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eightysixCJ
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USA
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 Posted - 01/19/2008 : 06:21:13
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Where are you from?
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York
What do you do?
Manager with NYC Dept. of Parks. Forestry, landscaping, and ballfield maintenance mostly.
How long have you been cooking?
Been cooking a while. Just started real BBQ a couple of years ago when I build my first offset smoker (looking to build something bigger already). Still learning and loving it!
How old are you?
40
And anything else you wouldn't mind sharing.
After forestry school in Syracuse ended up back in NYC taking care of city trees. Married with 3 boys, one 8 1/2, and twins 2 1/2 years old.
Tom
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SKR8PN
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551 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2008 : 06:24:17
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Where are you from?
Wife and I are Buckeyes, born and raised. I know....ain't nuthin' but a worthless nut!
What do you do?
I have been an auto tech for just over 35 years. I have owned and operated my own little shop for the past 14 years.
How long have you been cooking?
I started helping my momma in the garden and in the kitchen when I was about 9 or 10.
How old are you?
54 and counting.
And anything else you wouldn't mind sharing.
I like beer,but I make my own wine as well. Did I mention I like beer?
I also drag race my 1993 Dodge Daytona. It is a full chassis car that is also street legal. Best ET so far is 9.40 seconds at 140 mph,street tires and mufflers on. I also like beer. We have a 3 year old Golden Retriever(Gracie Sue) and a 4 year old Chocolate Lab(Ginger)They do NOT like beer so I drink theirs for them.My wife loves my wine,but hates beer so I get her share as well. |
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kgordy
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152 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2008 : 18:54:02
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I am from Hattiesburg MS,and I work for the government. I have enjoyed cooking for many years. I have always cooked on a charcoal grill, but just recently got into smoking (Indirectly). MY brother went to culinary school on the east cost and is a chef, so he and I trade recipes.
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WNC - BBQ
Member
USA
774 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2008 : 09:33:06
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Where are you from?
I live in the Swannanoa Valley of NC in the Blue Ridge Mountains.With my Son And Daughter. I was married for 16 years till the wheels fell off. To be honest BBQ has held me together and kept me going the last couple of years.
What do you do?
I have worked as a property manager for the last 19 years.
How long have you been cooking?
I started in 2003. I have been competition cooking the last 2 years.
How old are you?
45 and they tell me by now I should know better.
Creek Side Smokers
Furgus - Pit Man
Swannanoa Valley, NC |
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smokinajs
Member
USA
1128 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2008 : 12:17:59
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Where are you from.
Born and raised in PERRY GA!. Home of the GA NATIONAL FAIR.
Currently resides in AUGUSTA GA. AKA Golfing Country.
What do you do.
Been working in the lumber and building supply industry since I could walk. Current, Dir. of Technology for a lumberyard.. AKA Geek during the day, Q-Man at Dark... Love to Q
How long have you been cooking?
Since my mom was able to show me how to make grits... Bless your heart.... Forgive me Sandy, had to still your line for a moment...
How old are you?
Enough to know what it takes to make championship Q?
And anything else you wouldn't mind sharing.
if something doesn't give this year in the housing market, I may consider Q as a full time occupation.
Smokin-AJ's BBQ Competition and Catering Team.
"We Grill, We Smoke, We Q"
Powered By
The Bubba Grill's Smoker 250 Model
Backwoods Smoker Competion Model
busterdavis@gmail.com
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Georgia Smoker
Member
USA
380 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2008 : 14:52:27
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Where are you from?
I was born in Thomasville,Georgia. Lived here all my life except when Uncle Sam had me. I was stationed in Maine, then Hawaii.(Talk about going from one extreme to another!)
What do you do?
Sit at home all day. (Disabled) I've worked a number of jobs: electrician, laboratory technician, biomedical technician,etc.
How long have you been cooking?
Started helping my mom and grandmother when I was just a little kid. Been BBQing for about 10-15 years.
How old?
44. Wife says I still act like a teenager.
Anything else?
Like most everyone else, I married a great woman.
FBA Member
New Braunfels Offset
Traeger "Texas" Smoker
Welcome to Jr. Nation
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bigdaddy68
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USA
393 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2008 : 18:24:02
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I was born and raised on the outskirts of Ft Worth TEXAS.
I manage an intermodal rail yard in Dallas
I grew up cutting my teeth on rib bones beside Grandpaws smoker. Started learning to cook as soon as I could see in the smoker. Quin is truly a passion to me.
I am 40, been married for 20 great years to the best woman on earth( she has to be to put up with me for 20 years ) We have 4 children 2 boys and 2 girls ranging in age from 15 to 20. I love my wife, barbeque, & football.
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Orrin Dean
Member
USA
733 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2008 : 10:17:51
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Where are you from.
SE South Dakota - all my life.
What do you do.
Write Owners Manuals for Industrial Mowers
How long have you been cooking?
Since I was 6, Bananas cut-up 1", covered in peanut butter, rolled in coconut. From the Weekly Reader.
How old are you?
38
And anything else you wouldn't mind sharing.
