<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Terre Hooks:
Dean,
You can't buy or sample usually at BBQ competitions around the country, either.
Some teams are very nice and will give some samples away at some comps if a spectator hits the right cooksite and is nice about it.
It costs us generally $500+fuel to show up to a competition. It costs a spectator about $5-10 and they can go to a BBQ joint and eat a nice meal for $10-15. Who's getting the better end of the deal?
Of course, it is nice to get in the truck on Saturday afternoon with 2 or 3 checks in your pocket. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Why the comp team, of course! You can't buy the feeling you get being amongst some of the best folk, family, around. Oh, and the hard work and lack of sleep (over rated, I know) and great cooking, not to mention the cocktails.
It cost us a lot too, but as long as I can, I will continue to associate, cook and compete with,& against my BBQ brothers and sisters.
Mark