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Rob Woitas
 
Rob, also the teams photographer, is the master of pit temp control.  Robs prep forte is ribs.  Invaluable at turnin time for meat selection and presentation.  Truly an artist and of course "God Father" of Trinni-bug!
 
              

 
 

 
Paul Gross
 
Paul provides an even keel to the team.  Perfecter of brisket prep with a finessed non scalloping technique.  Premiere taster (which means he can eat alot in a hurry) of turn in meat selection.  His shirt will match our new trailer!
























 
Darin Helgeson 2009 Winner, Prairie Oak Smokers, "Special" Effort Award
 


Darin, what can we say...
Our brother in law specializes in Rum and coke presentations at all Watertown contests.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Arleda "Our Leader" Tisdell
 
 
Mother in Law extraordinaire.   Between sips of Geritol, she was our good luck charm in Owatonna, flying down to learn the ropes before helping us in Fairbanks 2 years ago in July.  1/2 finlander and 1/2 BS.
 
 
 
                                                        Leda gets the special sign from david
 
And the rest of "The Prairie Oak Alaskan Connection"
 
Aaron -this dude is going to be good!



Ray (father in law) and Darrell came out to play in Alaska.

 
Dennis and Mary -Therese. 
 
Dennis, an associate Veterinarian at All Creatures Veterinary Hospital, is an acclaimed rib connoisseur and objective provider of much needed culinary feedback......he also brings the wine. 
 
Mary Therese a speech pathologist, interprets for David and helps Caitlin with her F's and T's.  She adds a toughness to our team when she rides up in black leather on her huge harley davidson motorcycle.  She is the perfect balance to Dennis who rides up on a purple one.
 


 
 
 
Brandon and Steve Jameson
 
 Two dudes from St Cloud and way on their way with a new Klose pit.  I hear Brandon does all the work.

 
 Sal !
 
 
Sal is our PETA representative, to ensure every piece of meat is properly cared for.  She is also our secret supplier of our maytag blue cheese.  A true BBQ wan-a-be she has yet to show up to a contest!