irisarbor wrote:I can fill in with whatever needs filling-
I do great sides or apps
I also grill a fabulous butterflied leg of lamb
which might be a nice alternative to the smoked meats...
but I'm not sure about hauling along my rickety half rusted weber kettle (LOL)
I'm also happy to supply beverages
(unless Jim the Beer Guy is coming , then I defer to him)
It's so far out- I will see what needs doing closer to the event

agreed,

I just wanted to gauge interest, and then set a date. Plenty of time to work out specifics.

I would like to try to kepp it to just smoked meats, to keep with the BBQ theme. But plenty of need for sides, appetizers, etc.

I'm in for 2. I know we'll bring at least one veggie side for my veghead partner who is not vegan and will eat fish. We make a lot of Mexican, Indian and Asian dishes so don't be afraid, it will be something tasty. We're also happy to contribute anything else, we'll see whats needed when the time comes closer.

LikestoEatout wrote:I'm in for 2. I know we'll bring at least one veggie side for my veghead partner who is not vegan and will eat fish. We make a lot of Mexican, Indian and Asian dishes so don't be afraid, it will be something tasty. We're also happy to contribute anything else, we'll see whats needed when the time comes closer.

I was hoping you guys would try make it.

Put me down...I'll bring a side dish or something pre-smoked. Razbry

razbry wrote:Put me down...I'll bring a side dish or something pre-smoked. Razbry

done..

sounds good.

tick tock.... tick tock... I cant wait...

May is right around the corner, so I had to fire up the smoker last night.

I also had some deer as company in my back yard(there were 10-12, and this was all I could fit in the frame.. I havent seen the turkeys in a while though.)



Any new attendees(all are welcome, and I have plenty of room for up to 50 folks to enjoy some bbq, meeting fellow LTHR's, and perhaps drinking a few cold ones)..

Ill update the list, and want to set what folks may be bringing about 30 days before the 9th of May.

Wow, clearly you didn't get our "Chicago" snow, I was walking through snowflakes last night to Marie's Pizza. Please put me down +1. I don't have a smoker, but I'm happy to do side dishes, desserts or appetizers plus appropriate beverages. I have a vague memory of what it's like to stand around outside and eat. Should we bring chairs?

mbh wrote:Wow, clearly you didn't get our "Chicago" snow, I was walking through snowflakes last night to Marie's Pizza. Please put me down +1. I don't have a smoker, but I'm happy to do side dishes, desserts or appetizers plus appropriate beverages. I have a vague memory of what it's like to stand around outside and eat. Should we bring chairs?

we didnt see a flake of snow out to the southwest.

Glad to have you, we can figure out what folks are bringing closer to the date, just getting a count now. Yes it would be helpfull to bring a chair(s).

Ammended list: (35)

jimswside +5
ronniesuburban +2
Gwiv
irisarbor +3
glennpan
panther in the den +1
Cathy 2 + 2
Reb
Rab
aschie30
Jean Blanchard + 1
likestoeatout +1
razbry
mbh +1
Hellodali +1
jygach
atomicman(tentative)
stevez (tentative)

I would love to join you + 1 and how about I bring several desserts?

Hellodali wrote:I would love to join you + 1 and how about I bring several desserts?

sounds good, anything will be appreciated,

Thank you for the generous invitation. Would love to join you.
Sides and dessert would be my contribution.
However, if someone is willing to offer some grill space I may rethink.

Jyoti

jygach wrote:Thank you for the generous invitation. Would love to join you.
Sides and dessert would be my contribution.
However, if someone is willing to offer some grill space I may rethink.

Jyoti

added to list,

So far I think their are 4 or 5 smokers and we could use more.

Great Idea. I would like to be there but I cant be sure of my calendar until we get closer to the date. If I can attend I will bring the WSM along.

atomicman wrote:Great Idea. I would like to be there but I cant be sure of my calendar until we get closer to the date. If I can attend I will bring the WSM along.

Ill keep a spot for you atomicman, hope you can make it.

jygach wrote:Thank you for the generous invitation. Would love to join you.
Sides and dessert would be my contribution.
However, if someone is willing to offer some grill space I may rethink.

Jyoti

I should only have one rack (of two) running that day so you are welcome to use the available space.

all that bbq talk on the SBR thread got me even more anxious for this event.

Only approx. 47 days away, & we still have room for more folks with smokers, or about 15 more people to come out, and have some fun, exchange tips, and share some bbq, and fellow LTH'r company.

Once we are 30 days out we can seriously start to post what everyone may be bringing and what may be needed.

I am going to resume some test runs on my smoker the next few weekends to make sure I am on my game.

slainte

I'm sharpening up as well. Putting on a couple of pork butts this weekend...maybe a brisket as well. I'm considering bringing one of the bacon torpedos to the event...or maybe some awesome baked beans. Or maybe both! Still thinking!

razbry wrote:I'm sharpening up as well. Putting on a couple of pork butts this weekend...maybe a brisket as well. I'm considering bringing one of the bacon torpedos to the event...or maybe some awesome baked beans. Or maybe both! Still thinking!

