Sticker shock!

[Buckeye]

I did my annual BBQ by tha Pool Party for 2 of tha atty's this past weekend.
Heers tha deel.....I coodn't find a brisket in any Sam's, Wally Werld, or Kroger within a 40 mile radius!:shock:( I wuz even lookin for brisket at 2:30 in tha mornin!) I wunted ta put my shoulders and briskets on around 4 or 5 am. Since I coodn't find any brisket I figgerd tha fella wood understand...besides....he wuz alreddy get'n a big price break for havin' 4 meats.....$11 pp insted of tha usual $17pp. He sed sit tite an he wood see whut he cood find.......this iz at 9 am. (they eat at 7:30 pm) He axed me how many I needed an I tole him 3 10 #ers. Long story shortened.....he comes back with 3 briskets from some hoity toity food market that caters to tha "well-to-do". I figger since he bought tha meat I'd have ta deduct sum of that amount from tha total bill. I axed how much they were, an he sed $120!!!:shock: :shock: My wife iz madder'n hell at me when she duz tha laundry cuz I'm still *****'n in my drawers! I'm used ta payin Wally Werld prices at $1.67 per #......$20 tops for a brisket. When I saw theese $40 briskets they looked liked flats....tha point wuz almost az narrow az tha flat in thickness (they were bout 18" long an 12" wide). That butcher trimmed tha hell outa thoze briskets ta where there wuz only bout 1/8" of a fat cap in places. But I must say, they were tha purdyest briskets I ever seen. Deep red in color an az flexible az a sheet of paper. Wish I had thaut ta take a pix of 'em.....but guess I wuz in shock mode for tha rest of tha day an nite. They didn't git on tha pit til 11:30am...(remember eat time iz 7:30) so needless ta say I had ta cook hot. That fact tha they didn't have much fat on 'em an havin' ta cook 'em at a higher temp left me feelin vulnerable to puttin' out sum dry briskets.
They came out ok....a tad dry for me. Texture wuz good. Taste wuz eggcellent cuz I used TecksusBBQRub :wink: (brisket blend). Tha guests an tha hosts raved over all tha Q az they alwaze do, but tha brisket stole tha show. Go figger.

Now heers my dee-lema.....Tha fella paid for tha briskets out of hiz pocket.....but he also paid for brisket which wuz included in our price agreement. He paid a 50% deposit and owes me tha other 50%......when he comes back in town. Kwestyun.......Am I to deduct tha entire $120 from tha remaining balance due, or am I entitled to not pay all of that becuz of tha amount of gas I used (bout $30) travelin' round town lookin, plus that fact that I still had ta cook tha meat? A kwick reply wood be preceated, cuz he's in tha office today an subject ta call me in ta square up tha money. Thanx!

[Texana]

Well here is my suggestion ...

Tell him thanks for the high dollar brisket ... that was generous of him.

No refund ... tell him you had to cook them high dollar things and that how it is ... if he has something negative to say tell him to get over it ... and while your at it tell him next time the price is double for all the problems he caused ... including the trauma of having to cook that high dollar stuff ... and if he dont like it ... well go hump himself ... matter of fact tell him you raised this price this time and he owes you another $200 for your headache and excessive gasoline you used for his sorry *** ...

You might also want to ask him to represent you at your trial for wrongful termination when he kicks your *** out of the office ... and by the way tell him it's gonna be pro bono !!

Hope that helps ...

[Junk Yard Dog]

If he didn't mind paying $120 for the briskets, he ain't gonna ****er with you. Charge him what you want.:twisted:

[YooperMike]

I guess I'm in the minority here. Since he bought the brisket already for $120, I would cut the brisket cost out of the total price, but just the overall meat cost, still collecting for cooking the briskets though. Doesnt' even have to be like you're giving him a deal, just a simple business matter. Personally, if the briskets were $120...I would have gone without!

[Woodman]

Buckeye! Welcome to The North! I paid $105 for 30 lbs of flats last week. Course they was "prime", but nontheless! Back out the entire cost of the briskets. It was your fault you did not have the meat you "wanted" to prepare. He did you a favor by going and getting them. Take the "high road" and don't listen to that scoundrel Texana!!!:twisted:

[HFD26]

Split the difference with him in the cost of the brisket. Deduct $60.00 bucks from the total you would have charged, and just chalk it up to a lesson learned. By the way, Wally World had laundry detergent on sale this week. :lol: :lol:

[Bad Santa]

Always have to allow for the "Q" factor Buckeye, you started losing money on this deal the minute you gave him a break on the usual pricing.
Could have stated some kind of limits on price, size etc. of briskets when he told you to "sit tight and he'd take care of getting one". You had know idea what he was gonna come back with.... Split the diff.... allow a $60 deduct.


