All Fluked Up--Rib Cook Off

The second annual All Fluked Up Rib Cook Off was yet another success!!! It was a day that started very early for some of the entries. Those that were smoking their ribs showed up at the Fluke manor about 7:30 am to get the ribs going. Judging was a four o'clock and if your ribs weren't on the table, then you were disqualified. Thankfully, there was only one disqualification this year, due to the need for canning tuna, or so he says. Brent's ribs were only 10 minutes late, but the judging table was already closed.

It ended up being a very long, fun, and eventful day and night. However, the killer hangover I had the next day was not so fun. Even if you are not entering your ribs, the cook off is a great time for all and there is great food!!!

Here is one of the judges, Dustin, during the judging process...all business, as you can see. All of the judges, with their score sheets, and the ribs in front of them.

Lauren and Marie entered their ribs this year...this was the first time either of them had cooked ribs before. However, they were able to walk away with an award...lucky first timers!!!

Tom gave the kids tractor rides. Kylee obviously was not enjoying this and quickly exited the tram:). As he drove them past all of the people he would announce what was going on and what they were seeing...kind of like Northwest Trek. It was really cute.

"Mammas don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys"

For those of you who know Eli, know how funny this is. He is probably the farthest thing from a cowboy, but putting on that hat makes any man feel a little bigger:).

It was a great day filled with events for people of all ages. This year was a little more extravagant than last year, and the plans have already started for next year. I am linking the whole album to the blog.