Roots Festival - Paola, KS 8/26-8/27

KimG SOW

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This weekend we are traveling an hour south to Paola KS. This contest is a special one for us. This is where we pair up with Andy's sister and her husband and return as the original 'Smoke On Wheels'. Quite a few years ago they had to stop competing due to work and family. It is also our BIL's birthday, so there is always a big bash.

This is also one of Andy's favorites because of the music. This year Marcia Ball and Tower of Power are headlining.
 

KimG SOW

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We thought we got skunked.... no call in chicken... no call in ribs... no call in pork... We are thinking what the heck! Then we get the brisket call 2nd! So we don't expect to be in the top 10. Ended up 3rd Overall!!
 
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Rip

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Leave it to brisket to save your bacon.... :) Congrats on 3rd, you must have been just outside a call on most of the others!
 

HoDeDo

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Actually we have seen it several times.... the larger the contest, the more likely it is to occur. Probably the biggest place you see it is the American Royal Open. If you had 25th in all catagories, for example, you could win handily in many cases.

An example, Our friends. Early Bird BBQ, did not get a single call at the AR, and when it came down to the overall, they were called for 5th! It felt good to get a 3rd overall this weekend, but I really wanted one more bung!!!
 
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