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Official NC Butt Blast 2017 Thread - April 22, 2017

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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,835
    Stirring the pot. 
    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    YEMTrey said:
    I'll be staying at the Courtyard Marriott right off the exit.  Says it's about 2 miles away from Dan Nichols.
    I'm bringing a couple of my RTICS with me.  The 65 will be full of beer and refreshments and I'll have food in the 45. 
    I can bring my Mini Max if we need more cookers. 
    Staying there myself.....if you want a mostly sober driver for the ride back....i got the wife.
    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
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  • RRog17
    RRog17 Posts: 572
    Well, I'm really getting jealous of all you guys. Last year was a really, really great time. I hate I will miss this year! Can I go ahead and request that next year not be during furniture market? Pretty please!
    Canton, GA
    LBGE, Joe Jr., 28” Blackstone
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    RRog17 said:
    Well, I'm really getting jealous of all you guys. Last year was a really, really great time. I hate I will miss this year! Can I go ahead and request that next year not be during furniture market? Pretty please!
    Are you sure you aren't coming down with something?
    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
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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,835

    If anybody has any requests from my neck of the woods I can grab it and bring it with me.  I was planning on bringing some local favorites to share.  I’m planning on bringing some canned local brewery beers to share and some snacks and food to help everyone with their sobriety.   I know this is a family friendly event, so I was thinking s’mores for the kids and maybe some Graeters ice cream?  Grippo’s bbq chips, skyline chili and goetta?  Let me know.

    Just want to make sure I’m pulling my share and not freeloading this weekend so let me know what’s needed!

    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    YEMTrey said:

    If anybody has any requests from my neck of the woods I can grab it and bring it with me.  I was planning on bringing some local favorites to share.  I’m planning on bringing some canned local brewery beers to share and some snacks and food to help everyone with their sobriety.   I know this is a family friendly event, so I was thinking s’mores for the kids and maybe some Graeters ice cream?  Grippo’s bbq chips, skyline chili and goetta?  Let me know.

    Just want to make sure I’m pulling my share and not freeloading this weekend so let me know what’s needed!

    @YEMTrey
    Just showing up is enough. Be very glad to see you.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,687
    RRog17 said:
    Well, I'm really getting jealous of all you guys. Last year was a really, really great time. I hate I will miss this year! Can I go ahead and request that next year not be during furniture market? Pretty please!
    Matt, Gary, and I haven't talked about this too much, but the next to last weekend in April is pretty tough to beat.  There are just a number of constraints in terms of timing so as not to conflict with other festivals, holiday weekends, etc.  

    Hope you'll be able to make it next year!

    "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
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  • Sea2Ski
    Sea2Ski Posts: 4,131

    I am going to echo a lot of what @YEMTrey said.

    I know it is an informal thing, but I am a type "C" person so I am overly analytical.  I need to know that I know what I need to know before making a decision of any kind.  I want to make sure that I contribute in a way that is welcome, appreciated and needed, but I do not know what that is or how to do that at the moment. So I am going to blurt out a few thoughts bouncing around in my small brain:

    • I currently have plans on bringing my MiniMax to cook small amounts of a few things on, but certainly not enough to cook enough of something for everyone.  Nor will it be used 100% of the time, so I am stating it now that it is available as a small amount of additional grid space for others if needed and not already in use. First come first served… just ask. (I will have a stone so direct or indirect will be available.)
    • If this is like a “pot luck” type of event, what do we need that I can bring? Plates? Cups? Bowls? Plastic cutlery? Trash bags?  I can bring some of those things if needed, but do not want to if they are already going to be readily available. Or is it all BYO?
    • I expect a few people will provide a bunch of food that is more than enough to make up for those that are not bringing a lot. I am including myself in this category. Do we have a method to the madness for bums like me? If someone is putting out $300 in food and I am putting out $50 – that is not fair.  Example: I think @YukonRon already spent a lot on the slushies and I plan on partaking, so am I to take it up directly with him?
    • I am bringing several dozen eggs from my chickens – I think I should have about 8-10 dozen maybe even more. As of now, I have no plans on using any.  Since I can bring them, I will. So if you need or want some, let me know. Again, first come first served. Want to reserve some? PM me.

