Getting snobbish about our BBQ

Lake Dogs · 07-17-2012, 01:17 PM

I've read many different threads over the years about how folks now know what truly good BBQ is and the techniques used to make and server quality Q and then get disgusted with others who boil ribs or cook crock-pot butts, or dont want to eat at restaurants any longer, etc.

I then read this today:

> I met a guy at a charity cook-off this year who, like me, was new to
> competing. He got a call and I did not. We hit it off and were loosely
> keeping in touch.
>
> Today I heard that he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
> Apparently it has spread and the docs are talking in terms of weeks.
>
> This guy is in his 40's with a family. I can't say we are really close,
> but we are definitely "brethren" in Q. For some reason this news has
> really hit me like a ton of bricks. It is what people mean when they
> say "Life is Short". It inspires me to try to accomplish those things I
> always said I would do. I hope you all will take it as the same.
>
> David
> The Swine Spectator

David made a friend rather than an enemy. They became "brethren".

I would suggest that you consider how short life is and whether arguing over this is better than that is worth making an enemy over making a friend.

BBQ, enjoy it, and embrace other's ideas even if you know they're wrong.

JMHO.

5string · 07-17-2012, 01:22 PM

Well said.

Jaskew82 · 07-17-2012, 01:25 PM

/signed.

I am up for anything that tastes good.

Jethro1 · 07-17-2012, 01:28 PM

Thanks for posting L D.

Groundhog66 · 07-17-2012, 01:32 PM

There is no wrong way, just different ways. And if you like it, it's good BBQ.

Rebel Yell · 07-17-2012, 01:32 PM

...and that is the secret to this life. Love GOD and love others. Simple.

DaveMW · 07-17-2012, 01:52 PM

Amen Lake Dogs.

landarc · 07-17-2012, 01:55 PM

In this, there is truth.

MisterChrister · 07-17-2012, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rebel Yell

...and that is the secret to this life. Love GOD and love others. Simple.

+1 thanks for posting!

gtr · 07-17-2012, 01:56 PM

I hear ya!

I think a lot of arguing about BBQ is lighthearted smack talk, but it can get silly. If it tastes good, I'll eat it - I don't care how it got there!

I think food is only a part of BBQ. The gathering of friends and loved ones, as well as making new friends, is a huge part of the deal IMO.

Boshizzle · 07-17-2012, 01:58 PM

lastmajordude · 07-17-2012, 03:42 PM

I have had so much wonderful, freely given advice and opine on this board...BBQ Bandit, QTR, Boshizzle, Cowgirl and others....I have never met these good people but I do consider them friends... through que. Don't know of another board with such nice, helpful people.....JMHO....good folks make you feel good just being around them.....

Skidder · 07-17-2012, 03:47 PM

I've lived this way for the last few years. I went to Alaska in the 70's and always wanted to go back. Seven guys I knew died in one year and that changed my way of thinking. So I went back and had a ball. My sister had cancer and they gave her less than a year well she only made it a few weeks so now everyday is lived to the fullest. I will never sweat the small things in life Thanks for the reminder though.

1911Ron · 07-17-2012, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boshizzle

^^^^This^^^^^

TurkeyLeg · 07-17-2012, 03:56 PM

I'm no competitor so for me BBQ is all about cooking for friends and family, and if I'm lucky I made some good Q, but it's the process for me that I enjoy. The good food is a bonus. There's nothing better than someone complimenting my Q though!

07-17-2012, 01:17 PM	#1
Lake Dogs Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-14-09 Location: Lake Sinclair, GA Name/Nickname : Hance	Getting snobbish about our BBQ I've read many different threads over the years about how folks now know what truly good BBQ is and the techniques used to make and server quality Q and then get disgusted with others who boil ribs or cook crock-pot butts, or dont want to eat at restaurants any longer, etc. I then read this today: > I met a guy at a charity cook-off this year who, like me, was new to > competing. He got a call and I did not. We hit it off and were loosely > keeping in touch. > > Today I heard that he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. > Apparently it has spread and the docs are talking in terms of weeks. > > This guy is in his 40's with a family. I can't say we are really close, > but we are definitely "brethren" in Q. For some reason this news has > really hit me like a ton of bricks. It is what people mean when they > say "Life is Short". It inspires me to try to accomplish those things I > always said I would do. I hope you all will take it as the same. > > David > The Swine Spectator David made a friend rather than an enemy. They became "brethren". I would suggest that you consider how short life is and whether arguing over this is better than that is worth making an enemy over making a friend. BBQ, enjoy it, and embrace other's ideas even if you know they're wrong. JMHO. __________________ Hance - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook Lake Sinclair, GA (strategically about an hour from darn near anywhere) My competition daze are probably behind me now; I pretty much cook for family, friends, and frankly the peace and solitude I get from smokin' on an offset... Was Lang 84DX, now Bubba Grills 250R and many Weber grills
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07-17-2012, 01:22 PM	#2
5string is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-05-12 Location: Geezerville, North Carolfornia	Well said. __________________ PitBoss & Dishwasher, Smokin' Geezers Grill Team & Gumbo Krewe KCBS CBJ, CTC, CBBQA, ECV

