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means, but things are changing. Whether it is the “corporateâ€? sponsors who fork the money to blame or the teams, I’d rather not throw blame at all. I’ve seen folks point ďŹ ngers at others, refuse to take blame for situations and some take the blame for situations that they really should’ve never been blamed for. I sat back in awe at Facebook a few weeks ago just purely amazed at the fact of how some people chose to treat others. Yes, choose. You have a choice to make on how you react to situations, no one made you react the way you did. The funny thing is, when I made a comment about writing this column, I had a few jump at me thinking I was simply trying to stir more drama. That is the furthest from the truth I have ever heard. However, I can say it did add more emphasis on my column and even made me change the way it is written a little. Where I mentioned the corporate sponsors a minute ago, don’t think I am bashing them. Without them, there wouldn’t be the payouts we have or the large amount of contest that are able to go on today. Further down the line, that would mean teams couldn’t afford to participate as much without them. They are a big help in our world of competition BBQ; but sometimes it also brings rules.

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even just to brag to their friends. Of course, I have to rely on it to pay my bills just like any other person who works day to day; but in the end, I do it because I care about so many of the great folks who compete and work hard each weekend. Those folks deserve recognition just as much as the big dawg. That’s why this paper was started and I intend to continue giving back to the BBQ community as your “hometownâ€? newspaper as much as I can. That’s just who I am. It’s the way I was raised and it’s what I do. A big concern I have in the BBQ world these days is the ways I see folks treat others sometimes. It goes back to that ďŹ nger pointing, name-calling and even bashing of competition that I have seen. I’m not sure if it’s jealousy that others get more attention via TV, news, radio shows, awards or if they just don’t give the other person a chance to get to know them; but some of it just needs to stop. It goes back to the old saying; if you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all. We all love the same SPORT, we love doing what we do and of course, everyone loves to win! So what is there to point ďŹ ngers about?

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this contest and it was truly one of the best contests we ever went to. We met Diva Q even before she was a true Diva. We met teams from Texas and it was fun to see who would take home brisket bragging rights. We met a team from New Jersey yes they cook BBQ in new jersey- called Fat Angels - Steve, Lauren and Eric. This team loved to have a good time and we invited them for one of Janet’s world famous breakfast buffets including biscuits and gravy and grits. I guess people from Jersey did not grow up on grits. We had to knock on trailer doors and windows to get them up but they ďŹ nally made it for breakfast and they loved the biscuits and gravy and are now hooked on grits! This was in 2008 and since then we have bumped into the Fat Angel team all over the country. We were across from them at the Royal, we both got drawn for the Jack and even ended up seated at the same table at Miss Mary Bobo’s for lunch. We ended up in a casino buffet line in Mississippi, and we were doing a little contest in Fort Myers Beach and Steve was on vacation on the top oor of some condos and could see our trailer at the contest so they came down to visit. We got to visit with Steve and his friend Scott- another Jersey Boy- this past week and took a little ďŹ shing trip with the Solo Lobo ďŹ shing charters out of Naples. The weather was beautiful and it was A lot of fun and we got into a bunch of ďŹ sh. When your HOT you are HOT WACHULAS! I have been around competition BBQ for about 10 years now and have not seen a winning streak like this. Matt has 4 grands and 1 reserve in the last 5 contests and he has manhandled the competition. He has set record setting scores at each contest and had a new high score when he took reserve but the grand had a higher record score. These wins were not at small contests. He won Lakeland which is always loaded with top notch teams and he won Apopka which had an amazing load of talented teams. Mike Leonrdo and his infamous Woodhouse Grill had 8 straight wins but the competition in those days was not quite as plentiful as it is today. If anyone doubts today’s talent just show up and see how you do. And hopefully Matt took a weekend off to give the rest of us a chance. Most of y’all have met Jeff Elser brother of Sweet Smoke Q - he has been cooking out west and has teamed up with one of my western BBQ teammates - Matt Murphy and his lovely wife Margie. Nothing but good times and fun can be had with this team. I wish we could all just go

