Wow, I love the packaging on the Berserker sauce! Very cool!

Too bad it wasn’t a REAL hard case.

Rob on 6/19/2008 at 1:12 pm said:

Too bad it wasn’t a REAL hard case.

That was my thought exactly. Velvet lined hard case box would really be cool.

It Looks a lot like the Goldberg WCW bottle and box that I had a while back.

DK on 6/19/2008 at 1:42 pm said:

That was my thought exactly. Velvet lined hard case box would really be cool.

It Looks a lot like the Goldberg WCW bottle and box that I had a while back.

Oh yes! If it was a wooden case with brass corner protectors and a brass hasp… Seriously that NEEDS to be the collector version! Everyone else can deal with the cool cardboard box, but the signed and numbered deal Needs to have the OFF THE HOOK display box! I know Blair can make that happen, even though I would never be able to afford it, it would sell out at any cost!

Sam on 6/19/2008 at 5:55 pm said:

Oh yes! If it was a wooden case with brass corner protectors and a brass hasp… Seriously that NEEDS to be the collector version! Everyone else can deal with the cool cardboard box, but the signed and numbered deal Needs to have the OFF THE HOOK display box! I know Blair can make that happen, even though I would never be able to afford it, it would sell out at any cost!

It would be right up there with Dave’s Insanity Reserve in the wooden “coffin” crate. I’ve always thought that was a really cool package for a sauce.

My favorite though is the bottle of Haunted Hot Sauce that came in a wooden coffin with a latch and hinges. Moss and little rubber maggots packeged inside of it with the bottle. LOL!!

blair,
please save one for NM next year. i may be there.
cool box. cant wait to taste it.

generallee on 6/20/2008 at 9:10 am said:

blair,
please save one for NM next year. i may be there.
cool box. cant wait to taste it.

:blahblah:

generallee on 6/20/2008 at 9:10 am said:

blair,
please save one for NM next year. i may be there.
cool box. cant wait to taste it.

You’ll NEVER get permission to go to a hot sauce show !!!!!!

Keep dreaming !!!

I just placed an order a couple of weeks ago, and I got all of the secondary sauces I wanted, but it was missing the real reason for the order……Pure Death. :/

Evidently, they’re backordered on it. Can’t wait to get some more of it!! It’s unreal. SOOOO good.

I might have to pick up some of the new chips with it.

Ryan Bell on 6/21/2008 at 10:26 pm said:

I just placed an order a couple of weeks ago, and I got all of the secondary sauces I wanted, but it was missing the real reason for the order……Pure Death. :/

Evidently, they’re backordered on it. Can’t wait to get some more of it!! It’s unreal. SOOOO good.

I might have to pick up some of the new chips with it.

Pure Death on sale at the Jungle for $4.99. Stop on buy

COOL!!! I love Blair’s chips. I’m going to be down covering The Jungle Jim’s Weekend of Fire show so I hope he’ll have some of the new chips at his booth.

And, I must say, as a guitar playing fool, I’ve always been in love with Zack’s bullseye Les Paul. I got to play one at a few Sam Ash’s before, sound amazing. Gotta Love the EMG pickups.

This site used to be great, but never has reviews anymore. What has happened?

No offense intended

If his chips are anywhere near as good as his After Death sauce, they have the potential to spread nationwide. I hope that they do; more folks need to get turned-on to these awesome sauces, and I’d like to see em’ in supermarkets around here.

john on 6/25/2008 at 3:32 pm said:

This site used to be great, but never has reviews anymore. What has happened?

I’ve been wondering that myself…

RIP HSB.

I enjoyed it while it lasted.

LozengeFanatic on 7/9/2008 at 6:23 am said:

RIP HSB.

I enjoyed it while it lasted.

I didn’t hear that anyone pulled the plug. This is how rumors get started. Perhaps Nick or someone from the board could update us all on where things stand and what is going on?

Gildo on 7/9/2008 at 4:32 pm said:

I didn’t hear that anyone pulled the plug. This is how rumors get started. Perhaps Nick or someone from the board could update us all on where things stand and what is going on?

Please let us know!!!

Last I heard there wer going to be some new things and it would all be back on track.

Gildo on 7/9/2008 at 4:32 pm said:

I didn’t hear that anyone pulled the plug. This is how rumors get started. Perhaps Nick or someone from the board could update us all on where things stand and what is going on?

Yup - sometimes life’s other priorities keep us occupied. Things will get back on track.

