How To Barbecue Southeastern Style

I've been kinda slow posting on this personal blog lately and to be truthful have had a hard time staying focused on the tasks that I have to do. Since my last post about the "picnic for the autistic", I have tried to settle down and finish one project at a time.

I am presently trying to optimize one of my websites and add a meaningful Sitemap to it. The problem being, this is a slow process and I am still working on it. I have at most, stayed on this one project and not veered into another direction as I normally do.

My normal routine is to go in too many directions and get to many "irons in the fire" at one time. (If you in the younger generation don't know what this means, ask your parents or grandparents.)

Since I am getting older, I have also started carrying a small notebook with me and also keep one beside my computer to jot down any intelligent nonsense that I may think of that can be useful for a website niche or blog in the future. This also helps me stay focused by not having to change directions and forget my main objective.

While cooking barbecue for the picnic, it came to mind that when I first started cooking barbecue I had to search for days on the internet to find a workable recipe and cooking procedures that fit my needs.

Part of this was a "learn as you go" process that I have actually been using for about 3 years. I took excerpts from various sites and books.


I don't cook in competition but have used some of the barbecue commercially in a small restaurant and response from the customers was very positive. This information adapts to small portions and can be cooked on a small inexpensive barbecue grill as I have described in the article.

Maybe if you have the desire to try your hand at slow cooking barbecue (not grilling) and have been unable to find the complete procedure and recipe this post could possible be of assistance to you.

Check it out through this Barbecuing link and if you have any questions, please send me an email or write in the comments section of this blog. I will be glad to reply.

These are not the recommendations of any of the manufacturers or retailers named in this article but are only my opinion and what worked for me.

Sincerely,

Picnic for the Autistic of Gaston County

I have been fairly busy for the last couple of weeks and haven't posted anything. Aside for my regular job, I've been trying to help my wife get ready for the 20th Annual Picnic for The Autistic of Gaston County.

This has been an annual event for the county for the last 20 years and started out as a party for my wifes daughter with 7 people attending the first picnic.There were approximately 250 people attending this year including the autistic, families, teachers, care givers, and volunteers.

The picnic took place on Friday, June 2 and everyone seemed to have a wonderful time. God blessed us with wonderful weather as he has for the last 20 years.

The town of Ranlo has furnished their park all of these years and take charge of setting up the tables and cleaning the area. A lot of organizations, churches, and individuals assisted with the finances and donated supplies, food, and toys.100% of all donations go for making the picnic possible.

My wife and I thank everyone for their assistance. We have already started making plans for next years picnic.

C. Oxford
Reading Music 101

Dixie Chicks Again !!!!!!!!!!!!

Just when I thought that the Dixie Chicks had laid all the controversies to rest and were leaving country music and Toby Keith alone up pops their mouthy little heads again.

I saw today where they are releasing a new album and to add fuel to a dyeing fire, they have to included another "make my point" song ("Not Ready to Make Nice") to add salt to a healing wound.

60 Minutes is also aiding in this resurrection of the "sleeping dog". Dont you just hate that.

I agree that everyone has a right to their own opinion and I do not agree with every thing that the president does but the strength of this country was not built without wars and fighting and people giving up their lives for their country. It will never stand if we do not stand up for our rights and fight the threats that arise.

Natalie Maimes did not have to keep pressing the issue to the point of being obscene to others and forcing her feelings upon everyone else.

A great portion of the people that have fought for this country are very proud to have done so.

I dont plan to watch this episode of 60 Minutes just to spare myself of having to listen to this mouth and I sure dont plan to ever buy anyting else that the Dixie Chicks release.

Just my opinion,
C. Oxford
Reading Music 101

Gas Price Blog

I read a blog written by a business man in the computer industry and he was rationalizing why the oil companies were justified with charging these high prices for a gallon of gasoline. His rationale was that the oil companies were only getting 6% to 9% profits and this was not a high percent of profit.

The percent of profits may not be high but considering the amount of gasoline sold as a necessity and also considering how much support that the government gives the oil companies I don't belive that any of the oil companies will be filing bankruptcy any time soon.

The common persons budget can not afford to pay these soaring gasoline prices. The problem being even if everyone cuts their driving to the bare necessity the oil company profits do not suffer because they have increased the price high enough to compensate for the lack of gallon sales.

I would appreciate any comments or thoughts.

C. Oxford