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Dale-Cider House
USA
636 Posts |
 Posted - 03/05/2012 : 12:54:05
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Dave
Don't delete your post-it needed to be said.
I am a BBQ hobbyist because I still need my day job. But I have beaten every single big-name team you can mention at least once in my BBQ career. I was cleaning out some old files the other day and came across a scoring sheet from a rib festival in rockford, Illinois a couple years ago. Dr BBQ was GC, I was RGC and I took 1st in ribs, beating not only Dr BBQ but Smokin Triggers, QUAU, Texas Rib Rangers, and a whole bunch of teams that you see on TV.
I took a class with Pellet Envy a couple years ago. Also discovered that I competed against them a few years earlier and came in higher in overall and most categories at three different events.
Also found the scoresheet where I scored a perfect 180 in chicken, against just about every name-brand team you could mention.
I am a BBQ hobbyist-only because I choose to not call myself a pro |
Dale Groetsema
Legends of NW BBQ
Leukemia Sucks, Too BBQ
Help us in the fight against Leukemia
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Deena
USA
1483 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2012 : 14:19:24
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Bob,
Don't let one or two loud voices stop you from anything! The majority are still an awesome group of people! Every year we have new young teams that are mentored and win!! I can always find someone at a cookoff that I enjoy spending time with!!
*HUGS*
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Christene James
Raven's Fyre BBQ
Master Judge #200002
Member #100001
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The "EH" Team
Canada
72 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2012 : 16:24:08
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good point!
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jonesyjm
USA
289 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2012 : 17:01:35
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Wow! I must have hit a nerve. I am sorry to have offended any of you with my previous statements it was not my intent. I was merely expressing my opinion as I see it. Let me make something perfectly clear, “I do not consider myself to be a Professional BBQ’er it is something I am striving for and I have a long way to go. I do not consider myself or Smokey’s BBQ to be one of the top teams in the PNWBA; I have not been competing long enough with enough consistency to even be in the conversation. There are a lot of PNWBA teams that are much better than our team, and on any given weekend could beat us hands down. Just because you cook BBQ as a hobby does not mean that you are not a great cook and can’t compete at a top level with other cooks that do it for a living or consider themselves professionals, I don’t believe that in my previous post I implied otherwise and I will not own what I did not say just because some of you may want me to. I believe I also mentioned that there ARE professional BBQ teams within the PNWBA. I will go on to say that there are PNWBA teams that compete as a hobby that are top level teams in the USA no matter how you look at it. My opinion of a minor league system must be much higher than some of you that have expressed you disdain for my comments, I have no problem being considered a minor league Pro BBQ’er or even a casual BBQ Hobbyist, for that matter working his way up the BBQ competition ladder to a time in the future when I can be a full time BBQ Pitmaster Pro. Maybe JD said it better when he used the phrase “Backyard Enthusiast” instead of “casual BBQ hobbyist” but honestly what is the difference? We all have our own opinion of what the PNWBA is and is not for each of us, I will respect you and your opinion even if I don’t happen to agree with it just as long as you extend that same respect in disagreeing with mine. I want to say again I am truly sorry if my words where hurtful to any of you ... If they were just take them for what they are only words spoken into the wind which you have the choice to receive or not it is up to you.
I hope to see you all on the PNWBA or KCBS BBQ circut someday soon and you will be able to come up to me and tell me how your BBQ Enthusist/Casual Hobbyist team kick my self proclaimed Semi Pro butt ... or not, either way I hope we choose to remain friends even if we don't see eye to eye on everything. |
James Jones
Smokey's Bar-B-Que
Semi Pro BBQ Pitmaster
"A Broken Man Seeking the Lords Face will find Salvation"
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/SmokeysQue
Cell: 206-786-0082
Email: james@smokeysbarbque.com |
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JD McGee
USA
1444 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2012 : 18:13:03
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Well said James...no offense taken on my part. I know your goal is to raise your skills to the level where competition bbq will be your profession...I wish you luck.
Your comments did tweak a few noses (and rightfully so) when referring to the PNWBA as the minor leagues catering to backyard hobbyists. You know as well as I that is not the case. Hopefully your apology and explanation will quell the fires...see you in Chilliwack! 
Cheers!
