Troops BBQ: Important Info

[sfisch]

Got an email from Dave Waun,
he would like all participants to phone or email him as soon as possible.
His phone number is: 440-225-0900
His email is smokinbrothersbbq@yahoo.com

In the original post I have confirmations from Tom Earl, Shane, Jerry and Cory.
In the PM requests I sent out a couple weeks ago I only heard from Rockpyle.

For our records, please let me know also who is going to help.
Thanks again.
Scott

[philw]

when is it going to be(date)

[sfisch]

Phil, I bumped up the original post for review.

Scott

[sfisch]

I spoke to Cory on the phone yesterday, he is confirmed with his cookers, have not
heard from anyone else here. Is everyone backing out??

[Visioneer]

I just e-mailed Dave and told him I would feel honored to help out in such a noble cause. I offered the Lang 84 and the Weber 22" but I'm not sure I'll have room for the Weber. I might have to mount it to the Lang somehow but it can cook 6 or 8 butts all night unattended. I offered to arrive Saturday and nap in my truck.

[sfisch]

Visioneer;
The Lang most likely will be all you need if everyone else comes thru that said they would. I've cooked 30 eight pound butts on an 84 all at once. Just keep in touch with Dave. Thanks a bunch.

Scott

[Shane Holz]

Scott, I sent you a PM, did you get it?

[jerry516planes]

I talked to Dave last night and sent him the info requested.

[sfisch]

Shane, yes I got it, crossed you off the list. Don't think there will be a problem.

Thanks
Scott

[tearl42]

I'll call him tomorrow.

[CORYS CUSTOM COOKERS]

hope to see you guys there ??
jerry when i showup will you still give me a cooking class so i can learn how to cook 2 ????:)
cory 989-916-5980

[sfisch]

Thanks guys,
Cory, did you call or email Dave, he needs some info from you.

Scott

[tearl42]

Called Dave yesterday waiting on call back.

[CORYS CUSTOM COOKERS]

Thanks guys,
Cory, did you call or email Dave, he needs some info from you.

Scott

call and talked to dave sat . he is going to get back with me on gate info.

thanks scott

CORY LANCASTER
CORY@AMERICANWIDGET.COM
989-916-5980

[tearl42]

Still no word from Dave. Will call tomorrow.

[CORYS CUSTOM COOKERS]

Still no word from Dave. Will call tomorrow.

have sent email to dave and nothing back .
have you got any more info ??
cory 989-916-5980

[donny]

if you all get any info can you let us know i haven't heard anything

[Visioneer]

The weekend is approaching fast! No info yet?:confused:

[sfisch]

I got an Email from Dave today, anyone who has not had direct contact
with him please call the number below:
Dave
440-225-0900

[sfisch]

Tom,
he wanted me to send him your phone number, I don't have it, just call him direct and see if you get thru.

Thanks

[jerry516planes]

Dave is on facebook and there is some data posted there. He will get us the info on the when and where....

[sfisch]

Thanks Jerry, feel free to post any new info.

[jerry516planes]

Volunteers,

First of all, Thank you for taking time out of your life to Honor, Serve and Thank the men and women that serve our Country. I know they will appreciate you being there.

I have turned your names over to Security at the base, and I'm sure we will have no issues. If you are coming by motorcycle, there are guidelines you must follow. Please read the attachment.

Everyone, please bring a hat to wear. We need to ensure we don't serve hair with our BBQ. (I will try to bring some extra hats, in case someone forgets....)

Here is the address to the base, you can google map it or use your GPS:
Selfridge ANGB (Air National Guard Base)
44200 N Jefferson Ave,
Harrison Township, Mi 48045
Basically it is off M-59 (Hall Rd) just east of I-94. If you head east on M-59 and go into the lake, you went just a little too far.

Sunday volunteers, please arrive around 8 am if possible. We have to prep the beans, (put into the smokers by 9 am) cut the veges for the dirty rice (start cooking by 9:30), set-up serving lines (5) distribute plates, forks etc... Start "pulling" the pork and slicing the brisket (1,400 pounds) by 10 am. We serve lunch at 11:30 am.

