I some how missed this thread,, but I made the trip down with my buddy Red Todd, and we competed in the open, took a 9th place in brisket, It was an awesome contest, very well run, having a local person as an ambassador for each team was really nice,, didn't need anything, but was nice to know if we did it was covered. It was great trip down and back,, Weather was beautiful. Hopefully we can make it again next year. Congrat to Diva Q on her calls, was great seeing you folks again. We competed under the name "Them Damn Yankees" If ya ever get the chance to go to this contest, its well worth it.