KC]

Returning champs pay double! :twisted:

[Plowboy]

Returning champs pay double! :twisted:

Maybe returning champs won't return. :cool:

I think returning champs get their choice of spots. :rolleyes:

[Jeff_in_KC]

Maybe returning champs won't return. :cool:

I think returning champs get their choice of spots. :rolleyes:


Seriously, we're donating a free entry to the KCBS banquet and to Kookers Care WinterFest so we're all tapped out on free entries but talk to me about choice spots. Grand Champion ought to get SOMETHING! :wink:

[HoDeDo]

Seriously, we're donating a free entry to the KCBS banquet and to Kookers Care WinterFest so we're all tapped out on free entries but talk to me about choice spots. Grand Champion ought to get SOMETHING! :wink:

Well we have a shot at winning it then.... So you wont get a check until after winterfest.

Todd will be at the banquet, and I believe we will both be at winter fest.... so with a little luck.... we might just get in free. I plan on buying a pile of raffle tickets.:twisted:

[Jeff@KC]

Hey andy, I think the returning champs "neighbor" gets a free entry too!

[Plowboy]

Hey andy, I think the returning champs "neighbor" gets a free entry too!

Stith, we need a better quality of neighbors this year. :wink:

[Jeff_in_KC]

Stith, we need a better quality of neighbors this year. :wink:

Gotcha Todd! Totally understand! :wink: That damned Spurgeon can be a distraction and a bad influence! :twisted::lol: At the very least, you'll spend all weekend laughing your arse off and have tears rolling down your face from listening to his jokes and takes on various topics!

[HoDeDo]

Stith, we need a better quality of neighbors this year. :wink:

I can see this thread is going to go downhill in a hurry :-P


Gotcha Todd! Totally understand! :wink: That damned Spurgeon can be a distraction and a bad influence! :twisted::lol: At the very least, you'll spend all weekend laughing your arse off and have tears rolling down your face from listening to his jokes and takes on various topics!

You never know what can happen with the Purple Helmet on the prowl.

[Jeff_in_KC]

Got the Web site up at least partly. Still working on some things but we had to change the URL slightly... I accidently let the old one expire and some scum bags swiped it up and are holding it hostage for like 10 times what Go Daddy charges... so I just registered a new one with "BBQ" on the end:

www.SmokinOnBigCreekBBQ.com (http://www.SmokinOnBigCreekBBQ.com)

So far, all that's there is basic info, contact info and the entry form.

[stan]

Bumping up! We could use some more entries guys! Whose in!

[Plowboy]

Bumping up! We could use some more entries guys! Whose in!

We're waiting for the Kooker's Kare banquet to see if we win an entry. Application is filled out and sitting right here.

[KC_Bobby]

Same with us. Come on Kooker's Kare - no whammys!

[The Pickled Pig]

The Pickled Pig is in. Check and app in the mail. We liked our spot last year.

[Captain Caveman]

Caveman Cuisine will be there.

[Diva]

I lucked out and got an entry at the KCBS Banquet.

Steph

[Exe-que-tioner]

The "Exe-que-tioner's" will be in attendance. Missed it last year. Looking forward to it this year! Sure will be nice to shake this cabin fever. Getting ready to fire up the pit this weekend with the nice weather forecast and do a little experimenting on some briskets. This is where we need a little more practice. See ya in April! :wink:

[HoDeDo]

I lucked out and got an entry at the KCBS Banquet.

Steph

Luck has nothing to do with you getting banquet entries. You invented the trade/buy/steal process :twisted:

How many did you end up with?? know you were looking for me and Bob-o, etc too...

[Plowboy]

Luck has nothing to do with you getting banquet entries. You invented the trade/buy/steal process :twisted:

How many did you end up with?? know you were looking for me and Bob-o, etc too...

Yeah, I had that one LOCKED DOWN, only to come back and hear, "Steph got it." But I ain't hate'n. Can't hate the playa, only the game.

[Ponderosa BBQ]

True

[Diva]

Twenty. Won 7, bartered/traded/cash/check etc. the rest. We purchased some as an investment : )

[Plowboy]

Wow, we purchased 7 and thought that was good. You are my idol, Steph.

[Diva]

May the Svedka be with you

[HoDeDo]

20... yep. THATs the Steph I know. You go girl!!!

[Plowboy]

May the Svedka be with you

And also with you.

[HoDeDo]

funny, I thought it was with me... <looks to left at medicinal Greyhound>

[Plowboy]

funny, I thought it was with me... <looks to left at medicinal Greyhound>

It's a Harrisonville thing. You wouldn't understand.


Hey, where's the Polar Swine recap? :cool:

[Diva]

Yeah, where's the friggin recap!

[stan]

If any of you know of a business that needs a tax right off let them know that our contest benefits the March of Dimes and that their donation is deductible! We are still looking for enough donations to have a band again!

Additionally, if you know anyone that would like to donate any Sports Memorabilia, BBQ baskets, little catering etc for the silent auction let me or Jeff know.

[Diva]

Slabs are in for a bbq basket.

[Diva]

Its probably a pain in the ass, but what about auctioning off leftover bbq??? I'd donate ours. Hell, I'll donate some cooked pork butts as well, if you wanted. Lemme know.

[HoDeDo]

It's a Harrisonville thing. You wouldn't understand.


Hey, where's the Polar Swine recap? :cool:

Yeah, where's the friggin recap!

Sunny, 65, and no wind... water was like glass, I will post some pics, and info soon...

[Que'inKC]

R Butts R Smokin' will be sending our's in this week...Can't wait!!!

[KC_Bobby]

Has Jeff or Stan put down the infield tarp?

[stan]

Has Jeff or Stan put down the infield tarp?

No need it will be great this year! If not it is now your fault for saying that! NO Wammies!

[KC_Bobby]

I just heard hail at my house and I ain't much further then an artillery range away.

[stan]

Bobby...no more talk of rain or snow or hail....or moisture...i would hate for that new rig of yours to get stuck....remember who assigns spots

[stan]

Its probably a pain in the ass, but what about auctioning off leftover bbq??? I'd donate ours. Hell, I'll donate some cooked pork butts as well, if you wanted. Lemme know.

Thanks....will talk to Jeff on the left overs..

[Jeff_in_KC]

Just an update - we've gotten a few sponsors lined up and working on more. Due to fewer sponsors this year, it looks like we may be without a band on Friday night which I'm a little disappointed in... it gives the public coming out for the People's Choice a more festive atmosphere. We're still working on that. So far, it seems that's the only thing we'd be lacking from last year.

