Let's Talk BBQ

Welcome Center => New Member Introductions => Topic started by: alraje on May 16, 2016, 12:49:29 AM

Title: Hello from Southern California!
Post by: alraje on May 16, 2016, 12:49:29 AM: Just wanted to drop by and introduce myself. I am a 10 yr transplant in So Cal from the great state of NC where bbq is isn't just a food...it's a "religion" Those from NC know what I'm talking about. Is it vinegar based, light sauce based, mustard based. It's a debate that will go on forever. Regardless it ALL good

I am A backyard bbq'r, been cooking for a while now. In NC it was whole hogs on a drum trailer and sitting up all night with good friends and a good cold one. Now that I'm in CA I've changed up a bit use to space requirements but have found its not much different! Between the pellet grill, pit barrel and Weber I stay busy. Am looking forward to learning much more from everyone here and hopefully sharing what little I know. Let's face it...Its addictive! And what other hobby provides food, friendship and fun at the same time! Thanks for having me!
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Post by: muebe on May 16, 2016, 12:50:58 AM: Welcome from another So Cal member
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Post by: Pam Gould on May 16, 2016, 02:58:55 AM: Hello and welcome from NW Ohio. .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
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Post by: tomcrete1 on May 16, 2016, 05:33:33 AM: That's a cool picture! Welcome from Wisconsin ! :)
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Post by: HighOnSmoke on May 16, 2016, 06:50:00 AM: Welcome from SE Georgia!
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Post by: sliding_billy on May 16, 2016, 07:32:55 AM: Greetings from North Texas.
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Post by: TMB on May 16, 2016, 08:30:22 AM: Welcome from Alabama!
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Post by: ACW3 on May 16, 2016, 09:53:02 AM: Welcome from Morganton, NC.

Art
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Post by: drholly on May 16, 2016, 09:53:44 AM: Welcome from Minnesota
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Post by: N. Ontario Smoker on May 16, 2016, 10:55:20 AM: Welcome from N. Ontario Canada.
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Post by: smokeasaurus on May 16, 2016, 12:59:37 PM: A big welcome from the San Bernardino Mountains
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Post by: enthuz on May 16, 2016, 01:20:34 PM: Welcome from another NC transplant in VA! Everyone was just joking me today about my passion for smoked meat! Also don't forget about our love of the deep fried!
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Post by: smokeasaurus on May 16, 2016, 01:59:31 PM: The great thing about BBQ, is that the meat in the smoker has no idea what state it is in :) :)
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Post by: IR2dum on May 16, 2016, 02:47:02 PM: Welcome from Houston.
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Post by: Hub on May 16, 2016, 05:06:54 PM: Looks like you've found the right bunch of folks to hang out with ;D. Hope you'll jump right in and participate.

Hub
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Post by: Merrick Bill on May 16, 2016, 06:11:08 PM: Welcome from another SoCal member. I'm in Sherman Oaks. Where are you?

Bill
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Post by: alraje on May 16, 2016, 11:52:42 PM: Hi Bill. I'm by West Covina. Good to see other So Cal members. Thanks for the welcome!
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Post by: teesquare on May 17, 2016, 12:01:37 AM: I guess we will have to monitor you guys in Cali closely...for fear you will take over! :D

Welcome!
Title: Re: Hello from Southern California!
Post by: Merrick Bill on May 17, 2016, 01:56:11 AM: Every February the California BBQ Association has a Q fest in San Dimas. That's not too far from West Covina. You should try to join us next year.

Bill
Title: Re: Hello from Southern California!
Post by: smokeasaurus on May 17, 2016, 11:15:20 AM: Quote from: Merrick Bill on May 17, 2016, 01:56:11 AM
Every February the California BBQ Association has a Q fest in San Dimas. That's not too far from West Covina. You should try to join us next year.

Bill

Is Thom still the head honcho over there?
Title: Re: Hello from Southern California!
Post by: smokeasaurus on May 17, 2016, 11:17:05 AM: That aint too far for us to come down the mountain for.

Maybe we can set up a informal LTBBQ So-Cal member gathering next Feb??
Title: Re: Hello from Southern California!
Post by: Merrick Bill on May 17, 2016, 12:11:38 PM: Smoke,

I think it would be a great idea to have a LTBBQ sub group at the QFest. I haven't seen you since you left the area.

I usually see Thom at the QFest, but he's not the president any more.

Bill
Title: Re: Hello from Southern California!
Post by: smokeasaurus on May 17, 2016, 12:27:57 PM: Quote from: Merrick Bill on May 17, 2016, 12:11:38 PM
Smoke,

I think it would be a great idea to have a LTBBQ sub group at the QFest. I haven't seen you since you left the area.

I usually see Thom at the QFest, but he's not the president any more.

Bill

Lets work with Tee and get a handle on our So-Cal members....heck lets toss in Northern Cali as well..............would be great to have Sparky come down 8)

Maybe we can work on this in early Jan 2017 and do a LTBBQ raid on QFest 8)
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Post by: Merrick Bill on May 17, 2016, 08:24:19 PM: I'm in. I've been organizing my tent and camping equipment so I'm looking for an excuse to camp out.

Bill
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Post by: Ballistic BBQ on May 17, 2016, 08:26:51 PM: San Diego here! Welcome!
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Post by: muebe on May 17, 2016, 10:19:35 PM: Quote from: smokeasaurus on May 17, 2016, 11:17:05 AM
That aint too far for us to come down the mountain for.

Maybe we can set up a informal LTBBQ So-Cal member gathering next Feb??

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Title: Re: Hello from Southern California!
Post by: smokeasaurus on May 18, 2016, 11:43:28 AM: Cool, its on and popping. We will all start taking about this in January and maybe bill Bill can get us more info on the doings in Feb since he has attended before :)
Title: Re: Hello from Southern California!
Post by: alraje on May 20, 2016, 06:39:25 PM: Great idea! All for it! Keep me in the loop and let me know how to help (if needed) would love to meet everyone over some brew and que!