First off, sorry for getting this out later than usual. For 2015 we will continue to keep the festivities at the Buzzkill Casa for the food and games and will work to put together a lake day at Canyon Lake the following day. The basic schedule and dates are as follows
Basic Itinerary
• Friday, May 22, 2013 (arrivals and evening welcome social, Location is TBD) (6pm -11pm)
• Saturday May 23, 2013 (BBQ, Games (details to come) and fun) (11am - whenever)
Thursday May 23: (For those that want an extended vacation)
Morning through Evening – Flight Arrivals – If you Opt to arrive early you are pretty much on your own. This is a great time to visit some of the interesting area in and around the Austin Area.
My recommended hit list: • Gruene Texas - Dining, Shopping, and Gruene Hall (live music at the oldest standing dance hall in Texas)
• Wimberly Texas - Shopping, Art Galleries, Wimberly days, Wimberly Brewery and Brewster pizza.
• Fredericksburg Texas - Art Galleries, Wineries and tasking rooms, The National Museum of the Pacific ware (formerly the Nimitz Museum (VERY IMPRESSIVE))
• San Marcos The biggest outlet mall in America. Makes my checkbook hurt just thinking about it.
• Austin, Buda, Kyle host of other fun places to shop and visit
Friday May 22: (informal meet and greets)
6pm till 11pm -- Informal met and greet and cooking prep. – TBD This will end semi-early for the cooks based upon the fact that the cooks will be up around 4am to get the pits started.
5pm till dark – Resource Planning and Set-up – BuzzKill’s house and abroad – For any of that goes smoothly best of the planning and resource gathering. The early part of Friday will be just that. During this time we will be setting up Shade Areas, setting up the games, and prepping meats and sides for the next day's meal and events
Saturday May 23: 4am – 6am (cooks only) – The cooks will wake up and get to cook’in that awesome Texas barbecue. 11am to whenever (everyone else)—All BBQ day The Menu: Eat drink and be merry (all day) Main course served around 2-4 pm
Meats • 2 Large Smoked Briskets • Pork, Beef and Venison Sausage • Pork Ribs • Smoked Chicken (Whole and Thighs)
Sides • BuzzKill’s renown Red beans and Rice • Pinto beans • Home Potato Salad • Macaroni Salad • Cole Slaw • Chips and Salsa • And other sides TBD • Tons of Appetizers (cheese balls, Salsa, Queso etc….)
Activities: (if weather permits) • Horse shoe tourney around 4-5pm, teams of 2. Find a partner and compete. • Washers Tourney • Chipping Contest
Sunday May 24: Noon till Dusk - Lake party at Canyon Park, (specific location TBD) , there will be food and likely a boat or two. I will have maps available at Saturdays BBQ party.
Monday May 25 (Memorial Day): All day - Wrap Up and Goodbyes - If you stayed for all the events, this is the day to wrap and travel home. We will assist in any trips to the airport etc if needed
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Sasquatch, Wed Apr 08 2015, 12:10AM
WOOT :)
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Explorateur, Sat Apr 11 2015, 08:20PM
In case anyone is wondering where to stay - maybe we can car pool or share a taxi to the party!
XP
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ buzzkill009, Sat Apr 11 2015, 10:46PM
dates corrected
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Ulfr_Rage, Sat Apr 11 2015, 11:17PM
I might be interested in meeting some of y'all fine people behind the keyboards... It's not prohibitively far for me.
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Reflux, Sun Apr 12 2015, 01:20PM
I have come to four of these BBQ's, one prior to being in FSK405. I live in the northern part of Idaho. It's a 3200 mile trek for me and I've brought family every time. DGrunt has been 2 or 3 times as well. Anybody that lives in less than 3200 miles is required to show. Got that?
In all seriousness, many ppl come from many different directions over a great distance. It is a fabulous few days that cannot be compared to. You won't regret it, regardless of what it takes to get there. FSK405 knows how to throw down a good time, and Buzz and the wife are splendid hosts. You MUST come and experience the fun of funs.