Anthony on 7/9/2008 at 6:00 pm said:

Yup - sometimes life’s other priorities keep us occupied. Things will get back on track.

Excellent news!!! Nick, please call me man!

The packaging looks cool…

Nick,

Please let us know how we can help. Please.

Jay

Anthony on 7/9/2008 at 6:00 pm said:

Yup - sometimes life’s other priorities keep us occupied. Things will get back on track.

Do you really believe that, I haven’t depended on anything Nick has
posted in a long time.
Regardless of what comes up all the players on this BLOG all have managed to find a computer and update members of status. (to disclude a couple)
I do not believe this blog will be back after AD payees subscriptions run out.
My thoughts, I have found a blog that is much more friendly

HenryK on 7/12/2008 at 8:48 pm said:

Do you really believe that, I haven’t depended on anything Nick has
posted in a long time.
Regardless of what comes up all the players on this BLOG all have managed to find a computer and update members of status. (to disclude a couple)
I do not believe this blog will be back after AD payees subscriptions run out.
My thoughts, I have found a blog that is much more friendly

Henry, I feel your pain. You’ll be back though. No matter how things go the blog, it will remain a credible source for all things hot! The HSB will return.

HenryK on 7/12/2008 at 8:48 pm said:

Do you really believe that, I haven’t depended on anything Nick has
posted in a long time.
Regardless of what comes up all the players on this BLOG all have managed to find a computer and update members of status. (to disclude a couple)
I do not believe this blog will be back after AD payees subscriptions run out.
My thoughts, I have found a blog that is much more friendly

Ummmm ya - considering I was just in Texas just over a month ago with Nick I know the current state of affairs. As I said there is a lot going on that takes priority. Have some patience.

Anthony on 7/12/2008 at 10:40 pm said:

Ummmm ya - considering I was just in Texas just over a month ago with Nick I know the current state of affairs. As I said there is a lot going on that takes priority. Have some patience.

Anthony,,,
I have tried to im Nick(as well as others) for the last few days..NO responce.It now is not a matter of Patience it is a matter of respect for the Hundreds of people that have been on this blog for awhile.We all have read many other Blogs,asking what is going on with HSB!! Since you where just in Texas with Nick Maybe you could relay a message to him.I think we all need to be updated on what is going on…..As for NIcks
current state of affairs….Im sure there are others that could keep things going for a while

HenryK on 7/12/2008 at 8:48 pm said:

Do you really believe that, I haven’t depended on anything Nick has
posted in a long time.
Regardless of what comes up all the players on this BLOG all have managed to find a computer and update members of status. (to disclude a couple)
I do not believe this blog will be back after AD payees subscriptions run out.
My thoughts, I have found a blog that is much more friendly

Thanks for your positive attitude and comments Henry.

the truth on 7/13/2008 at 6:46 am said:

Anthony,,,
I have tried to im Nick(as well as others) for the last few days..NO responce.It now is not a matter of Patience it is a matter of respect for the Hundreds of people that have been on this blog for awhile.We all have read many other Blogs,asking what is going on with HSB!! Since you where just in Texas with Nick Maybe you could relay a message to him.I think we all need to be updated on what is going on…..As for NIcks
current state of affairs….Im sure there are others that could keep things going for a while

Respect? How about a little respect for Nick? I’m sure there is a very good reason for this stand still.

Gildo..
Whatever……….. left in the dark… noone says anything…Just plain wrong….

An update is in order

the truth on 7/13/2008 at 2:26 pm said:

Gildo..
Whatever……….. left in the dark… noone says anything…Just plain wrong….

Truth,

I hear ya. But Nick is a good guy and I’m sure he’d rather be dealing with the blog than whatever it is that is keeping him from it.

Gildo…
I love Nick you know that,,,,,, but come on..just a word from the captain would be nice…Anthony was with him….He has no clue???

the truth on 7/13/2008 at 5:31 pm said:

Gildo…
I love Nick you know that,,,,,, but come on..just a word from the captain would be nice…Anthony was with him….He has no clue???

I know you do and I agree, a word would be nice and I’m sure when Nick gets a chance we’ll hear from him.

Are people really complaining about lack of new posts, stories, etc?

There’s a big world out their fellow CH’s, go out and see some of it.

INCaneFan on 7/13/2008 at 8:39 pm said:

Are people really complaining about lack of new posts, stories, etc?

There’s a big world out their fellow CH’s, go out and see some of it.

LOL. We’re concerned. Go get ‘em world traveler!

INCaneFan on 7/13/2008 at 8:39 pm said:

Are people really complaining about lack of new posts, stories, etc?