Those heavily skid marked drawers gonna cost ya extry as far as points go with the lil lady to get your Q Festivus permishun....:rolleyes:

[Half Fast BBQ'n]

I agree wit Santa... Figurin that you were already figgerin ta pay rougly $60 for three briskets, split the difference with him.

[HFD26]

I agree wit Santa... Figurin that you were already figgerin ta pay rougly $60 for three briskets, split the difference with him.

How come Santa always gets all the credit? It was my idea first. I been dised. :cry: :cry: :cry:

[david brace]

Be up-front. Discuss it with him when you get to finalizing the bill. As you mention all the good food and stuff that he got from your labors and experience (by just signing a check), you could then mention, "Oh, yeah, and then there's the little difference in price for the brisket that you bought..."

My 2 cents is that he'll say, "Oh, that...forget about it."

Remember I tolla-you so.

DB

[Buckeye]

Tecksana......Sounds good when I say all that in my mind. However, I still need my job.

Junkyard......he's an atty....he ****ers for a livin'.......(and apparentlee very well!:D )

Yooper......If it were up ta me, there woodn't have been any brisket....but it's hiz party and he wunted sum of my award winnin' brisket.....coodn't argue wif dat:)

Woody.....How tha hell iz it my fault? Jeepers dude!....I didn't get a guest count or money til Fri afternoon!:!:

HFD......Split'n tha cost sounds fair....ta me anyway....can't speak for him. BTW....did ya notice if'n bleech wuz on sale there?

Santa.....Homeboy wuz git'n that price a few yeers before I set my prices for my catering. Main reason I haven't gone up on him iz cuz he's been my best customer for 5 yeers. Everybody else pays full price.:twisted:


Thanx for all tha input fellas. I preceate it much!

[Buckeye]

Be up-front. Discuss it with him when you get to finalizing the bill. As you mention all the good food and stuff that he got from your labors and experience (by just signing a check), you could then mention, "Oh, yeah, and then there's the little difference in price for the brisket that you bought..."

My 2 cents is that he'll say, "Oh, that...forget about it."

Remember I tolla-you so.

DB

DB.....in a purfeckt werld....yes, that's how it shood go down.

Best I'm hope'n for iz ta split tha cost. But a "fagedaboudit" wood be sweet!:D

[Zeeman]

Split the difference with him in the cost of the brisket. Deduct $60.00 bucks from the total you would have charged, and just chalk it up to a lesson learned. By the way, Wally World had laundry detergent on sale this week.
I think I heard that somewhere:lol:

Sounds like ya got some good prime briskets to me.
Tell Roger heavey on da bleach & lite on da starch ya know.
z

[bbqguy]

Hey Buckeye, ya mite wanna jest mark it off to lernin' xperryense an fer not being able to supply the deemand...split the differanse of the 60 $......

Tide with bleach was on sale last week at Wally Whirl.....You an' Roger still hangin'?


Anuther thang Bucky.... The Guy found some rightious briskets when you couldn't find any atall...have this guy buy your next comp briskets for you...

[Half Fast BBQ'n]

How come Santa always gets all the credit? It was my idea first. I been dised. :cry: :cry: :cry:

My profound apologies HFD! I agree with you first and Santa second :D

[Buckeye]

Fellas, I understand bout me "not" bein able ta find brisket and that he "did" find sum. But kwite franklee I don't think 1/2 a day tha day before a party iz enuff time ta find everything you need, nor do I feel responsible for not bein' able to provide them damn briskets! I ushualee have at leest a weeks notice and money in hand. Altho this party had been planned 3 months ago......he never finalized a # of guests til tha day before......even tho we talked about it a few times durin' tha beginnin of tha week. He kept tellin me he wuz still get'n RSVP's.

This fella ain't blink'n at comin' off that $120 or split'n it.....he negotiates an settles cases werth millions of $$$$, so like yall sed.......I'm chalk'n this one up az a loss. I made $430 which ain't bad.....but $550 looked a hole lot mo better.