In case you've never been, 6th|russa put together a most spectacular video compilation of events. Kudos to russa. Very well done.
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ GreenEyes, Mon Apr 13 2015, 04:11AM
Live video this time? Or Maybe I can hitch a ride on Dgrunts suitcase :)
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Ulfr_Rage, Mon Apr 13 2015, 09:19PM
Awesome video. At the beginning I got scared that my TeamSpeak was on somehow. :D Will there be a video this year? Do I need to prepare for a closeup?
Reflux, I think your radius includes Canada & Mexico... Was this intentional?
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Reflux, Mon Apr 13 2015, 10:16PM
We do try to discourage Canadians.
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Explorateur, Wed Apr 15 2015, 10:15PM
Can we get a count down timer to show how much time is left till the meet and greet kick off on Friday? I can't wait!
XP
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ FSK405|EZ, Thu Apr 16 2015, 10:35AM
We do try to discourage Canadians.
Reflux
WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT EH?
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Ulfr_Rage, Thu Apr 16 2015, 04:03PM
I've become aware the infiltration is much deeper than suspected.
But they clean up behind themselves. And usually are polite. And sometimes even sing our anthem- we can't even get countries we invade to do that.
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Reflux, Thu Apr 16 2015, 05:27PM
Rage? Is your avatar begging for a treat?
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Ulfr_Rage, Thu Apr 16 2015, 09:08PM
Rage? Is your avatar begging for a treat?
Reflux
I think so... darn cats always wanting handouts!
Cat is cut from a larger art of Freya.
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ theSheilaDivine, Fri Apr 17 2015, 11:58AM
That toothpick looks tasty as hell, fluxie.
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ buzzkill009, Tue Apr 28 2015, 08:33PM
Anyone want to start a rollcall? Sign in here if you are going to make it... good to have a general number
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Explorateur, Tue Apr 28 2015, 10:52PM
XP is coming for sure... I am planning on bringing (to cook and give away): 60# Smoked Boudin 10# Jalapeno Boudin 10# Pure Pork Sausage 10# Beef Smoked Sausage The sausage sounded tasty :) This is where I am buying my meat from: http://mbsmokehouse.com/ In case yall want more than I plan on scoring for the party.
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Ulfr_Rage, Thu Apr 30 2015, 04:40PM
Have been promised a magic carpet ride with XP. Hopefully I'll arrive & return from alive, & not in the cooler. :D
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Reflux, Thu Apr 30 2015, 05:46PM
It all depends on your behavior at the BBQ.
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Ulfr_Rage, Thu Apr 30 2015, 09:17PM
Me? I'm an innocent boy scout.
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ zimzalabing, Fri May 01 2015, 08:44AM
grab ya a little bit of Tasso while ya there for buzzkill's red beans and rice :)
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ buzzkill009, Sun May 03 2015, 09:36PM
Innocence won't help you. It is a sign of weakness :)
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Littlefoot, Fri May 08 2015, 06:56PM
Hey I was just noticing the main page menu...I'm also providing 1 large brisket, 5-10 lbs. of Austin Hot Sausage, 4-6 racks of ribs in my special marinate just for Mrs. Sash, a couple of whole chickens brined overnight and smoke over open beer cans (beer can chicken), and lots of Fireball shots!!!
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Explorateur, Fri May 08 2015, 07:21PM
awesome Littlefoot! Sounds good. I am bringing boudin to throw on the grill - I am sure you or buzzkill can cook some up for us :) I cant wait - waited all year for a vacation - FSK's bbq is always one to remember :)
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Sasquatch, Sat May 09 2015, 12:39PM
Oh Todd , that is so sweet of you for thinking about me.
Liz AKA Mrs Sash
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Sasquatch, Sun May 10 2015, 03:14PM
BuzzKill .. where is your address ?
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Tranc3r, Mon May 11 2015, 05:13AM
BuzzKill .. where is your address ?