hang out with them. If you have ever met either Matt or Jeff you know what I mean. Thank god Margie is there for DD duties and bail money. Lakeland Kids Pack is not to far down the road and Big Papas is going to try and beat out the imperial Polk county pussycats in rounding up chef Boyardee cans

again this year. I will keep everyone posted on how to help me feed a bunch of kids. It is simple. Send me 20 dollars and I will buy as many cans as I can. We rounded up 5400 cans this past year and my goal is 10000 this year. Don’t tell any

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Let me just share with you some of what happened behind the scenes with my recent Pro BBQ “adventureâ€?. I left the Sam’s competition in Daphne and got to just the other side of Mobile out of the tunnel. Was talking to my wife on the phone and actually lamenting about where I came in... poopy poop ďŹ nish. Of course, I blew by my 3rd place rib and went right to the other bad ďŹ nishes and had that “kicked in the gutâ€? feeling of losing. As I’m talking on the phone, I feel my trailer kick to the side. I look out the driver side mirror and see nothing, I look out the passenger mirror and I see my wheel detached from the trailer and the hub hitting the ground and exploding in sparks. I look out the driver mirror again and see the wheel and tire bouncing toward the median. I’m going 65 mph and I know I have to get off the freeway. God puts exit 25B - Virginia Street RIGHT THERE and I take the exit and pull to the shoulder, dragging my trailer with me. All Safe and Sound.. I get out, walk around and see the picture below....OK, NOW what do I do?? Thought for a moment, and then... call Bobby! A year ago this past fall, coming home from Lakeland, FL my truck blew the engine. Put a post on Facebook and within minutes, Bobby and family were

there. Bobby had the truck towed to his shop and eventually we sold it, for scrap, but he took care of it... so who else would I call :) Bobby is at the competition packing up and says, just hold on, I’ll send Miles Lankford over and I’ll be there as soon as I can. Miles gets there and we assess that this is a really poopy situation LOL... Bobby has me call Pitts towing and we start that process. In the mean time, cooks are driving by and see me on the side of the road. My phone starts to blow up. James Lirette and Justin Proctor drive past, turn around, exit, park and walk up the ramp to check on me. Jay Rowell is calling to see what needs to be done... All is good, we load up the trailer on the tow truck and head to Bobby’s shop and “dumpâ€? it there. I know this is bad, the axel is wasted, the leaf spring is shot and this is going to be a BEAR of a job to get it done right. I notice when we pull up to Bobby’s shop that there are at least a hundred trucks stacked up in the service area.. I know for sure that Pensacola is not an option and Bainbridge is questionable at best for the following weekend. Bobby tells me, “you’re cooking in Pensacolaâ€?.. Ok Bobby, sure, whatever you say. As I’m driving home, feeling beaten down from the competition and then the trailer and not having the extra cash to get it all paid for, I knew that I would have to cancel some competitions and for the ďŹ rst time in my BBQ career, I started to question if I should be doing this. I knew God wanted me to keep going, but I started to doubt my desire to keep going.. What’s the use? Why? As I’m driving home, without, my trailer, I get a phone call from David Mauro, David goes on to ask how things are and tells me I gotta still cook Pensacola, I tell him he’s nuts. Then....he goes on to say...â€?Hey look

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Jeff, I’m taking my big RV to the contest which means that my little 24 foot porch trailer will be at home. I’ll keep it all plugged in so the fridge is good and all you gotta do is hook up, throw you cookers on it and get to the comp” I’m think, dude, you have eaten way too many donuts, you’re nuts, no way... to think that he would offer his trailer to me AND persistently push for me to go, that I had to be there.... God was starting his “breakdown” process. Monday comes and it didn’t take long. Bobby is texting me pictures of the crew picking up the trailer with a fork lift, and tearing it down... axel off. The pictures just keep coming and I’m thinking about

the shop and all the work going on...and man, these guys are busting a move on this one. A little later, early afternoon, I get a text from Bobby telling me that it took some effort, but they found an axel and will get it installed and finish up Tuesday Morning. In between all this, I get calls from Jay Rowell and David Clarke and they have the audacity to tell me that a group is getting together to make sure I don’t have a bill to pay. Earlier in the day, I put a post up that I would need help and a bunch of guys started sending chunks of money to our pay pal account. The whole time, I am humbled and, quite frankly, overwhelmed, by what’s going on.