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pnwba
USA
551 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2012 : 23:51:17
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Please remember that these forums are open to the public. Sponsors, corporations, and potential sponsors of many events read these forums. People from other organizations, including KCBS, read these forums.
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MADDOG
Ireland
789 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2012 : 00:16:40
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The purpose of this thread is to keep us posted on the KCBS competition schedule for 2012, in the Northwest. I'll do my best to keep that current.
As a young fart, I used to demand to may Dad,
"This is a free county. Don't I have the right to register my complaints?"
In his wisdom, my late father used to say
"Balance your right to dissent with your responsibility to contribute."
I would ask, "Does that mean that after I give a lot to some organization, the family, my school, whatever, then I have the right to complain?"
"That's close." He would answer but more to the point is this. When you ARE a contributing, giving, constructive member of some group and you feel the overwhelming urge to speak up about a problem (first think about it long and hard before you just blurt things out you'll want to take back later), consider doing so AFTER you have a solution AND you're prepared to work to make that happen. In other workds, criticize but in a contributing way. Criticize constructively!
"Balance your right to dissent with your responsibility to contribute."
I've always found them to be interesting words. I try to live by 'em.
Just a thought.
From here on out, I'll focus on the KCBS schedule if y'all want that. If not, I have other things to do. |
Pat "Maddog" Maddock
PNWBA Secretary 2013-14
CBJ#200412 KCBS#60627
Webers, Traegers and a magic, translucent Thermapen
MADDOG'S BBQ
Don't try to teach a pig to sing. It will frustrate you, annoy the pig and delay the damned BBQ! |
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waynef
Canada
565 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2012 : 23:17:09
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| Cant think of anyone that can make there entire living of of BBQ competitions. Most of the professionals use the contests to market something else lessons, sauces, rubs, etc. I am OK with being a hobbyist because it means I am doing this for all the right reasons; good friends, good times and good food. as for the PNWBA being the bush league how did all the teams from our organization that went to the Jack this year place? Does not matter where you compete as long as it is for all the right reasons. Good food is Good food. |
Wayne Fettback
Mad Cow Barbeque
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jonesyjm
USA
289 Posts |
Posted - 03/22/2012 : 18:12:07
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You can add another one to the list will be sending the KCBS application in tomorrow. Kla Ha Ya Days BBQ Championship in Snohomish Washington. Here is the general information below.
What: Kla Ha Ya Festival BBQ Championship
This is the 99th year of the festival and they want to make the BBQ competition one of the headliner events.
Where: Snohomish, WA
When: July 21st-22nd 2012
Prize Pool: $7,500 - $10,000
Registration Fee: Registration will open April 15th or as soon as application is approved by KCBS.
$200 (20X20 spaces) for KCBS Event
$50 (10X10) Backyard BBQ Surf & Turf Competition
$25 each for Kids Que (Hamburger) and Side Categories.
Events: KCBS sanctioned competition with BBQ Sauce and Dessert as side dishes and a People’s Choice Award. There will also be a Kids Que and a Backyard BBQ Surf and Turf competition.
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James Jones
Smokey's Bar-B-Que
Semi Pro BBQ Pitmaster
"A Broken Man Seeking the Lords Face will find Salvation"
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/SmokeysQue
Cell: 206-786-0082
Email: james@smokeysbarbque.com |
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MADDOG
Ireland
789 Posts |
Posted - 03/29/2012 : 13:20:24
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| Hey James - I check most every day. When the event is added to the KCBS website, even as a tenatative, I add it here. Then it's confirmed by the board, we say so. I'm currently watching for yours and the Boise Music Festival. |
Pat "Maddog" Maddock
PNWBA Secretary 2013-14
CBJ#200412 KCBS#60627
Webers, Traegers and a magic, translucent Thermapen
MADDOG'S BBQ
Don't try to teach a pig to sing. It will frustrate you, annoy the pig and delay the damned BBQ! |
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pnwba
USA
551 Posts |
Posted - 04/06/2012 : 21:53:57
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Originally posted by MADDOG
For planning purposes...
To date, the KCBS has scheduled the following events in the NW for 2012. Also, we're seeing little-to-no head-to-head conflicts with PNWBA events which I think is huge!
