Here's the amazing thing about Texas barbecue.

[Onkel Neal]

Here's the amazing thing about Texas barbecue. Even a run-of-the-mill place around here is better than the best barbecue anywhere else.

Great article about the best BBQ. The writer visited KC, Memphis and Texas to sample some of the best BBQ around. (Texas starts on pg 3).

http://www.slate.com/id/2118542/entry/2118537/

http://img.slate.com/media/1/123125/2068716/2213628/2112810/2118535/BBQ_LaunchMod.jpg

[Catfish]

Yumm,
have to got to Texas, is the only cure :up::yep:

[TarJak]

Got to admit Neal, your father does a mean BBQ!:up:

[Jimbuna]

Got to admit Neal, your father does a mean BBQ!:up:

Rgr that and his mom does a mean banana dessert :sunny:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Great, as if I wasn't already hungry, now I'm salivating - curse you and your barbecue too!

[mookiemookie]

Another Texas bbq story - people wait 90 minutes for a bbq brisket sandwich in Austin: http://www.seriouseats.com/2011/08/tipsy-texan-franklin-bbq-sandwich-austin-tx-texas.html

I'm more of a bbq centrist anyways. I love good bbq, and I think Texas and Memphis and Kansas City and North Carolina, etc all bring their own special brand of love to the table. I love it all.

[Jimbuna]

Well I don't claim to be a BBQ expert but I remember sitting at this table at Neals Ranch and partaking in the best one I've ever experienced :sunny:

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/7681/1house20.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/683/1house20.jpg/)

I've a crackin photo of Neals Mom and Dad relaxing after there efforts but wouldn't post it without his consent.

[MothBalls]

Here's the amazing thing about Texas barbecue. Even a run-of-the-mill place around here is better than the best barbecue anywhere else.

Otto's on Memorial, doesn't get much better than that. Nuff said.

[mookiemookie]

Otto's on Memorial, doesn't get much better than that. Nuff said.

It's not there anymore.

[Sailor Steve]

So Neal, where's my care package? :cry: :O:

[Betonov]

So Neal, where's my care package? :cry: :O:

It's distributed by the red cross (khm, me) but I'm still waiting for Neal to send me the packages :O:

[Sailor Steve]

It's distributed by the red cross (khm, me) but I'm still waiting for Neal to send me the packages :O:
Well, now my face is red and I'm cross! Does that help? :stare:

[Betonov]

Well, now my face is red and I'm cross! Does that help? :stare:

Yes, of course sir, if you could kindly wait until we test the packages for suspicius materials. One moment....



BUUURP, nothing out of the ordinary here

[Sailor Steve]

Yes, of course sir, if you could kindly wait until we test the packages for suspicius materials. One moment....



BUUURP, nothing out of the ordinary here
:wah: MOM! That foreign guy ate my barbecue!

What?

Whaddaya mean, "proof"? There ain't no proof! He ate the proof!

Wait. Whaddaya mean "If there's no proof I can't prove anything?"

It ain't fair, I tells ya! :cry:

[Betonov]

Don't worry, we still got truckloads of Neal's BBQ

http://www.ifrc.org/PageFiles/64052/p8402_large.jpg

Ups, no wait, they're all empty, how did that happen :hmmm:

[Ria]

Rgr that and his mom does a mean banana dessert :sunny:
Holy crap is this true! I almost scolded Nana for forgetting to make it once!

(from the article) "Texas barbecue is like Texas itself: brash, arrogant, and beefy." ahahahaha.

[Anthony W.]

This should be considered an invitation to the 1st annual Subsim BBQ festival.

[nikimcbee]

This is the greatest thread...evah!:woot::yeah::rock::rock::rock:

[nikimcbee]

This should be considered an invitation to the 1st annual Subsim BBQ festival.
Too late, you missed it in 08:03:

[TarJak]

Too late, you missed it in 08:03:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%202008/Subsim2008074.jpg
You didn't.:03:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%202008/Subsim2008073.jpg

[Jimbuna]

You didn't.:03:


Nor did you...I just wish you'd have taken your handag off the table like I asked you when I saw the camera pointed at us :DL

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/5204/img0505wi.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/195/img0505wi.jpg/)

[nikimcbee]

handbag????
That's odd, I didn't know Reece was there?:hmmm:

[nikimcbee]

Speaking of subsim meets, I miss Hanomag, he was a riot.:haha:

[Anthony W.]

Must get to the next meetup...

