We are all thrilled with an 11th in brisket, and Mark and I have already started to discuss how to change some things for Grand Rapids in less than 8 weeks. Continue reading →

If you’ve thought about going to a competition, do it. Continue reading →

I could have used slices for slingshots. Continue reading →

thanks for reading my ramblings in prep for the competition! Continue reading →

Your final product is not better than the ingredients that make it up. Continue reading →

We’re fixing several things, Continue reading →

make decent arrangements for sleeping Continue reading →

We’re in the final stretch!!!  It’s Mother’s Day, and family is coming down, so there won’t be a lot of time spent on prep for next weekend.  The only thing I think I’ll get done is getting everything more organized … Continue reading →

It’s getting close, and we’re on our way to being ready! Continue reading →

More stuff to do before next week! Continue reading →

Lots more to do, one day closer than yesterday! Continue reading →

Just some thoughts from my head 9 days out from the comp Continue reading →