Looks like there will be 33-35 teams for the contest this weekend. Not a bad number, as it's an increase in size from last year (29). Which is a good sign, as most contests are not getting as many teams as the prior years...

Also, let's get some discussion for a Saturday night Pot Luck. I don't really want to organize it, as I might have to be running my little one's all over the place on Saturday for soccer.

I beleive that Joey has already volunteered prime rib... So if everyone can bring a dish to pass, that would be awesome. It's also a great way for you newbs out there to meet some legends like Joey, Dr. Porkenstein and the reigning Pork Champion from Westmont last year, the Burnt Food Dude...

Maybe we should all post what we are bringing so we can have an idea? I am totally open on what to bring.

Let me know if I can answer any other questions? Or if you need directions or stores to purchase anything.

Scottie

Thanks for getting the ball rolling here Scottie at your hometown cook!

Yep, I'll cook up another rib roast. Only cooking one though unlike last year. May have to limit the "king cuts" this year (sorry Alex).

Gonna be a good one...contest that is

This is going to be a good contest.

Weather looks pretty good, lots of folks coming back out, its in many of our backyards, the venue is outstanding, might even be warm enough to go play in the sprinklers, people breaking out their wallets.

Gonna be a whole lot more GOOD than bad this weekend...

Why, are you bringing your wallet this year?

You're right Joey. Some rain cloud on this forum isn't going to ruin our fun.

We can bring key lime pies, and or make bananas foster for about 8 folks at a time. Would love to see (and taste) what everybody alse brings.

Let us know what sounds good!

Dann and Diane
2 Skinny cooks

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Originally posted by Scottie Johnson:
Why, are you bringing your wallet this year?

You're right Joey. Some rain cloud on this forum isn't going to ruin our fun.

Is it because of the all night card game?

Pat & I are open to suggestions. Pat was thinking of making pasta salad to snack on over the weekend. Would you guys like some also. What else?

I'll bring a pot of homemade meat balls. And my billfold.

The Smokin' Scotsmen (out of Michigan) are bringing smoked Italian Sausage with peppers and onions (mentioned on another forum).

How does a pan of Keri C's hog Apple Beans sound from us?

I bring my Jamabalaya. My Brother's Rick ball's are pretty good to!

Shawn

I think I can safely say that I didn't need to know that about Rick, Shawn!

Ron I didnt want to know that myself..

Go for the Keri C baked beans I have made them and I love them.

I cant wait to hang with the legend Joey Mac...this is going to be Radical!!

This legend stuff has to stop...legends are not made of mediocrity.

Thanks Scottie

Good news. I was able to secure the judging tent for the pot luck. We just have to make sure it is cleaned up.

We will all be able to sit down and enjoy...

I was thinking a meat dish, but I am starting to think maybe corn on the cob... So we can get some vegetables. And maybe a watermelon for dessert...

Scottie - you the man!!! good job.

What time are we pot lucking? After the Chili gig ends at 9:00?

Well, Kathy & I will be driving up starting Thursday, so that rules out us bringing anything homemade. How about if we just wait and see what is needed on Saturday and we go to the store and get something? Will that lower the standard too much?

Man, we are sooo looking forward to this!!!!!!

Phillip

Phillip,

There's at least one person on this board who digs Sun Drop...although I think he may have loaded up last weekend. Drive careful and welcome to Chicagoland.

You don't need to worry about a thing. We'll take care of you. You can be my guest... I'll bring 2 dishes or 2 things. As I am really in the mood for some corn and watermelon...

Unless someone thinks we need more meat dishes?

As I for sure have to run around on Saturday for a couple of soccer games for my girls... Not sure why they are doing the make-ups on Memorial Day weekend...

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Originally posted by Phillip Brazier:
Well, Kathy & I will be driving up starting Thursday, so that rules out us bringing anything homemade. How about if we just wait and see what is needed on Saturday and we go to the store and get something? Will that lower the standard too much?

Man, we are sooo looking forward to this!!!!!!

Phillip

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Originally posted by Joe McManus:
This legend stuff has to stop...legends are not made of mediocrity.

Thanks Scottie

Not that I want to start some..

What about the CUBS? They've been mediocre for year.

Count Rob and I in.
Haven't figured out quite what yet we will bring to the gig for dinner, but we will be representing . . .