Smitty's!!

[Dick]

Sometime back, a discussion centered around the 'Q' places in Lockhart, Elgin, Taylor and points east of IH-35. I hadn't heard of Smitty's in Lockhart, butt have eaten at Kreutz and Blacks there.

Well, last week-end, the Wall Street Journal had an article about good foods and the places that make the best of certain categories. Given the author presented 'his' preference, I thought it appropos that he selected Smitty's Meat Market in Lockhart as having the best 'Q' in the country! I can't argue with him, cuz I ain't been there --- yet!!

Butt, don'tcha think we oughta have a RTF (Feast) there one of these times? We still oughta do the Stagecoach Inn over in Salado, and maybe do it sometime this month after the weather settles down. And then maybe Smitty's in mid-August so's not to interfere with CCR preparations and such.

Anybody have any heartburn with these suggestions. I'm just the roster keeper and kitchen alerter, so am always open to other ideas. Lemme know.

[grifscoots]

No heartburn here.

I took Chuck to the new Hard 8 in Coppell last night. He woke up this morning and said he had meat poisoning, I know I was seriously OD'ed meself. It took both of us to get the leftovers up the stairs to his apt.

[cfell]

Grif,
On Monday my grandson was born... is it too soon for his "first visit" to "Hard 8"??

Wish I'd known you guys were goin... then maybe you guys woulda had time to brung me a pork chop that needed eatin'.. =P I'm kinda in withdrawl!!!

I'm down in the SE corner of Tarrant County.. and would loved to introduce you to my new grandson.

Guess I'm going to see if I can break my grandson out and go find the Hard 8... I wonder if I'll get a pic of him similar to Grif's moniker?

[Dick]

Hey, Deacon - I heard the owner/chef/chief bottle washer at Smitty's say that they're basically basic - Angus beef; they tie their own sausage; and chicken. Some simple sides. And, if you ax, they do have sauce in the back, under the counter - butt you do gotta ax. Also, sez while most places do their beef (ribs and brisket) longer hours, he does 'em on a hot fire for four hours and that's it. Apparently has a similar setup to the Hard 8, in that you point out whatcha want on your plate while you're standin' at the pit.

And he also said - he do a mean pork chop!! Leetle pricey, butt worth it (I quote).

Oh, yeah - and said he's been slammed with calls from all over the country since the WSJ article. Folks want him to ship stuff. He can't, cuz his license only allows in-store retail. Dude wuz rather humbled that Smitty's got picked as best in country!! (Yeah, I know - one article; one author....).

Damn, now I'm droolin'!! May have to make a run over there Saturday and see if the article wuz spot on!! :p


Grif,
On Monday my grandson was born... is it too soon for his "first visit" to "Hard 8"??

Wish I'd known you guys were goin... then maybe you guys woulda had time to brung me a pork chop that needed eatin'.. =P I'm kinda in withdrawl!!!

I'm down in the SE corner of Tarrant County.. and would loved to introduce you to my new grandson.

Guess I'm going to see if I can break my grandson out and go find the Hard 8... I wonder if I'll get a pic of him similar to Grif's moniker?

[cfell]

Dick.. I've been to Smitty's.. and yeah, it's worth the trip.. specially for the "secret sauce".. =)

I'm going to be in Arlington through the weekend... y'all have fun and know I'm there in smoke and spirit...

[katnapinn]

Damn, now I'm droolin'!! May have to make a run over there Saturday and see if the article wuz spot on!! :p

Hey Dick...
After the club breaky tomarow(Waterloo on Burnet road) Sambo and myself along with Ron & Donna Wilson are plannig a ride East of IH35. No set route yet. Pick a time and we'll meet ya at Smitty's for a mini RTF :D

[Lonewuff]

I see the makins of someting here. I am picking up my scoot tomorrow from Lone Star. The wife and I could join you (I assume it's just a straight shot down 183 isn't it?..How long from Lone Star?).

[ibbones]

I see the makins of someting here. I am picking up my scoot tomorrow from Lone Star. The wife and I could join you (I assume it's just a straight shot down 183 isn't it?..How long from Lone Star?).Jerry, it's only about 30 miles and if you are in a hurry, you could then drop South for another 20ish miles and pick up I10 and run it straight into Houston.

[cfell]

Jerry.. from LS, just go straight South on Lamar.. pick up 183-S. Once you pass Hwy 290 things speed up a bit..

[Dick]

Hey Dick...
After the club breaky tomarow(Waterloo on Burnet road) Sambo and myself along with Ron & Donna Wilson are plannig a ride East of IH35. No set route yet. Pick a time and we'll meet ya at Smitty's for a mini RTF :D
Whaddya think, Steve - 1130/1145?

Jerry - we'll wait on ya, so take your time in getting checked out on the *NEW* scoot. Got my fingers crossed that everythang is gonna be A-OK!!

Bones - you comin' to Smitty's?? Swamp boat might work!!! :eek: ;)

Monte is thinkin' about riding over also, so we'll prolly meet near 281/32 and take 12 thru San Marcos and head to Smitty's. Y'all come!!!

