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Title: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Chez Bubba on May 30, 2007, 05:45:19 PM
Since it seems this board gets more traffic than New Topics, I figured I'd post it here.

We're closing it down. Lots of reasons why, no bad taste, looking forward to our regained free time. Thank you to all who have supported us over the past years.

It will actually allow me to get back to smoking on the weekends and justify to Anne spending a few hours a week here chatting with you folks. The venture started as a fun sideline hobby, but has taken me away from what I love to do. It's not fun anymore, so I'm out.

We're offering 20% off everything Bradley for the next few days, see the website for details. Since we will only be taking phone orders, if there is something you need that's not listed on the site, ask us, we probably have it.

I've "inter-met" many people I consider friends during the last 6 years. I want to be able to spend time with them here on the forum once again. :)

As always,

Smoke On 8),

Kirk
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Wildcat on May 30, 2007, 05:52:48 PM
Sure hate to see ya go out of business, but am happy for ya!
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Wildcat on May 30, 2007, 06:05:16 PM
You have been my only source of Bradley products.  I have seen some advertising indicating slightly lower prices on some things, but I preferred to deal with you and your wife.  You guys are number 1 in my book.
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Oldman on May 30, 2007, 06:08:25 PM
Chez,

As you know as a supplier you and that young girl you married are tops...  I fully understand your thought line and reasons....

I cannot tell you the number of times in the past 12 months I've asked myself why am I doing what I'm doing now at my age.

Glad to see ya breaking out.
Raye
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: HCT on May 31, 2007, 02:22:28 AM
Sorry to see you go but your time with your honey is much more important. Good luck in the future.

Mike
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Habanero Smoker on May 31, 2007, 02:33:39 AM
Sorry to hear this. Good luck with your future endeavors.
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: manxman on May 31, 2007, 03:36:51 AM
Good luck to you Kirk, you and Anne have been kind enough to ship stuff to me here on the other side of the pond on a couple of occasions and I have nothing but the highest regards for you both.

Businesses who regard providing a good service to customers high on their list of priorities are becoming few and far between and Chez Bubba certainly fitted into that category both from my limited experience but more obviously from the number of positive comments here on the forum.
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: cingnut on May 31, 2007, 04:24:17 AM
BUT I NEED BUBBA PUCKS!!!  Damn my procrastination! 
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Wildcat on May 31, 2007, 04:30:16 AM
Quote from: cingnut on May 31, 2007, 04:24:17 AM
BUT I NEED BUBBA PUCKS!!!  Damn my procrastination! 

May not be too late.  Read his post again.
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: owrstrich on May 31, 2007, 06:27:32 AM
roger that bubba...

missed you at camp & brew...

see you there next year...

you gotta eat...

owrstrich
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Massracin on May 31, 2007, 07:44:41 AM
Hey Chez,

Just got my smoker from you last Friday. Talk about in the nick of time! Thanks for the great service and all the best to you both.

Cheers
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: NePaSmoKer on May 31, 2007, 07:57:05 AM
Sorry to see you close up shop. I have had a few very good buying transactions from you. I for one will miss your shop.

Very best to you and your wife.

nepas
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: icerat4 on May 31, 2007, 08:48:58 AM
I just bought 840 puck lol.Good luck kirk and ann.Will see ya out here more often to share all the laughs with your new time table lol.Man i hope thats enough pucks.Thanks for the discount too.Well til ya guys come back here when done with the get out of dodge sale  ;D ;D ;Dci ya
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: LilSmoker on May 31, 2007, 09:19:27 AM
Kirk: Sad to hear that you're shutting up shop, Anne and yourself did everybody proud with all things Bradley, i'm also very grateful to you for sending some stuff over the pond to me, shame more people in business don't have your attitude (http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Respect/respect-023.gif)

Anyway glad you can now spend more time enjoying yourselves (http://www.weekendhobby.com/offroad/ISUZU/icon/icon50.gif).......LilSmoker(http://www.emotipad.com/newemoticons/Tip-Hat.gif)
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: icerat4 on May 31, 2007, 09:27:55 AM
Well said lil,Kirk time to show off your famous butts lol.840 PUCKS SHOULD get me thru this summer i hope. ;D ;D ;D ;D   o heres a thought after i run out of these 840 pucks where do i go . what do i do.Anyone im lost with out chez on this one.Ok maybe nepas at cabales can hook us up.How about it nepas.I may need your help here sir. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Cajun on May 31, 2007, 03:27:36 PM
 I've only known you two for a short time but I bought all my stuff from you and Ann and will miss you and Ann tremendously, The deals you cut on all the pucks was great , so what ever you two do the best in the world to you both in what ever you do The Cajun
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Chez Bubba on May 31, 2007, 05:04:40 PM
Quote from: owrstrich on May 31, 2007, 06:27:32 AM
missed you at camp & brew...

see you there next year...

owrstrich

Missed us??? ??? When were you there?

We were there Friday afternoon & most of Saturday. I asked & nobody had seen you two. Meeting you guys was supposed to be a highlight for Anne as she was an Indyvirgin.