I say Airventure 2012 would be a GREAT place, since we all seem at least vaguely interested in technology and history and the military...

[August]

Here's the amazing thing about Texas barbecue.

.... There are usually a few survivors? :D

[TarJak]

Nor did you...I just wish you'd have taken your handag off the table like I asked you when I saw the camera pointed at us :DL

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/5204/img0505wi.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/195/img0505wi.jpg/)
If you look closely I think you'll find that handbag belonged to Jeff not me.:O:
Speaking of subsim meets, I miss Hanomag, he was a riot.:haha:Same here.

[Jimbuna]

Speaking of subsim meets, I miss Hanomag, he was a riot.:haha:

Yeah, Mike was a great guy...I never got to fire his handgun though which was a shame because the four Grey Wolves went into Houston that day looking for some bevvies :03:

Let me know when the cap arrives Jason....it's covered by my Visa insurance so if it doesn't land I'll claim the Pesos back :03:

If you look closely I think you'll find that handbag belonged to Jeff not me.:O:
Same here.

I knew you'd come back with that as soon as I'd posted :DL

[frau kaleun]

Since he's not here to defend himself (yet), I feel I should point out that the item in question is NOT Jeff's handbag.














It's his man-purse. :yep:

[Madox58]

You'll notice I have no fingers on the left hand.
:cry:

What happens is,
if you get caught going through that bag, you lose a finger.

I got caught 5 times!
:haha:

[Sailor Steve]

So it is Grant's bag after all! :hmmm:

[TarJak]

So it is Grant's bag after all! :hmmm:
No, Jim is.:O:

[Jimbuna]

You'll notice I have no fingers on the left hand.
:cry:

What happens is,
if you get caught going through that bag, you lose a finger.

I got caught 5 times!
:haha:

LOL :DL

So it is Grant's bag after all! :hmmm:

Oh most definitely :O:

No, Jim is.:O:

You know, looking at both our facial expressions begs the question....what in heavens name were we talking about at the time that picture was taken? :hmmm:

Possibly your lipstick collection...I notice Todd moving rapidly away from you :har:

[TarJak]

You know, looking at both our facial expressions begs the question....what in heavens name were we talking about at the time that picture was taken? :hmmm:

Possibly your lipstick collection...I notice Todd moving rapidly away from you :har:
Cheeky bugger! You know damn well what we were talking about and I've still got the bruises.:O:

[Madox58]

I had just got done explaining why I have no fingers on the hand.
I asked someone to get the smokes out of the bag for me.
Todd bailed, Jim said "Not me Mate! Ask Grant! He'll do anything stupid".
Grant was trying to decide if he'd lose fingers from the other hand
since he's from 'Opposite Land'.
Nancy was behind me taking the picture and I'm pretty sure she slapped me upside the head.
:hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

I had just got done explaining why I have no fingers on the hand.
I asked someone to get the smokes out of the bag for me.
Todd bailed, Jim said "Not me Mate! Ask Grant! He'll do anything stupid".
Grant was trying to decide if he'd lose fingers from the other hand
since he's from 'Opposite Land'.
Nancy was behind me taking the picture and I'm pretty sure she slapped me upside the head.
:hmmm:

Sounds about right to me.....a once in a lifetime moment :sunny:

[Sailor Steve]

No, Jim is.:O:
Too much information!

Cheeky bugger! You know damn well what we were talking about and I've still got the bruises.:O:
EEEWWW!!! WAY too much information.

I like Jeff's version best. :sunny:

[TarJak]

Too much information!


EEEWWW!!! WAY too much information.

I like Jeff's version best. :sunny:
It must be the right one then.:D

[Madox58]

Yah right!

And just after that picture We all donned our Capes and Masks and flew back to the Flying Saucer*.
Once We fed Neal's Dad's BBQ into the 'special' energy converters?
The engines were fired up and were off.
On our way out, We modded a few Houston signs.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n12/privateer_2006/IMG_0539copy.jpg

This video shows our 'safe' arrival home.
http://s108.photobucket.com/albums/n12/privateer_2006/?action=view&current=V1_Impact.mp4

:haha:




*(The mention of the Flying Saucer in no way endorces the patronage of said establishment)

[TarJak]

*(The mention of the Flying Saucer in no way endorces the patronage of said establishment)
LOL

I think you gave the place a ringing endorsement whilst we were there:
Before
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%202008/Subsim2008058.jpg

After
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%202008/Subsim2008066.jpg

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%202008/Subsim2008069.jpg

Meanwhile back at Neal's BBQ:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%202008/Subsim2008070.jpg
Hanomag made an appearance.