To date, we already have five teams entered which is ahead of last year's pace. I have also already gotten nearly 100&#37; CBJs who have responded to my email or emailed me from the KCBS Web site. Hope to get some more entries this week! Thanks for your support of the March of Dimes!

[Diva]

How much more do you need for the band? Who is it that you're looking into? I emailed some dudes: http://www.salamanderrocks.com

They're good.

[Diva]

Super drag....
"Thanks so much for thinking of us...

I'm sorry to say that we're already booked to play a fundraiser that evening.. It's not listed on our page because the venue isn't licensed to host live music.

One of our venues has links listed on their page to a ton of bands in town who may be able to help you.

http://flamingorocks.com

Go to their links page to find the other bands."

[The Pickled Pig]

A 12 pack and bottle of tequila will get Bob from MoKan singing every time...very memorable entertainment.

[HoDeDo]

A 12 pack and bottle of tequila will get Bob from MoKan singing every time...very memorable entertainment.

Memorable yes, but hardly what ya want for "public" consumption.... unless torture is what you are after.... :twisted:

[Jeff_in_KC]

How much more do you need for the band? Who is it that you're looking into? I emailed some dudes: http://www.salamanderrocks.com

They're good.

I have spoken to Bob Walkenhorst of "Steve, Bob and Rich" / "The Rainmakers" fame. He said The Rainmakers don't play together any longer but he and a buddy, Jeff Porter, play for about $750 for two hours and can add a bass player and the drummer from The Rainmakers (Pat Tomek) for $1500. I think they're a little out of our price range. The band we had last year I really like a lot (http://www.projectchameleon.net/). I think they were $1200 for 3 1/2 hours. Stan and I were discussing the possibility of a sponsorship - one business to sponsor the band. I think the band makes people's choice a better draw. I'm open to suggestions.

[SloppyQ]

Jeff, is this the same band from Blue Springs? If so give me a call maybe we can get them for a little better price.

I have spoken to Bob Walkenhorst of "Steve, Bob and Rich" / "The Rainmakers" fame. He said The Rainmakers don't play together any longer but he and a buddy, Jeff Porter, play for about $750 for two hours and can add a bass player and the drummer from The Rainmakers (Pat Tomek) for $1500. I think they're a little out of our price range. The band we had last year I really like a lot (http://www.projectchameleon.net/). I think they were $1200 for 3 1/2 hours. Stan and I were discussing the possibility of a sponsorship - one business to sponsor the band. I think the band makes people's choice a better draw. I'm open to suggestions.

[Jeff_in_KC]

I'll get with you in the next day or two, Lee. I barely have time to breathe right now!

[lwest99]

I have a pretty good rendition of Cocaine Blues from Walk the line (Think GAB in 2007). I can sing that if you want.

[Jeff_in_KC]

We're only five weeks out on this event! As of this afternoon, I have fully updated our Web site to include all that we know as of now plus RESULTS and PHOTOS from the 2008 event!

Hope you plan to be here in April! Visit the site and download an entry form at www.SmokinonBigCreekBBQ.com (http://www.SmokinonBigCreekBBQ.com) .

[Plowboy]

Jeff,

I'm sending out our entry this week. Count Plowboys in for gift baskets for the raffle.

Todd

[clubjoe]

Just put my entry in the mail box. (since I didn't get the free entry draw from Winterfest last night:mad:

[Jeff_in_KC]

Jeff,

I'm sending out our entry this week. Count Plowboys in for gift baskets for the raffle.

Todd


Todd, thanks! You're awesome!!!

[stan]

Yes thanks Todd! Thanks Steph also for the basket offer!

[KC_Bobby]

Boondoggle will be there!

:biggrin:

Stan/Jeff, I'll get our registration along with the entry certificate in the mail as soon as we determine if we are doing the peoples choice.

[Jeff_in_KC]

Boondoggle will be there!

:biggrin:

Stan/Jeff, I'll get our registration along with the entry certificate in the mail as soon as we determine if we are doing the peoples choice.

Come on bro! Spurgeon is giving you a butt and some wings. What have ya got to lose?

[KC_Bobby]

I'm sure we will be doing at least pork

[Diva]

I'm sure we will be doing at least pork


MAN UP Boondoggle, sheeeesh! Help out the March of Dimes Bro! For criminy sakes.......:biggrin:

[Jeff_in_KC]

MAN UP Boondoggle, sheeeesh! Help out the March of Dimes Bro! For criminy sakes.......:biggrin:

Yeah, Bob! After the Kookers Kare raffle, it's not like you're paying to enter the KCBS part of the contest! :lol: You should enter Kids Q while you're at it too! :lol:

[KC_Bobby]

Does Kookers Kare give out receipts that I can use as a tax write off for the raffle tickets? Winning this entry alone almost broke us even for all the raffle tickets. With the gift basket we won, we were probably about even.

[EarlyBird]

Does Kookers Kare give out receipts that I can use as a tax write off for the raffle tickets?

I wrote a check for mine so I would have a receipt. Our goal for this year to to keep better track of expenses.

Chris
Early Bird BBQ

[KC_Bobby]

We should have - we bought $200 in raffle tickets - $150 for comps, $25 for the misc raffle and $25 for the pellet pooper.

[Jeff_in_KC]

Bob, check this out... I emailed Richmond (the contest we won for $100 in contest raffle tickets) and asked for their entry form... turns out the contest has 15x15 sized sites with apparently no electric and no payout for reserve grand, just grand and 1st through 3rd in each category. They want $50 extra for a larger site. Whatever! I'm checking the box for the larger site and sending only my certificate. Free is free. Methinks no one associated with that contest has ever been a contest cook! LOL!

[Jeff_in_KC]

I wrote a check for mine so I would have a receipt. Our goal for this year to to keep better track of expenses.

Chris
Early Bird BBQ

Correct me if I'm wrong but if you get something for your donation, it isn't tax deductible, right? Like contest entry fees... you get to enter a contest so technically it isn't deductible... but that being said, the IRS would be hard pressed to determine you got something in return for your donation to Kookers Kare.

[KC_Bobby]

Bob, check this out... I emailed Richmond (the contest we won for $100 in contest raffle tickets) and asked for their entry form... turns out the contest has 15x15 sized sites with apparently no electric and no payout for reserve grand, just grand and 1st through 3rd in each category. They want $50 extra for a larger site. Whatever! I'm checking the box for the larger site and sending only my certificate. Free is free. Methinks no one associated with that contest has ever been a contest cook! LOL!