There’s a big world out their fellow CH’s, go out and see some of it.

My complaints were quick and forgotten. My concern is more with Nick (and Laura), and hope that everything is OK on their end. I get the feeling that somebody here knows what’s going on, but I’m clueless.

I hear you Rob, but there’s a comment or two where it seems like people think they’re owed a response here.

i thought nick sold this blog to two other guys a while back?????

jon whaley on 7/14/2008 at 3:57 pm said:

i thought nick sold this blog to two other guys a while back?????

No. He sold his on-line hot sauce retail company Sweat N Spice.

jon whaley on 7/14/2008 at 3:57 pm said:

i thought nick sold this blog to two other guys a while back?????

Jon he just sold the NY store.

As for Nick not being here, have patience. Whatever the reason might be it is none of our business unless he makes it our business. He might be going through depression or a loss that he just can’t deal with right now. Whatever it is, it is his to deal with and all we can do is sit back and show support whatever it might be.

Same old sh*t stirrers stirring the sh*t when there ain’t even any sh*t to stir.

40!

Woohoo!

DK on 7/14/2008 at 7:56 pm said:

Same old sh*t stirrers stirring the sh*t when there ain’t even any sh*t to stir.

You’re on to talk DK.

Anybody else having their LIPS burn when eating naga powder or a naga sauce? For the first time ever my lips are ‘chapped’ and peeling due to the hot naga powder….hurts too.

thakswet on 7/15/2008 at 6:12 am said:

Anybody else having their LIPS burn when eating naga powder or a naga sauce? For the first time ever my lips are ‘chapped’ and peeling due to the hot naga powder….hurts too.

No, not really. A little burn is normal if you get it on your lips (eg. I sprinkled Montego Bay Jolokia powder all over cheese pizza), lips burn but no chapping or cracking, same deal with Naga Sore Ass, Naga Sabi and Jolokia Havoc. Did you get it on your lips and then proceed to lick them and make it worse?

Sam on 7/15/2008 at 5:01 pm said:

No, not really. A little burn is normal if you get it on your lips (eg. I sprinkled Montego Bay Jolokia powder all over cheese pizza), lips burn but no chapping or cracking, same deal with Naga Sore Ass, Naga Sabi and Jolokia Havoc. Did you get it on your lips and then proceed to lick them and make it worse?

Ouch, Naga chapped lips…sounds very unpleasant. I live in a dry climate (New Mexico) and that would absolutely drive me nuts.

Gildo on 7/14/2008 at 10:30 pm said:

You’re on to talk DK.

Just an observation Gildo. I’m not dipping my toes into this swimmin’ pool. I was just passing by and noticed how green the water was.

DK on 7/17/2008 at 5:14 am said:

Just an observation Gildo. I’m not dipping my toes into this swimmin’ pool. I was just passing by and noticed how green the water was.

DK,

To me, your comment seemed to be “stirring the sh!t”, as you put it. I don’t think anyone is stirring anything. We are all just concerned about the state of the HSB and would of course like to see it back up and running as it once was. Whatever is going on with Nick is his business and nobody here should feel as if they are owed an explanation or anything. I think it would be fair to say that we are all just curious to know if the HSB is going away or if there is some plan to bring it back anytime soon. I think a board member could probably answer this, but they seem to be absent too.

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Gildo on 7/17/2008 at 9:07 am said:

DK,

To me, your comment seemed to be “stirring the sh!t”, as you put it. I don’t think anyone is stirring anything. We are all just concerned about the state of the HSB and would of course like to see it back up and running as it once was. Whatever is going on with Nick is his business and nobody here should feel as if they are owed an explanation or anything. I think it would be fair to say that we are all just curious to know if the HSB is going away or if there is some plan to bring it back anytime soon. I think a board member could probably answer this, but they seem to be absent too.

Sounds more like a guilty conscience to me. I never addressed you or anyone in particular. It was just a general observation, that’s all.

DK on 7/17/2008 at 11:28 am said:

Sounds more like a guilty conscience to me. I never addressed you or anyone in particular. It was just a general observation, that’s all.

No guilty conscience DK, especially in regards to any comments coming from you. You would know this if you’d read my posts. I can help you with the big words if you want.

Now that was “stirring the sh!t.”

hey Gildo
since it sounds like your vocabulary is quite advanced, and rednecks like DK and myself have a limited vocabulary, maybe we can swap redneck words for your big fancy nice sounding ones…

me first -
mayonaise

in a sentence (spelled phanetically)- Man, daze sure is a lot of nice Ford trucks here Cletus.