07-17-2012, 01:25 PM	#3
Jaskew82 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-20-11 Location: Mooresville, NC	/signed. I am up for anything that tastes good. __________________ Hillside BBQ 2013 Stumps Classic - Delivered 4/15/13 Large BGE - Rescued 2012 2010 WSM 22.5" 2010 Weber genesis gas grill Rescued 22.5 Weber One-touch gold Yellow Thermopen BBQ Guru CyberQ 2011 Built UDS - Retired

07-17-2012, 01:28 PM	#4
Jethro1 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-16-12 Location: Maine	Thanks for posting L D. __________________ "Yes honey. I don't know what I was thinking."

07-17-2012, 01:32 PM	#5
Groundhog66 Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-10 Location: Livermore, CA	There is no wrong way, just different ways. And if you like it, it's good BBQ. __________________ Tim - Backwoods Party G2 XL, L, SM BGE's 2016 MAK 1 Star Brick Santa Maria Fire Pit 22" OTG Weber Kettle & a Nice Old Redhead [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=108419"][COLOR="Red"]Brisket UN-appreciation Thread[/COLOR][/URL]
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07-17-2012, 01:32 PM	#6
Rebel Yell Found some matches. Join Date: 03-30-11 Location: Erie PA	...and that is the secret to this life. Love GOD and love others. Simple.
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07-17-2012, 01:52 PM	#7
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07-17-2012, 01:55 PM	#8
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: sAn leAnDRo, CA	In this, there is truth. __________________ [COLOR=DarkGreen][COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=1]me: I don't drink anymore Yelonutz: me either, but, then again, I don't drink any less [/SIZE][/COLOR][/COLOR][SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkRed] [COLOR=Pink]SSS[/COLOR] [/COLOR][/SIZE]

07-17-2012, 01:56 PM	#10
gtr somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-16-10 Location: Culver City, CA	I hear ya! I think a lot of arguing about BBQ is lighthearted smack talk, but it can get silly. If it tastes good, I'll eat it - I don't care how it got there! I think food is only a part of BBQ. The gathering of friends and loved ones, as well as making new friends, is a huge part of the deal IMO. __________________ 50" Klose BYC, Spitjack XB85, 22.5 WSM, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, WRK, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Kanka Grill, a piece of expanded metal I throw over the fire pit sometimes, Stealthy Black & Vol Orange Thermapens Displaced East Tennesseean Proud recipient of a Tick Former outlaw MOINK baller, now IMBAS Certified, but still lookin' over my shoulder. "Relax, it's only BBQ." - Bigmista, 2013 SPFP Avatar by my son! WTFWGALD?

07-17-2012, 01:58 PM	#11
Boshizzle somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-26-10 Location: Virginia	__________________ Operation BBQ Relief Founding Member - I am Obsessive Compulsive about BBQ. Google it.

07-17-2012, 03:42 PM	#12
lastmajordude is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-11-12 Location: The "Poah" side of Madison Co. Mississippi Name/Nickname : Dude	I have had so much wonderful, freely given advice and opine on this board...BBQ Bandit, QTR, Boshizzle, Cowgirl and others....I have never met these good people but I do consider them friends... through que. Don't know of another board with such nice, helpful people.....JMHO....good folks make you feel good just being around them..... __________________ Jambo stick burner (dedicated to my dad...Big John) / Weber kettle / Blue Rhino 36” griddle / Battle Grey Hunsaker drum. "When food is cooked in a kitchen people think how good it smells, when cooked outside it is intoxicating to their soul"..... The Dude

07-17-2012, 03:47 PM	#13
Skidder Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-02-08 Location: Westfield,Ma.	I've lived this way for the last few years. I went to Alaska in the 70's and always wanted to go back. Seven guys I knew died in one year and that changed my way of thinking. So I went back and had a ball. My sister had cancer and they gave her less than a year well she only made it a few weeks so now everyday is lived to the fullest. I will never sweat the small things in life Thanks for the reminder though.
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07-17-2012, 03:56 PM	#15
TurkeyLeg On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-04-12 Location: wilmington,de	I'm no competitor so for me BBQ is all about cooking for friends and family, and if I'm lucky I made some good Q, but it's the process for me that I enjoy. The good food is a bonus. There's nothing better than someone complimenting my Q though!
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