Sanctioned?

I thought KCBS mandated cash prizes for top 5 in every catagory and Grand and Reserve.

15x15 - be positive - you can walk around the EZ up.

[Diva]

First off, KCBS should know that their rules aren't being followed. Grand and reserve AND minimum 20x18 spots are mandatory.

[Jeff_in_KC]

First off, KCBS should know that their rules aren't being followed. Grand and reserve AND minimum 20x18 spots are mandatory.

I am only guessing on the reserve... they don't even mention it. I'll see what they reply with. Thanks Steph! I also emailed Karen Walker on it.

[EarlyBird]

Correct me if I'm wrong but if you get something for your donation, it isn't tax deductible, right? Like contest entry fees... you get to enter a contest so technically it isn't deductible... but that being said, the IRS would be hard pressed to determine you got something in return for your donation to Kookers Kare.

Thats right. If you win something you can deduct the fair market value of it against your contribution. We didn't win amything so we get to deduct everything.

Chris

[stan]

You are correct Chris! I had taxes done last night. I had to subtract the cost of the BIA shirt last year that I received from our contest from the total amount of money donated (the bullsheet ad, cost of the biscuits and gravy for the breakfast etc.....).

I will do a better job of keeping track this year!

[Jeff_in_KC]

You are correct Chris! I had taxes done last night. I had to subtract the cost of the BIA shirt last year that I received from our contest from the total amount of money donated (the bullsheet ad, cost of the biscuits and gravy for the breakfast etc.....).

I will do a better job of keeping track this year!

Oops! Almost forgot about that stuff... I didn't keep track of mileage I drove for the BIA but I do have proof of $$$ spent for the domain name and hosting of the contest Web site.

OK ...guess we're hijacking our own thread! Back on topic!

[DMDon]

So, if I understand this correctly. Bobby won the contest entry on the one ticket he bought and get to deduct $149 for the nonwinning tickets. wink wink

[Jeff_in_KC]

Stay focused now...

[HoDeDo]

Bob, check this out... I emailed Richmond (the contest we won for $100 in contest raffle tickets) and asked for their entry form... turns out the contest has 15x15 sized sites with apparently no electric and no payout for reserve grand, just grand and 1st through 3rd in each category. They want $50 extra for a larger site. Whatever! I'm checking the box for the larger site and sending only my certificate. Free is free. Methinks no one associated with that contest has ever been a contest cook! LOL!

Usually on the front of the certificate notes any restrictions imposed, if we were told of any... In general, you get a standard spot in the "free" entry.... Just like the Royal isn't going to give me my normal spot and power free, just cuz I won it :twisted: That would be nice though. That would put me $2K ahead!!!

So, if I understand this correctly. Bobby won the contest entry on the one ticket he bought and get to deduct $149 for the nonwinning tickets. wink wink

Hmmm how do you take your "gain" on that one ticket LOL

Yea, raffles, auctions, etc are typically not write offs. anytime you are expecting to gain additional value from the donation... it isn't deductible.

[KC_Bobby]

How dare they not give you your entire parking lot!

Oh, back on track

I'll be in Pleasant Hill and am looking forward to it. Can we get a spot up in the southeast section near the awards?

[Jeff_in_KC]

Well hey I want a good spot too!

Hey Scotty, you still thinking of coming down for this contest?

[Jeff_in_KC]

Got two more entries and two more judges today... we're up to fifty CBJs (need about ten more) and 12 teams (need about 36 to 38 more!!!). If you're planning on competing here, we'd like to get filled up ASAP so we can concentrate more on doing the little things that will make this a great contest (like getting a lot more sponsors!!!) so get your entries in as early as you can. Thanks and see you in a few weeks!

[stan]

We are having some positive response from local businesses about sponsorships. Hopefully we will have some announcements soon!

[Jeff_in_KC]

Thanks to Stan, we now, as of this morning, have another major sponsor for the contest... Save-a-Lot Food Store here in Pleasant Hill shocked us with their interest and good sized donation! And we did some dealing and now he will also be offering pre-ordering of meat at a reduced price for all teams interested. We looked over his stuff this morning when we went in to meet with him and he carries Choice Excel full packers in various sizes, nice looking chicken and spares (forgot the brand) that are not injected with any solution of salt and water! He also carries babybacks but is currently out as they fly out of the store for some reason. Butts look to be good but they're all sliced in half so we didn't see full ones... but they will be available. We'll post contact info on our Web site soon at www.SmokinOnBigCreekBBQ.com (http://www.SmokinOnBigCreekBBQ.com). He said he'd go about 6&#37; over what it costs him to get it so it should save you some $$$. We're lookin' out for you guys!

[stan]

The spares were excel as well.

Now teams please send in your entries.

[Plowboy]

Sent yesterday

[stan]

Thanks Todd!

[Jeff_in_KC]

We got three more teams today (up to 18 entries with about 12 more verbals I know of), two more CBJs (we're up to 55 signed up) and another $475 in sponsorship $$$. Looking good!

[stan]

We are getting some good tickets to Royals games and other items for the silent auction. Make sure you check them out while there.

[KC_Bobby]

Check and free entry certificate ... have been given to Cliff Clavin's colleagues.

Well you see, Norm, it's like this . . . A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive intake of alcohol kills brain cells.. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. And that, Norm, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers.
-Cliff Clavin

[Jeff_in_KC]

Check and free entry certificate ... have been given to Cliff Clavin's colleagues.

Well you see, Norm, it's like this . . . A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive intake of alcohol kills brain cells.. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. And that, Norm, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers.
-Cliff Clavin

Thanks Bob! You didn't forget the people's choice, did you? :wink:

We've got 20 teams entered in the contest and nine more who have confirmed their attendance. We will still have room for 19 to 20 teams more so get on our site and grab an entry form! www.SmokinOnBigCreekBBQ.com (http://www.SmokinOnBigCreekBBQ.com)

Weird but in tracking hits on the contest Web site, by far the most visited page is the entry form page! :wink: That's a huge, positive sign!

[KC_Bobby]

Note the check part ... 30x30 is a great size space for our new Q'chen

[KC_Bobby]

Weird but in tracking hits on the contest Web site, by far the most visited page is the entry form page! :wink: That's a huge, positive sign!