    Really getting excited for the event!
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    Burning lump in Downingtown, PA or diesel in Cape May, NJ.
    ....just look for the smoke!
    Large and MiniMax
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    Caliking said:   Meat in bung is my favorite. 
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    To piggyback what @YEMTrey and @Sea2Ski already posted, I am not planning on cooking saturday either. I will have my minimax with me and can possibly bring the 36 inch blackstone if anyone wants to use either please let me know, as I am not planning on cooking saturday. That said, I am planning on bringing 3 or 4 (or more?) tri tips for friday night, and all are welcome to join at the campsite. (I believe we are at site 39?) I will also have plenty of South Carolina beer to share, so please ask, all are welcome to it as well. 
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,835
    I'm trying to temper my excitement for this and I'm not doing so well and it's only Monday!
    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,687
    @Sea2Ski

    The way we set things up last year is that we had a number of cooking stations - around 6-7.  People would cook what they had for food and pretty much hand it out to whomever was around.  We're going to try and arrange things slightly differently this year, so that cooks can put food on tables and then folks can just walk by to sample, much like a regular Eggfest.

    So if you want to cook something for the masses, make sure you've registered as a "Chef" or as someone bringing a cooker and we'll set you up.

    No need to bring plates, cups, or bowls, cutlery, etc.  We will provide all of that.  If there is something special you want to have to serve your dish on for the masses, then please bring that.  But we will have plenty of the usual things for people to eat on and with.  

     It's a generous group and everyone just contributes what they can.  I wouldn't worry about settling up with anyone.  Honestly you are doing us a huge favor by just being there to EAT!  

    Look forward to meeting you!
    "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
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    edited April 2017
    I am bring a prime brisket to cook, its not black though I just looked at it and it is red like most of the meat I buy......
                                                                
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    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    You guys need to relax. You will find the Friday night festivities to put you at ease with the group. Last years event featured:

    https://www.facebook.com/243043766096630/videos/344123165988689/
    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
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,157
    If you're in doubt, bring Pappy.  ;)
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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,835

    So, based on the above, I’m going to show up with my coolers and a chair. Accompanied by some beer/snacks to share and just chill.  I’m more than willing to help out with food prep, cooking and transporting.  Just catch me before I’ve had too many slushies and beer!

    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,687
    YEMTrey said:

    So, based on the above, I’m going to show up with my coolers and a chair. Accompanied by some beer/snacks to share and just chill.  I’m more than willing to help out with food prep, cooking and transporting.  Just catch me before I’ve had too many slushies and beer!

    Sounds great.  Watch out for Ron's slushies - my suggestion is to sip them slowly.  Certainly sitting in a chair and drinking them is a perfectly fine plan, so long as you don't plan on getting up to be useful to anyone in particular. ;)
    "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
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    JohnInCarolina said:
    YEMTrey said:

    So, based on the above, I’m going to show up with my coolers and a chair. Accompanied by some beer/snacks to share and just chill.  I’m more than willing to help out with food prep, cooking and transporting.  Just catch me before I’ve had too many slushies and beer!

    Sounds great.  Watch out for Ron's slushies - my suggestion is to sip them slowly.  Certainly sitting in a chair and drinking them is a perfectly fine plan, so long as you don't plan on getting up to be useful to anyone in particular. ;)
    John what is the rest room situation up there in NC these days? I don't ask for myself.....just mostly curious.
    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
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    YEMTrey said:

    So, based on the above, I’m going to show up with my coolers and a chair. Accompanied by some beer/snacks to share and just chill.  I’m more than willing to help out with food prep, cooking and transporting.  Just catch me before I’ve had too many slushies and beer!

