Rebuttal by Page

So, Page doesn't seem to remember the Gallatin contest as I stated in the Blog:

I saw the new blog. It looks great. The only problem is that it is full of lies. What really happened was that I carried the load for Robert and Steve (since they arrived so very late) that I was simply exhausted as you can see in the picture. I had to rest up as I had to be refreshed for my trip to AZ on Sunday. And that my friend is what really occurred. In fact, I didn't want to have to use these but since you brought it up I have attached the incriminating photos to prove my story. Please note that I do not see any photos of me consuming any of that evil fire water.

Pictures of our turn in box

This was our last turn boxes for Thillerz on the Grillerz. We have hanged our name and ready for 2009.

Pictures prior to turn in

Pictures of Brisket cooking and Pork Butt and Brisket prior to loading

Sunset set on Friday night

As you will be able to see in the pictures. I seem to have lost Page and Robert by sunset.

Story: So, the day before the contest I was laid off from my job. I thought we should drown my sorrow with some Jack but what really happen. Page and me went early and set-up the site and we thought Robert and Steve would arrive by noon. Instead because I got laid off Robert had to take my responsibilities at work so they didn't arrive until 6:30. Mike Crabb came out right at 6:45 so I had the usually Jack shot to start the competition. Since Mike was out I took him around to see the contest and all the grills. We got back to the site at 7:15--- The whole liter of Jack was gone and they (Robert and Page) wanted to buy more. I had dinner ready so we ate and by 7:30 Page went for more Jack. He got back to the competition at 7:45 and by 8:00 Page and Robert were done...... I guess they took the hangover for me.....

Teams in Gallatin BBQ Smoke on the Square

This is team QUAU -they won the contest


This was Linda Gould teams these girls were a hoot... Linda was having a good time which was nice to see.




Pig Smokers In Paradise - Reserve Champion - what a great way to end the year

Jobeaz Blazing Butts - this team was set-up beside us. They laugh at the crew all night.

Oct. 3rd and 4th

The Thrillerz on the Grillerz will be back in full force for the Gallatin Smoke on the Square contest. The contest is held on Main Steet near the courthouse. If you attend please stop by and say HI!! Look for the blue Horse trailer



More pictures from Hot Springs:

Smoke on the Water Contest in Hot Springs

Sorry about no post during the summer the team took off for the summer and will be competing in Gallatin, TN Oct. 2-4th.


I have been itching for another contest so I have a friend who lives in Arkansas (Jay) and one in Texas (Matt)-- I talked them into entering the Hot Springs contest neither guy had ever attend a BBQ contest.


This was the first time for me to compete out of Middle TN and this was going to be the largest event I had attend. The city of Hot Springs sponsored the contest which included two free concerts one from Tracy Byrd and a Jimmy Buffet cover band. They also had a hot air balloon show and car show. I would guess that the event had over 50,000 people attend all events. They also had 95 BBQ teams competing in the contest.






So, I competed under the name TAT BBQ team in the KCBS 4 meats. Some of the best teams in the country competed in the contest. So, I tried Indian Tandoori chicken which bomb finishing 87 out of 95. Then we tried baby back ribs for the first time and the ribs were just falling apart in my hands as I tried to move them. I found three slabs that stayed together so I cut the ribs using two bones. This is the biggest shocker we finished 2nd out of 95. We won a trophy and $1000 dollars. I thought the pork was better than Fan Fest contest that we finished 7th but I forgot to sauce before turn in and that might be the reason we finished 61 out of 95. I tried a whole brisket because we had scored so bad with our brisket in previous contest. We finished 42nd out of 95. Then with all scores tallied we finished 52 out of 95. This was a great contest for me and I'm excited about the Gallatin contest.