Add this code and you can tell how many people print the entry form:

<!DOCTYPE html PRINT "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.schickrazer/shavedchicken/leaningvanlogo.xhtml1-transitional.dtd (http://www.schickrazer/shavedchicken/leaningvanlogo/allenpoleshed.xhtml1-transitional.dtd)"><html xmlns="http://judgeswithziplocksnbigasscoolers/2009/xhtml (http://judgeswith5gallonziplocksnbigasscoolers/2009/xhtml)" dir="ltr" lang="en">

[Jeff_in_KC]

Add this code and you can tell how many people print the entry form:

<!DOCTYPE html PRINT "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.schickrazer/shavedchicken/leaningvanlogo.xhtml1-transitional.dtd (http://www.schickrazer/shavedchicken/leaningvanlogo/allenpoleshed.xhtml1-transitional.dtd)"><html xmlns="http://judgeswithziplocksnbigasscoolers/2009/xhtml (http://judgeswith5gallonziplocksnbigasscoolers/2009/xhtml)" dir="ltr" lang="en">


Bob, that's some farkin' funny chit there! :lol::lol:

[stan]

How many teams are we up to?

[Jeff_in_KC]

How many teams are we up to?

24 plus seven other verbals that are solid... so basically 31. We would like to get to 43 to 48 teams preferably.... need another 12 to 15 teams in three and a half weeks! Come on folks!!! Help out the March of Dimes!! :wink: Thanks!

[KC_Bobby]

You can do it!
- Rob Scheider

Let's get those IA teams down here. They don't have one in state til May ... a little spring training for those guys. Come on ... callin ya'll out.

Buster Dog
RayJay 73 (or whatever Shotgun and Mayor are calling themselves)
Ponderosa
I bet the three of you could also talk IA Smokey Zzzzzzzzz's (snore) too - I think I remember him commenting something about MO at the awards

[Jeff_in_KC]

Thanks Bob! Wake 'em up!

I just posted something on "another" site and then realized he doesn't allow contest promotion unless it's within ten days out and then only calls for more judges, teams or event changes. What fun is that? :lol:

[Jeff_in_KC]

If anyone has been waiting to hear this before they enter: We hit 25 paid teams today! Midwest Scuba Que was the one... we're officially gonna be a qualifier so get those entries to me! We're half full now with seven more confirming they're coming. Hoping for 10 to 12 more we don't know about yet.

[stan]

We got more teams! Keep them coming !!

[KC_Bobby]

How bout a rundown?

[Buster Dog BBQ]

You can do it!
- Rob Scheider

Let's get those IA teams down here. They don't have one in state til May ... a little spring training for those guys. Come on ... callin ya'll out.

Buster Dog
RayJay 73 (or whatever Shotgun and Mayor are calling themselves)
Ponderosa
I bet the three of you could also talk IA Smokey Zzzzzzzzz's (snore) too - I think I remember him commenting something about MO at the awards

If I wasn't tied up that weekend I would go. I bet Big Mo is there. I would bet Fred as well.

[stan]

How bout a rundown?

You can find it on the website: http://www.smokinonbigcreekbbq.com/teams.html

I pasted them below.

As of Friday, March 13, the following 29 teams have signed up to compete in the contest:

Don't Q Me Bro Olathe, KS
Lil' Fiddlers Smokin' Cleveland, MO
Lil' Smokers BBQ Lee's Summit, MO
Munchin' Hogs @ the Hilton Prairie Village, KS
The Pickled Pig Overland Park, MO
Rubbin' It and Lovin' It Shawnee, KS
Four Men and a Pig Olathe, KS
Slabs.com Kansas City, MO
Boondoggle BBQ Lee's Summit, MO
R Butts R Smokin' Lee's Summit, MO
Rabbit Gulch Farm Cookers Lone Jack, MO
KC Can Crew Lee's Summit, MO
Pork Pullin' Plow Boys Blue Springs, MO
Exe-Que-tioners BBQ Grain Valley, MO
Slow and Easy Olathe, KS
Slabs of Approval Kansas City, MO
The Smoking Hills Overland Park, KS
Bare Bones BBQ Team Liberty, MO
Jeanie's Got Wood Sugar Creek, MO
The Hogfather, Uncle Bub & Associates Eugene, MO
T's Smokin' Pit Kansas City, KS
Early Bird BBQ Overland Park, KS
Caveman Cuisine Carthage, MO
Smoke for Brains Lee's Summit, MO
Midwest Scuba Que Kansas City, MO
Old Style BBQ Louisburg, KS
Silver Bullet BBQ Raymore, MO
Boys Night Out Blue Springs, MO
D-Don's Pit Crew Kansas City, MO

[The Pickled Pig]

Yikes! I'm scared now. That roster sure seems top heavy.

[Jeff_in_KC]

Yikes! I'm scared now. That roster sure seems top heavy.

Naw,it'll be ok! Tammy, Stan and I can't compete since we're organizing! :wink: :lol: :-P

Seriously, any given day...

[Bunny]

Yikes! I'm scared now. That roster sure seems top heavy.

Glad we're just helping out now. Whew! But we are looking forward to seeing everyone! :icon_cool This is for the sun that will be out there that day!!!!!

Rich and Bunny

[Jeff_in_KC]

Glad we're just helping out now. Whew! But we are looking forward to seeing everyone! :icon_cool This is for the sun that will be out there that day!!!!!

Rich and Bunny


Hey Bunny, Stan and I have a deal for you as far as helping out early on Friday evening! Can you make it out by about 5:45 or so? You and Rich are the only ones who can do this!

[stan]

Thanks to Just Pullin Pork for talking up the competition last weekend to "This is how we que it" Bryan and Kaygene Paxton. Kaygene contacted me today and the check is in the mail.

We are around 32 paid entries. Verbals put us up about 40.

[Just Pulin' Pork]

Thanks to Just Pullin Pork for talking up the competition last weekend to "This is how we que it" Bryan and Kaygene Paxton. Kaygene contacted me today and the check is in the mail.

We are around 32 paid entries. Verbals put us up about 40.

Stan thanks for the plug but I have to give credit where credit is due. You and Jeff do one hell of a job putting on a contest. Looking forward to volunteering.

[SloppyQ]

Mine will be in the mail by the end of the week.

[stan]

Mine will be in the mail by the end of the week.

Sloppy it will be good to see you!

[Que'inKC]

Can't wait for this one...It will our first contest!!!

[stan]

We have received 39 entries now and have several more verbals. Get your entries in soon before we run out of space.

