Jason, I gotta tell ya..your results are very formidable (sp?). I think I saw a post where you are new to the competition scene. You should be commended. I know from competing (chili cookoffs) that it is NEVER easy to get to the finals table. My take on competitive cooking is to enjoy the event..the other competitors, and hopefully I will pick up a tip or three from the more seasoned cooks..all that coupled with the personal satisfaction when someone compliments my efforts..the biggy for me..kinda blows my skirt up if you will..
I do not worry about winning..I guess for me when I get the compliments..I WON.. Best of luck to you...keep striving for the "goal"
Scott...."won three cookoffs to spite myself"