Or were you in your Agent-wear?

Kirk
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: smokin stu on May 31, 2007, 05:37:36 PM
Making these calls are tough, but you have to do what's right for you and your family.

I will cherish the bubba pucks I have as well as the ChezBubba frisge magnets, or should I say, smoker magnets.
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Wildcat on May 31, 2007, 05:57:34 PM
Smoker Magnets?  ???
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Gizmo on May 31, 2007, 06:39:27 PM
Chez Smoker Magnets, will be a collectors item in the future.  Sad Day but respectable.
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: manxman on May 31, 2007, 11:45:08 PM
QuoteChez Smoker Magnets,

My BS wears this with pride!!!!!!!  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Kummok on June 01, 2007, 01:11:34 AM
You and Anne set the standard for Bradley service, amigo. Nobody can fill those shoes (but NePaSmoker is giving it a go from "inside" Cabela's!!). Sorry to see CB go but glad to see that your life priorities are in order.....does this mean I'd better get going on getting that replacement boat in the water?!?!?
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: manxman on June 01, 2007, 03:24:08 AM
QuoteChez Smoker Magnets, will be a collectors item in the future

Maybe Bubba Pucks will become a collectors item too, is anyone else going to market them??
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Wildcat on June 01, 2007, 04:04:09 AM
Just looked at my fridg.  I did get one of those magnets!
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: icerat4 on June 01, 2007, 08:43:00 AM
I got a couple extra so check ebay for the sale.Bids start at 900.00 or no bid just buy for a g note. ;D ;D ;D ;D   chezbubba magnet such a deal. World famous kirk and ann.Sure to be a collectors piece. ;) ;) THANKS GUYS FOR ALL THE GREAT SERVICE ONCE AGAIN.Boy thats alot of pucks 840 good lordie.
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Kummok on June 01, 2007, 10:01:44 AM
Quote from: manxman on June 01, 2007, 03:24:08 AM
Maybe Bubba Pucks will become a collectors item too, is anyone else going to market them??

Kirk will be announcing the availability status of his exclusive accessories, but a certain "insider", whose name shall remain anonymous, (and currently has fresh fish in the reefer that needs processing ;D), tells me that the Bubba Pucks will still be marketed under that name and are available now at ' [email protected] ' ....website to follow!  ;)  So keep collecting them, Manx!! :D ;)
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: hillbillysmoker on June 01, 2007, 11:58:46 AM
I certainly had a pleasant buying experience from you folks.  I wish you all the happiness in the world as you pursue new avenues.
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: icerat4 on June 01, 2007, 02:39:22 PM
Hell guys this post sounds like a funeral.Lets throw a party.They get to enjoy some real together time.



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Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Wildcat on June 01, 2007, 06:28:19 PM
Rat has got a point here.  This calls for a good old fashion WAKE! (http://www.smileypad.com/v224/Holidays/Party-Time.gif)
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: manxman on June 02, 2007, 01:53:50 AM
QuoteKirk will be announcing the availability status of his exclusive accessories, but a certain "insider", whose name shall remain anonymous, (and currently has fresh fish in the reefer that needs processing ), tells me that the Bubba Pucks will still be marketed under that name and are available now at ' [email protected] ' ....website to follow!    So keep collecting them, Manx!! 

Good news, be a shame if they passed in BS mythology!!!!  :D :D :D :D

QuoteThis calls for a good old fashion WAKE!

Perhaps we should choose a date (maybe a time too) and all raise a few glasses to the "passing" of Chez Bubba!!  ;)
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: LilSmoker on June 02, 2007, 07:02:16 AM
Yeah we should raise a glass to Anne and Kirk, in fact a few glasses might be more suitable ;D

I'm gonna take good care of my Bubba pucks & magnet, they are very rare on this side of the pond, and will surely now become collectors items, and no they ain't for sale! (http://privat.bluezone.no/birgitf/butt.gif)

So......here's to Anne & Kirk (http://www.weekendhobby.com/offroad/ISUZU/icon/icon48.gif)(http://www.emotipad.com/newemoticons/Cheers.gif)(http://www.emotipad.com/newemoticons/Beer-Chug.gif)(http://privat.bluezone.no/birgitf/Cheerssign.gif)

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Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: IKnowWood on June 03, 2007, 05:46:44 PM
We look forward to your visits on Tuesdays, when you get  chance.  Course you will still be busy clearing inventory.  I am calling Monday BTW. 

Thanks for all you have and still do for us and we are with you and will continue to enjoy your interaction with us as we all grow as amazing food smokers and friends.

Cheers. 

Welcome friend.
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Boybach on June 03, 2007, 11:59:35 PM
Enjoy your free time Kirk and like LS I also will treasure my pucks and I echo his sentiments. A huge THANK YOU for all you did.
Neil
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Chez Bubba on June 04, 2007, 05:59:25 PM
OK, the wake thing sounds pretty good to us too, but we ain't dead yet! ;D We plan a celebratory dinner when this is all wrapped up & I'll post the time & date so we can all have a toast together! :)

For an update, we are now sold out of Original Black Smokers, Bubba Pucks, 120 Alder & Replacement doors.

