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MEMPHIS BBQFest > 2023 > 1 Month Away - $100,000 budget due to inflation! (1 Viewer)
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Johnny Rock
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Sweet setup! Drive safely Tipsey. Best of luck to the McClure's Barbeque crew.
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Insoxicated
I had a dream last night that I showed up at the booth and GB[ blew me off. GBTM was as nice as could be.
ETA: I vaguely remember eating like 20 ribs.
Would never happen, GB
I am usually pretty damn busy for a lot of the fest but I always try to hang with everyone as much as possible
(And you've got a package coming your way after BBQfest)
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Insoxicated
Cmon down for some
and Guys are finishing out the top deck today so we'll just need to hang lights, curtains, light/sound system and then load in about 6-7000 lbs of food and beer...
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Insoxicated
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Insoxicated
We paid for 5 lines (110V/20A) but got 4 more "free" thanks to connections...
So 9 drops of 110V/20A (180A of electrical service).
Rough Breakout:
20A: "Ice Machine"/Refrigeration Unit
20A: "Ice Machine"/Refrigeration Unit
20A: "Ice Machine"/Refrigeration Unit
20A: Kegerator
20A: DJ Sound System
20A: DJ Lighting System
20A: Refrigerator / Microwave
20A: In Booth Decorative lighting (15 strands LED Globe Lights, Lit Japanese Lanterns, etc
20A: Fans, General Electrical Current (Vaccuum, etc)
Foosball God
Foos
####, making me even more pissed that this didn't work out this year. 
McGarnicle
Footballguy
Not sure if that behemoth puts a target on your back or will be an advantage because it will be the most badass place to party. Either way, wish I was going.After getting our wrist slapped, they've informed us that they'll be changing the rules next year regarding booth size....
Sooo.... McClure's Barbecue will forever hold the record of the biggest booth in the history of the World Championship of Barbecue
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
<---------------------- Suddenly craving ribs and brisket
Keerock
Footballguy
I had a dream last night that I showed up at the booth and GB[ blew me off
ETA: I vaguely remember eating like 20 ribs.
Would never happen, GB
I am usually pretty damn busy for a lot of the fest but I always try to hang with everyone as much as possible
(And you've got a package coming your way after BBQfest)
I know GB... dreams can be messed up. Tipsey would be the one to blow me off
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Insoxicated
This is definitely something we've talked about.Not sure if that behemoth puts a target on your back or will be an advantage because it will be the most badass place to party. Either way, wish I was going.After getting our wrist slapped, they've informed us that they'll be changing the rules next year regarding booth size....
Sooo.... McClure's Barbecue will forever hold the record of the biggest booth in the history of the World Championship of Barbecue
There's no coincidence that while judges are waiting outside our booth they will be looking at "Winner BBQ Wars: New Orleans" and "As seen on Travel Channel" graphics... whatever psychological edge we can gain with the onsite judging is something we want to try to take advantage of.
There is already a pretty palpable buzz in the park among the festival work crews, and some other teams. There was apparently a lot of folks stopping by asking who the hell we were until the banners went up. A buddy of mine is site coordinator for the whole festival and he rolled up laughing saying he should have known it was my booth. THey were apparently betting on it being "Cadillac Grillz"... a team founded by all the blue blood kids in the city (Fred Smith (Fedex) son, etc). Turns out you can fit two of their booths in ours.
There will DEFINITELY be a lot of folks angling to get invites into the booth to party. We have two off duty cops working security with gun belts and police vests. One on the door, and one roaming through the party keeping an eye on things.
I will say this... prior to the festival maybe 3-5% of the folks down there will have been aware of the existence of Neil's restaurant. After this festival, that number will be closer to 100%
Not to mention there will be TONS of TV crews down there shooting. I anticipate the booth to get a good bit of air time. Also with the "you don't win friends with salad" tagline down low on the side, we're anticipating lots of people to be taking photos in front of that area.We shall see... it's going to be one for the books, that's for sure.
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likely accurate...I know GB... dreams can be messed up. Tipsey would be the one to blow me off
ffldrew
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speaking of the "you don't win friends with salad" tagline
I was flying home from Vegas last night wearing my McClure's shirt and we were waiting in the jetway and a guy had to come up in the line and ask to see the front of the shirt to understand what the tagline meant. Not sure if on a later run you should put a line under the tagline on the back that indicates McClure's or whether it is better to let someone try to come up front to read.
speaking of the "you don't win friends with salad" tagline
I was flying home from Vegas last night wearing my McClure's shirt and we were waiting in the jetway and a guy had to come up in the line and ask to see the front of the shirt to understand what the tagline meant. Not sure if on a later run you should put a line under the tagline on the back that indicates McClure's or whether it is better to let someone try to come up front to read.
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Insoxicated
I've had this happen several times and I kinda like the mystery factor, but it's 100% tipsy's call if he wants to adjust it.
