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OT: 2018 Northport VA Hospital BBQ

CTMike
CTMike Posts: 3,385
edited August 2018 in Off Topic
This was our first year volunteering/cooking at this wonderful event. The unofficial head count is that we fed ~ 1750 Veterans and their families. I was assigned to cook chicken and ribs. Also met another bubblehead - always great talking with fellow demented souls. We had 11 SF pits, 1 FEC-100, 1 Lang, and the SF SM grill that you can see Paul lighting in one of the photos. He donated it to the BBQ-Brethren Outreach program, the organizer of this event. If you live in the Northeast and want to get involved, keep an eye on the Brethren Page next year. 


MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
Southeastern CT. 
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,256
    I wish I could give this post 100 likes. Thank you for your time and effort for this. Looks like you were surrounded by good peeps!
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Love it Mike.  Fantastic effort for such a great cause. 
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,385
    Oops, forgot the panorama shot showing all the rigs:


    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
    Southeastern CT. 
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  • Wolfpack
    Wolfpack Posts: 3,552
    Simply awesome- the food, the selflessness of the volunteers, and the service members who have given so much. Thank you for sharing and for your time. 
    Greensboro, NC
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 33,867
    What a great event made so much better by the attendees.  Deepest appreciation for participating and making a measurable difference in their lives.  Congratulations.
    I do believe that one submariner is a critical mass, two and we are lucky you guys behaved and are able to talk about the encounter.  ;)
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,833
    Your a good man Mike. Slinging that much grub will wear you out, and you didn't care. :clap:

    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    :clap:


    awesome
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    You’re commitment to veterans is simply awesome. 
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  • R2Egg2Q
    R2Egg2Q Posts: 2,136
    Awesome! Thanks for cooking and sharing the pics Mike!
    XL, Large, Small, Mini Eggs, Shirley Fabrication 24x36 Patio, Humphrey's Weekender, Karubecue C-60, MAK 1-Star General, Hasty Bake Gourmet, Santa Maria Grill, Webers: 14" WSM, 22.5" OTG, 22.5" Kettle Premium, WGA Charcoal, Summit S-620 NG

    Bay Area, CA
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,075
    Mike has hero status. 
    Thank you sir for all your time and effort. The work done on that day, benefited many.
    The world is a better place with folks like you.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,375
    Awesome event and great work. I love that hat your New found friend is wearing.  
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • Jupiter Jim
    Jupiter Jim Posts: 3,351
    Thanks Mike your a GOOD Man...…….

    I'm only hungry when I'm awake!

    Okeechobee FL. Winter

    West Jefferson NC Summer

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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 32,508
    Awesome job Mike!
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,118
    Bravo @CTMike!
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,385

    Thanks all for the kind words folks, appreciate it. I am currently in discussions with an organization in Boston that provides treatment for those Veterans suffering from PTSD and TBI. They also provide counseling to family members - at no cost if the Veteran/Family Member has no insurance.

    We are looking to do a large BBQ in the Spring. If we can pull this off I will be posting here and on the Brethren looking for volunteers.

    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
    Southeastern CT. 
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