Unfortunately, I'll be stuck here in Jersey doing fall clean-up and prepping
for a barbecue at work for 400. I will be keeping an eye on the schedule for
next year
to what events I'll be able to attend.
Good luck in Minneola,

Danny

"Ricky" > wrote in message
...
> "PigmundT" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Just missed you by half an hour in Grant. Nice t-storms you guys have
down
> > there.
> > I did however, run into a couple of your co-judges. Sorry, I cannot
> remember
> > their names. The judge with the white beard gave me a copy of the
National
> > Barbecue News. He suggested I read, and then subscribe, or join the FBA.
> > Some good advice. I met so many great people that day.
> >
> > Do FBA rules always allow teams to compete and vend, or is this allowed
> for
> > benefits only?
>
> Danny,
> Sorry I missed you but I had to split right after judging to get home
> and cook for my gang. As far as vending goes... it's up to the organizer.
> There's nothing in the FBA rules about vending.
> Come on out to Minneola on Halloween. Great contest. I'll be cooking
my
> final contest as the Boca Boys. I'm going back to just judging and repping
> contests after that. Friday night is always a party. I'm cooking leg of
> lamb.
>
>