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Smoker will be out back with a couple steps down to the ground level... technically "illegally" borrowing space. If we have issues we may have to push the portapotties forward and slide it up on the decking but we will see. Shouldn't be an issue (fingers crossed).
Tipsy just texted saying his seafood guy screwed him over and he had to run all over new orleans to find oysters this AM, but is finally on his way.
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ffldrew
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I might agree - but am wondering how many people don't get up the nerve to do it.I've had this happen several times and I kinda like the mystery factor, but it's 100% tipsy's call if he wants to adjust it.
. Great job, guys--good luck to the McClure's crew! I'll be rooting you on (along with my old team)!!James Daulton
Footballguy
Maybe a stupid question, but is your team officially McClure's now? And weren't you guys doing this long before Tipsey hung out his shingle? Or is the whole idea to revolve your team around the que, so whomever provides the que is the "leader" of the team?
Everything is super interesting and looks awesome. If you provided some pics of other teams rigs for perspective, that'd be pretty cool.
Everything is super interesting and looks awesome. If you provided some pics of other teams rigs for perspective, that'd be pretty cool.
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Our old team "Slab Yo Mama BBQ" is no longer. Myself, tipsy, and 5 other guys amicably left that team due to various issues. In forming the new team, that group formed Usual Saucepects, LLC as a holding company for the team (team counsel advised against using anyones name on the actual LLC). 3 other key guys from that team have now joined "Meat Makers (makers mark sponsored team) so I'm guessing Slab is officially dead :(
While goofy names are fun, the team voted to compete under McClure's Barbecue since neil is doing the cooking, and since it might give us a little more credibility with the judges than a goofy name. As a bonus, I like that it helps build awareness for Tipsy's restaurant/brand. That said, there's no leader or face of the team per se. We all fulfill various roles with the team. Folks that don't pull their weight will be voted off and backfilled with quality folks who will.
I definitely will snap tons of pics of various setups to give you guys some perspective. But for comparison... out of 400 or so teams competing, there may be 20-30 scaffolding setups. Of those, perhaps 5-6 may be 3 stories high? 90% of the booths are simply floor sections set down under a pop up tent.
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SeaDogStat
Footballguy
Tremendous!! Best of luck fellas!
James Daulton
Footballguy
Thanks for the back story. Tipsey's gotta be getting tons of marketing/exposure when this thing is all finished. Location #2 upcoming methinks.
JerseyToughGuys
Tough Guy
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JerseyToughGuys
Tough Guy
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THe best laid plans...
• Lagunitas was supposed to send 16 kegs of Daytime (4.2%) to satisfy a light beer option for our hot summer / all day drinking..
• Instead they send NightTime to nashville which is 7.5% Black Ale...
• They apologize, and ask how I want to handle it. Tell them to send 16 kegs IPA then 8 kegs of the (untasted) black ale.
• THEN, I get an email this AM that they accidentally sent 16 Nighttime and 8 IPA
• They're reshipping the 16IPA and 8 Nighttime for arrival tomorrow PM.
• Still rather concerned about the lack of a "Light" beer at the booth at this point, but hard to look a gift horse in the mouth.
Oh.. and the 3 large refrigeration units we've paid to be delivered, and will rely on for food/beverage chilling are still yet to be seen.
My job would be MUCH easier if everyone else would do THEIR jobs.
• Lagunitas was supposed to send 16 kegs of Daytime (4.2%) to satisfy a light beer option for our hot summer / all day drinking..
• Instead they send NightTime to nashville which is 7.5% Black Ale...
• They apologize, and ask how I want to handle it. Tell them to send 16 kegs IPA then 8 kegs of the (untasted) black ale.
• THEN, I get an email this AM that they accidentally sent 16 Nighttime and 8 IPA
• They're reshipping the 16IPA and 8 Nighttime for arrival tomorrow PM.
• Still rather concerned about the lack of a "Light" beer at the booth at this point, but hard to look a gift horse in the mouth.
Oh.. and the 3 large refrigeration units we've paid to be delivered, and will rely on for food/beverage chilling are still yet to be seen.
My job would be MUCH easier if everyone else would do THEIR jobs.
sbonomo
Footballguy
uh..this should be interesting.....going to make for some very long days...I can't wait!THe best laid plans...
• Lagunitas was supposed to send 16 kegs of Daytime (4.2%) to satisfy a light beer option for our hot summer / all day drinking..
• Instead they send NightTime to nashville which is 7.5% Black Ale...
• They apologize, and ask how I want to handle it. Tell them to send 16 kegs IPA then 8 kegs of the (untasted) black ale.
• THEN, I get an email this AM that they accidentally sent 16 Nighttime and 8 IPA
• They're reshipping the 16IPA and 8 Nighttime for arrival tomorrow PM.