April 4th Update
May 25-27 North Bend, Oregon(near Coos Bay)Sanctioned
June 29-30 Sisters, Oregon(near Bend) CANCELLED
June 30 - July 1 Meridian, Idaho(near Boise) Sanctioned
July 14-15 Nanaimo, BC (on Vancouver Island) Sanctioned
July 21-22 Snohomish, WA Kla Ha Ya Days TENTATIVE(See details on page 2 of this post)
Sept 1 & 2 Calgary, Alberta, Barbecue on the Bow Sanctioned
Sept 2-3 Suquamish, WA Grill for a Grand, Clearwater Casino(near Poulsbo)Sanctioned
Sept 7-8Coquille, OR (west of Roseburg)Smoke on the Water, Sanctioned
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MADDOG
Ireland
789 Posts |
Posted - 04/09/2012 : 19:55:12
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| It would seem that the Boise Music Festival bbq comp may well NOT be happening this year. The organizer from last year, is now behind the Ribfest in Meridian (just outside of Boise) the first weekend in July. I may be wrong. It may still happen with other management but so far we see nothing pointing that way. If we hear something, we'll let you know. |
Pat "Maddog" Maddock
PNWBA Secretary 2013-14
CBJ#200412 KCBS#60627
Webers, Traegers and a magic, translucent Thermapen
MADDOG'S BBQ
Don't try to teach a pig to sing. It will frustrate you, annoy the pig and delay the damned BBQ! |
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nanaimobbqfest
Canada
26 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2012 : 13:39:08
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| We would really like to see you attend our first annual in Nanaimo, We understand the challanges ahead of us as it is our first annual and with the ferry costs but we would like to assure you first class treatment out here. Please give us a chance and come and join us. www.nanaimobbqfest.com |
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MADDOG
Ireland
789 Posts |
Posted - 04/11/2012 : 11:44:05
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| Direct from the horse's mouth - the Boise Music Fest honchos are requiring a guarantee of 30 teams (while they prefer 40) before they will host the event. The organizer, Teresa, who IS behing the Ribfest this year, sees no way to do that. So, I see no BBQ Comp at the Boise Music Fest this year. Thanks to John Hunt (Smokin' Nations BBQ) for the latest update. |
Pat "Maddog" Maddock
PNWBA Secretary 2013-14
CBJ#200412 KCBS#60627
Webers, Traegers and a magic, translucent Thermapen
MADDOG'S BBQ
Don't try to teach a pig to sing. It will frustrate you, annoy the pig and delay the damned BBQ! |
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MADDOG
Ireland
789 Posts |
Posted - 04/11/2012 : 14:41:46
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OMG!!! Wait until you see what the Clearwater Resort Casino just announced about their Grill for a Grand event. The 3rd annual happens this Sept 2-3!! It does NOT conflict with any PNWBA event. This is the one where
"Dances" took Grand and we took Reserve last year and it was a first class affair with outstanding hosts. I'm not gonna spill the beans. I am just impressed that what is driven essentially by One Man, has stepped up to be one of the top money events in the NW. I'll wait until Roy makes an appearance here and tells you. Holy Smokes! Cant' wait. |
Pat "Maddog" Maddock
PNWBA Secretary 2013-14
CBJ#200412 KCBS#60627
Webers, Traegers and a magic, translucent Thermapen
MADDOG'S BBQ
Don't try to teach a pig to sing. It will frustrate you, annoy the pig and delay the damned BBQ! |
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duelin j
USA
73 Posts |
Posted - 04/11/2012 : 17:17:19
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| Holy C**p! It's up on the casino website..... I'll be there! |
Jerry Keane
Duelin J's BBQ
I may have issues.....