This episode haz opened my eyes. From now on, things/services will be in ink. An no more Mr. Nice Dude!:!: :!: :evil:

PS.....for tha record.....if my brisket weren't so damn good he woodn't be so adamant bout havin' it.......we'd go back ta jus ribs, pulled pork an chicken. But he got a taste of that brisket an he ain't been rite since.

[Woodman]

This whole "last minute" think was not brought to light until after I placed the blame with you! Technically, it was STILL your fault, because YOU let it get to that point. I would blame you because of your background, but I am assuming that it is the same as the lawyer so technically, you are both at fault........unless I am wrong and he is white...........then it is totally your fault !!!!!:twisted:

[smoken don]

Buckeye,since Texana has that great advice for you,just get
him to send you $120.00 worth of jelly on the house.:D
That way you would still break even.:lol:

smoken don

[Texana]

Buckeye,since Texana has that great advice for you,just get
him to send you $120.00 worth of jelly on the house.:D
That way you would still break even.:lol:

smoken don

And if he follows "all" of the advise I gave him .. then it's a deal ... but to my knowledge he has not told the lawyer to shove it nor has he been terminated ... so until then .... tough luck ....

oh wait ... isnt that what the lawyer really said ... to bad to sad, but it's buckeye's loss ....

And thanks for offering free stuff ... it's nice to know I got you to help me .... wait till this weekend .... sounds like we need a beer or three .... and dont forget the wife :)

[Zeeman]

Only $430. Heck, dat's a good day. How much ya make working for da man in one day doing something ya don't like, huh? Showing off & feeding folks, I knows ya like dat.
I don't care if'n ya white or wong, good day. How many folks did ya cook for anyway?
z

[smoken don]

Texana,glad to help in any way I can.:rolleyes:

See ya this weekend,don't forget the chicken!:D

smoken don

[Buckeye]

Only $430. Heck, dat's a good day. How much ya make working for da man in one day doing something ya don't like, huh? Showing off & feeding folks, I knows ya like dat.
I don't care if'n ya white or wong, good day. How many folks did ya cook for anyway?
z

Ferfot ta add tha $170 from tha leftover deposit money. So that wood be an even $600. Definitlee a good daze werk. Shooda been $720, but I guess that's whut happens when ya drop tha ball.:( Cooked for bout 100.

[Buckeye]

This whole "last minute" think was not brought to light until after I placed the blame with you! Technically, it was STILL your fault, because YOU let it get to that point. I would blame you because of your background, but I am assuming that it is the same as the lawyer so technically, you are both at fault........unless I am wrong and he is white...........then it is totally your fault !!!!!:twisted:

Rite now I'm not like'n too many cawcashun peeple:evil: ...YOU, Woodrow, happen ta be in that group! It wuz a ruff ride home....my road rage anticks were off tha chain. Az long az I don't see any of yall, I'm ok. But YOU, Woodrow :!: :evil: .......Yer overcookin' my grits, dawg! I'm guess'n I'll be ok an be able ta take a shot of Tres with ya at QFestivus......But fer now, I don't think I like you very much.

[herper]

nice guys finish last Buckeye. forget the bleach and soap, go out buy the wife 2 dozen roses for shorts shock, and then get some new fruit of the looms.
Herper
oh yea bill Woody for everything, including a nice lunch

[Bayou Black Iron]

Why don't we just take your pocket full of money, all meet at Hooters and talk bad about the dude!!! :D

[Goat]

There is always "next year" Buckeye.:D

[gatorpit]

You shouldn't charge at all you big WUS. You were the one that low bidded the job, unprepared by not expecting the unexpected (NO BRISKET TO BE FOUND. SHOULD HAVE HAD THAT LINED UP AND COVERED WHEN YOU WERE FIGURING WHAT TO CHARGE HIM), and you were going to cook it no matter what. He's your boss.


So suck it up, stop the crying, and move on. I bet you won't do it again. Lesson learned.

Now go wash your tighty whitey undies there panty boy. Your wife shouldn't have too clean up your mess.

[redneck cooker]

I agree with Ritch, Quit yer cryin , change your Tampon:sarcastic: , get use to being Fu**ked when catering, something always comes up.....



Anyway you made more money than you and your Q was worth together, so thank the gracious white man :shock: :shock: and get over it!!!!:sarcastic:

[Woodman]

I agree with Ritch, Quit yer cryin , change your Tampon:sarcastic: , get use to being Fu**ked when catering, something always comes up.....



Anyway you made more money than you and your Q was worth together, so thank the gracious white man :shock: :shock: and get over it!!!!:sarcastic:

You ever been to Atlanta? There ain't a white guy in the city. This musta been in Buckhead.

