tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post8867246817765077821..comments2024-03-27T08:04:32.234-04:00Comments on Big Dude's Eclectic Ramblings: So Long Big Dude’s Que – For NowBig Dudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-75622470389677341072013-05-30T08:42:49.575-04:002013-05-30T08:42:49.575-04:00Many people take years to figure out what you just...Many people take years to figure out what you just did. If it feels like work, don't do it. Young people need to figure that out when they are young and find a career they love and enjoy- life is too short! Work hard, but let it be fun work. I worked my butt off as an ICU nurse but loved it! Enjoy your summer and driving the country with your family. But I am glad you are still cooking and blogging:)Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05252905448584981721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-635602263219237092013-05-29T19:02:52.300-04:002013-05-29T19:02:52.300-04:00Despite all of the various rubs I have used over t...Despite all of the various rubs I have used over the years, Billy Bones (comp and cherry mixed)is still one of my favorites. Had a great time this weekend at Almost Heaven South!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861482393432330011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-76788603203463039482013-05-27T08:47:24.076-04:002013-05-27T08:47:24.076-04:00What starts off as a fun project often turns into ...What starts off as a fun project often turns into a job. Enjoy your summer...life is too short not to do what you enjoy and everyone will understand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-31542311993366962682013-05-25T04:35:33.792-04:002013-05-25T04:35:33.792-04:00I agree Larry -- it's got to be enjoyable! Gl...I agree Larry -- it's got to be enjoyable! Glad that you'll still be blogging<br /><br />RozRoz | La Bella Vita Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213914189813413673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-91391746912585515042013-05-24T21:44:14.932-04:002013-05-24T21:44:14.932-04:00When your passion becomes work-it is not fun anymo...When your passion becomes work-it is not fun anymore. Enjoy your break!<br /><br />I am positive I would have ordered your smoked meat on a regular basis has I lived closer (smile).<br /><br /><br />VelvaVelvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16034246333318823700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-25703601709290638452013-05-23T22:17:53.812-04:002013-05-23T22:17:53.812-04:00I'm sure there will be many unhappy people who...I'm sure there will be many unhappy people who were customers but I totally get your decision! Especially since you have Madison living with you now. Enjoying your friends and family comes first.SavoringTime in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416968440250548090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-36201720395703620962013-05-23T20:41:33.270-04:002013-05-23T20:41:33.270-04:00I have a feeling there are disappointed friends an...I have a feeling there are disappointed friends and customers. But I hope you will use your time away from the smoker to take some great RV trips. I also hope you get some great pictures to share with us.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923630536753873113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-26822796747530506582013-05-23T19:35:59.213-04:002013-05-23T19:35:59.213-04:00I agree with you...if it isn't fun anymore and...I agree with you...if it isn't fun anymore and is more like work...which can become drudgery, then it is time to take a break. You will enjoy your time cruising in the RV! Hope you have a nice summer. It looks like our trip to the South is going to be in October...hope to cross paths sometime...Kathy Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07273587388939860630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-528554363541070152013-05-23T15:50:04.467-04:002013-05-23T15:50:04.467-04:00You're right; it's time to quit when somet...You're right; it's time to quit when something goes from being fun to being a chore.<br /><br />On the plus side, you should be able to enjoy your road trips more now, knowing you don't have this chore waiting for you at the end.Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-16469212239852139882013-05-23T14:22:50.025-04:002013-05-23T14:22:50.025-04:00Don't blame you, Larry.... We all need breaks...Don't blame you, Larry.... We all need breaks from things in life at one time or another.... AND--life changes and priorities change... Don't feel bad at all.. People will understand...<br /><br />We've had so much rain that our Liquid Fence is not working. The deer ate some of our rose buds and about half of our lily buds... I just sat down and cried.. The roses will come back --but not the lilies... So disheartening... Makes us wonder about WHY we take all of the time and work and expense to have beautiful flowers when things like this happens.... BUT--life goes on!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-6358038304727562242013-05-23T12:05:29.178-04:002013-05-23T12:05:29.178-04:00You deserve a break! Cooking's not fun when i...You deserve a break! Cooking's not fun when it feels like work. Have a fun summer and relax!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158336083462589188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-87463075618552223272013-05-23T10:59:57.849-04:002013-05-23T10:59:57.849-04:00Larry, Good thing that we stocked up on ribs and b...Larry, Good thing that we stocked up on ribs and brisket before you halted operations! We actually might have to cook for some of our guests this summer... Bummer for us...good for you and Bev! Happy RVing...and safe travels. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave and Laurie Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00419231123238788903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-15029640667542106202013-05-23T08:28:58.980-04:002013-05-23T08:28:58.980-04:00I completely understand that feeling, Larry. I ha...I completely understand that feeling, Larry. I had my own personal chef business about 10 years ago and that's what happened to me. One day I was getting ready to go to a clients house and all of a sudden I felt as if I was working! It's good you recognized the feeling and took care of yourself!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13976547731498214442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-82860867315188707372013-05-23T08:18:47.777-04:002013-05-23T08:18:47.777-04:00WHEW! When I first saw the title I thought you we...WHEW! When I first saw the title I thought you were going to tell us you weren't going to blog anymore. I'm glad for me but not so glad for your BBQ customers. Had to chuckle over the sentence about laying off your sales staff ... that'll teach em. I'll be thinking about you and your big party this weekend. Wish I could be there. Lea Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18300494324578850021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-49451059186142751332013-05-23T08:01:49.550-04:002013-05-23T08:01:49.550-04:00Sorry for your customers, but you come first. Can...Sorry for your customers, but you come first. Can't make fun turn into work. We have actually been talking ribs around here also. Yummmmm...Schnitzel and the Trouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074542460030763545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-6598298271525130042013-05-23T07:40:00.384-04:002013-05-23T07:40:00.384-04:00Hey enjoy your summer, have fun and a delicious ne...Hey enjoy your summer, have fun and a delicious new adventure! take care!Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15203502864311900991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-27310581797434464712013-05-23T06:23:37.528-04:002013-05-23T06:23:37.528-04:00If it's too much like work, don't do it. K...If it's too much like work, don't do it. Know you must have had some very happy customers though.<br />SamSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.com