Bubba Pucks will be available through another source. Once I know they're ready to ship I will sticky something atop the Accessories page.

Seein' light at the end of the tunnel,

Kirk
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: cingnut on June 04, 2007, 07:45:39 PM
Quote from: Chez Bubba on June 04, 2007, 05:59:25 PM
OK, the wake thing sounds pretty good to us too, but we ain't dead yet! ;D We plan a celebratory dinner when this is all wrapped up & I'll post the time & date so we can all have a toast together! :)

For an update, we are now sold out of Original Black Smokers, Bubba Pucks, 120 Alder & Replacement doors.

Bubba Pucks will be available through another source. Once I know they're ready to ship I will sticky something atop the Accessories page.

Seein' light at the end of the tunnel,

Kirk

Holy crap I made it just under the wire.  I placed my order this morning for Bubba Pucks, does this mean I got the last original set?  Talk about a collectors item!!
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: agent provocateur on June 04, 2007, 07:51:51 PM
i had my bubba pucks on there burner for hours and they never make no smoke...

the brown ones smoke real good... the silvers ones got no smoke at all...

i tried them many times... defective i proclaim you...

i will be returning my bubba pucks directly before this internet scammer is shut down for good...

no smoke no justice... there is justice on the internet...

ap
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Chez Bubba on June 05, 2007, 04:44:25 PM
AP-

You must have been the person that called complaining that no directions were included on how to use the Bubba Pucks! ;)

Anne
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Chez Bubba on June 05, 2007, 06:22:20 PM
Tonight's update: We are out of:

Black smokers
Black Scratch-N-Dent Smokers
Bubba Pucks
Replacement Doors
Replacement Generators
Mounting Collars
Replacement Feed Tubes
120 Packs of Alder
Patience with idiots ;D

I've also added the new place to get Bubba Pucks here http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=5371.0 (http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=5371.0)

Kirk
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: coyote on June 05, 2007, 08:13:33 PM
Kirk and Ann.....you are without a doubt....Class acts !

Coyote
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: carnie1 on June 06, 2007, 06:07:08 AM
Darn, was just gonna get some more Bubba pucks for the BPS,How ya fixed for extra propane smoker covers? Hope all the best for you in "retirement"
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Chez Bubba on June 06, 2007, 07:36:58 AM
Carnie-

We still have a few of the extra propane covers.

Anne
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Stickbowcrafter on June 06, 2007, 10:42:21 AM
Got any of those sausage racks left? And if so, what do they cost? Didn't see any prices on the web site.

Best of luck to you and your wife. I run a small business as well and I can totally relate with everything you mentioned. So many people think about starting a business but never do. At least you can say you gave it an honest try, succeeded and no doubt learned a lot. Congrats for giving it a go and doing so well for so long.

-Brian
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Lefty_Smoker on June 06, 2007, 11:55:50 AM
I'm interested in a drying rack, do you still have those available?

thanks for all your hard work Kirk and Anne, it didn't go unnoticed.

Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: icerat4 on June 06, 2007, 12:11:52 PM
Your not out of stuff yet.Lets go people.20 % OFF NICE DEAL FOR SURE.Hey kirk dont forget the commish check .Make it out to rat.loL WHEN YA GET up to cary again kirk come see me and my toys ill let ya drive this bad boy on the fox river.Then you will know your next adventure waverunning.LOL.Ann would love it im sure bring the dog too, ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Chez Bubba on June 07, 2007, 08:29:00 AM
We are also out of sausage racks and drying racks. We do have 2 fridge racks left as of 11:40 a.m. EST Thursday.

Anne
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Lefty_Smoker on June 08, 2007, 05:51:27 AM
What are fridge racks?  I don't see them on your website.  Happen to have any pics of a fridge rack? 
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: standles on June 08, 2007, 06:28:51 AM
Just wanted to drop a note and let Ann know I recived my package yesterday and all was well.

Of coourse it was deliverd that afternoon and I didn't get home till 9pm to open it  >:(

I WILL season it this afternoon however...   I plan of 4 hours of staring at my DBS and drinking a few cold ones looking for bunny outlines in the smoke  :P


Steven
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Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Chez Bubba on June 09, 2007, 12:49:28 PM
Here is the latest-

We only have the following left and Friday we are putting up the official CLOSED sign:

A few Stainless Smokers
A few 6 Rack Digital Smokers
A few Propane Smokers

Plenty of wood bisquettes and other parts and accessories.

Thanks to all who have helped to "lighten" our inventory. :)

Anne
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Chez Bubba on June 12, 2007, 05:44:48 PM
We are now out of replacement propane covers.

I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel! :)

Anne
Title: Re: Chez Bubba's shuttin' down
Post by: Chez Bubba on June 14, 2007, 08:04:25 PM
OK, we have one last minute special deal. A 240-pack of Special Blend bisquettes for $36.00, plus shipping. Email us your phone number & we will call you as we have a limited supply and will not be answering the phone this weekend.

First come, first served. No shirt, no shoes, no service. (Unless you're female! ;D)

Kirk