[Jimbuna]

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%202008/Subsim2008070.jpg

Then Dan performed some hideous act behind one of Neals trees :har:

[nikimcbee]

Let me know when the cap arrives Jason....it's covered by my Visa insurance so if it doesn't land I'll claim the Pesos back :03:



Roger that:salute:

[nikimcbee]

What is Dan doing anyway?:o

[Sailor Steve]

What is Dan doing anyway?:o
Nothing more than making us wonder what he's doing.

[Madox58]

Dan started the whole thing after the squirrel episode.
(Am I the only one that remembers that?)
:haha:

And Grant,

Those after pictures were not taken at the Flying Saucer if you remember correctly.
That was down the street South of the Flying Saucer, on the other side of the street.
Wish I could remember the name of the place as the Guys there did us a huge Meal!!

[Jimbuna]

What is Dan doing anyway?:o

I wouldn't like to speculate....I enjoyed a sheltered upbringing :smug:

[Jimbuna]

Dan started the whole thing after the squirrel episode.
(Am I the only one that remembers that?)
:haha:

And Grant,

Those after pictures were not taken at the Flying Saucer if you remember correctly.
That was down the street South of the Flying Saucer, on the other side of the street.
Wish I could remember the name of the place as the Guys there did us a huge Meal!!

Yeah...steaks as I recall :sunny:

[Madox58]

Steaks and plenty of Beer!
Grums Bar and Grill!
(Scene of the "I Love You Man!" video)

They were closeing as we stumbled..............
I mean strolled in.
:D

They were great Hosts and enjoyed the time we were there as much as we did!

(Along with that one weird Guy for a short time)
:haha:

[Jimbuna]

(Along with that one weird Guy for a short time)
:haha:

Wasn't he just :doh:

[TarJak]

That he was. At first I thought he was just bumming smokes but then he stayed and tried to join the converstation. Quite an odd character.
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%202008/Subsim2008065.jpg

Then of course there was Jim's new bested buddy a few hours earlier and back up the road the the Flying Saucer:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%202008/P1000136.jpg

[Jimbuna]

That he was. At first I thought he was just bumming smokes but then he stayed and tried to join the converstation. Quite an odd character.


Then of course there was Jim's new bested buddy a few hours earlier and back up the road the the Flying Saucer:


Yeah, that first guy had travelled quite a way for a barmans job interview and was out of money as I recall....but that didn't put Todd off him :DL

The guy in the bottom photo was Joshua, an ex Special Forces member, he was in Houston for a divers course and hoped to work on the offshore rigs after qualifying.

I remember telling him I was gay shortly before that photo was taken...he said he knew I was joking but did tense up a little when I put my arm around his shoulder for the photograph :har:

[Growler]

but [he] did tense up a little when I put my arm around his shoulder for the photograph :har:


You have such a way with the lads, Jim!:D

[Jimbuna]

You have such a way with the lads, Jim!:D

A was a good memorable day mate...the first time four Grey Wolves had met in person :sunny:

[Growler]

A was a good memorable day mate...the first time four Grey Wolves had met in person :sunny:

All kidding aside, that's absolutely one of the coolest things I've heard.

[Jimbuna]

All kidding aside, that's absolutely one of the coolest things I've heard.

Aye that...we once numbered 20+ and came from all parts of the globe that included South America, North America (including Canada), Europe (including the UK, Wales Scotland and Ireland) and Australia....and I've probably missed a few :oops:

[ZeeWolf]

OOOOHHHH! I love this topic :DL
I never forget the best Tx BBQ I ever experience. It was when working in
the offshore oilfields with a whole crew of Texans. Every once in a while
we would have some time (due to a shut down on the rig) that the the
guys would get all the stuff needed plus beer for the whole crew (8 guys).
We had (thanks to the welders) all of the best BBQ pits that could be made.
And also the guys (from memory) would make BBQ sauce from scratch that
was to this day the best I ever had. We knew we had enough time to
cook those pork racks and baby backs to perfection and we had a whole
55gal steel drum full of ice and beer. Enough beer to chip away at the whole day.
Now you have to understand, all this had to be done with discretion.
All seamed to know - anyone who messed this up for us would have a "tuff
time" so to speak. So everyone was on their best behavior.

