Monday, February 11, 2008

Memphis in May meeting


Well its that time of year again. Yesterday we had the first meeting of 2008 for this years Memphis in May. It was a great time and dang good to see some of the guys on the team. As you know I'm not really into the competition thing..........nothing at all wrong with it I just dont really have the time to do it. But this is a lot of good clean fun, and I'm really looking forward to it. I brought some "prospects" to the meeting that I'm hoping will join. Lamb, Michael, Nathan Wells (sous chef from Eastland Cafe), Jason McConnel (chef/owner Red Pony & Sol in Franklin) and Dave Story (Jim-n-Nick's).............Yazoo is coming on board to sponsor and supply beer. We eat better than any team down there and this year should be no different.

1 comment:

Terry (aka) Big Daddy said...

That's great brother. I'm walking...to do my own thing in KCBS.

You could throw some help my way for Sponsors.

I just have to do my own thing, I can't deal with the BS anymore.

You'll always be my friend no matter what happens.

But I just have to walk away.

Hillbilly Rib Runners has been born and you are always welcome to come hang with me in the local comps. anytime.

I will miss all of the guys, but it's my turn to shine...

B.D.

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