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AZBarbeque Events => Past Events => 2nd Annual Rock Springs Cafe BBQ & Tailgating Throwdown => Topic started by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on December 30, 2010, 06:08:53 am
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For those of you who are on the fence about competing or for those of you who just want to have the opportunity to see how a contest works, sign up for the Rock Springs BBQ Boot Camp.
One of our good Friends, Jim Rhino of Bandit BBQ (http://www.thebbqbootcamp.com/grillsergeants/bandit.htm) is coming out to Arizona to compete at the Rock Springs event and is bringing the Boot Camp with him.
BBQ Booth Camp is a great, unique opportunity offered by the Illinois BBQ Society. Check out the link http://www.thebbqbootcamp.com/dates/2011/1RockSpringsAZ.htm
He only has 6 spots left in the BBQ Boot Camp, so if you are interested, sign up today and come out and see how a BBQ Comp works from one of the hottest teams in the Mid West.
We are excited to have Jim and his Bandit BBQ Team coming out to compete as well as offering up this great opportunity.
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WOW! I came home this evening to a list of 15 people interested in The BBQ Boot Camp...incredible! :exclaim:
Though I haven't gotten in touch with everyone on the growing list (left several messages), I have attempted to call everyone so far. Looks like we're down to 4 spots left on the team for this first come, first served experience.
This is REALLY going to be a lot of fun!! If any of you have questions about this totally hands-on experience, please feel free to check out http://www.TheBBQBootCamp.com or call me directly at (618) 407-3300.
Looking forward to meeting all of you in Rock Springs!
Carpe 'Que,
Jim Rhino
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Very Awesome.
If you are interested in learning or experience Competition BBQ, this is a great opportunity. Sign up today...
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Great concept. I sure wish something like this was available when we first started out.
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It's been a lot of fun, Crash! I've been able to meet a lot of awesome people, help spread the gospel of the 'que, and make some lifelong friends. Hope to meet you in Rock Springs!
Carpe 'Que,
Jim Rhino
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I sent my check out to Jim last week.
I have not heard from him yet.
Sure hoping to get in on the Boot Camp.
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I received several applications and checks in the mail today, but have not had a chance to go through them yet. I'll get to them tonight and let you know.
Thanks!
Carpe 'Que,
Jim Rhino
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Thanks Jim
I look forward to talking with you.
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If I read this right your giving a class at Rock Springs? And is this before the contest?
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The Class is during the comp Jim, it's a real live class while in action during the comp.
It's set up for new competitors or competitors who want to learn more about streamlining their processes & procedures..
Great concept..
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So are the people in the camp turning in boxes and is the BBQ Bandits a competing team? I just don't see how this works
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BBQ Bandit is the Competing Team, the people in the Boot Camp are just hands on with his team..
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Mike was my drill Sargent of BBQ him and the AzBarbeque team. As a new person getting into it it sure gives you some insite.
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I attended a Rhino bootcamp last summer in Illinois. You are in the middle of a real competition in real time. You see everything that is done and how it is done. Jim will answer any and all questions and allow some "hands on" as well. No secrets. In addition he is open, friendly, knowledgeable, experienced, a proven winner and entertaining. You will start the day before in preparation. You will sleep on site if you desire or leave and come back the morning of the competition, your choice. You will get value for your investment. If competition is your goal, this is not only an excellent venue, it is the only one of its kind that I know of. He will even feed you along the way but bring your own beer! Dennis Marker
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Hey Dennis! Thanks so much for the input! Great to hear from you!
Jim, as Mike mentioned, the 'Boot Camp' runs simultaneous to the competition. This is not a 'sit down and take notes' kind of experience. All 'recruits' have a voice on the team during the actual competition, and can get as 'hands-on' as they want. Though that said, I have promised one of our new AZ recruits that she wouldn't break a nail...unless she wanted to. :)
Speaking of AZ Recruits, here are the ones I have recieved as of last night:
Bob S. - Glendale, AZ
Cheri S. - Glendale, AZ
Dave D. - Litchfield Park, AZ
Tony E. - Peoria, AZ
Steve T. - Chandler, AZ
I have yet to check the mail today (it's 6:49am here as of this typing), but will check it out around 9:30am and report back as soon as possible.
If anyone has more questions, please feel free to call me! My cell phone is 618-407-3300.
Carpe 'Que,
Jim Rhino
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Thanks for the update Jim.
Looking forward to working with you and the other recruits.
Jim, Mike
Can I bring my RV to the comp?
Will there be room on site for another rig?
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Yes, you should be good. Just let me know what size of space you need for it. ;)
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It's a 28' Fifth wheel.
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Sounds like everything is coming together nicely! If anyone needs anything (bbq supply wise), I'm planning on making a stop by the BBQ Island store before the competition. Let me know!
Carpe 'Que,
Jim Rhino
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Sounds like everything is coming together nicely! If anyone needs anything (bbq supply wise), I'm planning on making a stop by the BBQ Island store before the competition. Let me know!
