An Egg Life...and DizzyFest.

Nature Boy · May 2018

After getting my first EGG in 1998, getting hooked on this forum and the Big Green Egg company, I have been totally consumed. Since we started competing professionally on the KCBS circuit in 2002, we've been lucky enough to be invited to the JD World Championships 8 times, and have also been fortunate enough to win 15 Grand Championships, all cooking on EGGs.

I have not had much time to post on the forum here like I used to, and it wasn't my intention to wax poetic like that, but after a few days of cranking wrenches to assemble most of 45 EGGs to be cooked on at DizzyFest Saturday, I realized I had to share the experience I am feeling right now. BGE has been behind us all the way, and for a very long time, and that is a lot of years. All of these EGGs will be smoking on Saturday, and I think that is super cool. I have no other words except for pride, and thanks to this entire community for making it cool to be an egger.

Only 3 more larges to go

Hope to see some of y'all Saturday!
Chris

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johnnyp · May 2018

Looking forward to Saturday, Chris. See you then.

RRP · May 2018

THAT is VERY impressive, Chris! I'm sure you already know this but having 45 eggs smokin at your Eggfest is no little Eggfest by any means! Even though I didn't become an egger until 2000 I feel I know you! I even recall the early sharing you did of rub formulations. Sometimes I order rubs direct from you and other times to support my local dealer I buy from them figuring that way I benefit both of you!

May you have a great time at your own shop and on the BBQ circuit!!!

Nature Boy · May 2018

Travel safe @johnnyp

Nature Boy · May 2018

Thanks @RRP Hard to believe it's real, but it has been a long time and a lot of relationships. After 17 years of competing, we are dialing back a little though. It gets a little like Groundhog Day after 160 competitions. We are only doing a couple a year now, but will be trying to hold our own at the DC BBQ Battle this June.

If you get out this way (Manassas, VA) please pop your head in. Would be cool to shake your hand. Appreciate the kind words, and cheers!
Chris

TEXASBGE2018 · May 2018

Nature Boy said:

After getting my first EGG in 1998, getting hooked on this forum and the Big Green Egg company, I have been totally consumed. Since we started competing professionally on the KCBS circuit in 2002, we've been lucky enough to be invited to the JD World Championships 8 times, and have also been fortunate enough to win 15 Grand Championships, all cooking on EGGs.

I have not had much time to post on the forum here like I used to, and it wasn't my intention to wax poetic like that, but after a few days of cranking wrenches to assemble most of 45 EGGs to be cooked on at DizzyFest Saturday, I realized I had to share the experience I am feeling right now. BGE has been behind us all the way, and for a very long time, and that is a lot of years. All of these EGGs will be smoking on Saturday, and I think that is super cool. I have no other words except for pride, and thanks to this entire community for making it cool to be an egger.

Only 3 more larges to go

Hope to see some of y'all Saturday!
Chris

Now that picture makes me drool.

Nature Boy · May 2018

@TEXASBGE2018 just wait until 25 cook teams get smoking on Saturday. That is the point I look most forward to. They should all have fires in them, and there is some talent involved with these cooks. Cheers!

Jupiter Jim · May 2018

Chris you have always impressed me with your talent in the spice world and Egging life. Some day Kay and I will be at your Egg fest. Proud is an under statement. Egg On Brother.

Nature Boy · May 2018

@Jupiter Jim thank you brother! You are always welcome up in these parts, Fest or not we'll figure a way if you find yourselves in this Godforsaken crazy area! Cheers

SamIAm2 · May 2018

Nature Boy said:

I have not had much time to post on the forum here like I used to, and it wasn't my intention to wax poetic like that, but after a few days of cranking wrenches to assemble most of 45 EGGs to be cooked on at DizzyFest Saturday, I realized I had to share the experience I am feeling right now. BGE has been behind us all the way, and for a very long time, and that is a lot of years. All of these EGGs will be smoking on Saturday, and I think that is super cool. I have no other words except for pride, and thanks to this entire community for making it cool to be an egger.