[Just Pulin' Pork]

Can't wait for this one...It will our first contest!!!

Que congrats on your first contest. Keep in mind you will hooked after this! Key point is to have fun. This is an excellent contest to get you feet wet.

[Jeff_in_KC]

We have received 39 entries now and have several more verbals. Get your entries in soon before we run out of space.

Not counting the "verbals" (come on, Lee!!! Hurry up!!!), we have only nine spaces left as of tonight.

Also, we need some People's Choice entries! Last year, we had 18 wing entries and 11 brisket entries. So far this year, we only have 10 wing entries and 6 pork entries. Come on folks, it's for charity!

Possible objections:

1. "We don't have time to serve it." (we collect it and serve it for you)

2. "The locals always win those people's choice events." (Not here! We collect it and assign a blind number and ONLY Stan and I will know what number belongs to each team.)

3. "It costs money for the meat." (Thanks to Jeff Spurgeon, who is buying most of the meat, it's a lot cheaper here than other contests! Each pork entry gets one pork butt free. Each wing entry gets 3 to 4 pounds of wings free.)

4. "There's no time to cook pork before 6pm on Friday night." (If you're Bubba or Jeff, sure there is! If you AREN'T Bubba or Jeff, you can cook your people's choice pork sometime before the contest, freeze it and thaw/re-heat once you get here. The public will only know it's some of the best BBQ they've ever had! We HIGHLY recommend you bring minimum of two pulled pork butts, possibly three!)

5. "$15 is too much to spend on top of KCS entry and possibly kids Q too." (Can't help you there! Just win and it's free! :wink: )

6. "It's for charity. I don't like charities." (I can't help you there either. You're probably going to hell! :lol: j/k)

[Jeff_in_KC]

Que congrats on your first contest. Keep in mind you will hooked after this! Key point is to have fun. This is an excellent contest to get you feet wet.

Jon, he means "of the season"... Jeff has cooked before. He's even caught his arse on fire at a BBQ contest. Not many people can make that claim! :lol:

[Just Pulin' Pork]

Jon, he means "of the season"... Jeff has cooked before. He's even caught his arse on fire at a BBQ contest. Not many people can make that claim! :lol:

Oooppps my bad! Que again a good luck this is a great contest to start your season :)

[Diva]

6. "It's for charity. I don't like charities." (I can't help you there either. You're probably going to hell! :lol: j/k)

If I don't change my ways.....

[Roo-B-Q'N]

6. "It's for charity. I don't like charities." (I can't help you there either. You're probably going to hell! :lol: j/k)

If I don't change my ways.....


Save me a seat by the fire :shock::wink:

[Jorge]

If I don't change my ways.....

What time is the potluck?

[Diva]

7ish

[Jorge]

7ish

Probably not any cold beer though, right?

[stan]

Margarita machine as well!

[Diva]

Probably not any cold beer though, right?

Cold Harpoon.... :grin:

[stan]

We are doing another raffle this year that benefits the March of Dimes and the local Meals on Wheels chapter. Make sure you come by and by your raffle tickets.

We have:

Autographed Billy Butler baseball bat donated by the Royals
Tickets for several different royals games
Autographed Tony Gonzalez picture donated by the KC Chiefs
Metal cut out of a Pig about 2 feet tall
Various gift cards, baskets (slabs, plowboys, etc) and such....

The tent will be up close to the building. Hope you will take a look.

[Plowboy]

Cold Harpoon.... :grin:


Mmmmm... Poon. :rolleyes:

[Jeff_in_KC]

Mmmmm... Poon. :rolleyes:

Never had it myself... well, the alcoholic version that is! :lol: Steph, will there be an extra one for the organizers? :wink:

[Plowboy]

Never had it myself... well, the alcoholic version that is! :lol: Steph, will there be an extra one for the organizers? :wink:

Come on, you've had alcoholic poon before. :wink:

[jbrink01]

Come on, you've had alcoholic poon before. :wink:

Haven't we all.............

[Jeff_in_KC]

Come on, you've had alcoholic poon before. :wink:

I get it... finally. I had to think back to college days and it occured to me that you're right! :wink:

[stan]

As of today we are up to 42 paid teams with a few more verbals. It is coming up quickly!

[stan]

44 paid teams and 2 more verbals

[stan]

Not that anyone is reading this anymore but we are up to 47 paid teams today.

[Plowboy]

As with last year... that is a TOUGH crowd. Good job pulling in the teams. The care and service provided the teams last year was awesome.

[HoDeDo]

I'm still wondering if cold poon from a glass is better than the warm drunken stuff. I had the winter ale.... and it was GREAT cold. can't speak to Jeff's transgressions :oO

[Diva]

I'm bringing the UFO. Who's bringing me a bottle of Svedka?

Andy, you had Summer Ale with me.

[Jeff_in_KC]

I'm bringing the UFO. Who's bringing me a bottle of Svedka?

At this point, I'd be more concerned about having mud boots with you... Fark!! Accumulating snows this weekend... WTF??? :mad: It's SPRING, bitches!!!


Sorry... had to vent!

[Plowboy]

Accumulating snows this weekend... WTF??? :mad: It's SPRING, BITCHES!!!

Yes they are.


http://www.snr.missouri.edu/images/news/brian-busby.jpg

[Plowboy]

Admit it, that picture of Lezak made you throw up a little in your mouth.

His eyes are saying, "Come on in Jeff. The water is warm. Don't worry that you didn't bring your suit."

[KC_Bobby]

I thought you had a ground crew ready to cover the field with a tarp!

How about a bale of straw in the goodie bag.

[Que'inKC]

Admit it, that picture of Lezak made you throw up a little in your mouth.

His eyes are saying, "Come on in Jeff. The water is warm. Don't worry that you didn't bring your suit."

That's some funny chit right there!!!!

[Diva]

Relax man. It'll all pan out.

[Just Pulin' Pork]

Todd how you got that picture of Gary is a scary thought! :)That is funny though!

[stan]

The field is in better shape than last year at this point. Jeff just needs to not watch the weather as we will have it all under control!!

Found a great mud whole for the new BoonhauglerII!

[HoDeDo]

I'm thinkin a new activity is a mud/tractor pull using Jeff's spice pit :) GET ER DUN!!!!

[moocow]

Who cares about the rain, they are calling for the High temps in the 30's. Glad I am just helping out and not cooking. We may not have any thing to worry about as they are wrong 90&#37; of the time anyway. 12" of snot this Saturday, We will see!!