• Still rather concerned about the lack of a "Light" beer at the booth at this point, but hard to look a gift horse in the mouth.
Oh.. and the 3 large refrigeration units we've paid to be delivered, and will rely on for food/beverage chilling are still yet to be seen.
My job would be MUCH easier if everyone else would do THEIR jobs.
Baloney Sandwich
Footballguy
Need a whole lot of bumps to drink Black Ale all day and night
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Insoxicated
Yeah I anticipate that being for the "have a beer or two" crowd. May try to barter away a few of those for some lighter beer...
But yeah that's why I went with the IPA as the majority beer... thankfully it's "only" 6.2%
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Guster
Footballguy
I predict your vodka drinks will be a big hit
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Now putting out feelers with a half dozen teams or so about possibly swapping out a Keg of Lagunitas for a keg of bud light under the conditions they pick up/drop off and then swap back shells on Saturday.
Figure if I can swap off half a dozen kegs or so that will give us a safety value for those who are scared by real beer.
Figure if I can swap off half a dozen kegs or so that will give us a safety value for those who are scared by real beer.
Foosball God
Foos
You need some light beer for the chicks if nothing else.Now putting out feelers with a half dozen teams or so about possibly swapping out a Keg of Lagunitas for a keg of bud light under the conditions they pick up/drop off and then swap back shells on Saturday.
Figure if I can swap off half a dozen kegs or so that will give us a safety value for those who are scared by real beer.
-jb-
Footballguy
Seems a no-brainer.Now putting out feelers with a half dozen teams or so about possibly swapping out a Keg of Lagunitas for a keg of bud light under the conditions they pick up/drop off and then swap back shells on Saturday.
Figure if I can swap off half a dozen kegs or so that will give us a safety value for those who are scared by real beer.
soothsayer
Footballguy
I just connected the dots that I'll be in Nashville this weekend. A little better planning and I'd have considered driving to Memphis just for a beer and a taste. Even though I know none of you.GL with everything. Can't wait to see the updates along the way.
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Insoxicated
Just got a call... Apparently some folks aren't as impressed with our setup.
Our sponsor banners are technically illegal by park standards (two 3x10 banner sections INSIDE the booth but visible from outside), but everyone does it. We got a formal complaint filed against us by another team with the sponsorship guy of Memphis in May.
We are being told to lose the banner... We are fighting it and have the director of operations on our side. Will see.
I despise the term "haters" but I suspect there will be a lot of misplaced vitrol this week due to our setup
#### em...
Our sponsor banners are technically illegal by park standards (two 3x10 banner sections INSIDE the booth but visible from outside), but everyone does it. We got a formal complaint filed against us by another team with the sponsorship guy of Memphis in May.
We are being told to lose the banner... We are fighting it and have the director of operations on our side. Will see.
I despise the term "haters" but I suspect there will be a lot of misplaced vitrol this week due to our setup
#### em...
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If conditions like that hit they will close the park... Long before anything that can bring down that scaffold hits. The nature of scaffold construction is every post/pole is locked in place. Nothing is just resting or hanging on anything else.... This is all commercial grade scaffold built by professionals.
Having tried to remove a cross bar (first without using a 20lb framing hammer to release the retention pin), I'm very comfortable standing on or under this thing.
JaxBill
Footballguy
Yeah, I'd be more concerned with a popup thunderstorm and the scaffolding acting like a lightning rod.
But I guess I've lived in Florida too long.
JerseyToughGuys
Tough Guy
Is it BBQ time yet?
JerseyToughGuys
Tough Guy
My week:
NJ--->Knoxville--->Johnson city---->Knoxville--->Memphis--->riverside monstrosity of awesome--->giggity giggity---> giggity---->NJ
NJ--->Knoxville--->Johnson city---->Knoxville--->Memphis--->riverside monstrosity of awesome--->giggity giggity---> giggity---->NJ
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Insoxicated
We don't get those pop up storms like Florida does... very few folks do, actually. Alll weather comes from ark across the river. We will have a great view of anything that might be developing. Wed is the only day where weather is a concern RIGHT NOW... and we will only have 40-60 folks down there. No worries at all.
I wish. We are trying to get 4-5 more team members down to the booth to get the damn top level carpeted and the 3 refrig units moved from the front of our booth to the back (MIM screwed up timetable then refused to let the vendor deliver to anywhere but the front of the booth, because they screwed up the timetable).
So we have to lift 3 giant refrigeration units 5' up onto tthe front of our booth, then drag them 50' to the back and into place. Thanks MIM management. <_< Thank fully we have access to a fork lift to get them onto the booth. Can no longer load them in the rear because it's too late (pit and electrical conduit all in place).
Hoping we can get the 5-6 guys down there to do it. Poor tipsy is putting off his food shopping to help out as well...
Like I said.... my/our jobs would be SOOOO much easier if everyone just did their jobs correctly.
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