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Announcement: The 3rd Annual Brisket Camp is October 22, 2016

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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,658
    I am looking at getting in to NO at 10:30 AM Friday, and flying out at 4 PM Sunday. Would love to stay longer but I have to work nights starting Monday night. 
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
    Southeastern CT. 
  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    @CTMike Awesome!  We have a great group of folks here and a great legal staff to sort out any problems.  Knock on wood, last two events went without a hitch, except for Randy (the gumbo guy) smashing my truck door.... 
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Actually, that reminds me, I talked to Randy and he'll be there.  He'll be making a giant batch of gumbo.
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    I love lamp..
  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,658
    If I am able to make it, what do I need to bring besides my old, ugly arse?
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
    Southeastern CT. 
  • @CTMike Awesome!  We have a great group of folks here and a great legal staff to sort out any problems.  Knock on wood, last two events went without a hitch, except for Randy (the gumbo guy) smashing my truck door.... 
    In Randy's defense, he said he honked at your truck, but it wouldn't move.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
  • billt01
    billt01 Posts: 1,885
    @nolaegghead

    I wish I could come down and spend some time.....but it appears that the folks you roll with would give me a run if I were still in my 20's..

    I have enjoyed reading the post, and would love to see pictures from this years event... 
    Have:
     XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
    Had:
    LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby

    Fat Willies BBQ
    Ola, Ga

  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,227
    edited September 2016
    Cameras could be an issue.  Although some pictures have made it out before.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDqmPbcLDnI

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,164
    Managed to get flights by using points on Delta.  I'll get in Friday morning, return Sunday afternoon, assuming I'm still alive.
    If you haven't outed a Clinton lately, you should be fine. 
  • Managed to get flights by using points on Delta.  I'll get in Friday morning, return Sunday afternoon, assuming I'm still alive.
    If you haven't outed a Clinton lately, you should be fine. 
    Let's keep the politics to threads that will eventually be buffaloed.  Brisket Camp is about good food and adult beverages.  Everyone has a blast, no need to rain on the parade.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,658
    edited September 2016
    So I am booking my plane ticket and hotel tomorrow. @nolaegghead Any feedback on the Courtyard Westbank New Orleans in Gretna? Seems to be pretty near the Algiers Point arena that you mentioned, and the rate is decent. 

    Also, how much do I need to plan on kicking in for food? I will bring a bottle or two of Woodford Double Oaked to donate to the adult beverage locker. 

    The wife is just looking to set a budget so I could use some input. 

    Thanks,

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

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
    Southeastern CT. 
  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    I was hoping to attend this year. I host a party (First Fire) of the fall and have already made commitments with musician and such. I will make it next year.....if it kills me.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
  • PSA 


    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    @CTMike That's super close, totally cool.  We have some well-off benefactors, just contribute what you can.  Hunnert bucks is cool.  Alot of this depends on the band.  I am trying to sucker some local musicians to play for food.

    Also, I confirmed tonight that I will get the keys to a 37 foot sort-of luxury trawler that we can take out and get boarded by the coast guard on lake Pontchartrain.  Thursday night is a given.  Maybe, if we can get our sh!t together, or just don't give a sh!t, we can do a Friday run too.  Anyway, I'm taking most of the preceding week off to get as much done as possible so we can wing it near Sat.
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    I love lamp..
  • I'll be there! Whoohoo!
  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,658
    edited September 2016
    @CTMike That's super close, totally cool.  We have some well-off benefactors, just contribute what you can.  Hunnert bucks is cool.  Alot of this depends on the band.  I am trying to sucker some local musicians to play for food.

    Also, I confirmed tonight that I will get the keys to a 37 foot sort-of luxury trawler that we can take out and get boarded by the coast guard on lake Pontchartrain.  Thursday night is a given.  Maybe, if we can get our sh!t together, or just don't give a sh!t, we can do a Friday run too.  Anyway, I'm taking most of the preceding week off to get as much done as possible so we can wing it near Sat.
    Thanks for the info. I take it a rental car isn't really necessary? Plan on Uber to get around. 
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
    Southeastern CT. 
  • jabam
    jabam Posts: 1,829
    Once again I am jealous of all you folks. Looks like a good time. Maybe next year I will convince SWMBO that this could be our vacation. We have never been to NOLA, I'm sure it would be a blast!


    Ya'll have fun!
    Central Valley CA     One large egg One chocolate lab "Halle" two chiuahuas "Skittles and PeeWee"
  • Hotel shmotel.  Just drink until you don't care that you're passed out in a parking lot on the Westbank.  That's what locals do. 
  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,658
    nolabrew said:
    Hotel shmotel.  Just drink until you don't care that you're passed out in a parking lot on the Westbank.  That's what locals do. 
    Knowing my luck, I would get arrested for public intoxication, which would cause major issues at work due to security clearance. Not worth the risk. 
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
    Southeastern CT. 
  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    You don't need a rental car. 

    We'll have people shuttling people around and uber is usually at your location in under 5 minutes.

    Also I have a truck that people can use to get stuff for the event.  If you're sober and brave enough, I have some motorcycles and bicycles.   Well, I have lower standards if you want to take a bicycle.   You can walk to the ferry and jump between the French Quarter and my neighborhood.
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    I love lamp..
  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,658
    Awesome, thanks for the info. I do have a motorcycle endorsement, but sadly I sold my Heritage after some woman tried to run me into a guard rail while she was texting on her phone.
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
    Southeastern CT. 
  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,658
    Well I guess it's official. Flight is booked and hotel is reserved. Looking forward to meeting a bunch of you degenerates (like me).  
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
    Southeastern CT. 
  • @ctmike bring plenty of singles for the ferry. Seriously. It's quick and convenient, but exact change, cash only. $2 (unless that changed since last year). Found myself making change a lot. 
  • @johnmitchell oh, you'll learn something alright. More than you care to know. 
    like where your prostate is. 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
  • @johnmitchell oh, you'll learn something alright. More than you care to know. 
    like where your prostate is. 
    Thats awesome.. I have read that the stimulation of the prostrate can be pleasurable.. 
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
  • @johnmitchell oh, you'll learn something alright. More than you care to know. 
    like where your prostate is. 
    Thats awesome.. I have read that the stimulation of the prostrate can be pleasurable.. 
    It all depends on who is doing the stimulatin'

    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,658
    You guys sure you didn't spend a bunch of time on subs like I did? Y'all talk like a bunch of bubbleheads. 
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
    Southeastern CT. 
  • CTMike said:
    You guys sure you didn't spend a bunch of time on subs like I did? Y'all talk like a bunch of bubbleheads. 
    I can only speak for myself here and that is negatory. 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
  • @johnmitchell oh, you'll learn something alright. More than you care to know. 
    like where your prostate is. 
    Thats awesome.. I have read that the stimulation of the prostrate can be pleasurable.. 
    It all depends on who is doing the stimulatin'

    Here I will bow to your superior knowledge... =)
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....

  • CTMike said:
    You guys sure you didn't spend a bunch of time on subs like I did? Y'all talk like a bunch of bubbleheads. 
    I can only speak for myself here and that is negatory. 
    Negative.. I was in the Navy but not a submariner...
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,753
    Submarines once, submarines twice...  ;)
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.