Spring 2023 North Carolina Amazing Ribs Pitmaster Club Meat-Up Page

[Sid P]

I’m definitely in, but not yet booked. It’s not a real vacation unless the LW spends a couple hours juggling rate/point scenarios on her Hilton Diamond account, but I’ll be there if the Good Lord is willin’ and the creek don’t rise.

[CaptainMike]

Will it so, Good Lord, will it so!!! And crick, you keep it between the banks.

[WayneT]

As long as the mighty Yadkin River doesn't get a lot of rain upstream, it should take in what the creeks can give her locally. I posted a website about the river below.

[Clawbear57]

Sid p let the little woman do her thing and you concentrate on the pillow fight with PanHead John.😁.

[WayneT]

About the Yadkin River.

[Mosca]

Hmmm. That’s a 7 hour drive. I might be able to do that. Only limiting factor is Mrs Mosca’s birthday on the 9th. She doesn’t travel well, so if this happens it would most likely be just me. But who knows.

[Clawbear57]

Mosca you can do that sitting down easily,sooner if you put wings on it🤓🤓.

[Panhead John]

Mosca Tom, that’d be great if you can make it! Give er your best shot.

[DavidNorcross]

Yes Mosca you can do it!

[CaptainMike]

Booked!!

[Jim White]

Hooray. I can't wait to meet the world famous truck dog,

Oh, and I guess you too.

[WayneT]

Sweet! Nice job CaptainMike.

[Clawbear57]

Proud of you young man😊.

[Huskee]

I'm booked, and while I cannot commit 100% quite yet I am somewhere between tentative and confirmed.

[Panhead John]

Huskee I wouldn’t recommend a skin tight nightgown. It limits your movements while swinging the pillow. Trust me, I learned the hard way.

[WayneT]

Huskee Although your are special, I ain’t making a special column for you so I’ll put you under booked. Sheesh. Maybe that will commit you.😉

[Clawbear57]

Huskee it won't be the same without you.

[klflowers]

Wouldn't you know it - I have to be in the Winston Salem area next week lol. I tried to get them to postpone it for a few months but they weren't having it.

[WayneT]

Hey Kevin, if you’re really gonna be in the area and want to meet for lunch or dinner, let me know and I’ll pm you my cell number.

[klflowers]

WayneT I am waiting for the Duke engineer to let me know for sure. If I do come up it will be the evening of the 6th. I should know for sure tomorrow.

[Clawbear57]

I would like to join you guys but I'll be at bible study,but come on down.

[klflowers]

WayneT it's a go. I will be there the afternoon/evening of the 6th for a meeting at a substation the morning of the 7th. I'll pm you my cell and the details once I make some arrangements

[WayneT]

Awesome! I'll pm you my cell phone no. now.

[CandySueQ]

I'm booked! Looking forward to it!

[WayneT]

Awesome news, sister! Looking forward to taking about lobster and orange pellets.

[klflowers]

Are you bring your rv or are you staying at the hotel?

[CandySueQ]

Both klflowers! I'm planning a meandering trip thru the Smokies and NC (Kings Mtn and Biltmore). But 3 nights at the hotel will be a nice break!

[WayneT]

Here's the updated attendance roster so far. We are sitting at unlucky 13 booked/confirmed so someone please book/confirm soon to avoid misfortune.

Booked/Confirmed
Panhead John
Jfrosty27
ItsAllGoneToTheDogs
DavidNorcross
Clawbear57
jdsegra
WayneT
Jim White
CaptainMike
Huskee
CandySueQ
Sid P
Taildraggertim
BKYDBBQ

Interested/Tentative
RonB
mcook2201
FlashHokie
Bad Hat BBQ
Thunder77
LA Pork Butt
WI Bubba
klflowers

[Clawbear57]

Ok DavidNorcross quit playing with the animals and book your room😁.

[mcook2201]

Hopefully will book a camp site at Tanglewood this weekend.

[WayneT]

mcook2201 Tanglewood is an extremely nice County operated park. You'll enjoy your time there.

[BKYDBBQ]

I'm booked...

[WayneT]

Yes! Thanks for getting us over that hump! Whew.

[Clawbear57]

Great looking forward to meeting you.

[WayneT]

Tired of the road or cramped flights? Let's all get together at the Hampton Inn outdoor seating area on Friday, May 5 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm to wash away the long miles during Happy Hour! Outside food and beverages are allowed so let's kick this thing off in a relaxed style, make some face-to-face friends, and enjoy our favorite libations accompanied by colorful war stories. See you there!

[RonB]

I see that Sam Jones and Skylight both sell whole hog. Are they the same? 6 hours round trip seems a bit much for a sandwich - especially if SJ is the same...

[WayneT]

RonB I can't say that Sam Jones BBQ in Greenville and Raleigh (about a 2 hour drive) are the same as Skylight Inn because I've never eaten at the latter. I would hazard a guess that Sam Jones wanted to do something different than his forbears rather than just put his imprimatur on what's already being served. I can tell you that Mari Jo and I were NOT impressed with the cornbread and they do not make hush puppies, which are more typically associated with eastern NC BBQ joints.

[jdsegra]

I’m down w driving a long way if it’s the real deal. I am flying to the east coast for Meat Camp, after all.

[WayneT]

We've had so much demand for stays starting on Thursday,May 4, that the Hampton ran out of the number of allocated rooms for that date this morning. Not to worry. I've talked to the sales staff and they are adding more rooms for both Thursday and Sunday at the same low rate of $119/night. IF you attempt to book a room and enter the special event code NCM and the rate does not show $119/night, either let me know or call the hotel directly and it will be fixed.

This is a good problem to have because it shows so much interest and enthusiasm for the event. I will happy to troubleshoot any issue that is caused by excessive participation!

Good catch Panhead John . I knew we wanted you helping with this for a sound reason.

[WayneT]

Panhead John I think you should repost an updated link to the hotel website with the phone number every time you make another post. That should keep you busy until May. 😉

[Huskee]

Can they upgrade me to the exec suite w/ whirlpool for $119????

[WayneT]

Huskee I just asked them to comp me that room for the pillow fight.

[smokinsteve]

Are people other than PMC members allowed if accompanied by a member!

[Jim White]

Since I was just called a smart ass, I think full disclosure requires that I mention that PJ is still prohibited from being around goats, but our base location sounds like it is in a highly developed area, so we should be fine.

[Panhead John]

Jim White You’re sadly mistaken. You must be thinking about that sheep incident back in 2020. I was cleared of all charges.

[WayneT]

I think jfmorris and Panhead John have spoken well for this event. I, personally, don't know any reason non-PC members should not be allowed to attend if they are a guest of a member.

[RonB]

Got permission to attend , and I booked my room.

My wife is so kind to me - she said she wouldn't mind if I stayed a week or even two.

[RonB]

CaptainMike - I'm not sure that will be possible. That piece resides in Austin now, and my Son is very protective of it.

[Jim White]

See you there!

[DavidNorcross]

Awesome Ron!

[WayneT]

Click here to return to the OP for an updated attendance roster.

If you are booked or confirmed but don't show up under the appropriate column, please let me know and I'll fix it.