BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: San Francisco Bill
Date: 11 Dec 07 - 01:29 AM

Good news for all! Although I'm sure there were several hijack plots along the route, the armored convoy MADE IT THROUGH! There are cases and cases and cases of genuine Woody's locked in the SFFDGear.com vault tonight, which shares premises with an alarm company, so I know it's safe. Shipments begin tomorrow!

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: GUEST,deemo
Date: 10 Dec 07 - 02:05 PM

I was able to get some shipped from www.asianfoodcompany.com and also www.foodlocker.com/brands-w-woody-s.html claimed they would have some to ship before Dec. 12.

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: San Francisco Bill
Date: 10 Dec 07 - 01:18 AM

The first load is scheduled to arrive TOMORROW (Monday)!!! The timing and route of the convoy are closely held secrets, in order to avoid hijackings. Postal Police will be on hand as I ship out my first orders, for the same reason. (Well, they're ALWAYS on hand where I ship, and part of their job IS to prevent hijackings)...

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: San Francisco Bill
Date: 08 Dec 07 - 11:06 PM

It's my pleasure Buddy. It's kind of cool to feel like "Captain America" to many folks. I still have to take out the trash (Recycling, in San Francisco) and fold the laundry! When one runs a clothing store on the Internet, the excuse of "I can't fold clothes" just doesn't fly!

Potential Clothing store runners, be warned! This will be your fate! :)

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: GUEST,Buddy
Date: 07 Dec 07 - 10:09 AM

Just placed an order from SFFD gear. Thanks Bill, very reasonable shipping cost.

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: GUEST,JBryanB
Date: 07 Dec 07 - 02:25 AM

I actually got e-mails from two family members who heard I was selling Woody's on EBay back in August. They offered me big bucks for the jars I kept for myself !
I gave them your SSFD web address Bill !!
Question....?
Instead of a t-shirt, I'll trade a Natick MA TS for an armodillo skin HEE HEE
CONGRATULATIONS !!
Bryan

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 06 Dec 07 - 07:06 PM

"Oh, my husband will be SO happy with what he gets in his stocking this year!!!"


OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoo.... Too Much Information!!!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: ClaireBear
Date: 06 Dec 07 - 11:45 AM

Yippeee!!!

I've placed my first order using San Francisco Bill's site, and everything went beautifully. The site is very easy to use, and acknowledgment was prompt and pleasant.

I encourage everyone to go ahead and order. Bill's right; his shipping costs are way reasonable when you're ordering a few bottles.

Oh, my husband will be SO happy with what he gets in his stocking this year!!!

Claire

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: San Francisco Bill
Date: 06 Dec 07 - 01:41 AM

Hello Guest!

If you look up a few posts, you'll see that www.SFFDGear.com has the Woody's line as well! Asian Foods may be good, but they don't have a monopoly!

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: San Francisco Bill
Date: 06 Dec 07 - 01:37 AM

I finally figured it out! I was wondering what the big red *1* was on the top of the page! My answer is waiting for you! I didn't know you could do that here!

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: ClaireBear
Date: 05 Dec 07 - 04:38 PM

San Francisco Bill, please check your PMs (Do you know how to do that? It should be available via a notification message at the top of your forum screen). I've sent you a question.

Thanks,
Claire

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Dec 07 - 04:02 PM

JBird - WOODY'S IS NOW AVAILABLE AGAIN AT asianfoodcompany.com

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: San Francisco Bill
Date: 05 Dec 07 - 01:28 AM

Man! That was close!

As you might imagine, today was a very busy day! First day as a Woody's retailer, I arranged my first shipment to arrive on Monday, and ALMOST missed out on my bit of the first production run of the Sweet 'n Sour flavor. It was good luck - and the fact that the Woody's family seems to have taken a liking to me - that I was able to snag the very last cases of Sweet 'n Sour on the North American Continent!

I can tell you - that was one big score for us! Sorry Europe. You'll just have to wait! :)

You do know where to look, right? New England Woody's Fan had it right - even as I was building the page! (It's no longer called new page 1).

Fortunately, PayPal ranks the orders: First in, First out.

Glad I'm pleasing the folks in this thread! It's a good thing that I have the resources to receive, process and ship the orders out. Maybe that's why I've been running my little web shop! I know what to do, and how to do it!

Cheers!

