Monday, October 16, 2006

The BIG day!

Well after months of work and worry, the big day is here. Bo and I are sitting here at my computer right now getting ready for the day. We're headed to Cracker Barrell for breakfast and then on to the joint. Once we get there we'll make us a couple of Bloody Mary's, take the meat off and open the doors. I'll have pics tonight so stay tuned. I have prayed a lot about this but still have not prayed enough (can you ever?), so y'all keep us in your prayers and come out to eat some Q!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

DO NOT POST THIS....

got online after I left your place with my ribs just to review some other menus / prices. I printed 4-5 menus from the competition and your prices are right in line. Here are a few things that I noticed:

- most only have 1 sandwich (no reg or jumbo) for $4.00

- no one includes the drink in the combo - they charge $1.50 extra so you are ahead of the game here.

- most only have 1 drink size for $1.50

- your by the lbs prices are $1.00 lower most so if you are making $$ where you are, you're ahead again

rubs were great....and Im glad I had to wait in line to get them...

congrats buddy...

Michael

Nashville Knucklehead said...

good luck

--Jim

Pat Martin said...

jim i really appreciate the "good luck". its been two days and my ass has been kicked! we've got to get a beer some time!

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