http://www.wildwestcookers.com/ WildWestCookers.com en-us Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:16:24 GMT 1440 CPG-Nuke Dragonfly Wild West Cookers News http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html http://www.wildwestcookers.com/images/wwc_logo100.gif http://www.wildwestcookers.com/ http://www.wildwestcookers.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=33 Well another year passed and another year we managed to keep our names off the top 100 - go team!! However, it would appear that we managed to throw the best party once again! As you can see, there was no shortage of smiling faces - can't figure out if it was the BBQ or if it was the sheer Wild West hospitality... The weather was fantastic all three days and even managed to hold out past tear-down. The first round of pictures will be up this evening and the remainder of pictures will trickle in over the next couple of weeks. If you have any pictures or if you want to publish an article, feel free to submit either. Many thanks to our fantastic sponsors and we all look forward to next year in Houston! Please come back often to see new articles and pictures. ...and remember: It's All Good! As the pictures get uploaded, they can be found in the gallery See all the pictures here: 2008 HLS&R World Championship Bar-B-Que Cookoff Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:16:24 GMT http://www.wildwestcookers.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=32 Well, the ole girl finished up getting her face lift. The old girl you say? Yes, the pit. She was quite contrary and needed a good whipping...into shape. After six full weekends, 4500 lbs. of blasting sand, four gallons of paint...some wood and some sweet talk and TLC she looks like new...right down to the new custom oak "WWC" engraved door handles and cedar plank fence. You're in store for a treat. The pit was blasted down to the metal and repainted with six coats of high-temp paint. The entire trailer had the metal repainted. The floor was painted with non-stick oil based paint. A new cedar fence was installed around the prep area of the pit, the wood counters were routed round and polyurethaned. A handle was put on the back gate, new downspout pipes were cut to size and installed under the grease drain ball valves. The barrel doors had bigger bars installed and custom oak handles - new oak handles and brass bolts were installed on the tower doors. The tail lights had some new wiring done to give a solid ground (and they were tested). The hole in the front barrel was welded closed (this is no excuse Reggie!). And last but not least, the inside of the pit was completely cleaned (some ten or twenty gallons of grease, carbon, sand and part of Reggie's brickset {spelling intentional} from last year was removed)...I am sure that there were other items that were done but not noted, but that is the major stuff. A big thanks to Mel who stuck it out with me for most of the job...honorable mentions to Mike and Princess for putting up with me and the mess I made...and to Mitch, Jim, Dava and Marty who came out and helped when they could. Also thanks to Rueben (aka Piss Ant) for doing a super pro welding job on the hole and welding a roof support for us. For some reason, we also had this jackass hanging around every time I was out in Bellville working on the pit. You can see all the pictures in the phone gallery. Click here: 2008 A Pit Raising - Again! I hope everyone enjoys the "new" look as a great deal of time and effort went into making this happen. If anyone sees it and thinks something should have been done a different way or if they don't like the way part of it came out, please feel free to... See all the pictures here: 2008 A Pit Raising - Again! Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:31:50 GMT http://www.wildwestcookers.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=30 The 2008 HLS&R World Championship Bar-B-Que Cookoff is on the way. Join the Wild West Cookers for another Houston BBQ Extravaganza! We will have live entertainment for our guests, and BBQ (I think - are we cooking this year?) beginning Thursday February 28th thru Saturday March 1st in booths D457 and D458 in the Reliant Stadium parking lot (it is near Gate 6 and it is on Old Spanish Trail - not the real OST but the cookoff street OST). For a list of all the cook teams and their locations, you can download a copy of the bbq team map here (Download Map to Print - small print) or (Download 2 Page Map to Print - Larger Print). Remember, you must have an invitation to enter the booth and by all means have fun. But most important, if you don't know where you're going, we'll be sure to get you there! If you would like to see a Reliant Parking Map you can download a PDF version here. (Download Parking Map) For the full schedule, please check the calendar to your right. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 03:15:34 GMT http://www.wildwestcookers.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=29 WWC catered another great trail ride for our podnuhs Mike and Princess in Bellville January 11-13, 2008. It was a great ride with great grub and a great time was had by all. Thanks to Art and Mel for taking pictures. You can see all of the pictures by clicking here. If you need more information about trail rides give Mike or Princess a shout at M and P. If you want WWC to cater an event for you, contact the Trail Boss wwctrailboss@comcast.net Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:45:05 GMT http://www.wildwestcookers.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=28 4TH Annual Houston General Go Texan Committee 2007 Championship Chili Cookoff On Saturday November 17, 2007 the Wild West Cookers will be competing in the 2007 Houston Championship Chili Cook Off at Trader's Village. This event continues to grow every year and this year will be no exception. The weather has always been great and there is a good chance that we might even show up and cook something. We cannot guarantee it will be chili, but we will turn something in...like so many other events, please adjust your expectations accordingly. If you need more information than what is on the site, please contact the Trailboss. The schedule is on our calendar. The official information (and rules REGGIE and JORGE) from the entry form is below (not that we are accustomed to following rules...): A special manned entrance will be available from 6 – 9 a.m. on Saturday. The entrance is located at the south end of the facility and will be marked as “Pass Gate.” Those entering this gate should identify themselves as a member of a chili cooking team to the committee volunteers. No parking fee will be charged at this entrance during these times. Traders Village charges $2 per vehicle for parking. Anyone entering the main gate is subject to this charge. Tasters Cups will be sold to the public for tasting chili. The cups