a quick trip to Michigan - 11 hours in the car and 787 miles (according to google maps)

HIghlands Running of the bulls

Today the morning event was the Highlands running of the bulls.

Instead of bulls the people ran in front of the roller dolls roller derby girls with wiffle bats and swim noodles...

Here is some video...

Ran the smoker for the weekend of the 4th

I came across an 11 pound pork shoulder at the store on sale.

I pulled it out to run the smoker this weekend.   I tried a new rub recipe which started with mustard on the meat, followed by the traditional dry rub spices...

Of course I had some problems with the gas feed to the element.  After 7 hours on the smoker I gave up and moved to the grill to finish up...

mmm  It sure was good!  I've still got some left!

Karyn got busy with some new flooring in the laundry room...