I have a great wife, 1 daughter & 2 boys. Love to cook! Barbecue is like going on vacation. It's done well, not often enough and thoroughly enjoyed.
Orrin Dean
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qdoc
Starting Member
USA
31 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2008 : 17:41:33
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62 year old native Arkansan, graduate of University of Tennesses college of Dentistry and University of Texas Medical School. Lived in Memphis, Savannah, San Antonio and most recently Pine Bluff/Little Rock Arkansas. My Oral Surgery practice does not allow the time I would like to spend in BBQ but I plan to cook more in a few years.
Robbie
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mountainpitbbq
Member
China
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Posted - 01/23/2008 : 18:08:08
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Orrin... oh my God the Weekly Reader what a blast from the past
Putnam Valley NY Peoria Custom Cooker 24x48 w/ firebox grill Go 29 car |
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hogzillas
Member
United Kingdom
1657 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2008 : 18:32:05
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Where are you from.
Born in the first capital of the south - Montgomery, Al then family moved to the Football Capital of the South - B'ham & been there ever since
What do you do.
Mainframe Computer Operator for university
How long have you been cooking?
Momma got me started young so she could sit back & enjoy the fruits of her labor as I was the last of 4 kids but started queing in HS
How old are you?
physically 43 going on 65, mentally going into late teens 
And anything else you wouldn't mind sharing.
Like to fly, scuba dive, gun collect, other sports but I'm now a member of Queaholics Anonymous that's fallen off the wagon or would that be on 
Hogs rule!
Stumps SW2x3
BDS
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Posted - 01/23/2008 : 20:24:18
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Originally posted by hogzillas
Where are you from.
Born in the first capital of the south - Montgomery, Al then family moved to the Football Capital of the South - B'ham & been there ever since
What do you do.
Mainframe Computer Operator for university
How long have you been cooking?
Momma got me started young so she could sit back & enjoy the fruits of her labor as I was the last of 4 kids but started queing in HS
How old are you?
physically 43 going on 65, mentally going into late teens
And anything else you wouldn't mind sharing.
Like to fly, scuba dive, gun collect, other sports but I'm now a member of Queaholics Anonymous that's fallen off the wagon or would that be on
Hogs rule!
Stumps SW2x3
BDS
Weber OT Silver
HOG,B'HAM IS FAR,FAR FROM BEING TO FOOTBALL CAPITAL OF THE SOUTH
Big Orange Smoker
"Off The Sauce Cookers"
Lang 60
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Zilla
Member
USA
66 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2008 : 21:02:28
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Where are you from.
I was born and raised in Elmont, NY on Long Island
I moved to Universal City, Texas....in the suburbs of San Antonio in 1986, 22 years ago.
What do you do.
Former electronics technician and former high school electronics teacher now the production manager of a commercial WI-FI company.
How long have you been cooking?
Started BBQ in 1994 so that's 14 years I guess.
How old are you?
I'm 46
And anything else you wouldn't mind sharing.
My wife and I have seven children
I play guitar (30 years)
I cook all manner of food stuff.
I'm 6'5" & 350 lbs
I have green eyes
My shoe size is 15
I like ice cream
I hugged Heidi from the swamps of Georgia last weekend and liked it!
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qdoc
Starting Member
USA
31 Posts |
Posted - 01/24/2008 : 19:47:14
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I agree with you BOS the football capital is in Fayetteville, AR.
And I certainly agree with Hogzilla that HOGS rule.
Especially those Razorback piggysquote:
Originally posted by big orange smoker
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Originally posted by hogzillas
Where are you from.
Born in the first capital of the south - Montgomery, Al then family moved to the Football Capital of the South - B'ham & been there ever since
What do you do.
Mainframe Computer Operator for university
How long have you been cooking?
Momma got me started young so she could sit back & enjoy the fruits of her labor as I was the last of 4 kids but started queing in HS
How old are you?
physically 43 going on 65, mentally going into late teens
And anything else you wouldn't mind sharing.
Like to fly, scuba dive, gun collect, other sports but I'm now a member of Queaholics Anonymous that's fallen off the wagon or would that be on
Hogs rule!
Stumps SW2x3
BDS
Weber OT Silver
HOG,B'HAM IS FAR,FAR FROM BEING TO FOOTBALL CAPITAL OF THE SOUTH
Big Orange Smoker
"Off The Sauce Cookers"
Lang 60
FBA Member
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prudog
Member
USA
425 Posts |
Posted - 01/25/2008 : 13:07:49
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I guess hogzillas is a BIG UAB fan!! Of course, he might just be talking about Samford!? Hogzillas, don't you realize that Auburn does not come to Birmingham anymore?
John Pruett
Huntsville, Alabama
I am an engineer, NOT the sports editor for The Huntsville Times... though I do get his mail and phone calls including invitations to Alabama Crimson Tide events. Too bad I am an Auburn fan.
Cooking for 20 years, Qing for only a few.
I am 40 and hope to meet some of you char-actors at a Q event when I get these 3 kids raised and settled a little more.
-John
Keepin' it smokey in *Sweet Home Alabama* with a Lang 84 |
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