Carpe 'Que,
Jim Rhino
If anyone needs any Kosmo's Injections or Rubs let me know. We'll have some out at the event.
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Due to some circumstances, we now have 3 spots left for The BBQ Boot Camp! If you're still interested, please let me know ASAP.
This is gonna be a LOT of fun!
Carpe 'Que,
Jim Rhino
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Just talked with Jim, he still has one spot open for this event.
If you are interested in it, please contact him ASAP so you can lock it down.
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Hey Jim,
Cheri and I haven't heard from you, can't wait with one week to go. looking forward to meeting you and the rest of the group.
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Hey Jim,
Cheri and I haven't heard from you, can't wait with one week to go. looking forward to meeting you and the rest of the group.
Hi Bob!
Yes, one week and the excitement is getting thick on this end too!
Cheri and I must have had a bad connection the other night when talking, don't know what happened...sorry.
I did get your email last night and sent repsonse. Synopsis: I have some final information to get together and will be putting together an ePacket of info this weekend to send out to everyone.
I am really looking forward to meeting you guys!!
Carpe 'Que,
Jim Rhino
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What time are you going to be on site on Friday?
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As one of the recruits in the Bandit BBQ Team, I wanted to thank Jim Rhino and all the other recruits for an educational and exciting experience. I have competed in BBQ events in the past and have never been called in a single catageory. The BBQ Bandit team was called in all four compettion catageories yesterday and we finished fourth overall. We were even called in the tailgate competition. When I revewied what I had learned with my family last night, my 15 year old summarized it up pretty well. "It looks like we only knew about 80% of what we were doing in the past compettitions." Now that we know how to be compettitive, we can't wait for the next compettition. Thankks again Jim.
Steve Todd
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As newbies in the world of competion, Cheri and I learned so much Jim, for putting this boot camp on. If anyone is thinking of getting into this, find someone that is doing a boot camp, hope that person is half as good at the boot camp as Jim is, you will learn a lot.
When we all started we were all a bit reserved but as time went on we all came together. Thank you to John, Dave, Double Dee, George, Jeremy, Charlie, and Tony, the other recuits. A big THANK YOU to Jerry, letting us use your smoker.
If jim plans on coming back to the Phoenix area for an event, I'll be there
Thanks, again to everyone
Bob and Cheri
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Just want to say what a pleasure it was to meet all the people that came to Rhino's Boot Camp. We met as strangers and all left as friends. That is what BBQ is all about. Hope to see you down the road especially at a competition. If I'm ever competing and you see me. You better stop in and at least say Hi.
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One Word: WOW!
You guys were awesome to work with; did amazing work; and are now good friends. We had fun, walked in all the calls, and couldn't have asked for a better group of people to come together on one team in the name of BBQ! (Though I still cannot understand why everyone of you were bundled up like it was winter time???) ;)
It was a great honor for me to have each and every one of you on the team!!
Carpe 'Que,
Jim Rhino
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Jim, as an outsider looking in, I have to say, you and your BBQ Boot Camp were a HUGE Success.
I just wish I had more free time so I could have joined you.
I really enjoyed seeing you run it, you had so much positive energy and really showed all your Boot Camp Crew what BBQ Comps are all about. HAVING FUN!!!
I was excited to see all of you at the Midnight Appetizer Party. It's something we do here in Arizona and are very proud of. BBQ comps are all about having fun, making new friends and enjoying the art of BBQing. You certainly showed that your Boot Camp crew and I can see that they are all hooked now.
I truly look forward to seeing them all out at future events and hope that we see you back out here again soon. You have a standing invitation to any of our events.
Great finally meeting you. Look forward to seeing you again soon.
Mike
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Never tried this but trying to link my Boot Camp pics from my Picasa acct. If this works we have pics if not I will have to come up with a plan B. (http://undefined) (http://picasaweb.google.com/103396881613934805504/BBQBootCamp?authkey=Gv1sRgCPHdlqbh4_qm_wE#5568355921771688018)
On my computer I can click the X and it comes up. Let me know if it works or not.
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Clicking the X took me to the pics.
Good job Jerry
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Sorry Jerry, I don't see it. Can you post a link??
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Sorry Jerry, I don't see it. Can you post a link??
For Mike since it worked for Millie.... Remember Mike X marks the spot. LOL http://picasaweb.google.com/103396881613934805504/BBQBootCamp?authkey=Gv1sRgCPHdlqbh4_qm_wE#5568355921771688018
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Hey Millie, Are you on Facebook? If so I have posted a bunch of pictures on there too. Check out http://www.facebook.com/banditbbq .
Carpe 'Que,
Jim Rhino
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Thanks for the kind words Mike. You and crew rocked the contest! Can hardly wait to get back out there!
Carpe 'Que,
Jim Rhino
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Yes Jim on Facebook
Dave Dalpe
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Yes Jim on Facebook
Dave Dalpe
Gotcha, Dave! Thanks!
Carpe 'Que,
Jim Rhino