    I will watch out for you. No worries. Just have fun.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    JohnInCarolina said:
    YEMTrey said:

    So, based on the above, I’m going to show up with my coolers and a chair. Accompanied by some beer/snacks to share and just chill.  I’m more than willing to help out with food prep, cooking and transporting.  Just catch me before I’ve had too many slushies and beer!

    Sounds great.  Watch out for Ron's slushies - my suggestion is to sip them slowly.  Certainly sitting in a chair and drinking them is a perfectly fine plan, so long as you don't plan on getting up to be useful to anyone in particular. ;)
    This. 40 oz of that stuff led me to 4 or so hours of freedom.
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Well, you guys have sold out the camp ground.  We'll be commuting from the hotel. All good. 
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    JRWhitee said:
    I am bring a prime brisket to cook, its not black though I just looked at it and it is red like most of the meat I buy......
    Then yours goes on the lower level!  Don't want any red drippings on my brisket  ;)
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,835
    edited April 2017
    Eggcelsior said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    YEMTrey said:

    So, based on the above, I’m going to show up with my coolers and a chair. Accompanied by some beer/snacks to share and just chill.  I’m more than willing to help out with food prep, cooking and transporting.  Just catch me before I’ve had too many slushies and beer!

    Sounds great.  Watch out for Ron's slushies - my suggestion is to sip them slowly.  Certainly sitting in a chair and drinking them is a perfectly fine plan, so long as you don't plan on getting up to be useful to anyone in particular. ;)
    This. 40 oz of that stuff led me to 4 or so hours of freedom.
    I see what you did there. And I approve. 

    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,687
    northGAcock said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    YEMTrey said:

    So, based on the above, I’m going to show up with my coolers and a chair. Accompanied by some beer/snacks to share and just chill.  I’m more than willing to help out with food prep, cooking and transporting.  Just catch me before I’ve had too many slushies and beer!

    Sounds great.  Watch out for Ron's slushies - my suggestion is to sip them slowly.  Certainly sitting in a chair and drinking them is a perfectly fine plan, so long as you don't plan on getting up to be useful to anyone in particular. ;)
    John what is the rest room situation up there in NC these days? I don't ask for myself.....just mostly curious.
    Rest rooms you ask?  We still have them.  At least for now.
    "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
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  • Jupiter Jim
    Jupiter Jim Posts: 3,351

    5 Bacon Seeds............ and five more days!

    I have been egging and eggfesting for many years now and have yet to see a fest that runs out of food............... bring what you can and all will be fine. I will have my small egg and the mini max.

    I'm only hungry when I'm awake!

    Okeechobee FL. Winter

    West Jefferson NC Summer

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  • RRog17
    RRog17 Posts: 572
    JohnInCarolina said:
    RRog17 said:
    Well, I'm really getting jealous of all you guys. Last year was a really, really great time. I hate I will miss this year! Can I go ahead and request that next year not be during furniture market? Pretty please!
    Matt, Gary, and I haven't talked about this too much, but the next to last weekend in April is pretty tough to beat.  There are just a number of constraints in terms of timing so as not to conflict with other festivals, holiday weekends, etc.  

    Hope you'll be able to make it next year!

    Yessir! Checked the market dates for 2018 and 2019 are both in the first half April so I'll be there. Hope y'all have a great time this weekend!
    Canton, GA
    LBGE, Joe Jr., 28” Blackstone
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,687
    The word on the street is that there aren't a whole lot more hotel rooms available in the area.  Butt Blast gonna raise the roof, yo!
    "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
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    Have a great time boys and girls. Like that needed to be said. LOL. Wishing you great weather. 
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    I've locked in my ideas on what to cook. I think. 


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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,687
    tarheelmatt said:
    I've locked in my ideas on what to cook. I think. 


    You still thinking smoked wildcat tacos?
    "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
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