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: GUEST,michaelr
Date: 04 Dec 07 - 08:24 PM

Hoo-boy, this sure has turned into one of Mudcat's most happening threads! Big thanks to Claire for starting it, to all the cooks for their efforts, and special kudos to SF Bill for getting Woody's into his little virtual store. And of course a HUGE thanks to Richard at Woody's Foods!

Hmmm... maybe I'll go with BBQ for Xmas dinner...

Cheers,
Michael

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: Sorcha
Date: 04 Dec 07 - 04:46 PM

Yippeeee! Page looks good Bill!

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: San Francisco Bill
Date: 04 Dec 07 - 04:09 PM

Thanks Claire! I'm having fun solving our dilemma!

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: ClaireBear
Date: 04 Dec 07 - 03:59 PM

Whoop-dee-doo! San Francisco Bill, I thank you from the bottom of my furry little heart.

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: San Francisco Bill
Date: 04 Dec 07 - 03:42 PM

The site just went live less than one minute ago! I never thought I would be the "Captain America" to solve this problem, but it feels pretty good!

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: GUEST,New England woody's fan
Date: 04 Dec 07 - 01:43 PM

Not sure if SFBill is finished with his web site changes yet (e.g., title says "New Page 1", but here is the URL I found: http://www.sffdgear.com/woodys.htm

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: ClaireBear
Date: 04 Dec 07 - 11:57 AM

Bill, just letting you know that I'm on the edge of my seat here...

Claire

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: GUEST,Linda
Date: 04 Dec 07 - 11:10 AM

I too am a Woody's devotee. The "sweet & sour" sauce I can't live without. I paid $1.99 for it in Tallahassee Florida in August 2007. (last time I found it)It's the best and I have tried MANY different kinds!....and my own! I can't cook or eat without it.....I need Woody's HELP!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: San Francisco Bill
Date: 04 Dec 07 - 02:26 AM

Hoo boy! I am going to keep my mouth shut for tonight, because tomorow, I might have some really good news for you!

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: GUEST,John w. S.
Date: 03 Dec 07 - 04:27 PM

Hey, I just saw a college kid today with a tee-shirt saying: "I have a WOODY".

Oops, that might mean something else---not B.B.Q. sauce.....sorry.

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: GUEST,wizardlip
Date: 03 Dec 07 - 04:22 PM

Been using woody's for over 50 years. (I'm really not that old; just started using it very, very young.)

O.K., O.K., now who is going to start selling WOODY'S tee-shirts and caps on-line??? LOL We have a new CULT starting.

BTW, are their any "under age 40" using WOODY'S???

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: San Francisco Bill
Date: 03 Dec 07 - 01:19 AM

There is an incredible amount of work to be done before I can even hope to ship the product! And I even have 99% of the pipeline already constructed and working! Fortunately, the work is being done!

Do I need to drive my truck to the distribution center tomorrow? We shall see!

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: Sorcha
Date: 01 Dec 07 - 09:12 PM

Well, Guest...I'll order from Bill if I can! We gotta prove that the Little People still do have a voice!

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: GUEST
Date: 01 Dec 07 - 01:16 AM

there will be woodys cook-in-sauce probably before christmas====reiley corporation gave the company that bought them are giving them the rights to produce the sauce------keep checking in stores-----it will turn up

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: San Francisco Bill
Date: 30 Nov 07 - 11:49 PM

Sorcha,

I guess this is a case of "it never hurts to ask". Talking to Woody's owner was like talking to an old friend - he really is that down to earth. The fact that the conversation took place while I was in my vehicle, pulled over on Junipero Serra, well, makes it all the more fun.

The answer to YOUR question is found at my little web store - actions speak louder than words - and it is: Reasonable. I have to sign some business documents before he can tell me what the prices are, and that's standard practice. If you look at my store, you'll see that while it's not a discount store, I NEVER gouge. I'm kind of old fashioned in that way.

If I had the numbers, they'd be on a BUY IT NOW button!

I'm just pleased that he liked my little store enough to say, 'OK, you're in'. That makes me one of three American Internet retailers to get the nod, and one of only FOUR on the planet! It's quite an honor! My little store, who would have thought of it?

I'm just glad to be able to get it for you and the other Woody's fans! We have worked very hard!

And, as Darryll knows, I DO know how to ship bottles of sauces!

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: GUEST,SLICK
Date: 30 Nov 07 - 11:31 PM

Yall ever use Pecan ?