Sasquatch
use pm system please
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Littlefoot, Wed May 13 2015, 04:44PM
Oh Todd , that is so sweet of you for thinking about me.
Liz AKA Mrs Sash
Sasquatch
Awww, you I know I love my sis!!!
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ buzzkill009, Wed May 13 2015, 11:22PM
I PMed it to Sash a few days ago... If anyone needs directions please PM me
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Sasquatch, Fri May 15 2015, 03:27PM
Do we have any DOD retirees, disabled vets or active DOD members in our group?
$190 for 8 hours on pontoon is a pretty good deal if we can get a representative to get it for us.
Sasq
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Sasquatch, Fri May 15 2015, 03:51PM
Here is another place that is $450 which is twice + the DOD place but half the price of other places
It accommodates 12 People and is available now for $200 deposit. 10 people would have to contribute $50 to have it covered. if weather is too bad that day they will refund our deposit.
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Explorateur, Fri May 15 2015, 06:57PM
I totally forgot but I have an air mattress I will bring with me in case we have extra people show up that want to crash at my hotel room (beats laying on the floor or worse sharing the bed with me)
XP
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ bah, Thu May 21 2015, 08:30PM
So, I won't be able to make it to the BBQ this year - but mark my words, next year the wife and I are taking a road trip down to Texas, and we will absolutely be at the FSK BBQ next year.
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ buzzkill009, Thu May 21 2015, 08:47PM
Sure Bah ;)
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Explorateur, Thu May 21 2015, 08:51PM
thats what they all say Bah...
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Gladi8r, Thu May 21 2015, 11:18PM
Have fun you crazy kids.. I'll be there in spirit :\
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Littlefoot, Fri May 22 2015, 12:25AM
I just noticed this:
"• Friday, May 22, 2013 (arrivals and evening welcome social, Location is TBD) (6pm -11pm)
• Saturday May 23, 2013 (BBQ, Games (details to come) and fun) (11am - whenever)
Did someone build a time machine? Is that how we are doing all this in 2013?????
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ buzzkill009, Mon May 25 2015, 12:40PM
Hey it was a tough time to correct the typos... Bite me :)
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ FSK405|EZ, Mon May 25 2015, 11:02PM
Here's hopin' all went well......We want pictures!!! of BBQ sauce covered faces and anyone face first in the grass bwhahahahahaha!!
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Ulfr_Rage, Tue May 26 2015, 04:28PM
Hi FSK!
I wanted to leave a big post-event THANK YOU. I had a fantastic time each day of the BBQ. Let me take a moment to thank:
> XP for driving me most of the way there & back again. Had to put up with like sixteen hours of Bro Country but beggars can't be choosers.
> Buzz, Little & Liz for taking my food allergies into account. More than anything that made me feel extremely welcome, that folks I hadn't met IRL were so willing to make sure that I wasn't going to get sick. Mission accomplished, guys. Oh, & shout out to Missus Foot for her friggin' awesome potato salad.
> Frog, Buzz, Liz, & Karen for being most excellent hosts, not just to me but everyone! You guys are awesome!
> Reflux for bringing awesome home brew!
And of course thanks to all who came. The good vibes started Friday & just kept right on. I'm definitely looking forward to the 2016 BBQ because it's "nothing, but a good time, how can I resist?"
Keep being awesome, everyone!
--Wolf
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Frog, Sun May 31 2015, 02:11PM
Outstanding time folks!
Big thanks to Buzz and LittleFoot for running the show. Another BIG thanks to XP for his continued support and overall awesomeness!
This group picture was taken at the Kickoff gathering Friday night at my house, just after we sang Happy Birthday to Pandi. Mrs. Reflux, Mrs Frog and the Tadpole cooked Pandi a cake, the moment and cake were something special.
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ SAM-Medic, Mon Jun 01 2015, 06:41PM
Can someone tell us who all these folks are?
Re: The Official FSK405 2015 BBQ Reflux, Mon Jun 01 2015, 07:14PM