Caveat - weather is a gamble these days, and if it's just spittin' and spewin' on the weather web page, I'm good to go. If it's nasty like last week or so, I'm calling Domino's!! :p :D

BTW - I'll post up Smitty's addy here in a short.

[Dean_BMW]

I see the makins of someting here. I am picking up my scoot tomorrow from Lone Star. The wife and I could join you (I assume it's just a straight shot down 183 isn't it?..How long from Lone Star?).
Jerry... hope your scoot runs like new when you get it back. I wish you guys were not so far away. I would drive down there and help you celebrate!!

[gulfxray]

AMEN...

Dean, in the fall (October-ish), they usually rendevous at the Hard 8 in Stephenville - I ushave made the trip a couple times. Maybe we could meet up and ride down together.

In the mean time we'll have to sit up here and be satisfied with pictures and descriptions... :(

Jerry... hope your scoot runs like new when you get it back. I wish you guys were not so far away. I would drive down there and help you celebrate!!

[grifscoots]

Grif,
On Monday my grandson was born... is it too soon for his "first visit" to "Hard 8"??

Wish I'd known you guys were goin... then maybe you guys woulda had time to brung me a pork chop that needed eatin'.. =P I'm kinda in withdrawl!!!

I'm down in the SE corner of Tarrant County.. and would loved to introduce you to my new grandson.

Guess I'm going to see if I can break my grandson out and go find the Hard 8... I wonder if I'll get a pic of him similar to Grif's moniker?Chan may man. Congrats on the new grandchild. I don't remember ever loving my kid's as much as I love those grandbabies. Then again, they haven't reached teen years yet.
We're taking our 14 month old to the circus Sunday!
http://www.bmwlt.com/gallery/files/1/8/5/tarasmall_392360.jpg

[grifscoots]

Oh, BTW, I'm not about to let you bunch of rapskullions to get meat poisoning without me.

Uh, what time was that happening?

[katnapinn]

Oh, BTW, I'm not about to let you bunch of rapskullions to get meat poisoning without me.

Uh, what time was that happening?
Cute kid Shore glad she don't look like you :eek:
Lunch be at 11:30-11:45 per Mr. Dick :D

[Lonewuff]

Oh...Grif's coming...um.....I....ahhhhhh...think I got something to do tomorrow...yeah that's it....I...ahhhhh....I got something to do.... :histerica

Wife and I won't get to Lone Star till around 11:00 though, so if we are running late go ahead and start without us. We'll catch up.

[katnapinn]

Oh...Grif's coming...um.....I....ahhhhhh...think I got something to do tomorrow...yeah that's it....I...ahhhhh....I got something to do.... :histerica

Wife and I won't get to Lone Star till around 11:00 though, so if we are running late go ahead and start without us. We'll catch up.
Jerry it's only 'bout an hour tops from LS

[Lonewuff]

Yeah...but first I gotta get OUT of Lone Star. :histerica

So many nice things to look at (especially that new blonde) like all the farkles and other stuff (like the new blonde).

Actually I hope to run in, buy some Rok straps, get my bike, put on my ride suit and hit the road. We'll get there as quick as we can.

Here is the location:
http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps2.py?Pyt=Typ&name=Smitty%27s+Market&desc=(512)+398-9344&addr=208+S+Commerce+St&csz=Lockhart+TX

[katnapinn]

Yeah...but first I gotta get OUT of Lone Star. :histerica

So many nice things to look at (especially that new blonde) like all the farkles and other stuff (like the new blonde).

Actually I hope to run in, buy some Rok straps, get my bike, put on my ride suit and hit the road. We'll get there as quick as we can.

Here is the location:
http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps2.py?Pyt=Typ&name=Smitty%27s+Market&desc=(512)+398-9344&addr=208+S+Commerce+St&csz=Lockhart+TX
Jerry there is another "New Blonde" so don't get whiplash tryin ta look at boff :rolleyes:

[Lonewuff]

Probably a good thing the wife will be with me then, huh? :rotf:

[grifscoots]

OK, I'm about to put both of you in the corner.

Sheesh, bringing visions of voluptious blondes to a guy who mostly see's blue collar guys at the shop. Not right I tell ya.

[Lonewuff]

What in the hell are you bitchin bout?!?!?! I look at dogs all day!!! :eek:

[Dick]

Unhhhh - you and wifey can't stop in Lockhart ON THE WAY to Lone Star??? Priorities, man - priorities!!!

Sirius, I'll hold a place for ya, butt it don't come with no pie!!! Gitcher own! :p

Yeah...but first I gotta get OUT of Lone Star. :histerica

So many nice things to look at (especially that new blonde) like all the farkles and other stuff (like the new blonde).

Actually I hope to run in, buy some Rok straps, get my bike, put on my ride suit and hit the road. We'll get there as quick as we can.

Here is the location:
http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps2.py?Pyt=Typ&name=Smitty%27s+Market&desc=(512)+398-9344&addr=208+S+Commerce+St&csz=Lockhart+TX

[Lonewuff]

Damn Dick.....There's always one trouble maker in the crowd that has to throw logic into the mix. :mad:
:histerica

What time does Lone Star close on Saturdays?