[KC_Bobby]

The field is in better shape than last year at this point. Jeff just needs to not watch the weather as we will have it all under control!!

Found a great mud whole for the new BoonhauglerII!

:mad:

Can we pre-order straw?

[Jeff_in_KC]

12" of snot this Saturday, We will see!!

Regardless, parks and rec crews will then be out with city snow plows pushing that snow off the field and over the back drop off at the fairgrounds. I was joking when I suggested it... the parks and rec director was not. :shock:

Just saw the predicted snows for this Saturday and Cass County was square in the 8-12 inch ring. Stan says snow is better than rain. I'm trying to buy into that belief.

EDIT: They just said if the low pushes farhter south than expected, the major snow willbe south of us. I'm hopeful!

[Jeff_in_KC]

Question for teams entered... if you're like us, the last thing you want to deal with is that damned BBQ meat after a comp! We love nothing more than getting rid of it, either to sponsors or to our neighbors when we get home. We've been thinking about something maybe you'll be interested in: Would anyone be interested in donating your leftover comp meat to be auctioned off to the highest bidder with proceeds going to March of Dimes and the Meals on Wheels program? Basically, we'd need to know when you get in on Friday what categories and how much of each you'd be able to donate and we could auction it off on Friday evening with the winners paying then and able to come back on saturday to pick it up after turn-ins. I think it would help to have some info from each participating team about how long they're been competing, awards, championships, etc... anything that might drive up the bids.

So.. any takers? I'll also email the list of teams over the weekend to get an idea and let everyone know if there's enough interest to make it work. We could also include it in our raffle instead.

P.S. We could also get you a receipt for donation from the March of Dimes for your contribution to a 501(c)3.

[Captain Caveman]

Question for teams entered... if you're like us, the last thing you want to deal with is that damned BBQ meat after a comp! We love nothing more than getting rid of it, either to sponsors or to our neighbors when we get home. We've been thinking about something maybe you'll be interested in: Would anyone be interested in donating your leftover comp meat to be auctioned off to the highest bidder with proceeds going to March of Dimes and the Meals on Wheels program? Basically, we'd need to know when you get in on Friday what categories and how much of each you'd be able to donate and we could auction it off on Friday evening with the winners paying then and able to come back on saturday to pick it up after turn-ins. I think it would help to have some info from each participating team about how long they're been competing, awards, championships, etc... anything that might drive up the bids.

So.. any takers? I'll also email the list of teams over the weekend to get an idea and let everyone know if there's enough interest to make it work. We could also include it in our raffle instead.

P.S. We could also get you a receipt for donation from the March of Dimes for your contribution to a 501(c)3.


We could probably help you out. Let us know.

[KC_Bobby]

We've earmarked some items for this donation

[Exe-que-tioner]

We have four pre-smoked butts for peoples choice, and two to smoke for contest. We could put our freebie on with the rest of our meat Friday night and donate this butt? How big is the free butt for entering peoples choice?

[stan]

Jeff's famous Team packet is in the email now! Check out the payouts! We are at 48 paid teams.

[KC_Bobby]

Peoples Choice pork is on and I'm about ready to hit the sack so the Maverick can beep at me all night.

[Smokin Mike]

I just got a chance to read the packet, :eusa_clap wow, nice job! I still don't have a reason to call you Jeff, no questions, guess going to have to wait intill friday to say hi.

I wished this was my first contest instead of second, I would not be so lost,,,,,,

Thanks

Mike

[Exe-que-tioner]

Went to "Save-a-lot" grocery in Pleasant Hill this afternoon to take advantage of the great meat prices available to contest teams. Only meat left to pick-up for the contest were ribs, and I am very glad that we stopped in, and made the trip!
Picked out some very nice spares (Excel & Hormel) in cry-o-vac. Manager on duty was very nice to let me hoard through the 3 cases they had on-hand to get what we like! Was not dressed warm enough to be in that cooler for 20 minutes or so! :frown:
Anyway, we walked out with 5 slabs @1.59/lb. Total bill of $37.29! This was their cost + 10% discount! Excellent price and quality!

Looking forward to this weekend!

[Jeff_in_KC]

One team opening again... someone grab it!

[Jeff_in_KC]

Yuck! Thursday... rain, cold, snow flurries, wind... dropping into the 30's. But Friday... sunny and 60 is the forecast! Saturday supposedly cloudy but 72 degrees and no rain til the evening! Bring the mud boots after the Thursday weather! LOL!

[moocow]

It rained 7" at Butler last year and it was still a lot of FUN! Good luck to everyone and we will see you out there.

[KC_Bobby]

Did the ground crew get the tarp down in time?

The Q'chen is loaded, I hope to be on the grounds by 6:45 with it. Jeff, if I bring my chicken thighs, will you prep em?

[Jorge]

Did the ground crew get the tarp down in time?

The Q'chen is loaded, I hope to be on the grounds by 6:45 with it. Jeff, if I bring my chicken thighs, will you prep em?

If you want Jeff to prep your thighs, you better get there earlier:lol:

[HoDeDo]

If you want Jeff to prep your thighs, you better get there earlier:lol:

From 1000 yrds - Direct HIT!!! :twisted:

Poor Jeff.

[lwest99]

I think Jeff is going to prep everyone's chicken. I thought he wanted this contest to be kinda like that IROC race where everyone gets the exact same car. Nice clean shaven chicken for everyone :)

[KC_Bobby]

I'm good with that.

[Plowboy]

I think everyone should present Jeff with a pink razor this weekend.

[Solidkick]

I think everyone should present Jeff with a pink razor this weekend.
He'd just use it against you.........:tongue:

Get it? Pink razor? Jeffie shaves his chicken? Use it against you?

Oh fark, I'm outta here before the chit flies........

To all cooking this weekend, BEST OF LUCK!!!!

[Roo-B-Q'N]

They are all in their places with bright shiny faces and mud between their toes... The Boonhauler II is awesome and looks to be a great weekend. Rosette $20s are encouraged to the judges....

