[countryheartaz]

Howdy Ya'll !!!

I am a fellow BBQ'er from Missouri that has transplanted out west to Williams, AZ. What brought me here? Well, my EX moved here in 06 with my son who was 10. He is now 13 and growing like a weed. For the past few years I worked at the local True Value Hardware and Lumberyard, but this past year I opened an Old Time Photo Shop here in Williams. I have enjoyed my summer and kept very busy. BUT, as a businessman I see so many oppertunities to bring in business to our sleepy little town. This year we are pleased to have the HOG RALLY back in Williams in June. We have a great car show every year in August and the Grand Canyon Railroad is always having things going on.

I started my BBQ career back in Missouri when I owned a little hometown diner in Barnard, MO. I went to some local competitions like the county fair and such and really enjoyed myself so I just JUMPED right in and went to the "American Royal BBQ contest" We Q'ed under the name Joe's Diner and did okay and our last year I think it was out of 6 years we Q's as the "Cowboy Q" and our ribs tied for 10th out of approx 500 teams and our baked beans got a 5th place...I was shocked and excited!!! We started out with Weber grills and moved to a little brinks smoker and then Dad and I built a smoker. Dad is a welder by trade. We found an old Stainless "MEALS on WHEELS cart that held 3 sections of trays. We used the tray racks to place the grills on and MAN can you get a lot of brisket in this thing. We put it on a fire box that is about 5 foot long and has a 2x2 square box with a door in the end. It will hold a nice size tree if you wish to put it in there.
the opening it 12" and the exit vent is a 4" stack. We divided off one section as a cool smoke or a warming area. It works good for good weather, but if it is cold I need to use a warming blanket so some day I hope to insulate it.

I am working with the Main street group to get the BBQ contest started here in Williams and will be talking to the chamber soon!
My hopes are to have you fine folks work with me to get something started here in Williams that can grow and grow and give folks a place to go when everywhere  else is hot this summer.
Hope to hear from you all soon!
Chuck

[AzJohnnyC]

Welcome Chuck. I think I speak for alot of us here in Phoenix when I say that we love heading up north in the summer. A competition is a great way to attract a crowd, for sure. Keep working on things, Mike will be in touch with you I'm sure. It may be a little quiet on the site here this weekend, as most of us are going to the competition. Glad you found us, welcome again.

[jmcrig]

Chuck, welcome to the board. I grew up in St. Joseph, MO, and now live in Gilbert, AZ working in San Antonio. Don't ask.We have a pretty great group here. There's a group of members in Flagstaff. You may not get alot of responses this weekend as there's a big cookoff in Sun City. I'm sure after this weekend, Mike will get with you about your event. If you can, you should try to get down to the Valley for this event. The three top KCBS teams are here to decide who's the big dog this year.

[azkitch]

But if you can't make this event, the next one is December 4,5--or whatever Friday, Saturday are.
Glad you've joined us. It's a blast. Did you see the list of teams here for the cookoff?? First, second and Third in KCBS Team of Year teams are here, along with Pork Pullin Plowboys, the American Royal Invitational winners. And a couple other teams from the top 20. Amazing. Mike's done incredible stuff.

[n2dabluebbq]

welcome to the forum. lots of real down home nice folks around here.

[Crash]

Welcome Chuck.  Sounds like a great idea and I know a lot of us would be interested.  Keep us posted.

[The Smokin Shanty]

welcome Chuck....great group of guys here.

[Thom Emery]

Howdy Ya'll !!!

I am a fellow BBQ'er from Missouri that has transplanted out west to Williams, AZ. What brought me here? Well, my EX moved here in 06 with my son who was 10. He is now 13 and growing like a weed. For the past few years I worked at the local True Value Hardware and Lumberyard, but this past year I opened an Old Time Photo Shop here in Williams. I have enjoyed my summer and kept very busy. BUT, as a businessman I see so many oppertunities to bring in business to our sleepy little town. This year we are pleased to have the HOG RALLY back in Williams in June. We have a great car show every year in August and the Grand Canyon Railroad is always having things going on.

I started my BBQ career back in Missouri when I owned a little hometown diner in Barnard, MO. I went to some local competitions like the county fair and such and really enjoyed myself so I just JUMPED right in and went to the "American Royal BBQ contest" We Q'ed under the name Joe's Diner and did okay and our last year I think it was out of 6 years we Q's as the "Cowboy Q" and our ribs tied for 10th out of approx 500 teams and our baked beans got a 5th place...I was shocked and excited!!! We started out with Weber grills and moved to a little brinks smoker and then Dad and I built a smoker. Dad is a welder by trade. We found an old Stainless "MEALS on WHEELS cart that held 3 sections of trays. We used the tray racks to place the grills on and MAN can you get a lot of brisket in this thing. We put it on a fire box that is about 5 foot long and has a 2x2 square box with a door in the end. It will hold a nice size tree if you wish to put it in there.
the opening it 12" and the exit vent is a 4" stack. We divided off one section as a cool smoke or a warming area. It works good for good weather, but if it is cold I need to use a warming blanket so some day I hope to insulate it.

I am working with the Main street group to get the BBQ contest started here in Williams and will be talking to the chamber soon!
My hopes are to have you fine folks work with me to get something started here in Williams that can grow and grow and give folks a place to go when everywhere  else is hot this summer.
Hope to hear from you all soon!
Chuck

Chuck If you have any questions just ask
We would love to cook a Summer event in Williams

[Mike (AZBarbeque)]

Welcome to the site Chuck, great to have you here.  We do have a great group of BBQers here and have some very fun events. 

Would love to talk with you and your group about coming up to put on a BBQ competition in Williams.

Enjoy the site.

Welcome..

Mike

[olivesmoker]

Welcome Chuck. We would love to come up to Williams and get out of the 120 + heat in Lake Havasu.  So is there any pics of that smoker laying around to post?

[smitty250]

Welcome Chuck - a summer event in Williams sounds great. let's get on that!!

[AzQer]

Welcome Chuck Williams sounds goodin the Summer

[ddog27]

WELCOME!!