And don't be mentioning the "P" word or You-Know-Who will want to show up and claim HER piece. :rotf:

[ibbones]

Whaddya think, Steve - 1130/1145?


Bones - you comin' to Smitty's?? Swamp boat might work!!! :eek: ;)

Throw my name into the hat. I'll run this by the better'en and maybe...just maybe she is gonna be off work tomorrow. One for sure and I might even bring a buddy with me.

[grifscoots]

What in the hell are you bitchin bout?!?!?! I look at dogs all day!!! :eek:Oh man, I was eating some of those spice drops, ya know, the chewy, different color candy with sugar all over the outside. Know how that feels coming out your nose?

[Dick]

What time does Lone Star close on Saturdays?


My stack of invoices sez closing is 5:00pm on Satidays. Plenty of time!!! ;)

[katnapinn]

Damn Dick.....There's always one trouble maker in the crowd that has to throw logic into the mix. :mad:
:histerica

What time does Lone Star close on Saturdays?
And don't be mentioning the "P" word or You-Know-Who will want to show up and claim HER piece. :rotf:
Jerry you can always GET YOUR ASS OUTA BED early and be there when they open :eek: :histerica

[Dick]

Jerry you can always GET YOUR ASS OUTA BED early and be there when they open :eek: :histerica
Man, Steve - I don't believe I'da sed that!! I seem to remember Jerry is just a skosh bigger'n ME!!! Well, maybe more'n a skosh - more like two skoshes. :eek:

Butt, I didn't say nuttin!! :rolleyes:

[Lonewuff]

Hey Dead Meat...I mean Steve,

My ass is going to be outta the bed REAL early in the AM just to be able to leave here by the 8:00 - 8:30 time we need to get out of here to make it. Lots of puppies I have to let out before I can hit the road. See you in the AM and make sure your affairs are in order. :histerica

[katnapinn]

Hey Dead Meat...I mean Steve,

My ass is going to be outta the bed REAL early in the AM just to be able to leave here by the 8:00 - 8:30 time we need to get out of here to make it. Lots of puppies I have to let out before I can hit the road. See you in the AM and make sure your affairs are in order. :histerica
Ya dunt skear me nune :p

[Dick]

Ya dunt skear me nune :p
Damn, Steve - don't make me wear a suit!!! :rolleyes:

Last funeral I went to, Nehru jackets were in!!! :histerica

[Lonewuff]

Would anyone like to see a Key Chain Self Defense demonstration? If so be in the parking lot of Smitty's Market today around noonish. We'll be easy to find, just listen for the whimpering, crying, screaming, begging, and such. That'll be Katnappin. :eek: :histerica

[katnapinn]

Would anyone like to see a Key Chain Self Defense demonstration? If so be in the parking lot of Smitty's Market today around noonish. We'll be easy to find, just listen for the whimpering, crying, screaming, begging, and such. That'll be Katnappin. :eek: :histerica
Talk Talk Talk Yack Yack Yack That's all ya ever do !!!
Bring it on Big Boy
BTW Dick ya better get that suit cleaned your goina need it



ForeDa WolfBoy :histerica

[Bruce]

Hey Dead Meat...I mean Steve,

See you in the AM and make sure your affairs are in order. :histerica


Steve, does Sammie know about your affairs???? :histerica

[Dick]

Steve, does Sammie know about your affairs???? :histerica
Hey, Coleman - you comin' to Lockhart?!?! You better git on the road, if you are!!! :histerica

Folks, I ain't chasin' that red blob on the wx channel right thru New Braunfels and over Gonzales way. No sirrr - I found the fob to Cheryl's cage and I'm a taxi today. See ya in a bit, Monte --- and Grif, I'll call ya from Sattler. Goin' for the "Q", not the wash job.

Ride safe everyone. And Jerry, this might work out in your favor if the wx lightens up after lunchies. Anybody wanna go by Lone Star and see a grown man bow down and thank the wrench crew?!!! ;) :p

Cy'all at Smitty's 1130-1145.

[Bruce]

Dick,

How long did it take you on Sunday to clean Cheryl's car??? :D

[grifscoots]

Dick,

How long did it take you on Sunday to clean Cheryl's car??? :DBefore or after I yacked in the back seat?

[Dick]

Dick,

How long did it take you on Sunday to clean Cheryl's car??? :D
You talkin' 'bout the inside, or the outside??? :rolleyes: 16 quarters for the outside (actually, 20, cuz the changer kept the last dollars worth!! :mad: ), and one stoked up vacuum bag for the inside, plus 7 10-second firings off the Glade can!!! :eek:

OH, wait - vacuum bag and Glade stuff wuz for the ole Blue truck. Me and a coupla the pups had ridden down to the mailbox Friday and they do this happy, happy ear-flappin', toss a pound-a-hair thang, after playing king of the mountain on the bucket seat. We're walkin' next time!!! ;)