Edit: sorry Char phantom posting on Toms PC

[Smokin' Joe]

Looks like the brethren represented very well...congrats to all who walked:eusa_clap

Overall:
1 CAVEMAN CUISINE
2 WILD BLUE
3 PORK PULLIN' PLOWBOYS
4 BOONDOGGLE BBQ
5 JEANIE'S GOT WOOD
6 T'S SMOKIN' PIT
7 FOUR MEN AND A PIG
8 WANNA B'S
9 MUNCHIN HOGS @ THE HILTO
10 THE HOGFATHER, UNCLE BUB


Chicken:
1 THE PICKLED PIG
2 THESLABS.COM
3 WANNA B'S
4 CAVEMAN CUISINE
5 SMOKE ZONE 3
6 SMOKIN' ROY'S BBQ
7 WILD BLUE
8 THE HOGFATHER, UNCLE BUB
9 FOUR MEN AND A PIG
10 KC CAN CREW

Ribs:
1 PORK PULLIN' PLOWBOYS
2 CAVEMAN CUISINE
3 SLOW AND EASY
4 EXE-QUE-TIONERS
5 SMOKIN' BBQ BOYS
6 FOUR MEN AND A PIG
7 LIL' FIDDLERS SMOKIN'
8 WANNA B'S
9 JEANIE'S GOT WOOD
10 BARE BONES BBQ TEAM


Pork:
1 T'S SMOKIN' PIT
2 B.S. BBQ
3 BOONDOGGLE BBQ
4 THE PICKLED PIG
5 SWEET CHIPOTLE BBQ
6 PORK PULLIN' PLOWBOYS
7 CAVEMAN CUISINE
8 R BUTTS R SMOKIN
9 THE HOGFATHER, UNCLE BUB
10 MUNCHIN HOGS @ THE HILTO


Brisket:
1 WILD BLUE
2 SLOPPY'S BACKWOODS SMOKE
3 JEANIE'S GOT WOOD
4 BOONDOGGLE BBQ
5 MUNCHIN HOGS @ THE HILTO
6 D-DONS PIT CREW
7 R BUTTS R SMOKIN
8 KC CAN CREW
9 SMOKIN' GUNS
10 THE SMOKING HILLS

[Plowboy]

Let's not forget...

People's Choice Pork: 1st Place Pork Pullin Plowboys

THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN!!!

Stan and Jeff - GREAT CONTEST!!!! AGAIN!!!! You guys are awesome and worked you tails off... along with your brides.

HUGE congrats to Caveman Cuisine! You guys are awesome.

[KC_Bobby]

And let's not double forget people's choice runner up!


Super mega congrats to Caveman!
Congrats to Plowboy, Pickled Pig, Slabs, Ex Q, Smokin Boys, R Butts, Sloppy, Can Crew and all the Brethren who got a call.

[Plowboy]

And let's not double forget people's choice runner up!

Who was that? I forgot.

Boon-dizzle did pretty well considering all of the bitching we kept hearing from Don about his cooker. Way to go, guys.

[KC_Bobby]

Who was that? I forgot.

Boon-dizzle did pretty well considering all of the bitching we kept hearing from Don about his cooker. Way to go, guys.

I'll even give the Brethern one of my 2 best secrets. The best way to make good brisket, is to hand feed pellets into the cooker and have very wide temp swings of at least 200 degrees each hour for 15 hours. I cooked it so long, that I had to turn in the whole flat just to get 6 slices.

Don

[HoDeDo]

Now that's funny bobby. Wait til you actually get to enjoy the mods we did Friday. I think you will like them. But hand feeding pellets is fun too... :o)

Great showing, considering the adversity you guys had with your cookers. you guys had a GREAT weekend. Congrats!!!

[Plowboy]

I'll even give the Brethern one of my 2 best secrets. The best way to make good brisket, is to hand feed pellets into the cooker and have very wide temp swings of at least 200 degrees each hour for 15 hours. I cooked it so long, that I had to turn in the whole flat just to get 6 slices.

Don

Been there!!! Placed in ribs and pork as I recall. :biggrin: Adversity builds champions. Today, the FEC that had our ribs ran out of pellets as we were doing Kid's Q. We had to turbo cook them to get anything in. :mrgreen: If you remember how bad I cussed my ribs at Kearney the year I won, you'll know about how this morning went down when I came back to a barely warm cooker, half cooked ribs, with less than two hours to turn in.

[Just Pulin' Pork]

Congrats to all that walked. It was alot of fun seeing everyone. Jeff and Stan you guys know how to put on a contest! You guys worked your butts off.

[HoDeDo]

Been there!!! Placed in ribs and pork as I recall. :biggrin: Adversity builds champions. Today, the FEC that had our ribs ran out of pellets as we were doing Kid's Q. We had to turbo cook them to get anything in. :mrgreen: If you remember how bad I cussed my ribs at Kearney the year I won, you'll know about how this morning went down when I came back to a barely warm cooker, half cooked ribs, with less than two hours to turn in.

With that said... that turbo cook was courtesy of Jeff - KC Can Crew. He and Mark G. both took time out of thier morning routines to share hot cookers with us... by means of dragging barrels to our site so we could immediately get our ribs back on track. It doesn't get any better than that, folks. Todd and I were lucky to have such great friends to have our backs.

[KC_Bobby]

I posted this on Facebook, but I thought that this should be shared within the Brethren too:

Andy, if it wasn't for you coming over for some help and words of advice ... our brisket turn in could have been used as a shock absorber. Thanks bro!

The members of this forum are awesome. We had a great day because of assistance from the competition/brethren. And I'd also like to shout out to Pickled Pig for posting their chicken steps. While we didn't get anywhere near a call in it, it sure did look pretty and it's definately a step in the right direction for us.

[moocow]

Great job All:eusa_clap, but don't for get the little guys who had to deal with you competitors all weekend! (Trash-Water-Ice-rides in the rain) You guys did great, I had more fun helping out than cooking. As far as Caveman is concerned, The money will be nice but that trophy was sweet! Hope you like the pics. Sorry If I forgot some of you.

[moocow]

PM me if you want your pics, I have more

[Just Pulin' Pork]

Do a cowboy hat, sweats and flip flops, do they really go together? KC Bobby you look way to relaxed! Just kidding nice job by you and Don.

[Coz]

I have to add my congrats to Caveman and all who did well.

[KC_Bobby]

Do a cowboy hat, sweats and flip flops, do they really go together? KC Bobby you look way to relaxed! Just kidding nice job by you and Don.

POW! :icon_smil

Not exactly a fashion statement, but I was comfortable and that hat's been good luck. At least I had shoes on.

[Solidkick]

Very strong showing guys and gals! Nice job!

[Captain Caveman]

Thanks for the congrats. We are still walking on air! Congrats to all who walked.