That was the best man! :up:

[Jimbuna]

The Grey Wolves never sunk any rigs....just beer :cool:

[Madox58]

Getting that many Grey Wolves together was the reason We went Down Town.

Not to mention the fact that 'Manual Labor' was going to be done on things We usually try to sink.

OK.
'Manual Labor' was reason enuff to just not show up!
:haha:

OK! OK!!
It was Grants fault!! He went for a walkabout and found this really cool Tram system that took you RIGHT OUT FRONT OF BARS!!!
:o

We were obligated to enjoy what Houston spent so much money createing!
:up:

And of all the Big Cities I've been in over the years?
I'd go down town in Houston again in a heart beat!

[Jimbuna]

Getting that many Grey Wolves together was the reason We went Down Town.

Not to mention the fact that 'Manual Labor' was going to be done on things We usually try to sink.

OK.
'Manual Labor' was reason enuff to just not show up!
:haha:

OK! OK!!
It was Grants fault!! He went for a walkabout and found this really cool Tram system that took you RIGHT OUT FRONT OF BARS!!!
:o

We were obligated to enjoy what Houston spent so much money createing!
:up:

And of all the Big Cities I've been in over the years?
I'd go down town in Houston again in a heart beat!

SINK EM ALL!! http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/pirate.gif

[Growler]

Well, next time you guys get hankerin' for somethin' submarine, I imagine I could arrange something on Torsk. :D

[Jimbuna]

Well, next time you guys get hankerin' for somethin' submarine, I imagine I could arrange something on Torsk. :D

Any chance we could lock Chris in an aft compartment and practice our tube loading skills on him? :DL:O:

[Madox58]

Well, next time you guys get hankerin' for somethin' submarine, I imagine I could arrange something on Torsk. :D
I don't think anyone of the GW Crew would much care where they could meet again.

As long as it's warm, has some nice Bars (Pubs if you prefer),
and anything better then a cardboard box to stay in!
:har:

IF things go as I hope they do someday?
I'd be pleased to sleep on Jim's back porch!!
Just as long as I could share some more time with a very impressive person.
:yeah:

[Jimbuna]

Well I'm not sure about it being warm or being impressive....unless my neighbour has a new girlfriend and you have found out before me :DL

[Sailor Steve]

I don't know...a chance to meet the legendary Mrs Buna would be worth the trip. :sunny:

[Madox58]

Mrs. Buna?
I'd have to fall to my knees while shouting:
I'm not worthy!!
:haha:

I'd suspect she'd reply in a nice British accent:
"Jim's not either but I married the bloke so I'm stuck with him!"
:har:

[Jimbuna]

I don't know...a chance to meet the legendary Mrs Buna would be worth the trip. :sunny:

Mrs. Buna?
I'd have to fall to my knees while shouting:
I'm not worthy!!
:haha:

I'd suspect she'd reply in a nice British accent:
"Jim's not either but I married the bloke so I'm stuck with him!"
:har:

LOL ya naughty buggas :DL

Off to pick the son and heir up at Newcastle Airport shortly :sunny:

[TarJak]

Make sure you buy him a pint from me.:salute:

[Jimbuna]

Make sure you buy him a pint from me.:salute:

Cheers mate but that'll be tomorrow, I'm at work overnight starting today :-?

[Growler]

Cheers mate but that'll be tomorrow, I'm at work overnight starting today :-?

Well, that sucks. Boss knew the lad was returning, did he?

[Jimbuna]

Well, that sucks. Boss knew the lad was returning, did he?

It's probably debatable as to whether I have a Boss I suppose but the person responsible for signing my invoice demands recently returned from maternity leave so I suppose the answer is...no.

I commit to a months work in advance so it was already pre-determined and my son is at the mercy of the shipping lines Seattle office as to what flights they can get him on.

Got four days off after tomorrow so I hope to help him move then :sunny:

[Growler]

It's probably debatable as to whether I have a Boss I suppose but the person responsible for signing my invoice demands recently returned from maternity leave so I suppose the answer is...no.

I commit to a months work in advance so it was already pre-determined and my son is at the mercy of the shipping lines Seattle office as to what flights they can get him on.

Got four days off after tomorrow so I hope to help him move then :sunny:

I guess that's not so bad, then. Gives him a chance to relax before his dad starts making all those demands of him. :D

[Jimbuna]

I guess that's not so bad, then. Gives him a chance to relax before his dad starts making all those demands of him. :D

Just rang him from work and he's washing kitchen cupboards...that will kill him :DL