Memorable comp times from 2009...

Stu's Q · Posted: Dec 13 2009 Post subject:

Wow... what a year... my memorable moments...

-Winning my first GC in Clarmemore, OK in a tough field of cooks and not the most forgiving of weather. That, I will never forget.

-Seeing Kosmo win his first GC in Ponca City and getting his hands on an FEC-100 which he was so close to buying even before that contest.

-Stillwater, OK contest (note to self..... drinking whiskey straight out of the 1/2 gallon bottle before noon at a BBQ contest is a bad idea)

-Tulsa Art of BBQ-seeing Mike of Butt Lover's BBQ win his first RGC. And cooking solo at that.

-Bedford, TX contest. Oklahoma represents!!!

-Jack Daniel's 2009 - Something I never thought I would ever get to do, and I got lucky enough to get the draw my first qualifying year. Great contest, great time, great party, once in a lifetime experience. But I'd go back any chance I got!

I'm sure I'm forgetting things, but I would like to say thanks to all the folks that make BBQ competitions such a great time. If it wasn't for the great friends and great times we have... would we really keep coming back? See you guys next year.....

Stu
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gotwake · Posted: Dec 13 2009 Post subject:

We got started in comp bbq this year and our second contest was my favorite...Even though the weather was bad, we managed. We were satisfied with our chicken, I panicked on my ribs, and we were excited over our brisket. Low and behold we got our first call on ribs that placed fourth. And lessoned learned...Do Not Drink Apple Pie on Friday Night.
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Kosmos Q · Posted: Dec 13 2009 Post subject:

smoke76 · Posted: Dec 16 2009 Post subject:

Dover DE in October has to be the worst time to hold a comp!!!!!! 30 deg weather, rain storms, almost loosing our canopy,,, but one of the best time I've had!

This was our first comp and had NO idea what to expect, smoked some ABT's and fatty's over a fried egg for 2 guys who had no idea what they were, and even got a call!!!

In the awards tent, sittin there hearing everyone elses names being called, they called us for 2nd place in chicken,, we lost it!! I think we made more noise then the GC of the day!!!! Then the wife goes," You better getup there and get your prize!!!" Laughing

Definitely goin to remember the first one!!!
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allsmokenofire · Posted: Dec 16 2009 Post subject:

In no particular order...

Hail at Claremore
Fatties and biscuits by Jeff
Peach pie
Washers and cornhole
Swarms of flies at Wagoner
Cunetto's on Thursday night before Jasper
Jasper
Friday night dinners
Apple pie
Shotski
Charmelized pork
22 minute chicken(done 30 minutes early) Laughing

"I'll be there by 3"

...but best of all is teaming up with Don to form PigDawg Cool

Looking forward to 2010!
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Jeff Hughes · Posted: Dec 16 2009 Post subject:

"I'll be there by three"

Thanks bro, I deserve that...
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SmokinOkie · BBQ Super Pro Joined: 16 Aug 2005 Posts: 2078

uh, things NOT to remember from 2009.

Getting the call during turn-ins in Claremore that our house got robbed. You ought to see that last couple of boxes and packing up and leaving.

Missed being out in '09.

Work was a #$@%, but I did get the #1 rating from my manager last night for his team. Since that pays more than comps, I'll be happy with that GC... LOL

vexter1 · Posted: Dec 17 2009 Post subject:

vexter1 · Posted: Dec 17 2009 Post subject:

Wow - you guys had some great moments - no doubt about it!!

For me this year -

Having my wife smiling and cheering me on when I take a walk - love that one!

Watching my team grow this year and ending up in the top 8% overall on the Pickled Pig ratings - for a 2nd year team - I'll take it! I'm so proud of my team and how hard they've worked this year!

Watching those same team members grow and understand competition bbq and become as hungry as I am to compete.

Calling Okiejay after each comp and letting my mentor know what calls we hit and how we did - always makes me smile!