So then, Bobby sends me a phone video of the trailer rolling down the road outside his shop... I cried, I cried...Not because of the trailer being fixed, but because of the LOVE that was behind the whole experience. I told Caroline that what tears me up is that I KNOW it’s not me, it’s the Jesus in me that they see and want to do it for... it’s amazing.. Bobby and I talk later and I ask.. “Bobby tell me what the bill is”...His response... “for you...nothing” I’m like, COME ON, no way... Bobby, tell me what it is and he is persistent.... His response was... “you’re not taking away my blessing, this is on ME”. Talk about feeling the Love of JESUS...He also went on to share that they had plans to use a flatbed trailer

to haul mine to Pensacola if necessary.... These boyz are NUTS, I tell ya NUTS! Trailer was completely repaired, and I cooked Pensacola! God is good. I share this as a testimony to how God moves in our lives when we give Him our whole Heart. He will involve others, and truly touch our hearts with fruits, with un-deniable proof that God is God, He loves us and... ALL things work together for good, for those who love God, for those who are called according to His purpose. (Rom 8:28) Thank YOU God, and thank YOU BBQ Family! Give it to God, what are you waiting for?

A few years back when you pulled into a competition, it was likely you were going to see a big group having dinner together all around a fire or at the pits. You would see several teams together having drinks or playing beer pong or corn hole. Every one got to know everyone because quite frankly we were all starting out and no one knew anyone. You came together to intertwine your families, let your children pay and get to know the person you

were cooking next too, for all you knew that was about to be your newest best friend and supporter. We through cook ideas around to each other, let others try your food. It didn’t matter if you were in competition together you worked together to see everyone do better. There was shiggin’ then just as it is now. The prizes might be a little larger and the fields are definitely raising tougher competition with all the classes out. BUT, at

the end of the day now, when you walk around you see trailer doors closed and maybe even locked. You have “clique’s” in each little section like we had in high school and folks just don’t get to know each other as they used to. It is really sad to me to see. I can say I don’t get to meet near as many teams at a competition today because they are locked in their trailer and when I came up in the BBQ world if someone was locked in their trailer they were sleeping or tending to business they needed not to be bothered, so a lot of times, I won’t knock. I keep walking. My challenge to all of you is to get out of your trailer and meet your neighbor. We are all involved in this SPORT because it’s what we love to do in our spare time. We take our families along and sometimes

we go alone. It really doesn’t matter. The truth is, life is too short folks. God made us to love each other, to help each other and to be that big family on this earth. We need each other when times are tough and you never know what day that is going to happen. So take a step out, don’t just meet your neighbor, try to meet someone new at each contest because I assure you there is someone new there for you to meet. It could be your next best friend. So there you have it folks, my first “I don’t give a damn about political correctness column”. The fact is, its just real talk. It’s how I feel and I’m blessed enough to have this outlet and this paper to share it by! Until next month....keep rubbin’ those butts!

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trailers. Some have bigfoot sasquathes living in their woods throwing tree branches on their trailers. To all you teams that have never cooked an FBA event - the competition is tough but the people are the best of the best. Come to Smoke on the Water in Thomaston, Georgia and meet Bobby Bickley and his crew and you will see what true southern hospitality is all about. Pink drinks will be flowing, smoke will fill the air and if Forrest Fine Foods shows up we can hear a good llama story or 2. Bickley Lake is waiting for the winners - Grand and Reserve champs take a dive and it is fun to watch even more fun to be the one diving! Thanks for reading my stuff for all these years. Stop by and see me. See y’all soon. Safe travels and bless our troops and our country. Lord knows we need it.