Gildo on 7/17/2008 at 11:42 am said:

No guilty conscience DK, especially in regards to any comments coming from you. You would know this if you’d read my posts. I can help you with the big words if you want.

Now that was “stirring the sh!t.”

I would presume tha the complexity of the simplistic southern vernacular eludes him General.

“Big words” Gildo? You got a size complex? Compensation issues?

Vocabulary, funny Gildo. Good one.

DK on 7/17/2008 at 12:27 pm said:

I would presume tha the complexity of the simplistic southern vernacular eludes him General.

“Big words” Gildo? You got a size complex? Compensation issues?

Vocabulary, funny Gildo. Good one.

You boys need to realize that my family is from Arkansas and I’m hung like a stud tit mouse. I have no issues. What I don’t understand is why when someone lobs a criticism at one of you southern boys, all the other southern boys suddenly jump in on it together and make it some sort of cultural thing. Talk about compensating.

Gildo on 7/17/2008 at 12:48 pm said:

You boys need to realize that my family is from Arkansas and I’m hung like a stud tit mouse. I have no issues. What I don’t understand is why when someone lobs a criticism at one of you southern boys, all the other southern boys suddenly jump in on it together and make it some sort of cultural thing. Talk about compensating.

Hung like a stud tit mouse.

By the way, there is a difference between being southern and being from the south.

Comeon boys get back in the truck. Can’t you see were not wanted here. Ya you to Leroy-you can ride in the back.

Gildo on 7/17/2008 at 12:48 pm said:

You boys need to realize that my family is from Arkansas and I’m hung like a stud tit mouse. I have no issues. What I don’t understand is why when someone lobs a criticism at one of you southern boys, all the other southern boys suddenly jump in on it together and make it some sort of cultural thing. Talk about compensating.

Pride.

atkrider on 7/17/2008 at 1:50 pm said:

Comeon boys get back in the truck. Can’t you see were not wanted here. Ya you to Leroy-you can ride in the back.

Did he say he was hung like a mouse. And he takes pride in that. Now if he said he was hung like Jimmyjacks Bull over at Cooters hollow. Then I would say WOW

or that stud uncle jesse uses to inpregnate his heffers with. i once saw him trip over his own thingamajig one time. Wow! sure nuff.

come on Leroy. best we getz to be goin. heyahh now.

you too blane, tick tock.

DK on 7/17/2008 at 12:57 pm said:

Hung like a stud tit mouse.

By the way, there is a difference between being southern and being from the south.

Yes. Inbreeding.

now are you talking bout the midwest since the inbreeding topic came up? or are you talking bout the southerners or the people from the South? or your folks from arkansas?

My dad’s side of the family is from Arkansas, but they left before the whole inbreeding epidemic began.

“before” ?

how old is he? 212?

Nice to see some posts…Talked to Nick he will be back soon..Im sure you guys can keep busy until then.

Whats up Gildo how you been?

Dk TTF site looking great…….

what bout the HWL site?

Oh best of luck to them too……some funny stuff goin on over there……

the truth on 7/17/2008 at 3:41 pm said:

Nice to see some posts…Talked to Nick he will be back soon..Im sure you guys can keep busy until then.

Whats up Gildo how you been?

Dk TTF site looking great…….

Good to hear!

Yee Hawww
posts !!!!

I still like hot sauce. For some reason I have a taste for some Chipotle chips. I wonder why?

Gildo - here is another redneck WOD (word of the day)

senuous

sentence - Hey Honey, “since you was” up, can you go get me a beer?

this includes your redneck lesson for the day.

Stud titmouse, now that there is some funny stuff!!!

Glad to see we got news of Nick, thanks The Truth for the update and compliment.

Gildo, don’t sweat the small stuff, oops no pun intended. I hope your sauce making is still on schedule.

Dont tlet the little things get to you, ( oops, sorry )
There are much bigger ( double sorry ) things to worry about

I hope everything is ok Nick… I know I haven’t been that active on here but I do follow the site every single day, even if it means for a few seconds a day…. You put such effort into this site, the business, the hobby, etc… Talk to ya soon, Everyone misses ya and wishes you the best in whatever difficulties that you have to attend to.

GoonieNick!

GoonieNick on 7/18/2008 at 1:25 pm said:

I hope everything is ok Nick… I know I haven’t been that active on here but I do follow the site every single day, even if it means for a few seconds a day…. You put such effort into this site, the business, the hobby, etc… Talk to ya soon, Everyone misses ya and wishes you the best in whatever difficulties that you have to attend to.

