Things I know:
1. I'm tired
2. You can buy better meat in KC than anywhere else I've been.
3. More contest should allow contestants to vend if they want to.
4. The best part of contests is meeting people.
Things I think:
1. Those who stick to a more limited area are a lot smarter than me. The taste profile of Tunica, MS is a lot different than Des Moines, IA.
2. The one who has the best raw meat has a huge advantage. (see 2 above)
3. The one thing I like better about MIM than KCBS is that a lot a MIM cooks hang around Sat. night so there is a better chance to meet new folks.
A wise man told me to be careful and not burn out. So we are going to take a couple of monthes off and enjoy home.
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