will be approximately 6 oz. and will be sold in groups of 6 for $5. A ticket will be provided with each purchase as a vote for the Peoples Choice awards. Teams are required to cook 5 gallons of chili per entry for public consumption. The chili does not have to be the same recipe as the chili cooked for judging and can be cooked prior to the day of the cook off. See rules for complete information. Traders Village will be selling beverages; however, teams may bring their own beverages. Teams may give away beverages, but are not allowed to sell beverages or any other items from their booth. The committee will be selling ice to cooking teams. The bags will be 20 lbs. and will be sold for $3 each or 2 bags for $5. All teams must check-in upon arrival. The check-in area will be to the right of the stage in the Red Expo. This also will be the event headquarters area. Ice may be purchased in this area. Chili and beans turn-in will be in the area to the left of the stage. Spaces will be assigned at the time of check-in. Please keep in mind that his is deigned to be a FUN event. We are here to raise funds for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™. We will have a live auction immediately preceding the awards. We invite each of you to look at the auction items and bid on those items you like! If you have any questions, please e-mail Donald Alyea at Alyea@sbcglobal.net or call his cellular phone at 713.408.8302 during the event. Please call Donald at his home number, 281.587.8842, with any questions prior to the event. Sat, 20 Oct 2007 15:02:31 GMT http://www.wildwestcookers.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=27 WWC will be catering the June 2007 Exotic Ranch Trail Ride. The ride kicks off on Friday June 1, 2007 and it will end on Sunday June 3, 2007. This was a great event last year, and we are looking forward to provide great grub for the riders again this year. Please try to make it if you can!! All of the details and a map can be found here (ER FLYER) Be sure that you have given R.S.V.P. to Jim. You can see the calendar item HERE. If you need more details, please contact the webmaster webmaster@wildwestcookers.com or the Trail Boss wildwest@houston.rr.com Mon, 21 May 2007 13:54:16 GMT http://www.wildwestcookers.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=24 The Wild West Cookers have a great party planned for you this year. The entertainment includes "The Wayne Hubbard Band" playing Thursday night, "Checkered Past" playing Friday night and Evolution playing Saturday night. "The Wayne Hubbard Band" Thu. 2/22 "Checkered Past" Fri. 2/23 "Evolution" Sat. 2/24 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 01:49:48 GMT http://www.wildwestcookers.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=23 There are convenient onsite parking areas, nearby lots within walking distance, a METRORail station at Reliant Park, and Rodeo METRO Express shuttle bus locations all around Houston. Once you're at the Show, ride the Ford Tram to get around Reliant Park quickly and comfortably. Limited parking is available at Reliant Park Main Street lots during the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, Feb. 22 – 24. During the run of the Show, Feb. 27 – March 18, parking is available at the Reliant Park Main Street lots and South Kirby lot. Parking Prices Daytime parking, Monday through Friday: $7/car, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m Monday through Friday, after 1 p.m.: $12/car Saturday and Sunday, all day: $12/car Drop-Off Location Public drop-off and pick-up for patrons accessing Reliant Park for the Show (Feb. 27 – March 18 ) should access the Blue Day Lot 19 through the Westridge entrance from Kirby. Vehicles will only be allowed a short time to stage, and no vehicles will be allowed to be parked, or they will be towed at owner’s expense. Ride the Rail to the Rodeo For $1 each way or a $2 day pass, ride the METRORail to and from the Reliant Park Station with special Show hours so you don’t miss any of the fun. Park at METRO’s Fannin South Park & Ride lot (Fannin at West Belfort) for just $7 or at one of several parking locations along the rail line for an additional fee and take METRORail for just $2 roundtrip. Purchase a $2 Day Pass and avoid the ticket line on your return. LAST TRAIN REMINDER: The last southbound train departs Reliant Park Station at 1:10 a.m., Sunday – Thursday, and at 2:35 a.m., Friday and Saturday. The last northbound train departs Reliant Park Station at midnight, Sunday – Thursday, and at 1:25 a.m., Friday and Saturday. For more information, call METROLine at (713) 635-4000. Mon, 05 Feb 2007 01:33:11 GMT http://www.wildwestcookers.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=22 Shuttle Bus Locations • Aramco Services Company at 9009 West Loop S. • Delmar Stadium • Texas Medical Center Smithlands Park and Ride (METRORail also) • METRO Monroe Park and Ride • METRO North Shepherd Park and Ride • METRO West Loop Park and Ride • Reed Road HLS&R Park and Ride Shuttle Bus Hours World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest: Feb. 22 – 24: (last inbound bus departs lots at 9:30 p.m.) * Reed Road HLS&R Lot: Feb. 22 – 24, 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. * All Other Lots: Feb. 23, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Feb. 24, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Note:Thursday, Feb 22 – No Public Service from any lots Parking at Reliant Park and METRORail Service Only Daily Shuttle Service: Feb. 27 – March 18: (last inbound bus departs lots at 9 p.m.) * Reed Road HLS&R lot: continuous service from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily * All other lots • 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Monday - Thursday • 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday • 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday • 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday Ticket Prices(to get in to the cookoff grounds) • $ 4 for ages 13 and older • $ 2 for ages 3 to 12 • Free for ages 2 and younger Mon, 05 Feb 2007 01:28:44 GMT http://www.wildwestcookers.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=21 The 2007 HLS&R World Championship Bar-B-Que Cookoff is on the way. Join the Wild West Cookers for another Houston BBQ Extravaganza! We will have live entertainment for our guests, and BBQ (I think - did we cook last year?) beginning Thursday February 22th thru Saturday February 24th in booths D457 and D458 in the Reliant Stadium parking lot. For a copy of the bbq team map you can down load it (Download Map to Print). For a list of all the cook teams that correspond to the team map, you can download it (Download BBQ Team List to Print). If you would like to see a Reliant Parking Map you can download a PDF version here. (Download Parking Map) For the full schedule, please check the calendar to your right. Mon, 05 Feb 2007 01:11:46 GMT