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JD McGee
USA
1444 Posts |
Posted - 04/11/2012 : 17:40:20
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| Roy better chime in quick before that cat gets outta the bag! lol! WCQ is planning on cooking this one... |
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JD McGee
USA
1444 Posts |
Posted - 04/13/2012 : 16:53:06
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| Kla Ha Ya Days Barbeque Championship is on the KCBS site...but no registration info yet... http://www.kcbs.us/events.php?year=2012&month=7&id=3719 Glad to see this one is a Saturday / Sunday cook...what's up with KCBS and their Friday / Saturday cooks anyway? Do they not have day jobs back there...lol! |
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MADDOG
Ireland
789 Posts |
Posted - 04/13/2012 : 18:48:05
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| Recently, speaking with a couple event organizers and inquiring specifically about that it seems that the events to which we are being added dictate when we will compete. When the comps are stand-alone events, themselves, I can only think the sponsors don't want to spend Sunday away from home/church/family/etc but that's speculative on my part. Hey ROOKIE48 - DAVE COMPTON There's a topic for you to follow up on if you like. (Of course this most recent event, Kla Ha Ya Days is a Sat-Sun event.) |
Pat "Maddog" Maddock
PNWBA Secretary 2013-14
CBJ#200412 KCBS#60627
Webers, Traegers and a magic, translucent Thermapen
MADDOG'S BBQ
Don't try to teach a pig to sing. It will frustrate you, annoy the pig and delay the damned BBQ! |
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Blacksheepbbq
USA
37 Posts |
Posted - 04/19/2012 : 06:55:46
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| Just checked ClearWater's website! WOW, what a fun sounding event. Too bad I opened my big mouth and commited to planning a bachelor party that weekend... May need to see about trying for a different weekend! |
~Tim Jennings~
Black Sheep BBQ
~ When it comes to meat, ours can't be beat. ~
** Former team names, Drunken Pig BBQ and Jennings Custom Cookers ** |
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MADDOG
Ireland
789 Posts |
Posted - 04/19/2012 : 07:09:48
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| Bachelor Party AT the BBQ! Now, there's a novel concept. |
Pat "Maddog" Maddock
PNWBA Secretary 2013-14
CBJ#200412 KCBS#60627
Webers, Traegers and a magic, translucent Thermapen
MADDOG'S BBQ
Don't try to teach a pig to sing. It will frustrate you, annoy the pig and delay the damned BBQ! |
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swamprb
USA
1391 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2012 : 05:22:44
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| Didn't see Kla-Ha-Ya Days on the KCBS Calendar...... |
Brian Moriarty
PNWBA Board Member, CBJ/KCBS CBJ
Left Hand Smoke 2010 PNWBA Team of the Year
Hobbyist Competitive Cook & CBJ since 2007
Cooking on a Backwoods Gater, Weber Smokey Mountains, Big Green Eggs, Big Drum Smoker clones, Cajun Bandit kettle conversions, Cookshack 008, Weber Performer, Genesis, Q & Kettles, La Caja China #2, Roastin' and toastin' on the Weber 1000/RK Drum Coffee Roaster, Vintage Kamado restoration hack.
*******Visit our supporters for 2013********
Oakridge BBQ http://www.OakridgeBBQ.com/
US BBQ Supply & Smoky Okie Rubs and Injections http://usbbqsupply.com/
Bigmista's BBQ Rubs http://bigmista.com/
Butcher Shop Cafe http://www.selectgourmetfoods.com/
Plowboys BBQ http://plowboysbbq.com/
Smoke on Wheels BBQ Marinades & Injection http://smokeonwheels.com/products/
Big Green Egg courtesy of AES http://www.biggreenegg.com/
Mojobricks http://www.mojobricks.com/ Cajun Bandit http://cajunbandit.com/
The Briner http://www.thebriner.com/ Rib-O-Lator http://www.ribolator.com/
Charcos Coconut Charcoal http://www.charcos.biz/
If I'm not competin', I'm smokin' and grillin'! Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-Hand-Smoke/116187658462391?sk=wall
Stay Hungry! |
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jonesyjm
USA
289 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2012 : 17:33:45
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Originally posted by swamprb
Didn't see Kla-Ha-Ya Days on the KCBS Calendar......
It's there on the 2nd of july should be 21st-22nd of July. You should be able to register for this event by next week sorry for the delay the web designer is a volunteer for Kla Ha Ya Days. This is now a $10,000 total cash/prize event, there is. Chance it will become a $12,500 event. As it is right now we only have room for 36 KCBS teams and 20 backyard teams, so if you want to be a part of the fun register early @ www.klahayadays.com . We are doing something new this event we are having an awards banquet dinner included, so instead of just sitting around waiting we can be feeding our faces on something other than BBQ.