[Woodman]

Ferfot ta add tha $170 from tha leftover deposit money. So that wood be an even $600. Definitlee a good daze werk. Shooda been $720, but I guess that's whut happens when ya drop tha ball.:( Cooked for bout 100.


Is that "profit"? If so, you did OK. If that is the gross sale, then I think you are undervaluing your services. Four meats for $ 6-7 per person????? For me, two meats, two sides, plates, napkins, buns, sauce, and plastic tableware is $1600 for 100 persons. Could be the difference in the markets but $6-7 /person seems low, even for Georgia! Was it "confederate" money?????

[Buckeye]

Is that "profit"? If so, you did OK. If that is the gross sale, then I think you are undervaluing your services. Four meats for $ 6-7 per person????? For me, two meats, two sides, plates, napkins, buns, sauce, and plastic tableware is $1600 for 100 persons. Could be the difference in the markets but $6-7 /person seems low, even for Georgia! Was it "confederate" money?????

$600 wuz my profit. Like I sed before, my catering prices for 4 meats 3 sides plateware etc. iz $17 pp. , so if that had been anybodee else I'da charged 'em $1700. Good point Woody......I wuz paid with confed $$$$....if I wuz paid with yankee $$$$ it wooda been worth twice az much.:sarcastic:

Red and Ritch....after you 2 got thru playin' "pitch & catch" last nite an layin there in bed smokin blunts, did yall decide "hey! let's f*** with Buckeye?:rolleyes:
Jus for tha record....both yall kin KMNBBA!!!!! (no...Kumbye-ya duz not fit in there)

[redneck cooker]

Yes I ben to "lanta! I must say it is the darkest city I ever ben to!!:D

You wasnt sayin things like that at the Rodeo, when you spent 3 of the most satisfying nites of your lif "sandwithed between rithie and I :shock: :sarcastic: ...dont say you dont remember either!!!! I got movies

[Buckeye]

Yes I ben to "lanta! I must say it is the darkest city I ever ben to!!:D

You wasnt sayin things like that at the Rodeo, when you spent 3 of the most satisfying nites of your lif "sandwithed between rithie and I :shock: :sarcastic: ...dont say you dont remember either!!!! I got movies

Hush yo mouth!:shock:

[herper]

Redneck I thought ya got of the obscene movie taken.
Herper

[totally smoked]

Hmmmm.
8)

[gatorpit]

Now, Jeff, what goes on at the rodeo stays at the rodeo. Let's not talk about how much Bucky got Bucked. He was rode hard and put up wet several times and liked every minute of it. But, we don't talk about that. I can't wait for the next rodeo. Bucky, we'll pick you up at the airport. Want to get you out there as fast a we can. Let's ride.


PS: Redneck, you can go first this time. I'll hold the video camera.

[david brace]

I snuck around and photographed all you guys doin' your own Group Hug:

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc282/Musings_album/Art/group-hug.jpg

[david brace]

...and this one was loaned from your mama's collection from when you were all 'young studs'...

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/garytfg/GroupHug.jpg

[david brace]

...and here's one from either a Q-Fest when it rained or just after one of the normal mud-wrassling events held...wherever they are secretly held

http://www.adamplumb.com/rugby/images/placed_photos/UNH%20Huddle.jpg

[gsmith]

something you're trying to tell the class DB?

[Woodman]

Rich, the guy who does the "pitchin" is just as queer as the guy who does the "catchin."

DB, you sure have alot of photos of men hugging.....:shock:

[redneck cooker]

I agree Wood-hug! He sure likes them men pixs...:shock: :crazy:

Yea Ritch, we may have to get Buckoff Bucky to come to Houston a day earlier next year!!!:D

[david brace]

...DB, you sure have alot of photos of men hugging.....:shock:

...touché... :D

DB

[totally smoked]

Man...........Thats funny ****
:twisted:

[gatorpit]

Damn, Buckeye. First time I have seen your face. Hey, Redneck, why didn't ya tell me he was so ugly. :shock:

Uh, DB, we are really just joking here. I am with Woody and Redneck on the pics. All those men pics you have is a bit on the scary side. :shock:

[david brace]

...Uh, DB, we are really just joking here. I am with Woody and Redneck on the pics. All those men pics you have is a bit on the scary side. :shock:

OOPS !!! Sorry... I thought you guys were hankerin' for a Group Hug...thass all. :twisted:

DB