Forellan
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Money sent.
Thank you for your service and your continued support for those that serve.
Thank you for your service and your continued support for those that serve.
Vietnam Vet BBQ for the families
- Thread starter martyleach
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martyleach
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The outpouring of support for this event is very heart warming. Thanks so much. We are the lucky ones that get to see the happy faces so I really appreciate the support that is standing strong behind us. 
landarc
somebody shut me the fark up.
Let me add my appreciation, as the person who keeps committing other people to do the work, I also appreciate all of the support and generosity that has been shown. We will be able to have an outstanding event for the soldiers and their families, a most rewarding experience.
Pitmaster T
Babbling Farker
You go Marty. When I bought the MKT I made some new friends and many of them were at the local VFW and so many are Vets. I remember as a child seeing these "older boys" go off to war and I will never forget the day I was told as maybe a 6 year old that my buddy Brian would not be coming home. It was so sad and to this day it sort of smarts.
What touches me now is Brian is frozen in my mind as an 18 year old.............I remember his eyes.....and until started going to the VFW and meeting these men I never realized that those young eyes are still there.... just older. I cannot believe how time has gotten away.
I will say a prayer for you mission and anyone who helps. I totally "get" what you are saying... I cannot fathom any of my new friends... or Brian... coming home and having to suffer. I cannot imagine doing all they do --- our newest veterans and coming home to those worries so keep it up marty.
landarc
somebody shut me the fark up.
Was remembering last year when we ran out of hot dogs before all the kids came through the line. We had outstanding pulled pork, tri-tip, grilled marinated chicken breasts and mac-n-cheese, and soldiers were taking hot dogs too.
Marty and I briefly considered the idea of a kids hot dog table, but, a friend who just got out of the service mentioned to me that when you are serving overseas, you don't think about fancy foods, you think about burgers and hot dogs. So, I think we will double up.
Thanks again for all of your support everyone!
Marty and I briefly considered the idea of a kids hot dog table, but, a friend who just got out of the service mentioned to me that when you are serving overseas, you don't think about fancy foods, you think about burgers and hot dogs. So, I think we will double up.
Thanks again for all of your support everyone!
Best go by previous experience as you know this group. My personal experience is that when given the choice, kids always go for the good stuff, the pulled pork, tri-tip, etc., and will skip the hot dogs and burgers. I don't know how many times I've seen parents eating hot dogs and looking longingly at the steak and lobster their kids are eating. It certainly doesn't hurt to double up on burgers and dogs though.
Campdude, Offthehook, and I cooked many 100's of hotdogs a little while back - I fell in love with the donut rack - I looked for ones that weren't chromed - at least I don't think they were. You can stack 'em criss cross and greatly increase capacity. We actually figured next time we'd bring less cookers and slow down 'cause we got too far ahead and had to hold a little longer than we would have liked.
Here's where you can see the setup.
If I didn't have so much going on around that time I'd love to head up there - one of these days for sure though! It's been something I've wanted to do for a long time.
Here's where you can see the setup.
If I didn't have so much going on around that time I'd love to head up there - one of these days for sure though! It's been something I've wanted to do for a long time.
captndan
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That just ain't right ya'll!
martyleach
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Last year we walked away with a bunch of cole slaw the Army and their families didn't eat. I think BBQ folk understand how good cole slaw is with pork but lotsa people don't and don't seem willing to try. Solution..... no cole slaw this year. Buy more hot dogs!
landarc
somebody shut me the fark up.
I would blame it on being a California thing, except that many of these soldiers are not locals. And many Californians come from the South, so they get cole slaw.
Although, it is still funny, when you sell sandwiches, it is better to ask, some folks just really do not like cole slaw on their pork.
Although, it is still funny, when you sell sandwiches, it is better to ask, some folks just really do not like cole slaw on their pork.
Will work for bbq
Babbling Farker
You guys are awesome!!! Wish I could help, donation sent.
captndan
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Yankees still have much to learn. Never heard of slaw on a hot dog. Thanks Marty.
landarc
somebody shut me the fark up.
Someday you will have Saturdays off
Actually, a really good mustard, some sweet onion and slaw on a hot dog can be really good
DUBBAGA
is One Chatty Farker
How close are you to raising the $2600?
Been 10 days, needs a bump anyways :grin:
Been 10 days, needs a bump anyways :grin:
martyleach
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Got the $2600 but wish I would have aimed higher. The price of pork and beef is way up from last year. Thanks everybody for your help in getting to this point.
THoey1963
somebody shut me the fark up.
So, let's see if the brethren can bump it up a little more...