I hope you live close to Oak Park! (we really need a drool icon)

razbry wrote:I'm sharpening up as well. Putting on a couple of pork butts this weekend...maybe a brisket as well. I'm considering bringing one of the bacon torpedos to the event...or maybe some awesome baked beans. Or maybe both! Still thinking!

sounds great,

I am taking this weekend off of cooking opting for Hot Dougs, & crawfish, and perhaps another GNR tomorrow, and a steak and a lobster for dinner @ Holy Mackerel on Sunday as part of my weekend b-day celebration(my birthday isnt a one day event, but takes a weekend to be done correctly ).

The next few weekends will be devoted to smoking, wood choice(hickory, mesquite, apple, or maybe green tea leaves), and deciding on a rub.

I am interested in attending, but I didn't see a time posted anywhere. What time on Saturday will the BBQ be?

bnowell724 wrote:I am interested in attending, but I didn't see a time posted anywhere. What time on Saturday will the BBQ be?

I'll be starting about 5am.

bnowell724 wrote:I am interested in attending, but I didn't see a time posted anywhere. What time on Saturday will the BBQ be?

this will be a day long event, starting when you need to get your meat on the smoker and ending whenever. For those not smoking meat I would guess meat would start coming off the respective smokers between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. if I was to guess.

we'd be glad to have you.

Panther, I wish I did live a little closer to you, I would have been glad to share. When I get my smoker going I like to make the most of it, and tend to over cook amounts. It usually just ends up back in my freezer until another day.

All right, with a little more than a month to go before this event is held I figure it is about time to specifics regarding what folks are bringing, what is needed, etc..

The "Marseilles In May" event will be held at my house on Saturday May 9th, and will be an all day event. Meaning as early as folks want to show up to get their smokers, and meat going is ok and lasting until whenever. I hope to have the smoked meat items to come off out of the smokers around 2 p.m, but that time is not written in stone. Other items like starters could be served while the smoked items are cooking, and sides served with the bbq items.

I was going to get a keg, but I dont know if others will appreciate my low brow, good ol' boy taste for the Millers, and the Bud's of the world.

I want to keep it to 45 people max, and will probably have the cut off date as April 25th. The count currently stands at around 42 people (+/-) When the list is firm I will PM attendees with my address, and other contact info.

What is needed:
-chairs(I have about 10, but if you can bring your own that is great)

-tables, I have one or two buffet tables, and could get more, if anyone has any to bring that would be great. They will come in handy for prep as well as to put the food on for service

-your drink of choice.(if a preson decides this is their contribution to the potluck that works as well).

-a side dish, appetizer, desert, main & a grill, or a smoker depending on what you may be cooking(also remember your lump charcoal or wood, or any cooking utencils you may need). reply on the thread with what you are planning to bring, I doubt there will be an overlap, but it will be good to see where any holes in the lineup may be. (My kitchen will be available for some prep, refrigeration, or oven time, but space will be limited).

-your appetitie

I want this to be a fun, informal event where bbq enthusiasts can come out, and enjoy some different smoked meats, sides, etc, as well as enjoy each others company. It will be a good chance to learn something about bbq from different people, who may use different rubs, woods, and overall techniques to produce their end product.

I will be smoking some babyback ribs, and if I can get to one of the local sausage shops before the event some kilbasa, alligator sausage, or links.

Current attendee list: (42)

jimswside +8
ronniesuburban +2
Gwiv +1
irisarbor +3
glennpan
panther in the den +1
Cathy 2 +2
Reb
Rab
aschie30
Jean Blanchard +1
likestoeatout +1
razbry
mbh +1
Hellodali +1
jygach
bnowell724
mkess
skess
atomicman (tentative)
stevez (tentative

Hi,
I will bring a large sturdy table,
a big (I think it's 2 gallons) cooler of sweet iced tea
some interesting homemade slaw
and maybe some guac depending on the avacado situation
and 3 hungry boys (hubby +twins)

irisarbor wrote:Hi,
I will bring a large sturdy table,
a big (I think it's 2 gallons) cooler of sweet iced tea
some interesting homemade slaw
and maybe some guac depending on the avacado situation
and 3 hungry boys (hubby +twins)

all sound great, and is appreciated.

We can bring chairs for ourself and will be bringing at least 2 sides and maybe an app.

LikestoEatout wrote:We can bring chairs for ourself and will be bringing at least 2 sides and maybe an app.

thank you, if you were to guess what will the sides be?

I will bring dessert for sure and maybe some baked beans and whatever else inspires me (or you need.) We'll also bring chairs. The only table I could bring is one of those low, Ravinia type tables. If you think that might be a good place for some people to sit around, I'll bring it.

Jean Blanchard wrote:I will bring dessert for sure and maybe some baked beans and whatever else inspires me (or you need.) We'll also bring chairs. The only table I could bring is one of those low, Ravinia type tables. If you think that might be a good place for some people to sit around, I'll bring it.

good ideas, ashie30 is helping me keep track of what is being brought, soi we will have a good idea of any gaps as we get closer to the event.