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of the circuit was Scott Smith of Que’n, Stew’n & Brew’n. Scott will be looking to dethrone Killer B’s as another high roller of the GBC for 2015. Right on his heels is Mike Moore with Old Plantation BBQ, who claimed the overall 3rd spot for 2014 and will also have his eyes in the sky to conquer the competition and raise the ante for this coming year. The Casino theme of this year’s banquet was enjoyed by all; everyone entering the banquet was presented with Dice beads to wear. There were giant martini glasses on some tables along with cards and glitter everywhere! A full poker room was available for those who were looking for a place to raise the bet or double down with a blackjack table and two poker tables – fun and action was being had by all. This year’s trophies also followed the theme – Pirate 50 Trophies provided flaming dice on Georgia shaped trophies for each category winner as well as the Overall winners. And what Casino night would not be complete without a prime rib buffet – yes, there were 2 carving stations that were served along with an array of other delicious food and drink. The 2015 GBC Chairman, Gowan Fenley, was

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At almost any place that you find Barbeque you can find a cold beer. The two seem to go hand and hand for many; the backyard barbeque chef, the guy or gal in the local BBQ joint or the teams at the weekly comps. The last example may have led to beer being blamed for Brisket not getting on the smoker on time or the night guy letting the pit go out. However, none the less, the two are there and will be there as long as someone is willing to get the fire lit. In the coming months I hope

to bring you many insightful pairings that you can try and enjoy with your Barbeque. Today though, I thought it best to introduce who I am, why you should take the time to read these articles and how I came to my love of beer and barbeque. I’ll start with the short one first, Barbeque. I, as I am reminded often, new to the Competition BBQ world. I head a small team that grew out of one challenge at a backyard party years ago. While hosting a “Barbeque” at my apartment complex for some employees one asked where my smoker was. I was cooking nice steaks bought from my local butcher on a picnic grill at the apartment complex. All I saw though and felt was this one guy’s disappointment that there would not be any Barbeque. From that moment on, I wanted to know what could make a person about to be fed a great steak yearn for a pork sandwich. That eventually led me to the purchase of a smoker, than a bigger one, then my first competition, then more smokers......You all know the rest of this story. So, then lets address the deeper question, my love of beer. Beer and brewing will inspire just as much joy in my life as Barbeque. For me beer is more than just a beverage, it is woven into the human his-

tory as much and if not more than any food. Beer was essential to the Egyptian life during very early human history. It spread like wild fire throughout Europe and was brought over to America at its birth. Many of the Founding Fathers either owned breweries or supplied them. The United States Marine Corps was founded in Tun Tavern. How do I know all this? I wrote my Master’s Thesis on the history of beer and its role in our society. Many nights were spent to

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in a row. The GBA heads north for the Hitiachi Walton Co BBQ Festival on March 13.14 followed by Durhamtown Spring Jam & BBQ Cookoff on March 20-21. TOP: Just Blowinʼ Smoke wins Reserve Champion. LEFT: Swine Time Grilling Team wins Frist Place Ribs.

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Florida to South Dakota and everywhere in between! This year’s teams represented 10 states: Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and South Dakota! The Brasstown Valley Winter BBQ Throwdown is a straight out cook’s competition – a bare bones event. The teams are set-up throughout the Resort’s beautiful property; some are in the parking area, some are outside their cabins, and some are down near the golf course. The teams are provided with water and some power, thanks to the sponsorship of Honda Generators. Competing in the North Georgia Mountains in early February can be a challenge – therefore this event does run on an approved modified turn-in schedule with first turn-in not until 3:00 pm. The team of judges and KCBS Reps, Phillip & Kathy Brazier, do an outstanding job to ensure a quick turnaround so that awards are always on time and everyone can get to the annual Georgia BBQ Championship banquet that immediately follows this event.

