2014 South Florida Gathering (November 7-9)

[jarjarchef]

Got most everything ready to go. Wally world was out of butts and only had 1 picnic. So it is cubed and in the freezer. I have some fat from some butts I did a few weeks ago, going to mix it in.

The casings and cure showed up.

Let me know if anything is needed. I will be leaving by lunch time. Should be there by 1:00pm if everything goes smoothly.

I am ready for some chill time.

 

[orlandosmoking]

Don't tell me you have some made up too ??

Meatloaf comp. lol

I did make some again for this year but now will try to come up with another idea by morning 

 

[dougmays]

I already gave you the bean competition this year by not entering mine. Don't back down on a meat loaf off

 

[orlandosmoking]

I already gave you the bean competition this year by not entering mine. Don't back down on a meat loaf off

"Gave" me the bean comp. Really? I don't recall your beans kicking my beans a...

But I'm ready for a rematch.

Not backing down, just already know mine is superior.

 (Just  like my beans)

But seriously, want variety, not a meat loaf party.

 

[jarjarchef]

I recall Ron :deadhorse: with his Cherry Cheesecake. I don't recall a bean cook off. ... Now I am down for any fun comp.

 

[JckDanls 07]

just what we need... everybody running around here all beaned up.... :biggrin:

C'mon y'all..... get your butts in gear and come on....

Jeremey's site is open... Don's site is open.... and Craig's site is open....

 

[orlandosmoking]

I recall Ron

with his Cherry Cheesecake. I don't recall a bean cook off. ... Now I am down for any fun comp.

Doug and I both entered beans for side dish comp and lost to that cheater Ron.

Yes I know there are no rules, but that wasn't smoked and it was a dessert for crying out loud. Only another dessert had a chance to beat that cheese cake with the judges panel we had. You may have taken second or beat him if you would've entered that bag of leftover halloween candy. As a matter of fact, I think you and Ron hand picked those judges and paid them off.

(Just kidding Ron, the cheese cake was delicious.)

 

[dougmays]

For anyone towing a trailer beware/remember the spred bumps coming in...they are a doosey. And come out of know where

 

[jarjarchef]

Loaded up and on my way.

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• jarjarchef
• Nov 7, 2014

 

[rubbin butts]

 
Doug and I both entered beans for side dish comp and lost to that cheater Ron.

Yes I know there are no rules, but that wasn't smoked and it was a dessert for crying out loud. Only another dessert had a chance to beat that cheese cake with the judges panel we had. You may have taken second or beat him if you would've entered that bag of leftover halloween candy. As a matter of fact, I think you and Ron hand picked those judges and paid them off.

(Just kidding Ron, the cheese cake was delicious.)

Oh-OH, The secret is out.

Ya'll have a great weekend. I'll be thinking about you having all that fun.

 

[dougmays]

See ya soon! Some photo updates.

I tried posting pics but it's not working on my phone

 

[dougmays]

If anyone has a permanent marker or 2 we could use that for writing on baggies

 

[JckDanls 07]

DONNNNN.... where ya at ?? wait'n on ya bub ....

 

[tiki guy]

 Well................2014 South Florida Gathering .......

What a great time , GREAT food and even better people !      I can't thank Doug enough , as well as all the people we met this week-end. 
We sent a link to the pix I took to Doug directly who said He would post them ( when he gets home )   No way would I try to post them all one at a time ..........

 We will be back next year and hopefully with smoker to compete , OR as Doug said...."possibly adding a special Tiki Drink cocktails event " 

Mrs. Tiki Guy makes a mean Mai-Tai    
 

Came home with a 6 inch stainless steel  A-MAZ-N smoke tube ( thanks for sponsoring this gang they deserve it )  and some pellets ( I WILL be ordering more soon)   a copy of Jeff's  "Smoking MEATS " book  ( thanks again Jeremy )  FANTASTIC Sausage & snack sticks  ( Thanks to Keith ) cold smoked cheese ( Doug Mays )    and best of all NEW Friends .

 Tiki Guy spreading a little Tiki  one little umbrella drink at a time ......

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• tiki guy
• Nov 9, 2014

 

[tiki guy]

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• tiki guy
• Nov 9, 2014

Life is to SHORT to NOT have a drink with a little umbrella .......( or a guy putting a little umbrella on your smoker ) 

 

[dougmays]

Awesome time! Probably the best gathering we've had to date! Kevin thanks for taking some amazing photos! I have just downloaded them and will create the South Florida Picture Thread very soon for everyone to post in! I still need to get the pictures off my phone as well and post them.

Im sitting here at work getting caught up on email and wondering why i ever left Highlands Hammock State Park LOL

Thanks for everyone who came, cooked, pitched in and everything else you do to make this a great event year to year!

Everyone ready to book for next year :)

 

[JckDanls 07]

Awesome time! Probably the best gathering we've had to date! Kevin thanks for taking some amazing photos! I have just downloaded them and will create the South Florida Picture Thread very soon for everyone to post in! I still need to get the pictures off my phone as well and post them.

Im sitting here at work getting caught up on email and wondering why i ever left Highlands Hammock State Park LOL

Thanks for everyone who came, cooked, pitched in and everything else you do to make this a great event year to year!

Everyone ready to book for next year :)

HA HAAA... I'm still here.. nice and peaceful....

 

[dougmays]

Here are the pictures! Feel free to add any that you have

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/172207/2014-south-florida-gathering-picture-thread

 

[nimrod]

Hey guys we had a great time, Ann had as much fun as I did! Even though we are new to the group we were welcomed like old friends. It was great to meet everyone. Keith really taught me a lot about sausage making and the meat sticks are fantastic.

 Special thanks to the sponsors; all the vac bags made sealing everything up a snap and I even got a A-Mazing smoke tray. I'll be putting that to good use real soon.

The rib competition was fierce with all of them being so good. JarJar's won out but I enjoyed them all. Rob's Bud smoker really put out some good food!

Next year I'll have my smoker in the mix so what out!

 Tiki Guy, you're on for the Tiki drink competition!

 Hope to see everyone again real soon.

 Craig & Ann

 

[tiki guy]

 Nimrod ....... working on it as we speak.......just have to decide on which way to go .........

After seeing the Smoking the gang did ........I'm not sure if I could compete ...( eat good ...why YES ) 
So going to think about which one of these to get ready for next year  

I know I will NOT do better "Cheesy  Grits" than Ann ........( be looking for them next year ) 

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• tiki guy
• Nov 13, 2014

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• tiki guy
• Nov 13, 2014