BIG PIG BBQ Team
BIG PIG BBQ
P. O. Box 821
Oakley, CA 94561-1607
ph: (925) 978-6036
tomsbbqr
Big Timber Project
For more information on the Earthship Project go to:
Check out days 1 through 10 in Big Timber.
BIG PIG BBQ cooks for Earthship Construction Crew in Big Timber Montana
Big Pig BBQ has Arrived
Setting up the Kitchen
Doug's first Lunch, everything was perfect, with a little help from Tom
Lunch with Chairs!
Everyone had a filling Lunch
Capt Ray cutting the Corn Silk for the Roasted Corn-All Hands are working!
Dinner is almost ready to serve!
The Dinner Buffet is Open
There was Grilled Sausage and Pineapple/Mango Salsa for starters. 2 Salads; Green Tossed and Cole Slaw, Camp Beans, Bacon Jalapeno Corn Bread, Grill Roasted Corn on The Cob W/Cilantro Lime Butter, Tri-Tip Steak, BBQ Chicken and BBQ Pork Sirlion. For Dessert; Apple Pecan Cranberry Crumble Pie.
Plenty of food to refuel after a hard day's work, eat extra there is plenty!
A few new neighbors joined the family and crew. A nice social occassion.
Gert drew the short straw to do dishes
The Day is Done!!Setup For the Earthship Crew
There was a great deal of setup before the Earthship Crew arrived. All of the tools and equipment need to be assembled and delivered to the Big Timber Site. Most important; the tires. After three or four longs days, the tires were organized and stacked awaiting the pounding they would receivebeing transformed from waste in a big hole to a fully and very functional wall of a home.
I viewed my self as skilled labor so I assembled items and tools and readied those items for the crew. On the last day, I found I had to throw tires along with the Tire crew of Monte, Doug & Linn. I was the new guy so they all took advantage.
Enjoy the Photos of the tire setup!
The Tire Dump outside of Laural Montana
Monte searching for the "perfect tire" Nice Hat!
Tires! I thought Monte said his was tired!!
Tires belong on cars.
Just a few more to fill the whole truck-There about 400 tires in there!
Capt Ray running things from the shade!
Monte gives "Hats Off" to Tom for getting the pump running for the artesian well. The water was fresh and cool! (Skilled Labor)
Capt Ray Takes Drink!
Big Pig BBQ Loses Mess Tent in Big Timber-September 08, 2009
Big Timber, Montana:
There was an ill wind blowing from the south west that day. Everything had be secured, covered and tied down. Mother nature was determined to win. She usually does. The winds had picked up a great deal and were gusting at 40 miles an hour up the hill. We were securing the food service tent when a large gust came up and uprooted the mess tent from the stakes and it carried the tent in approx 10 flip tumbles across the prairie. Once the tent came to a rest, the damage was obvious. Two broken legs and one roof support. The main fabric was torn beyond repair. This was the tent that survived the mean cold winds in Rio Rancho New Mexico earlier in the season, but did not survive the rough and tumble winds of Big Timber, Montana.
This minor set back did not delay lunch in any way. However, there was dissapointment. No one caught the event on video so only a few of us got to say; "Auntie Em, it's a Twister!" Also so much for America;s Funniest Videos!
The Messy Tent. No one was injured and no food was lost!
The tent came to rest about 75 yards from the camp.
Damage Inspection 
Hi Mom, I need a new Tent!
The Earthship crew arrived and started to building Monte Doug's home. The were busy from the second they arrived and showed great progress each day. Here are a few shots, but click on the link above to see the complete job and find out more about the Earthship home. It is fascinating!
Proof that Monte actually worked! Go Grizz!
A little de-briefing at the end of the day
Big Pig BBQ packed up and ready to head west for Chili Days in Grants Pass Oregon
Packaging meat for upcoming lunches after Big Pig BBQ is on the road
Monte & Doug with their early morning bowl or cereal to start the day!
Monte was so thoughtful to put a cookie and protein bar on my pillow after his dog Linus rolled all over it with his dirty paws and coat. He rolled in the dirt just before he jumped on my bed!
Special Thanks to the Earthship Crew!
You are a hard working fun group of
people. It was my privilege meeting and
cooking for you. I hope to see all of
you again soon. I am planning on cooking
for Phase Two in
Big Timber 2010.
Earth Ship Crew:
Michael Reynolds
Jonah Reynolds
Tiffany Eglin
Demian Larsen
Seth Larsen
Rory Morlan
& Jimmy (sorry I don't have your last name)
There were also 7 Interns working
on the project. Good job to all.
BIG PIG BBQ
P. O. Box 821
Oakley, CA 94561-1607
ph: (925) 978-6036
tomsbbqr