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2014 OKBS Inaugural Banquet

OKBS 2014 TOY Champion Travis Clark, Clark Crew BBQ gural awards banquet is in the books. The Stillwater Elks graciously handed over By Kelly Pike their lodge on Saturday, February 7th, 2015 1IPUPT DPVSUFTZ PG +BLF %VODBO 1IPUPHSBQIZ The Oklahoma Barbecue Society’s inau- so the society could present all of its Team

of the Year winners, announce the winners of the OKBS Judging Excellence award sponsored by Smoklahoma, and honor some key contributors to the society’s ďŹ rst year in existence. The banquet was catered by Clicks Steakhouse with a delicious menu of steak ďŹ let and chicken breast smothered in creamy mushroom sauce, fresh Green Salad, vegetable medley, rolls and the guest’s choice of chocolate or carrot cake. Just shy of 100 cooks, team members and judges made the trip to Stillwater, including four World BBQ Champions who all happen to be from Oklahoma. • Paul Schatte (Head Country 2) - 1994 American Royal Invitational Champion and Jack Daniels World Championship. Paul was the ďŹ rst to ever win both championships in one year. • Bart Clarke (Twin Oaks Smokin Crew) - 2001 Jack Daniels World Championship • Donny Teel (along with Bart Clarke, Boys from Tornado Alley) - 2004 American Royal Open Championship and the 2005 Jack Daniels World Championship • David Bouska (Butcher BBQ) - 2012

The BBQ World Food Championship - Las Vegas. But the stars of the evening were the OKBS TOY winners. Competitive barbecue teams battled it out earning points at ďŹ fteen participating Oklahoma contests. Points from the best of ďŹ ve contests determined the top ten in ďŹ ve categories: Overall, Chicken, Ribs, Pork and Brisket. Prize money was provided by participating contests, as well as a $20,000 sponsorship from Cookshack and Head Country. Both Ponca City, Oklahoma companies are leading authorities in competition barbecue. Clark Crew BBQ took the top TOY prize coming in 1st Overall, 1st in Chicken, 2nd in Ribs, 1st in Pork, and 8th in Brisket, and taking home their share in cash and trophies. The top ten TOY teams were Clark Crew BBQ, Butcher BBQ, American Dream BBQ Team, Little Pig Town, Team Enoserv, Iron Wheel Cookers, Big Butts Need Rubbin Too, The Outlaws, Hog Tide BBQ, and Sizzlin Bones respectively. Butcher BBQ edged out Clark Crew for the 1st place Ribs spot, and American Dream BBQ Team took 1st place in Brisket. The society also announced the OKBS

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Four World BBQ Champions who all happen to be from Oklahoma attended the OKBS Banquet Left to Right: Paul Schatte, Bart Clarke, Donny Teel, and David Bouska. Judging Excellence awards. These awards Taylor who helped set up the society’s 501 were voted on by the teams and fellow (c) 3 tax exemption; Theotis Pace who dejudges. Winners were Bob Hastings, Den- signed the OKBS logo and all the graphnis Lindemann and Brett Varnell. There ics used on the website and for the Cleaver were also a few honorary awards given to TOY; Kimberly Lucas Clark who designed those key contributors who have dedicated the TOY trophies and was instrumental their time and resources to OKBS through- in securing the vendor who manufactured out the year including tax attorney Melissa them, and myself for writing contest wrap

Washam. The quilt was made from team and event t-shirts from across the State of Oklahoma. The food, camaraderie and awards shared at the inaugural OKBS banquet will not soon be forgotten. Competitive BBQ, while sometimes exhausting, exups and other articles. pensive and exasperating, brings with The night was capped off with the auction of it great experiences and even greater a one-of-a-kind BBQ quilt hand made by Connie friends to share them with.

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