GoonieNick!

Good to see you around G. Nick! Hope all is well.

Things will be back to normal in a bit.

Anthony on 7/18/2008 at 10:27 pm said:

Good to see you around G. Nick! Hope all is well.

Things will be back to normal in a bit.

Like they aren’t already.

Nice to see everyone’s ignored the off topic section as usual. Yep, everythings normal.

Blair’s chips - 11
Everything but - 64

Congrats on your 300th comment Anthony.

DK on 7/19/2008 at 8:44 am said:

Like they aren’t already.

Nice to see everyone’s ignored the off topic section as usual. Yep, everythings normal.

Blair’s chips - 11
Everything but - 64

Congrats on your 300th comment Anthony.

Wow - you really are that little annoying pest that won’t go away.

Go count comments else where or do you really have nothing better to do (don’t answer that it is rhetorical). You have “friends” in other places, go play with them.

Anthony on 7/19/2008 at 9:47 am said:

Wow - you really are that little annoying pest that won’t go away.

Go count comments else where or do you really have nothing better to do (don’t answer that it is rhetorical). You have “friends” in other places, go play with them.

So how long did it take you to check my math?

(That was my rhetorical answer to your rhetorical question by the way )

anyone eat these chips yet? Are they any good?

(I may do more when we’re back to “normal”.)

What chips?

I have tried the chips, they are very good, They are “medium heat” for the masses. I wanted to see a Jolokia chip, but apparently the tests were something akin to a tear gas bomb going off in the chip factory!

ChileHeadEd on 7/20/2008 at 2:41 pm said:

I have tried the chips, they are very good, They are “medium heat” for the masses. I wanted to see a Jolokia chip, but apparently the tests were something akin to a tear gas bomb going off in the chip factory!

LOL……nice one Ed

Buddah on 7/18/2008 at 9:23 am said:

Stud titmouse, now that there is some funny stuff!!!

Glad to see we got news of Nick, thanks The Truth for the update and compliment.

Gildo, don’t sweat the small stuff, oops no pun intended. I hope your sauce making is still on schedule.

Yah, the sauces are still on schedule, sort of. Things are just taking a bit longer than I would like, but we’re still moving forward. I’m currently waiting for my co-packer to send me their bench samples of my products so I can make sure they are correct. Hopefully there won’t be much if any tweaking that needs to be done. I have positive thoughts. Our new co-packer has been really easy to work with and things have been going well this time around. Looking at a late summer/early fall launch.

Gildo on 7/20/2008 at 7:27 pm said:

Yah, the sauces are still on schedule, sort of. Things are just taking a bit longer than I would like, but we’re still moving forward. I’m currently waiting for my co-packer to send me their bench samples of my products so I can make sure they are correct. Hopefully there won’t be much if any tweaking that needs to be done. I have positive thoughts. Our new co-packer has been really easy to work with and things have been going well this time around. Looking at a late summer/early fall launch.

Very cool. Good luck!

GIldo
redneck word of the day (WOD)
afar

sentence - Damn billy bob, if i’d of known its was gunna be this chilly, i’d of brought some wood for “a far”.

that concludes your redneck lesson for the day.

lololol Thats a good one.

Gildo on 7/20/2008 at 7:27 pm said:

Yah, the sauces are still on schedule, sort of. Things are just taking a bit longer than I would like, but we’re still moving forward. I’m currently waiting for my co-packer to send me their bench samples of my products so I can make sure they are correct. Hopefully there won’t be much if any tweaking that needs to be done. I have positive thoughts. Our new co-packer has been really easy to work with and things have been going well this time around. Looking at a late summer/early fall launch.

Hey Gildo, are there any kitchens in the area that you could rent so you could do it all yourself? Its much more cost effective and then you get to make the sauce EXACTLY how you want. Good luck and dont forget you did promise me a bottle ….hehe

Hey Kristi, how is the tummy package coming along? I hope all is well. Also give Lisa my best, I hope she is doing better.

Hey Buddah! Everything is coming along just as it should thanks for asking. I look like I swallowed a basketball! Only thirteen more weeks!!!!! EEEK!!!!!!!

How about you? Find a place yet?

generallee on 7/21/2008 at 11:27 am said:

GIldo
redneck word of the day (WOD)
afar

sentence - Damn billy bob, if i’d of known its was gunna be this chilly, i’d of brought some wood for “a far”.

that concludes your redneck lesson for the day.

