How about a Ribfest Cobra Style?

snake oil · #1 (**permalink**) 04-13-2008, 09:20 AM

I was thinking about having a Ribfest my house the 4th of July weekend.
The 5th is a saturday so I'm thinking the 5th is good.
I am trying to figure out if anyone would be interested.

There will be a competition for the best ribs. Of course!
This is where the great Red agaist Blue debate may again be challenged
yet again!

We need three (impartial) judges

of which I believe
(Save me a seat) Sid, and Rich (no realtionship) Shelby have volunteered.
They said they're ready with fork and napkin in hand. So we are scouring the land for the third person to be announced at a later date.

Plans are still sketchy, but I beleive a take it all home vollyball game against BLUE / RED may insue...
Looking for some feedback and suggestions from yous guyz???

mdmull · #2 (**permalink**) 04-13-2008, 09:30 AM

Volleyball!!! You lookin' to kill us?

Red Rules

snake oil · #3 (**permalink**) 04-13-2008, 10:06 AM

So is that a yes I am interested Or Hell no I won't go?

Volleyball game is optional and senior citizens, need not participate.
Mike that means you

Of course any one else under the age of 65 may participate if they want.

Snowsnake · #4 (**permalink**) 04-13-2008, 10:37 AM

Sounds like a plan to me ! Road Trip, Ribs, Sun and .....
You would'nt have to twist Carol and my arm much.

CHRIS DAMSCH · #5 (**permalink**) 04-13-2008, 10:39 AM

I think this is a great idea. Way to go Arcy.

I need to clear it with the troops, but I think they will be up for it. I know Payton and Toni love ribs.

So what are the rules. We bring ribs, and a side, beverage of choice and season them to our liking.? Cook them in bulk and share all flavors? Like the great world famous Chili Cook Off at the Superbowl?

Man, I'm hungry now.

What's for lunch?
Hmmmm. Of course everybody will have to name theirs.

This sure could be a lot of fun.

EMK · #6 (**permalink**) 04-13-2008, 04:00 PM

That sounds awesome! Unfortunately, Jen, Eve and I will be out of town.

snake oil · #7 (**permalink**) 04-13-2008, 04:16 PM

Hey you Chris, know we have a slide and swing set for the kids.

Well as far as the ribs go yeah the idea is you pre-cook them add your favoite secret ingredients and bring em with ya.
I will have a couple of large grills ready in case any warming up or last minute cooking etc is needed.

We plan to provide coleslaw, potato salad, rolls, maybe some hotdogs.
As far as beverages go we will have pop and bottled water.
If you care to bring your own beverage you are welcome to,
however please keep it sensible, and let's some summer have fun!

Some ideas on stuff to bring maybe desserts, baked beans, corn on the cob, you know like that.
If you have any ideas let me know.
RC

Gary Dyck · #8 (**permalink**) 04-13-2008, 07:40 PM

Arcy,
Nancy and I might drive up for this event! Sounds to good to pass up, well maybe the volleyball. Nothing happening with the club down south here that I can determine but it's been in the 70's so you know I've been out and about. We're going to need to start a WCCC southern chapter or we may need to return for the summer driving season!!!! Miss everyone! Have a great time!

Blas · #9 (**permalink**) 04-13-2008, 08:02 PM

Hello Gary and Nancy....
We miss you guys...

Steno · #10 (**permalink**) 04-14-2008, 07:48 AM

I'm up for it too!
Thanks,
Sten

snake oil · #11 (**permalink**) 04-15-2008, 12:41 PM

Ok, the way it shape's up here is this;

Our three judges that have graciously volunteered.

1.) Psiddy (save me a seat) Sid
2.) Rich (no relation) Shelby
3.) Fred (drivin' the backroads) Marano

It will definitely be an impartial panel.
All decisions of the judges are final.

The rules for participating are simple bring some ribs to share, or eat hotdogs!
That was the final desicion of the impartial panel of judges.

RichMusson · #12 (**permalink**) 04-20-2008, 10:23 AM

Arcenio
You say the rules are ‘simple’; I do not know that I agree with this overly condescending statement.

Long ago I discovered the sure fire way to win any contest was to study the rules very closely. This allowed you to cheat and go un-noticed --- er er er --- I mean to participate with utmost of integrities.

So, you see, I need to understand the rules. For example what kinds of ribs are acceptable? I mean Pork ribs are understood……….but what of Beef Ribs or Sheep Ribs or other kinds.
While Spare Ribs will work. What about Back Ribs; St. Louis cut; Country Style; or even Rib Tips?
For that matter would Baby Backs work?
Would my singing the Jingle help?

That brings to mind the famous Simpsons episode where-in Homer became addicted to a ‘McRibs’ style entrée at the local Krusty-Burger. One day Krusty announced that they would need to stop selling the Rib-Like delight because the animal from which it was made had gone extinct.
Homer inquired if it was perhaps the Kangaroo.
To which Krusty said: “Oh no, Think smaller with more legs”!!

See this is exactly what I mean………… I need to know what type of culanery delight would sway the judges to my direction.

sawadeedude · #13 (**permalink**) 04-20-2008, 03:22 PM

Rib Fest? I eat everthing but the "oink"! I'll be there early!

snake oil · #14 (**permalink**) 04-21-2008, 09:09 AM

As my good friend Rich has so eloquently pointed out, just like the govrmnt.
BUT, do we actually need more rules?

Simple best tasting ribs win.
There will be a first second and third prize ribbon.
of course,
If you bring ribs you must identify what animal they came from.
ie., Kangaroo, rabbit, cougar, deer, etc.
Or what restaurant if you dare buy some on the way here.

After that maybe naming them...like,
Hot and heavy, Lil' Saucy sassy, you know...

No rat, possum, or raccoon ribs allowed (in other words no road kill)
No Alice B Toklas brownie ribs, (no ilicit drugs to sway the judges either)

Other than that, we should be good, right Rich?

LRcobradreamer · #15 (**permalink**) 04-21-2008, 11:05 AM

How about "Road Kill"??? I sure we could find some on our trip from Rockford.

Lee

RichMusson · #16 (**permalink**) 04-21-2008, 03:52 PM

Well, The first place ribbon will be Blue - That goes without saying.

I assume the second place should be Black & third place Silver.

I think you should also have a boobie prize and award a Red ribbon to the winner of that one.

got snake? · #17 (**permalink**) 04-22-2008, 03:30 AM

Boobie? Did someone say Boobie? Who said Boobie? Mmm...boobies...

BTW for those of you that may remember the young lady I brought to Strat's. Rich noticed she had really nice round "eyes". Yeah well she moved out by me.

Sid

snake oil · #18 (**permalink**) 04-22-2008, 09:12 AM

NO, NO, NO!

How can I put this very gently Lee? Ahhgg... let me think, oh i got it....

NO, NO, NO!!!

Sid did she have any eyes?
All I remember is blonde, low cut top, and really big ahhm, ahhm,
Oh well you know

CHRIS DAMSCH · #19 (**permalink**) 04-22-2008, 12:42 PM

Well, at least we know if she is moving out by Sid, She'll still be available.

LOL

RichMusson · #20 (**permalink**) 04-22-2008, 12:42 PM

Okay
So I see Sid is the first of the Judges to indicate what might, in fact, sway his judgment. Seems like he is hung-up on the ‘Red Ribbon’ better know as the ‘Boobie- Prize’.
Great, I thought it would be a prized culinary delight required to tilt the impartial jury my way. Here I find it just takes the prized Boobie; who would have thunk it!

And I am pleased to see the lady with the great eyes is in your hood. Why not invite her along…………..for, you know, obvious reasons.