copied over from a defunct blog

Don't know why I thought I would blog on that other site but thought I'd copy these over and blow that old one up. So the next 4 entries are historical but worth keeping.

Platte City BBQ Contest, May 10 (2008)

What a misery. We had a tough weekend, tough enough that we don't think we'll be going back to this contest. Finished 34/41, poor Tim had last place dessert (this same dessert with peaches won first place last fall at Atchison, go figure). WHO gives a 3 on dessert? Pathetic.

Also, this contest there was a family fight across the way that got the cops called, the place where the awards were handed out was half the size it needed to be to handle the contestants and the kicker... the judges, despite being informed they are NOT to smoke or drink anything but water while judging were outside smoking and drinking beer between categories. It's so disappointing to work your ass off all night long only to have people disrespecting your effort.

All that aside, we're swamped with leftovers - we're on our second night of ribs and burnt ends and tonight we're having enchiladas with the last of the smoked pork. And the mutts all got a taste as well. Looks like our next stop will be Peculiar on 6/20.