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: Sorcha
Date: 30 Nov 07 - 10:56 PM

WHHHOOOOOOOO EEEEEEE!

How much ya gonna charge?

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: San Francisco Bill
Date: 30 Nov 07 - 10:09 PM

Well, here's some exiting news! I had a nice long chat with Richard, the new owner of Woody's Foods this evening! He is a good guy who started out like the rest of us: Looking for his lost Woody's Sauce! He took our passion (we tried to make the knock-offs) and did us one better - he bought the company! THAT'S a fan!

He is well aware of this thread. I didn't ask (that would have been rude) if any of us came remotely close, but he did say that the process is complex. He also stressed that new Woody's is PRECICELY the same as old Woody's. The new bottles might look a little redder than our stashes, because our stashes are two or more years old.

I know the question you are waiting for: What did he say when I asked if I could sell his sauces on SFFDGear.com? I guess he thought my site is cool, because he said *YES*!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: GUEST,Algie Seat
Date: 30 Nov 07 - 06:00 PM

Hello:

I have 6 new jars that I received today from one of the new Woody's owners web resellers (Asian Food Company) It looks the same and smells the same and I will try it out this weekend to see if it taste the same.


Thanks:

Algie Seat

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: San Francisco Bill
Date: 30 Nov 07 - 01:57 AM

I got a reply this evening! I may not get the chance to offer it, but will call in the morning! Who knows what may happen! Of course, I'm going to respect a request to keep a phone number confidential, like I would your address. Or you would mine.

My conclusion: The product is ready, but the distribution is not. It may show up for Internet delivery before it shows up on store shelves.

In this age, where the "Cook-In" sauce could be discussed, dismantled, emulated and demanded, it just could no longer just be discontinued and forgotton, like in the old days. And that is the opportunity that the new ownership bought into. Ten years ago, the brand would have been worthless and forgotton, once discontinued. Things are new now. My web site is called www.SFFDGear.com if you want to see what the folks at Woody's saw.

Here's what they said:

Hi Bill,

Good news the first production run of Woody's is now complete!   I am working in getting Woody's back into the local stores including; Safeway, Bel Air, Raily's etc. in California.

We don't necessrily sell direct to consumers but we do have online retailers that do at: www.woodyscookin.com

I took a look at your website and I would like to discuss with you further about the oppurtunity in retailing Woody's on your website.

When you get a moment call me at (xxx) xxx-xxxx (I request that you please do not publish this number). We have a toll free number now for consumers: 1-888-747-9229.

I look forward to talking with you soon.

Have a great day!

Best Regards,

(The signature was cut off).

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: ClaireBear
Date: 29 Nov 07 - 12:36 PM

Bill, that's a brilliant thought. I would even drive up to the city to save you shipping. Thank you! I hope the new Woody's owner takes you up on your offer...though so far, I've yet to detect much evidence of marketing expertise in that quarter.

Claire

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: San Francisco Bill
Date: 28 Nov 07 - 10:01 PM

I just emailed the new owner. I offered my web store to be an outlet for the new Woody's. If he says *Yes*, and sells me some, he will have an outlet! You will have a source! How does it tie into San Francisco Firefighting? Because San Francisco Firefighters mostly LOVE IT!

I'll probably lose money on the stuff, because I charge so little for shipping, but maybe someone will order a shirt or two, so maybe it all work out. Unless he just sluffs me off as "little people", in which case I'm back to 'square one'.

I never even thought of it until Darrell bought some of my sauces!   www.SFFDGear.com I hope it's OK to mention it here.

Bill

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: San Francisco Bill
Date: 28 Nov 07 - 09:16 PM

Are the online retailers actually shipping product yet? If the new owner of Woody's wants to snap up sales, all they have to do is get a Paypal account, and a few "Add to Cart" buttons to their site. As Darrell knows, even I can do that! If I can do it, it must be simple! ;)

I just used the last of my Faux Woody's Cook #2 tonight. If I don't see Woody's back soon, I may have to resort to Recipe #3! They loved #2 at the Firehouse!

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: GUEST,Geneen
Date: 26 Nov 07 - 09:30 PM

Hello everyone:

Here is what the owner sent to me - so spread the word to your grocers and their corperate headquarters! Yeah!!