[Exe-que-tioner]

Great contest! Hats off to Jeff and Stan and to all that put forth such great effort. Wish every contest was as cooker friendly as this one.
Congrats to everyone that got a call and super congrats to caveman!
Thanks for sharing the pics, Moocow. And by the way, can you bring that golf cart to Sedalia in June? We could use rides to and from turn-in again.

[bbqbull]

Congrats to all the teams that walked!

Looks like it was a great contest.

[pat]

Congrats folks. Nice work!!

[stan]

Thanks to all the Teams that came out! We hope you had a great time. I really want to thank the volunteers that worked so hard! Vern, MooCow and Just Pullin Pork!!!! As you know them along with some of their kids and spouses.
Thanks to those who judged the contest! We hope you enjoyed it as well
I also want to thank Kookers Kare! Craig the donation from Kookers Kare to our food pantry was very unexpected but I know they appreciate it so much. That completed filled their freezers.
To all that donated canned goods and other nonperishables we collected 50&#37; more than last year. I got a call from the person that runs the local Food Pantry and he told me that the generosity for the teams, judges and public has restocked their shelves and they greatly appreciate it.
Lastly, I want to thank our spouses that put up with us the last couple weeks while getting ready for the contest. They were awesome!

I am so glad that this crappy weather held off! I think it is time for a nap! See many of you next week in Osage City!

[Jeff_in_KC]

I didn't have the energy to post last night. By the time we got home from dinner and unloaded, I was a zombie. Went to bed at 10 PM last night and woke up at 11:30 this morning! Anyway, I want to reiterate what Stan said... absolutely GREAT job by our volunteers! I haven't seen 'em all of course but I bet our's are some of the tops in barbeque! You guys ROCK and made this contest what it is! Stan and I had the vision of what we wanted to do but people like Vern, Jon, Shane, their sons, and many of our local friends you all don't know, along with the staff of the Pleasant Hill Parks and Recreation Department all worked their asses off this weekend and we think you all are incredible! We are quickly becoming known as a very cooker-friendly contest and these folks are why!

Also, BIG, BIG thanks to Todd and Steph for your donations to our raffle AND especially your hosting our sponsors and giving them each sauce and rub for our "Professional BQ EXperience" on Friday night! you guys were a hit! And Rich and Bunny, you guys provided a great judging insight to them and your song was great! Thanks for giving each of them some of your sauce as well!

Also, congrats to everyone getting called yesterday! I was proud of all of you, especially Captain! We hope you enjoy that GC award! I almost quit organizing for a shot at that! LOL!

I owe Exe-Que-tioners an apology! Bro, you shouldn't have had to call me for water Saturday morning and I should have found a cart and gotten it immediately! Won't happen again!

Thanks again to everyone and we hope to see an even better contest in 2010!

[Roo-B-Q'N]

Congrats Caveman and all who walked!

It was great seeing our friends again, it has been a long winter.

[SloppyQ]

Caveman congrats on a great contest, and thumbs up for all that walked. Jeff, Tammy, Stan, Amy and all of the other volunteers you guys did a superb job glad to have been a part of this contest. Till next time, Smoke On.

[Smokin Mike]

that was a great contest, I had fun doing it. and my family liked it!

my son did pretty well on chicken, he's going to teach me how to do chicken next weekend :), he placed 5th.

I got my first call that weekend too!! 5th on ribs:)

there was a huge brethren crowd there,,, nice to meet you all!

Thanks jeff, stan, the brethren cookers and volunteers!

[Captain Caveman]

I just wanted to let Jeff, Stan and all of the organizers and volunteers know how much we appreciated their hard work at the contest. My family and I had a great time. There was always someone there if we needed anything...ice, trash picked up, etc.

I'd also like to thank Amy Hays for not running over my wife during turn ins...we might not have made it to the GC. :)

This was a great contest and hopefully we can return to it again next year.

[Plowboy]

Jeff, you need to change your sig. You've got 364 days to promote next year's contest. Get on it, son!

Glad to be a part of the (so called) Pro BBQ Experience for your sponsors. I thought that was an excellent idea to have them get a first hand look at the competition and teams. The wow factor was when I told them that my fire was small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and then opened the FE to show them. Ooo's and Ah's.

[Jeff_in_KC]

Jeff, you need to change your sig. You've got 364 days to promote next year's contest. Get on it, son!

Glad to be a part of the (so called) Pro BBQ Experience for your sponsors. I thought that was an excellent idea to have them get a first hand look at the competition and teams. The wow factor was when I told them that my fire was small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and then opened the FE to show them. Ooo's and Ah's.

OK, OK... I'll change it soon! :lol: Never too early to start preparing for 2010... Ummm ok maybe it IS a tiny bit early. :shock:

[Exe-que-tioner]

Jeff,
No need for apology about the water! Soon as I got off the phone with you, one of your golf cart runners were there and took care of it promptly! :oops: :redface:
Again, you and all your help put on one heck-of-a-contest! Was nice to meet the brethren teams that we did. We were cooking beside "Boondoggle" and got to take a tour of their new trailer. Very nice! They have really done a lot of work in the past months and it shows. I think Bob said he is looking forward to a weekend off. From the looks of his work he deserves it!

[KC_Bobby]

Jeff/Stan,
I think I personally told you both that you and your crew did an excellent job. If I didn't, let me say that you and your crew did an excellent job.

And those awards kick arse - not complaining about the checks either.

We'll be back next year.

[stan]

Congrats to Caveman Cuisine! We (that is Jeff) will have the other pictures posted on the website later in the week.

Oh yeah my son Nathan's 3rd Place medal in his first comp with 17 kids in his age group. Not posting the picture of me crying when it was announced.

[moocow]

Who's that good looking kids real dad. Congrats Nathan

[HoDeDo]

Those were perfectly cooked wings. He's a natural!!! Jeff didn't train him on chicken prep did he??

[Exe-que-tioner]

Have been meaning to ask, and almost forgot, but was wanting to know who smoked the sausage that was served for breakfast Saturday morning? Was that yours Jeff? That was some AWESOME sausage! I do believe that is some of the best I have ever had.

[moocow]

Pretty sure they were Jeff's, I pulled them off of his spicewine.

[KC_Bobby]

I think that makes them Moocow's. Great cooking Moocow! I think I've told Jeff in the past that it wasn't the teal Spicewine causing his results.

[Jeff_in_KC]

They were just Johnsonville breakfast sausages, rolled in Slabs pork rub and tossed in the smoker. Easy... thanks for the compliments!