Bringing out 'the general' to her first contest and taking home rgc (backyard comp - but TONS of fun!)

Talking to veterans at the last comp of the year (for us) and getting compliments from them saying 'people know who you and your team are' and things like 'you guys earned a lot of respect this year' - I about fell over - LOL - I had NO idea that anyone even thought that way about my team.

Showing up at a comp to have someone ask if we were 'H*QUE' - when I said yes - they said 'awwww sh!t' and walked away - LOL - made me really laugh!

Hangin out and helpin Jeff Hughes at Laurie - learned a lot and made a new friend along with having a lot of fun!

Watching and cheering on 'Smoke This BBQ's' first GC at Columbia, MO - after 5 years he took the GC at the first contest he ever did - those tears were real - and really hit home with me. And becoming friends with them on the circuit just sweetened the deal even more.

Walking the stage 2x's at MIM with the Norwegian team - what a RUSH!

Getting 2nd place ribs and only placing a few points behind Munchin Hogs at The Hilton.

Taking a walk for brisket and getting the nod of approval from mrcustomsteel when I took the call - Mr. Texas himself - and having him along to see that I'm a serious cook and can back up the talk with the walk Wink

I have a lot of respect for him and to have him realize that he built a rig for a serious competitor meant a lot to me.

Working with mrcustomsteel on both my comp and backyard rigs

Enjoying various comps in the area with Ringers - love the camaraderie!

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constructioncrewbbq · Posted: Dec 17 2009 Post subject:

My most memorable comps from 2009

Making friends with the couple from New Zealand and caught out in my golf cart in the hail storm at Claremore.

Winning the Pork at Art of BBQ and surviving the heat and margaritas

Getting stopped by the highway patrol in Missouri headed to Springfield running 93 pulling my trailer and talking my way out of it somehow.

The 2 AM "Screaming Education of BBQ" I got from Darby Neeves at the IBCA in August.

Teaming with Jeff Hughes at the Royal and Making some major business changes for both of us in the near future, the sky is the limit. Look out BBQ World.

Supporting Kosmo in his new business ventures, helping anyway I can.
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NaughtyNurse · Posted: Dec 18 2009 Post subject:

As a first year team I would say the best part was meeting so many other Ringers. Thanks guys for all the support and fellowship. Cool

Our first calls at Anthony, and the Ponca City comp was a great one from the time we rolled in until the time we left.
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crabclaw · Posted: Dec 18 2009 Post subject:

My most memorable event was taking First Place in Brisket at the Hot Springs, AR contest in Sept. For a Newbie, it was exciting and encouraging to say the least.

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bwsmith70401 · Joined: 10 Apr 2009 Posts: 24

I just happened to be walking by the front of the crowd on my way to the restroom when they called out 10th in Brisket.(This was a comp that calls out ticket numbers not names) Everyone was congratulating me and I hadnt won anything. After my trip to the restroom they called my number for 1st Place Brisket. Nobody clapped at all for me cause they thought I was on my way back. Crazy!

David · Posted: Dec 18 2009 Post subject:

David · Posted: Dec 18 2009 Post subject:

Buffalo · Newbie Joined: 20 Apr 2009 Posts: 48

Seening Little Pig Town winning his first comp on his Jambo Pit

Getting my Jambo Pit its kinda like going on your first date nervous as
h--- getting out of your comfort zone but loving every minute

Watching Bailey LPT kicking butt in the Kids Q

Surprise Birthday Party For Roc at the American Royal and everyone coming over to our camp for dinner

Scoring 702 and some change at Whitehorn Cove at Wagoner which ended up beening the high score for all KCBS Contest for 2009

The Buffalo BBQ Stampede starts in 2010

Coz · Posted: Jan 04 2010 Post subject:

One of my best moments was seeing my buddy Jellyroll Jones get their first GC.After that it was just good times with the friends we have made and survivng season 2 with our homebuilt cookers .
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