Keep these coming. I’m enjoying my new education. You’re like the redneck Mr. Rogers.

kristi on 7/21/2008 at 11:58 am said:

Hey Gildo, are there any kitchens in the area that you could rent so you could do it all yourself? Its much more cost effective and then you get to make the sauce EXACTLY how you want. Good luck and dont forget you did promise me a bottle ….hehe

Oh yah I did. When this whole venture began, that was my original intent. Unfortunately I live in Mayberry and there are no commercial kitchens to rent time in. Plus I just don’t have that much time to spend in the kitchen. My regular full-time job gets in the way. I’ll take a smaller margin on the product, but I’ll have more time to sell and market, so volume should make up the difference. One day I hope to have our own production facility, but that’s a ways off.

Gildo

i forgot to tell you, that there word is one of them tricky ones that has multiple meanings. meaning #2 -

sentence - Luke kicked his wife out the house cause he caught her having an “afar”.

until tomorrow.

kristi on 7/21/2008 at 1:58 pm said:

Hey Buddah! Everything is coming along just as it should thanks for asking. I look like I swallowed a basketball! Only thirteen more weeks!!!!! EEEK!!!!!!!

How about you? Find a place yet?

Thats great! I won a bid on a duplex, but I am hoping I will close in time before I have to leave my apt when the lease is up. If I am not moving on Saturday I will have a huge headache. The place passed inspection today so thats a big step in the right direction. Thanks 4 asking.

Buddah on 7/21/2008 at 9:20 pm said:

Thats great! I won a bid on a duplex, but I am hoping I will close in time before I have to leave my apt when the lease is up. If I am not moving on Saturday I will have a huge headache. The place passed inspection today so thats a big step in the right direction. Thanks 4 asking.

Excellent news, congrats on the new purchase!!! It will all work out I’m sure. If not Im you could camp out in your car and live on hot sauce for a week or so right? lol I’ll keep my fingers crossed for ya!

kristi on 7/22/2008 at 5:13 am said:

Excellent news, congrats on the new purchase!!! It will all work out I’m sure. If not Im you could camp out in your car and live on hot sauce for a week or so right? lol I’ll keep my fingers crossed for ya!

You obviousely have never seen the size of Buddah’s car.

Wow, this IS a blast from the past. Glad to see everybody’s still around.
Hey, Ed- did UPS give you your money back…yet?

Gildo - RWOD

Armageddon

sent - “Armageddon sick of all this political mumbo jumbo on tv. When is McCain gunna beat that Obama guy?”

this concludes the redneck lesson for the day.

Rob on 7/22/2008 at 7:46 am said:

Wow, this IS a blast from the past. Glad to see everybody’s still around.
Hey, Ed- did UPS give you your money back…yet?

Speaking of past-anyone ever hear from Brian Moon (Loco Luna) last I remember he had a few folks a little ticked off. I see the website is still working.

i heard that guy was one of the nicest guys out there. i never heard the rumor bout him making others mad. on another note - i got an email from ScottyB and he will be getting back in business soon. you watch out, that guy makes a couple excellent sauces.

generallee on 7/22/2008 at 8:40 am said:

i heard that guy was one of the nicest guys out there. i never heard the rumor bout him making others mad. on another note - i got an email from ScottyB and he will be getting back in business soon. you watch out, that guy makes a couple excellent sauces.

Good to hear ScottyB is returning. Excellent sauces! I recently read an article about Chuck Evans of Montezuma Brand and his rediculous trademark on the term “Smokey Chipotle” and his lawsuits against any and all violators of its use. On his site he lists all of the companies he’s sent cease and desist orders to. Listed are ScottyB and THT, BUT he also says that they are both out of business. Isn’t it illegal to falsely state on a public forum that a business is out of business when it isn’t? Couldn’t that be harmful to their business? Chuck Evans is a true piece of work and is in no way a part of the fraternity of sauce makers and chilie heads that we all belong to. Am I the only one who is mad about this guy?

Gildo on 7/22/2008 at 10:22 am said:

Good to hear ScottyB is returning. Excellent sauces! I recently read an article about Chuck Evans of Montezuma Brand and his rediculous trademark on the term “Smokey Chipotle” and his lawsuits against any and all violators of its use. On his site he lists all of the companies he’s sent cease and desist orders to. Listed are ScottyB and THT, BUT he also says that they are both out of business. Isn’t it illegal to falsely state on a public forum that a business is out of business when it isn’t? