Bikinpunk's B^4Q (bikinBBQ). Decatur (North), Al. July 25th?

[bikinpunk]

Alright, ladies and gents. I should be moved into the new house mid-June. Sometime after that I’d love to have a BBQ at my house. Now, I know this is a bit early, but the reason for it is so that this thread gets plenty of exposure and everyone has a chance to give input on what times might work best. I talked to the wife and she’s down for it and thinks it would be fun.

When: July 25th is looking like the best date for me and some others. So, for now, that’s the date I’m setting this as. I’m not sure of what time we’ll get started… I’m down for an all day event (10am - cows come home).
FWIW to MECA competitors, I checked the schedule in July. I was between the 25th and the 11th for this BBQ. The weekend of the 11th there is a 3x event in Lebanon. The 25th there is a 2x event in Fayetteville. I picked the 25th as it was the lesser of two evils. Hopefully that won’t keep anyone from coming, but I understand if it does.

If there’s a lot of interest, maybe I can have each person bring a small something (brownies, byo drinks, etc) to help out. I’ll provide the BBQ from the world-renown Big Bob’s BBQ here in town.
We can work out details closer to that time, since it’s over 2 months away and I’m sure plans will change for a lot of folks.

I know most of the folks here aren’t from my area, but some are. Maybe some of you folks from out of the area could carpool? I’ll be able to provide hotel information to some of you’s fellas, if needed.

Where: Decatur, Al. Zip = 35601. Here are rough directions to my new place. We currently don’t show up on the map since our subdivision is new.
Directions

That should help you get an idea of how far to travel.

I’m roughly 3.5 hours from metro ATL. 2 hours from Metro Nashville. 1 hour from metro Birmingham, and 3 hours from metro Memphis.

Contact info: PM me or email me for number/directions. Hardisj (at) gmail (dot) com.

Random Info:
If you have a canopy/tent, bring it. Alabama heat is no friggin joke and you’ll need the shade. I know you fellas know this. I have a decent sized garage, but can’t house more than a couple cars and folks. I think I can round up a couple from friends, but it would nice if you could bring your own.

If anyone wants, I’ll try to make some jumpers for my power supply so we can hook your car up to the PS and you won’t have to waste gas while demo’ing. You’ll probably want gas b/c of A/C though.

If you have something you’d like to bring to demo, such as speakers, amps, HT towers, etc, feel free. In fact, I welcome it. I have an upstairs room that’s empty and is ready for listening tests if you want to do that. Bring your laptops, RTAs, etc, too.


So, what say you? Any of you interested in coming out? I’ll do my best to accommodate anyone and make it an enjoyable time. I’ve got 2 golden retrievers who love to play and I can dig up the slip n’slide, too. My neighbor has 4 corvettes… maybe I can talk him in to letting us drive them. That c6 z06 is mine, though!

If you’d like to attend, please let me know here. Like I said, I know it’s way early, but I wanted to give everyone a solid heads up, so those who’d like to attend really can. If you have any suggestions, I’m definitely open for them.

Thanks a lot, fellas.

- Erin

[Hillbilly SQ]

Providing nothing goes horribly wrong around that date I'll be there.

Bout 2 weeks beforehand we need to start a list like we do for the foosman meets.

[Boostedrex]

BikiniBBQ FTW!! I wish I could make it Erin. You guys have a blast though!!

[bikinpunk]

Originally Posted by Hillbilly SQ

Providing nothing goes horribly wrong around that date I'll be there.

Bout 2 weeks beforehand we need to start a list like we do for the foosman meets.

Yea, that’s a good idea. We’ll just see how it pans out. I need to start a list.

Originally Posted by Boostedrex

BikiniBBQ FTW!! I wish I could make it Erin. You guys have a blast though!!

Yea, man, I wish you could, too. I won’t see you again until December, huh? You’re my best Christmas present, lol.



Alright, so let’s start a list?

1. Bikinpunk (Erin)
2. Hillbilly SQ (Chris)

[dawgdan]

I got clearance, Clarence. I'm there. I'm all game for Big Bob's - it's legendary. I just can't get into that weird mayo-based BBQ sauce. But if you want me to cook, just let me know a final head count a week before.

[dawgdan]

1. Bikinpunk (Erin)
2. Hillbilly SQ (Chris)
3. dawgdan (Dan)

[bikinpunk]

^ nice.