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James Jones
Smokey's Bar-B-Que
Semi Pro BBQ Pitmaster
"A Broken Man Seeking the Lords Face will find Salvation"
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/SmokeysQue
Cell: 206-786-0082
Email: james@smokeysbarbque.com |
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nanaimobbqfest
Canada
26 Posts |
Posted - 05/13/2012 : 21:12:01
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| We have a very exciting VIP meet and greet for all our teams, sponsors and reps and make no mistakes we are going all out for our teams at this event. free booze and food. We are rolling out the red carpet to show you how we do things on the Island. |
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swamprb
USA
1391 Posts |
Posted - 05/14/2012 : 18:09:53
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Originally posted by JD McGee
Kla Ha Ya Days Barbeque Championship is on the KCBS site...but no registration info yet... http://www.kcbs.us/events.php?year=2012&month=7&id=3719 Glad to see this one is a Saturday / Sunday cook...what's up with KCBS and their Friday / Saturday cooks anyway? Do they not have day jobs back there...lol!
Sundaygotomeetin' ya heathen! |
Brian Moriarty
PNWBA Board Member, CBJ/KCBS CBJ
Left Hand Smoke 2010 PNWBA Team of the Year
Hobbyist Competitive Cook & CBJ since 2007
Cooking on a Backwoods Gater, Weber Smokey Mountains, Big Green Eggs, Big Drum Smoker clones, Cajun Bandit kettle conversions, Cookshack 008, Weber Performer, Genesis, Q & Kettles, La Caja China #2, Roastin' and toastin' on the Weber 1000/RK Drum Coffee Roaster, Vintage Kamado restoration hack.
*******Visit our supporters for 2013********
Oakridge BBQ http://www.OakridgeBBQ.com/
US BBQ Supply & Smoky Okie Rubs and Injections http://usbbqsupply.com/
Bigmista's BBQ Rubs http://bigmista.com/
Butcher Shop Cafe http://www.selectgourmetfoods.com/
Plowboys BBQ http://plowboysbbq.com/
Smoke on Wheels BBQ Marinades & Injection http://smokeonwheels.com/products/
Big Green Egg courtesy of AES http://www.biggreenegg.com/
Mojobricks http://www.mojobricks.com/ Cajun Bandit http://cajunbandit.com/
The Briner http://www.thebriner.com/ Rib-O-Lator http://www.ribolator.com/
Charcos Coconut Charcoal http://www.charcos.biz/
If I'm not competin', I'm smokin' and grillin'! Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-Hand-Smoke/116187658462391?sk=wall
Stay Hungry! |
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JD McGee
USA
1444 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2012 : 20:00:44
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| Lol! I recon so... |
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MADDOG
Ireland
789 Posts |
Posted - 05/29/2012 : 13:23:48
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Originally posted by MADDOG
For planning purposes...
To date, the KCBS has scheduled the following events in the NW for 2012. With both the PNWBA and KCBS calender providing more than before, conflicts are inevitable.
(Sites of PNWBA comps conflicting with these follow each in parenthesis.)
May 29 Update
May 25-27 North Bend, OR near Coos Bay
June 30-July 1 Meridian, ID near Boise -- (Mill City)
July 14-15 Nanaimo, BC on Vancouver Island -- (Cheney & Florence)
July 21-22 Snohomish, WA Kla Ha Ya Days
Aug 15 & 16 Billings, MT, Montana State BBQ @ Mont Fair, [Yes, it really IS Wed & Thur]
Sept 1 & 2 Calgary, Alberta, Barbecue on the Bow -- (Juarez)
Sept 2-3 Suquamish, WA, Grill for a Grand, Clearwater Casino, near Poulsbo
Sept 7-8 Coquille, OR west of Roseburg, Smoke on the Water -- (Selah)
Sept 14-15 Idaho Falls, ID north of Pocatello, Smoke on the Snake -- (Langley)
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Pat "Maddog" Maddock
PNWBA Secretary 2013-14
CBJ#200412 KCBS#60627
Webers, Traegers and a magic, translucent Thermapen
MADDOG'S BBQ
Don't try to teach a pig to sing. It will frustrate you, annoy the pig and delay the damned BBQ! |
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MADDOG
Ireland
789 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2012 : 12:40:54
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"Any given Sunday!"
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Pat "Maddog" Maddock
PNWBA Secretary 2013-14
CBJ#200412 KCBS#60627
Webers, Traegers and a magic, translucent Thermapen
MADDOG'S BBQ
Don't try to teach a pig to sing. It will frustrate you, annoy the pig and delay the damned BBQ! |
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