Great contest in Westport CT

http://www.bluesviewsbbq.com/

Looks like a lot of fun. I think the Buttz/Nuttz wil be there.

Do not see nutz/butz on the team list

Where is the list? We'll be there.

hey all,,me and my wife will be at westport 9-26--09-27 first comp---w'll see ya there ( deans 911-res-Q-crew) was hoping to say hello to some tvwb members-----theres apparently as of last night 09-23 31 teams registered.. don't know who specifically is there thou...later all

Congrat's Dean!!!!!GREAT JOB!!!Now your Hooked.

I was a judge and while I only tried 5 entries per category, I was struck by the overall quality of bbq.

a shame about the rain, I stayed about half an hour after the judging and the music was top-shelf.

My boots will never be the same. They just started to dry up from Norwalk and are soaked from Westport...LOL

Bill,

The judge I sat next to was one of the organizers of the norwalk festival. I've been thinking about cooking in a contest and the norwalk contest sounds like a lot of fun.

If you were to pick one to get started, would it be norwalk, westport or new paltz?

tia

Backyard or Pro?

thanks bill,, westport was alot of fun and a experience for both of us..it was nice to be the rookie and come home with 5th place trophy for brisket --and rank 11th for whole comp. im still in shock!!!!!! our goal was to have fun, hand in edible food(not over not under cooked) on time, ---and we really prayed not to be last... .... its funny between the horrible rain, and ALOT of strange mishaps----EVERYTHING--and anything seemed to go wrong -------------- between a guy falling into my OTS at 0100 am as i was just trying to sleep (thank god it was empty and it WASNT the WSM that had my butts and brisket on it)---------------------- , my nice maverick therm that transmits to my pocket broke )----- some wet charcoal,--------- wet clothes ( actually drenched ),--------- wet boots, ( my feet looked horribly by the time i got home )------ and had to redo a pre done garnish turn in box after it was completed because of a little rip in it ..etc.. what a day---what a weekend....atleast we had a nice saturday....... i will say we learned ALOT we know what to bring for next time-( a RV/toyhauler would be nice--even if i have to rent it -- it would be well worth it for the --- BATHROOM!!!!!! -----esp for wife,, she wont go to another event unless we rent one or buy one..even as a guy i have to admit port-o-johns are horrible --( guess that answers your question YES im hooked!!!!).was already thinkin of going to sayville next month for
bbq brethren ---but doubt it -- im more likely to get to comp in april may -- id love to get to 1-2 a month next spring and summer --but thats wishful thinking........

Dean, you may want to go to Sayville and just sample the Comp. stuff so you know what they are turning in. So you have a base point. They Guy that knocked over your OTS sure he wasn't trying to rob that Brisky...LOL. I agree about the port-a-let, was waiting for the Honey wagon to come Sunday Morn. Great Job again.

hey bill ,,, i would like to get certified as kcbs judge some day and see what people are turning in.. im waiting for a judging class to come around. as for sayville LI im tossing it back and forth --id rather compete--but between work, kids, and other events its gonna be hard to even go for one day.... we'll see im trying !!!

Good Luck! I'm looking @ getting an enclosed trailer, makes life easier.

Yes, it was a great event -- this was our second year, and we had a great time. Can't wait until next year.