Hi,
   
Here is the Woody's web page:    www.woodyscookin.com
      
You can go to the links and order from one of the online retailers.
   
In addition, here is the broker information you can pass to your
local grocer in your area:
   
Enterprise Sales & Marketing Team: Galen Fowler   816-522-3200
   
Thanks for your support!
   
Please let me know if you have further questions.
   
Best Regards,

Richard Janos
Owner
Woody's Foods
[phone]
[phone] fax
[e-mail]

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: GUEST,catadjuster
Date: 26 Nov 07 - 07:38 PM

Geneen... [e-mail] is my correct address.

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: GUEST,catadjuster
Date: 26 Nov 07 - 07:34 PM

Geneen - You talked to the owner? Ooooo-RAH !! If you can supply me with the name and number of the Enterprise Sales people and I will make sure Florida - at least - has Woody's on the table

[e-mail]

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: San Francisco Bill
Date: 26 Nov 07 - 07:05 PM

To Darryl: I didn't know it was you when you ordered, but I trust your package arrived safely!

To Geneen: If you do decide to put your product on the site, let us know. Is anyone actually shipping product?

To Everyone: I'm BAAAACK! :)

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: GUEST,Geneen
Date: 26 Nov 07 - 04:55 PM

Woody's is coming back. I talked to the owner of Woody's Food Limited today. He said the grocery stores are giving him some problems negotiating prices, slotting, and everything that goes along with getting a product on the shelf (i.e. placement etc). The Brokerage comany who is handling the product to get it back into stores is Enterprise Sales and Marketing. I have personally worked in a grocery store as a manager and with a brokerage company as well. Let me tell you it is not an easy thing working with grocery stores to get product in a store. I suggested to the Woody owner that we as consumers know the name of the Brokerage company and request the product not only at store level but also at corporate level as well giving them the info of the Brokerage company and Woody's website. If enough of us stick together, we can get this ball rolling alot faster and also help Woody's Company return to the shelves so we can enjoy it faster.

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: michaelr
Date: 25 Nov 07 - 03:04 PM

Just had some spare ribs with Claire's Faux Woody's. They were great!

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: GUEST,lsdreamwork
Date: 24 Nov 07 - 08:11 PM

WOODY'S is BACK!!!   YE HAAAAAA!

Following the link to the great news!

http://www.foodlocker.com/brands-w-woody-s.html

ps: Thanks for all of those who LOVE it as much as we do.
    Sure would have been hard to give it after be weened
    on it for 45+ years. (I think my mom put it my bottle!)
    LOL!

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: GUEST,JBryanB
Date: 21 Nov 07 - 02:49 PM

OHH NOO !! Another Challenge ??

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: GUEST,Packeryman
Date: 21 Nov 07 - 12:48 PM

I have used Woody's for a base when making a sauce for smoked brisket for years. I found out from the people at HEB stores in Corpus Christi that they had gone out of business. I guess I was buying what was left of their stock up till about 3mo. ago I am hoping some one will start to make it again. Does anyone have the recipe for the sauce that was used in Ireland's Pit Bar-B-Que(discontinued), that was sold in a can back in the 50's and 60's?

Subject: TEAGAN,Farmers
From: GUEST,TEAGAN
Date: 21 Nov 07 - 08:52 AM

Farmers

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: GUEST,Darrell
Date: 20 Nov 07 - 06:31 PM

oops. meant to say 2 and 3 alarm.

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: GUEST,Darrell
Date: 19 Nov 07 - 01:35 AM

Super news about Woody's, huh?
Bill, I just ordered the 1 and 2 alarm sauces. Will let you know what I think. And by the way... Nice job on the web site!
    Darrell.

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: ClaireBear
Date: 16 Nov 07 - 05:28 PM

I'm not giving up, and I would venture that from what I know of the other intrepid Woody's warriors, none of them is tossing in the towel either. Speaking for myself, I am taking a much-needed breather while I use up what I've already made and wait for the commercial product to materialize (or not).

Besides, I've been away on vacation, and I have a lot less spare time during church choir/school season than I do in the summer...along with less motivation to barbecue.

Cheers,
Claire

Subject: RE: BS: Help! info on Woody's Cook-In Sauce
From: GUEST,fred
Date: 16 Nov 07 - 10:19 AM

well i have not seen anything in a while as to who has made the closest batch to woody's . is everyone giving up? this company could fail and everyone would be out of woody's again.