Only 3 more larges to go

Hope to see some of y'all Saturday!
Chris

We tend to forget 45 eggs means --- 45 boxes to be opened, cardboard and pallets to be recycled, 45 nests and bands to be put together, and 45 egg bottoms to be lifted into the nests. Then you can put them together for the photo. If you did those by yourself you are a machine! Enjoy DizzyFest because you deserve it.

Nature Boy · May 2018

Thanks @SamIAm2 . I am feeling a little like a machine actually, but my hands are tired...so I am officially NOT a machine

Yes, piles and pile of cardboard. Trash bags full of plastic wrap and straps. Okay....our full size dumpster is full of it

Every bolt on all those EGGs are tight. I promise

Headed home for a good night's sleep. Cheers! Chris

JohnInCarolina · May 2018

That is impressive for sure. I’d really like to make it to one of your fests some year. Love your products - use the rubs all the time.

kweitz · May 2018

Strong work Chris! I’m very much looking forward to my first DizzyFest, and bringing the MiniMax home after the cool down! See you Saturday!!

RRP · May 2018

Nature Boy said:

Thanks @SamIAm2 . I am feeling a little like a machine actually, but my hands are tired...so I am officially NOT a machine Yes, piles and pile of cardboard. Trash bags full of plastic wrap and straps. Okay....our full size dumpster is full of it Every bolt on all those EGGs are tight. I promise

Headed home for a good night's sleep. Cheers! Chris

Oh boy! With a full dumpster are you sure Mad Max wasn't snoozing in their?

JethroVA · May 2018

@Nature Boy Chris I have been to your awesome store and met your awesome staff. Thank you for advancing what we're all trying to do here.

JMCXL · May 2018

Can’t wait, my first eggfest and my first trip to DP. It’s a 4 hr drive and I am bring a Large back with me. This is gonna be a great weekend.

Woody · May 2018

Congrats and enjoy the fest. I have enjoyed your products for the last couple years.
Not sure where you are located, might want to add that to your signature.

Zippylip · May 2018

always been my favorite rubs.

New Holland this year?

Nature Boy · May 2018

@JMCXL May be a little damp, but think it won't be an issue for most of us! Look forward to seeing you. Travel safely. @Woody thanks much! We are in Manassas, VA (about 30 miles West of DC). @Zippylip thanks brother. We are all signed up for New Holland. Hard to believe it will be our 17th straight year competing at that contest. Hope to see you there man! It's 8/24-25 this year.
Back to DizzyFest prep!
Chris

Dobie · May 2018

I am always jealous of people who can make it big doing something they really love, congrats!

Nature Boy · May 2018

Thanks @Dobie It sure is rewarding, and often fun, but it has not been without challenges. The phrase "If it was easy, everybody would be doing it" rings in my ears often to remind me about fighting through those challenges

Hope you get up to visit sometime.
Chris

SamIAm2 · May 2018

Did you get the black off your fingers last night before you went to sleep? Those band nuts had my fingers covered last week helping with the Sunshine State Eggfest. Forget about that every year, I am old so there is that.

Have fun tomorrow, hope you have nice weather.

SMITTYtheSMOKER · May 2018

Nature Boy is on the Mt Rushmore of Eggers...IMO. Good luck on your upcoming Eggfest, you can rest next week. LOL

Nature Boy · May 2018

@SamIAm2 No black, but hands look like they have done some work! @SMITTYtheSMOKER appreciate the kind words sir. Yeah, next week is, indeed, time for a little more rest!! Cheers. Chris

Lvnthedrm · May 2018

How did it go Chris? (@Nature Boy). I'm sure it was a blast. Have been to a few. Couldn't make this year's. My large is one of your demo eggs from quite a few dizzyfests ago.

kweitz · May 2018

Thanks Chris, awesome time and the weather held up! Excellent cooks and no one went hungry!! You and your staff did a fantastic job. MiniMax is at home next to her large brother:-)

An Egg Life...and DizzyFest.

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