Florida Fest - WOW!

QBabe

I just wanted to take a minute and say thanks to everyone who participated in the 2004 Florida Fest, both participants and sponsors alike.[p]A special thanks needs to be made to Tony, our dealer from the Grilling Room. He made the trip all the way from Alabama to join us and brought 5 demo eggs to some very happy folks, along with a whole lot of other things to add to our doorprize offerings (a dozen bottles of spices, t-shirts, oil & herbs, charcoal). It was especially nice to work with a dealer who loves his eggs as much as I do! We had a lot of fun getting to know him and "Mongaux" and sure hope they'll come again next year...![p]I'd also like to thank all of the folks who contributed prizes for the raffle at the end of the Fest yesterday. So, thanks to....[p]*Big Green Egg - for the welcome gifts (koozies and firestarters) and doorprizes (platesetters and extended grids).[p]*DizzyPig BBQ - for an 8-pack of their rubs.[p]*Ken Stone - for a gift basket of his rubs and a second giftbasket of his sauces.[p]*Lawn Ranger - for a customized grill tool of the winner's choice.[p]*Ask-A-Butcher - for providing coffee, tea, soft drinks, gatorade, water and ice for everyone at the Fest.[p]*Mrs. Dogs - for two gift boxes (Disappearing Mustard, Dangerously Hot Pepper Sauce, Jerk Marinade, Green Chile Pistachio Nuts).[p]*TailgateHQ.com - for the USA Fan Brand Grilling Iron, Boat Blender (Cordless Drill Blender), and the Tipsy Chicken Cooker.[p]*American Patio and Fireplace - for the Grill Set and Case.[p]*Bobinfla - for two boxes of Kamado coconut extruded charcoal.[p]Finally, I'd like to thank Wardster, Lady J, Noonie and Traci for all of their help after the fest at the pavilion and for hosting the "after party" party. We had a BLAST! We enjoyed having you guys as neighbors and look forward to doing it again next time![p]And, last but not least, I'd like to thank everyone who came to our fledgling event. To have 75 people come and "share our table" makes me proud to be a part of the BGE family...[p]Cheers,
Tonia
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BobinFla

QBabe,[p]I figured out why we're all so tired...Last year this was a TWO day event. We all did the same amount that we did last year, in only one day. Except for Q-Babe. I think she *DOUBLED* last year's cookin'. [p]Tony is, indeed, a "Wild-and-Crazy" person. Just the type everybody needs at a party.[p]Fun weekend for all. Let's make it THREE in a row and plan for NEXT YEAR![p]BOBinFla

BobinFla

QBabe,[p]Please don't mention "Bahama Mamas" or coconut rum.[p]At least for a week, anyway.
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QBabe,
Thanks again for all of your hard work. The fest. was great. A couple of people on the Primo formum have asked for pictures taken at the fest. I didnt take any but i know several did. Could you or Mr. H or someone post pictures on the primo formum? Thanks again.[p]Paul

Rumrunner

QBabe, henceforth....I think the fest needs to be renamed, "The Florida Ceramic Cooker Gluttony Demo and Rehab Fest" [p]This humble opinion coming from an old f*rt that can't keep up with you young'uns [p]

MR H

QBabe,
Again I wnat to thank you and Larry for doing a splendid job of pre-preparation to make this a great weekend.[p]Thanks [p]MR H & MRS H

QBabe

Hi Paul,[p]Glad you could make it, though I was sorry to hear of your boating misfortune and I know you were disappointed that you didn't end up bringing the clams...maybe next time.[p]I can't help you with any pics, though 'cause unfortunately, I didn't get any taken.[p]Winding down on a beautiful Sunday evening,
Tonia
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QBabe

Rumrunner,[p]I don't think anyone left there hungary! Boy, there sure was a bunch of food...![p]I'm so glad you got to come, and thanks again for providing the drinks for us. Tell Mark and Anita that we enjoyed meeting them and hope all of you can do it again next year![p]Tonia
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QBabe

MR H,[p]We enjoyed visiting with you...
Tonia
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QBabe

BobinFla,[p]I'm pretty sure we'll be doing it again...![p]Tonia
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