Getting ready for the New Year...

The thread for the 2009 extravaganze is now closed — but this is the place to discuss The Second Annual Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ!

I am very pleased to announce the launch of Glen Ellyn’s very own Backyard BBQ website! Our site was designed taking into account our community’s insatiable appetite for a fun, wholesome event that entire family can enjoy.

Please log into BBQ.Glen-Ellyn.com today where you’ll find a wealth of news and information about this delicious event, including a BBQ store, where you can purchase those much desired Glen Ellyn BBQ t-shirts.

(Note: This new web address may not yet be in your ISP's DNS database. If it doesn't work, please try Glen-Ellyn.com/BBQ or, as a last resort, GEBBQ.Blogspot.com.

Also, as you explore our website, you will be able to give your input on various subject matter related to BBQ, grilling, and the future of our Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ event. In addition, you will find current information about our volunteer group, including upcoming events, promotional info, grilling tips, recipes and other useful and/or fun items as we look forward to the Second Annual GE Backyard BBQ.

This site will let you savor the event and the grilling experience year-round, so check it out today!

Better yet, become a 24/7 Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ follower - it is as easy as 1, 2, 3 and will allow you to get the latest news about us directly to your email inbox. Sign up today!

Our new website was made possible by the skill and generosity of Ted, who by the way has an awesome sense of humor to go with his insatiable appetite for BBQ. Thank you!

-Pig Daddy

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Will you Twitter?
BBQ tweets would be sweet.

Sorry Buggy, no Tweets. Knowing Ted, he may be working on a micro-blog called "Oinker" so we can send you some Snorts.

Pig, I thought I remember some folks with electric smokers, no? I know someone had some car battery looking thing. Is that allowed?

Maybe it was just one of those temperature controlling fans. Are those allowed?

Let's be honest Middle, would it have really made a difference?

Not in the least.

Hey Middle,

What you may have witnessed was an air-pit temperature controller. This device monitors the pit temperature and controls airflow through the pit so as to keep the pit temperature where one wants it. It does this through the use of a fan which attaches to the pit (in this case a Weber Bullet Smoker.) By turning the fan on and off as required, the air-pit controller can keep the pit at a set temperature as long as there is fuel to keep the fire going. The competitor who used this device was using charcoal as his fuel source. The air-pit controller, which ran on a battery was allowed.

Excellent question!

Exactly Graham. Thank you.

Middle, this spring come on over to my place and we'll make ribs on a Weber kettle. I am more than happy to share with you some things that I have learned. DTM can buy the beer.

I'm in!

DTM, for your unkind words, you'll be supplying us with a six pack of Sam Adams Utopias.

Can I come, too?? Would you guys show me how it works (the grilling thing, that is)? The last time I tried it (on my tabletop grill), I ended up with a fireball blowing out of my grill at my face (long story, but it ended well)....I am in clear need of some teaching in this area.

Six pack, what are you going to drink???

GESM2, of course you are welcome. We'll do it as soon as the weather gets better. Make sure you post what it is you like to drink so DTM can pick some of that up too.

Thanks

DTM, while you're at it would you grab me a six pack of something good? I'm no beer officianado (I usually drink MGD 'cuz it's cheap), but I know I like most hefeweisens and some blondes....

Ribs? Did someone say ribs?

Middle, without someone criticizing you, how would you know what you need to improve upon?

Actually I have a bottle of Hop Juice I'm looking to share with someone, but I'm not sure I want to hold on to it until next summer. Maybe that Yigo feller could whip up a batch of his brew and I would be glad to provide the cups.

perplexed-
You're like my dog when her nose wakes up.

Ok Middle, just throwing it out there - I plan on fine tuning my Q this summer and entering the circuit in 2011. You, DTM and me represent Glen Ellyn in some competitions. We train this summer and hit it in '11. What do you say? Think about it, ribs take 5 hours, butt takes 12-14. Once prepped and in the smoker there is lots of drinking time down time. I MEAN LOTS OF DOWN TIME...Just a thought.

And to think I'll be able to say I knew him when...

Butt? Did someone say butt?