So I get to the site and first words out of my mouth were...

marvsbbq · BBQ All Star Joined: 15 May 2005 Posts: 6186

HOLY CRAP.....HOLY CRAP!!! I thought I was at BBQMAN's N. Gerorgia place had I not known better... Laughing

Their 'site' is carved out of the side of a MOUNTAIN over looking the Puget Sound.

Room enough for A car to turn in and park is about it.. We had to back in from HWY 101 (Costal Hwy) blocking traffic while doing so AND on a curve!!

I parked on the 'upper' part of the property. Pics will show how far guests had to walk from tent to us to get food.

Notice tent corner on right?

This is looking from tent to our setup..

Another view of same..

From our rig looking down to tent...

As you can see, it is VERY STEEP!!
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marvsbbq · BBQ All Star Joined: 15 May 2005 Posts: 6186

I did not want to put ALL pics in one body as I know some folks still have dial up and a lot of pics slow them down....

This is the SCHOOL BUS that brought guests from Olympia to site...about an hour and half ride...One guy was carrying the keg...wonder how much was left upon arrival Question

The wife THOUGHT she could bet me at cribbage. Laughing

Forgot my Jalapeno rack so had to make do...put toothpicks in so they would stand up a bit to keep cream cheese from coming out.

Peppers done so a little limp but tooth pics worked as needed.

ABT's....aka..Pigs in a blanket jalapeno style..with the stuffed peppers

The fresh fruit, Cheese cubes & Fresh veggies with dips..

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marvsbbq · BBQ All Star Joined: 15 May 2005 Posts: 6186

How DUMB of me... Embarassed

I JUST realized that I FORGOT to take pics of the RIBS & CHICKEN!!! Evil or Very Mad

Oh well, here is pic of the Portabella mushrooms I smoked...30 min on each side.

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marvsbbq · BBQ All Star Joined: 15 May 2005 Posts: 6186

Almost forgot........the guest of honor.

The party was for this gal's birthday party..All had good time and the food was AWESOME!!..of course.. Wink

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StarsandStripes · BBQ Fan Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Posts: 385

Chow looks great, Marv.

Did you set up the tent, tables, and chairs??

marvsbbq · BBQ All Star Joined: 15 May 2005 Posts: 6186

Hell no!!!! I am a COOK...not a 'party organizer/planner' Who ever they rented the tent from put it up and they put up thier own tables and chairs...Had a few volunteers ahead of time.
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SoEzzy · Posted: Apr 09 2007 Post subject:

So whose box was it on that cribbage hand?

And what did you turn in and turn over?

Good game cribbage, makes you play your hand, play off your opponents hand, and play for the points all the way round.

I used to play on a regular basis, but I probably haven't played more than 10 times in the last 5 years.
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BBQMAN · Posted: Apr 09 2007 Post subject:

Awesome lookin party there Marv! Very Happy

Looks like that client had plenty of money too! Wink

I should have taken some pics at the house I just left over-looking the gulf............Wow is all I can say! Shocked

Nothing short of 10 million (no kidding) I'm sure. Did a pig roast and a salmon delivery with the rig. Stayed long enough to carve up the pig- the wife didnt want to scare the kids! Laughing

Funny thing is, the husband didn't stick arounfd to see it carved up either! Laughing

Have a great Easter. Taking the wife out to one of the best steak houses in Tampa for our anniversary tonight, and of course will be paying cash thanks to the folks with the dinky house! Wink

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marvsbbq · BBQ All Star Joined: 15 May 2005 Posts: 6186

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Mike Lawry · Posted: Apr 09 2007 Post subject:

BBQMAN · Posted: Apr 09 2007 Post subject:

Awesome Marv! Enjoy your dinner. I know it's always nice when someone else does the cooking! Wink

Try not to be too much of the food critic, I know how tough that can be at times! Very Happy

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Harry Nutczak · Posted: Apr 09 2007 Post subject:

Marv, Nice lookin gig all around, and the wifes shirt? My favorite head-wrap is that exact print. is that truck of yours 4WD? I do not see a level spot anywhere but where you parked and where the tent is. And that steep drive to get to the tent might have kept you there overnight.

Happy anniv. Mr & Mrs Q-Man!!

best steak-house in Tampa? you really got me curious now, I wonder if you mean your own backyard.
I know you guys got a Sam seltzer's down there, and maybe a ruth-chris,
and I sure hope you are not referring to Golden corral.
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G's BBQ · BBQ Super Pro Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Posts: 1641 Location: NV

Happy Annvi.....

Looks like it was a kool gig. Just got bck from mine. Think Im gonna start charging a gratuity...

BBQMAN · Posted: Apr 09 2007 Post subject:

Thanks on the well-wish's guys! Very Happy

Not to Hyjack Marv's thread- I posted a review under the rest. section! Wink

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Texman · Posted: Apr 09 2007 Post subject:

Wow Marv, great pictures, in a great setting, with fantastic food that is all a testament of a great caterer! We just love pictures with a story line to go along with it.

marvsbbq · BBQ All Star Joined: 15 May 2005 Posts: 6186