Someone suggested folks bring spare equipment and we have some sort of swap meet. That's fine with me, too. I think it's a good idea.

[Boostedrex]

Originally Posted by bikinpunk

Yea, man, I wish you could, too. I won’t see you again until December, huh? You’re my best Christmas present, lol.

Wow, that sounds mighty Deliverance'ish of you Erin. LOL!!

A swap meet huh? That's not a bad idea. Maybe some people/companies would be willing to donate some gear to be raffled off? Just a thought.

[bikinpunk]

Originally Posted by Boostedrex

Wow, that sounds mighty Deliverance'ish of you Erin. LOL!!

‘you sher do got a pretty mouth’

Originally Posted by Boostedrex

A swap meet huh? That's not a bad idea. Maybe some people/companies would be willing to donate some gear to be raffled off? Just a thought.

Yea, and Dan mentioned not having cash, so using my computer for paypal access. I’m fine with that completely if anyone wants to do that.

Not sure who I could contact about getting any kind of free gear for a raffle, really. Any suggestions?

[dawgdan]

Originally Posted by bikinpunk

‘Yea, and Dan mentioned not having cash, so using my computer for paypal access. I’m fine with that completely if anyone wants to do that.

I was semi-kidding, but you have a lot of nice gear and I'm all game for second-hand equipment. Never know what deals you'll find, especially after a few brews.

[Hillbilly SQ]

Originally Posted by dawgdan

I was semi-kidding, but you have a lot of nice gear and I'm all game for second-hand equipment. Never know what deals you'll find, especially after a few brews.

Looks like bikinibutt will have the hard stuff out for anyone that wants it

[el_chupo_]

Bikin, I have to ask... What is the B^4Q? I am probably missing it, but:

Bikin (1) Bar(2)Ba(3) Que...

Or is it for Big(1) Bobs(2) Bar(3)Ba(4) Que?

[bikinpunk]

lol. I'm stupid. should've been b^3Q.

such is life. the excitement of this thread had me thrown!

[slade1274]

Definite interest in the now to be refered to as "The Caravan With Dan". I'll know definite as it gets closer.

[imjustjason]

Originally Posted by bikinpunk

Someone suggested folks bring spare equipment and we have some sort of swap meet.

A car audio flea market!! How have we not thought of that before. I need to have one of those here in Nashville. We could set it up where you could test out the item you're interested in. That's a cool idea!!

You know me and the guitar boy will hit the B^3Q if we can.

[bikinpunk]

LMAO!

Dude, your flea market counter would PWNT all!

Originally Posted by slade1274

Definite interest in the now to be refered to as "The Caravan With Dan". I'll know definite as it gets closer.

sounds good.

[veloze]

Yo Erin, I wish I could make it, but I'm getting ready for Marv's BBQ next month. Good luck with your event, and I hope you guys have a BLAST!

BTW, your casa is looking mighty nice.

[bikinpunk]

Thanks, man.

PM’d.

[pyropoptrt]

Hey Erin, I might make the drive to come out. We shall see as the date gets closer.

[dawgdan]

^ those are some pretty good ears if they make it out there.

[bass_lover1]

Too bad it's a 10.5 hour drive for me, and I already have too many travel plans this summer, or I'd definitely be there. Sounds like it should be fun.

[bikinpunk]

Originally Posted by pyropoptrt

Hey Erin, I might make the drive to come out. We shall see as the date gets closer.

Yea, I understand it’s quite a bit ahead of time, but I figured the sooner I put it out there, the better the chances would be that folks could save the date. Hope to see you here, Lee!

[guitarsail]

i'll probably be there...swap meet ftmfw...tooo bad I will probably...well I won't... have my car anymore, damnit i'm about to go cry somewhere in the fetal position...i know you guys were all dying to hear it..


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[Hillbilly SQ]

Originally Posted by guitarsail

i'll probably be there...swap meet ftmfw...tooo bad I will probably...well I won't... have my car anymore, damnit i'm about to go cry somewhere in the fetal position...i know you guys were all dying to hear it..


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What happened? So you're left with the pos truck that doesn't run?

[Ziggy]

1. Bikinpunk (Erin)
2. Hillbilly SQ (Chris)
3. dawgdan (Dan)
4. Ziggy (Lake) -tentative