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Title: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: Tenpoint5 on July 16, 2014, 11:21:14 PM
OK it is that time of year again. I will be holding my annual Smoke Out Gathering in Cascade, Iowa. This year it will be held on Aug 9th. If you would like to be in attendance let me know and I can give you the directions. Sorry late posting this, I thought it was already posted.
Title: Re: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: TMB on July 17, 2014, 08:33:02 AM
I want to go so bad just won't be able too  :( :( :( :(
Title: Re: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: Saber 4 on July 17, 2014, 12:10:41 PM
I want to go so bad just won't be able too  :( :( :( :(

Wish you could make it, it's a lot of fun with a bunch of good folks.
Title: Re: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: Tenpoint5 on July 23, 2014, 05:09:45 AM
Not much interest I see
Title: Re: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: muebe on July 23, 2014, 08:17:19 AM
Not much interest I see

Chris I would love to attend but distance and no vacation left keep me from going...
Title: Re: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: BAM1 on July 28, 2014, 02:38:30 PM
I be there
Title: Re: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: Tenpoint5 on July 31, 2014, 03:29:25 AM
Getting my final counts for the meats I will be preparing. Pretty resounding NOBODY Interested here. Except the one I received a pm from.
Title: Re: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: TentHunteR on August 01, 2014, 08:53:44 PM
I wish I could make it and try some of your world famous sausages. Unfortunately, money is super tight this year and we'll be in the middle of Band Camp, so I am tied up.
Title: Re: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: teesquare on August 01, 2014, 10:28:08 PM
I am puzzled by the lack of interest....DO you think this crowd knows that east year EVERYONE that attended was gifted with a FREE Bradley mini-smoker???

AND...that Iowa is having record COOL temperatures for this summer!  Man - I am frustrated that I can't go.
Title: Re: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: Saber 4 on August 04, 2014, 12:16:59 PM
I am puzzled by the lack of interest....DO you think this crowd knows that east year EVERYONE that attended was gifted with a FREE Bradley mini-smoker???

AND...that Iowa is having record COOL temperatures for this summer!  Man - I am frustrated that I can't go.

It is a great time and another great group of people to meet, one couple is coming 1500 miles on a motorcycle from Canada and we're leaving Wednesday to head up there.
Title: Re: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: smokendevo on August 04, 2014, 12:28:52 PM
I am puzzled by the lack of interest....DO you think this crowd knows that east year EVERYONE that attended was gifted with a FREE Bradley mini-smoker???

AND...that Iowa is having record COOL temperatures for this summer!  Man - I am frustrated that I can't go.

Well not everyone can afford a special trip outside of the family holiday obligations, things are pretty tough for some folks. Many have cut back on special events because job lose and gas prices. So this does not surprise me at all.
Title: Re: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: Tenpoint5 on August 04, 2014, 04:50:04 PM
I would agree Don. However there are numerous folks from the Midwest and Western area's that are unable to make it to the Great Gathering in GA. Therefore I opened my home and dinner table to them to join friends and family for a BBQ dinner. Many in attendance are members of both the Bradley forum and this forum. So they would still be meeting forum friends.
Title: Re: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: TMB on August 04, 2014, 05:50:26 PM
This is one of the BEST smoke outs out there.  I can't make it cause of my son's wedding and family issues, but I will do everything I can to make it next year.  12 hrs is a long time to ride in a car but it's worth it if I can swing it
Title: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: Northshore on August 05, 2014, 08:17:15 AM
I went to first smoke out last year, Tenpoint 5 and his family are wonderful hosts.  Had a wonderful time, Great food and met a lot of great people.  Really wanted to return this year, but health issues interfered.  If at all possible make the trip. 
Title: Re: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: Tenpoint5 on August 06, 2014, 03:49:34 AM
Now that I have a pretty good idea of how many are coming. The menu that I will be providing is going to be Brisket, Tri Tip, Beef Chuck (Pulled Beef), Turkey (Pulled Turkey). Momma is making a Huge hash-brown casserole, plus a couple of desserts.
Title: Re: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: Saber 4 on August 06, 2014, 08:43:56 AM
Now that I have a pretty good idea of how many are coming. The menu that I will be providing is going to be Brisket, Tri Tip, Beef Chuck (Pulled Beef), Turkey (Pulled Turkey). Momma is making a Huge hash-brown casserole, plus a couple of desserts.

We're heading out within the hour for a leisurely 2 day trip up, I'm bringing the Greek Sausage, A-1 Kielbasa and 2 big batches of Jerky pucks to add to the table.
Title: Re: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: nepas on August 06, 2014, 08:49:12 AM
Wish we could make it but at this time just not going to happen. Y'all have a great time, eat and take pics.
Title: Re: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: Saber 4 on August 06, 2014, 10:23:01 PM
Wish we could make it but at this time just not going to happen. Y'all have a great time, eat and take pics.

Will do, you guy's will be missed, hope you can still make Paducah :)
Title: Re: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: Tenpoint5 on August 10, 2014, 06:43:30 PM
Perfect weather, Great food, Great company = Successful Smokeout!!
Title: Re: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: TentHunteR on August 10, 2014, 07:33:04 PM
Chris, did you guys get any pics to share with us?
Title: Re: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: Tenpoint5 on August 11, 2014, 08:33:59 AM
I got about 4 pictures this year and none of them were of people.
Title: Re: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: TMB on August 11, 2014, 08:44:50 AM
I got about 4 pictures this year and none of them were of people.
Well,  where are the pictures of everyone eating?   Someone had to get pictures didn't they?
Title: Re: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: BAM1 on August 11, 2014, 10:29:57 AM
No pictures here to much fun socializing and eating.  Good times for sure. 
Title: Re: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: GusRobin on August 11, 2014, 01:20:55 PM
Sounds like a gathering of unicorns?
Title: Re: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: BAM1 on August 11, 2014, 01:54:55 PM
No, just a whole lotta folks, some as far away as Canada, willing to make the trip to Iowa and support Chris's Smokeout.  I can assure you that no unicorn were eaten but there sure was a whole lotta good grub.
Title: Re: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: drholly on August 11, 2014, 02:01:12 PM
Sounds like a gathering of unicorns?

I wasn't able to make it (sorry Chris), but I am guessing it is one of those - you had to be there to see it type of things.....
Title: Re: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: Saber 4 on August 11, 2014, 06:29:22 PM
Just got back to Texas today and it was a ton of fun with lot's of good food, everyone was so busy eating and visiting with old and new friends that I'm not sure if anyone thought to take many pictures, I know I totally forgot about it.
Title: Re: MidWest Smoke Out 2014
Post by: Tenpoint5 on August 11, 2014, 10:12:16 PM
Sounds like a gathering of unicorns?

With this comment I will reply with this.

There are as many pictures as there was interest in this smoke out from this group!