BBQ cookers, I will be picking up the 1,400 pounds of meat around 3 pm on Saturday, and I should be on base no later than 5 pm. We will meet, look over our cookin' area, and decide how to set up efficiently. Hopefully we will be able to start trimming and rubbing the meat around 7 pm, and get it all in the cookers by about 9 pm. That should give us plenty of time to ensure all the meat will be cooked on time. Some of our smokers will be used on Sunday morning to cook the 18 pans of beans.

I hope I answered all questions, PLEASE feel free to call me with any questions or concerns.

Thank you in advance, I am so proud to be working with each of you!

David
440-225-0900



David Waun CBO (Chief BBQ Officer) Smokin' Brothers BBQ
http://www.bbqforourtroops.com/Ohio.php
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:
1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I.
One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom.

[Visioneer]

Looks like we're going to have perfect weather! :cool:

Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind between 9 and 13 mph.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. North northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

[jerry516planes]

Does sound better than last year! LOL

[Visioneer]

Now they've bumped it up to 50% from 2PM to 7PM and then 30% til midnight.

Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind between 9 and 11 mph.

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind becoming north between 4 and 7 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. North northeast wind between 3 and 9 mph.

[jerry516planes]

LOL! We have cooked in the rain more than in the sun.

What time is everone plan on getting there? I will be leaving here about 2 this afternoon. 3.5 hour drive time.

[Visioneer]

I plan to get there about 5:00. It's only 1-1/2 hours for me.

[jerry516planes]

Finished new tool box last night. Mounted it on the trailer this morning.


http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj340/jerry516planes/DSC05635.jpg

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj340/jerry516planes/DSC05634.jpg

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj340/jerry516planes/DSC05636.jpg

Thanks Coz for the great idea!

[sfisch]

Anyone who was there this weekend got a report for us? How did it go?

Scott

[Visioneer]

It was AWESOME!
We're still recuperating. That was my first one and it was really impressive the way Dave had pre-arranged everything. The troops were overly appreciative of our efforts as well as the food. Cory brought two smokers down from Alpena including his monster that ended up with 700 lbs of pork shoulders. We split the 700 lbs of brisket between the other four smokers.
I went 36 hours without any sleep. I closed my eyes for an hour twice but couldn't fall asleep.
I'll do it again!

[sfisch]

GREAT JOB!!, way to go, thank you are not good enough words. Sounds like Cory is the go to guy when you need a super sized job done. I know I did about 250 lbs on a Lang 84 and it was pretty much stufffed full.
Thanks again to all of you who helped pull this one off.

Scott

[jerry516planes]

Here are a few pictures that I took just before we got buzy with the serving. Like Visionaire we did sleep much. I am still wiped....

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj340/jerry516planes/bbq%20For%20Our%20Troops/DSC05646.jpg

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj340/jerry516planes/bbq%20For%20Our%20Troops/DSC05645.jpg

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj340/jerry516planes/bbq%20For%20Our%20Troops/DSC05644.jpg

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj340/jerry516planes/bbq%20For%20Our%20Troops/DSC05643.jpg

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj340/jerry516planes/bbq%20For%20Our%20Troops/DSC05642.jpg

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj340/jerry516planes/bbq%20For%20Our%20Troops/DSC05641.jpg

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj340/jerry516planes/bbq%20For%20Our%20Troops/DSC05640.jpg

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj340/jerry516planes/bbq%20For%20Our%20Troops/DSC05639.jpg

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj340/jerry516planes/bbq%20For%20Our%20Troops/DSC05638.jpg

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj340/jerry516planes/bbq%20For%20Our%20Troops/DSC05637.jpg

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj340/jerry516planes/bbq%20For%20Our%20Troops/DSC05647.jpg

These do not do this event justic by no means! Sure wish we had more time to take pictures.

[sfisch]

Friggin amazing you guys! Is the big red one Cory's too?
I can't thank you all enough for helping Dave pull this off, a great bunch of people we have here.

Scott