4th Annual Eagle MI "Warm-up" cook!

[Richtee]

Brought to you by the good guys at Great Lakes BBQ Association!

http://www.glbbqa.com/

This is a great time... no big pressure - it's about a bit of bragging rights and maybe trying out that new procedure...

And the pot-luck dinner Friday eve is typically... well...SPECTACULAR!

4th Annual Winter Thaw and Practice Cook

The Great Lakes Barbecue Association (GLBBQA) is pleased to announce its 4th Annual Winter Thaw and Practice Cook, which will be held on April 29th and 30th, 2011, at the Eagle Park Fairgrounds in Eagle, Michigan. Our competition is open to all comers whether seasoned professional or amateur. The GLBBQA encourages new teams or anyone that has always wanted to try their hand at competitive barbecue to come and join us. This is definitely a fun get together to exchange ideas and information, share tips and recipes, and promote the true meaning of barbecue camaraderie and friendship.

Our event is non-sanctioned, but Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) procedures and judging rules will apply. This is a great opportunity to brush off the snow and prep for the season ahead.

GLBBQA knows everyone is busy planning their schedules for this upcoming season, so we wanted to get a pre-announcement out to everyone. More information and applications will be forthcoming at http://www.glbbqa.com/

[Richtee]

I am hoping I am too :{)

[HawgHeaven]

As always, I wish I were closer... I'd be there in a heartbeat!

[HawgHeaven]

Would this help you come to the event HawgHeaven's, if I say free boose toasts?


They always get my attention!

It's the geography that plays against me... I am on the east coast in Delaware, which makes that a pretty substantial trek. Also, the area comps start getting into full swing around then... it's not cheap!

[Capt Dan]

It is indeed a great way to bring in the spring, and sharpen your BBQ comp skills, or introduce yourself into the world of BBQ competitions.

I heard last night at the banquet that we have a very generous sponsor that is putting $1,000 worth of prize money up for this event.

At this event 4 yrs ago, I met Richtee for the first time. We had agreed on line that we would cook together. We have been best friends since, and have cooked together many times .
I met many folks that 1st Eagle cook, Crewdog,The Scotsmen,Bubba, The RSS team,Bavarian smoke,many other teams and GLBBQA members. Everyone was very helpful, and I think they all had fun.

I think " Captain-N-Smoke" will be there for the 4th annual.

[Richtee]

I think " Captain-N-Smoke" will be there for the 4th annual.

[Richtee]

Wanna know my opinion D? Go on and take a run how you wanna at Eagle. It's run by KCBS rules. Evaluate your position. Then (if need be) ask an established team to wash their dishes at a real comp. And WATCH and LISTEN. ASK only during "down" time.

Seriously.

[Richtee]

Then why ask for advice? Get on that horse and RIDE!

[HawgHeaven]

Then why ask for advice? Get on that horse and RIDE!

Yup, if ya' got a plan, then dump the clutch and make it happen!

[SmokinLee]

I remember you there last year derek. what were those sleeping contraptions you all had over there that looked like cacoons.? Was suppose to be there 3 years ago with the gang but ol pops decided to leave about a week before the event.

[Richtee]

I am wondering if we are going to have a pot luck this year? I sure hope so!

I do too. It's one of the main reasons I come...besides seeing the team and buds.

I'm planning... cured roast beef sammies, with li'l hard crust breads and melted provolone, with a horseradish sauce

[flyin' illini]

Capt, Rich and others: Hope yall have fun. Always appreciated yall letting me learn back in 08! Hope the weather cooperates, too.

It is indeed a great way to bring in the spring, and sharpen your BBQ comp skills, or introduce yourself into the world of BBQ competitions.

I heard last night at the banquet that we have a very generous sponsor that is putting $1,000 worth of prize money up for this event.

At this event 4 yrs ago, I met Richtee for the first time. We had agreed on line that we would cook together. We have been best friends since, and have cooked together many times .
I met many folks that 1st Eagle cook, Crewdog,The Scotsmen,Bubba, The RSS team,Bavarian smoke,many other teams and GLBBQA members. Everyone was very helpful, and I think they all had fun.

I think " Captain-N-Smoke" will be there for the 4th annual.

[SmokinLee]

Them bagels will be good for breakfast along with some cream cheese and prosciutto

[SmokinLee]

Well thats sounds good too. You can just call me Lee if ya like, it's much shorter and not so formal. Hehe

Nice thinking SmokinLee,

That or Pancetta encrusted bagel's with cream cheese?

[Hannibal]

I probably have to work on those days, but I'd love to check it out. Not sure how these things work, is it open only to competitors or could I stop in if I got a day off to see how things are run, meet some of you guys, and... oh i dunno, maybe sample some q ???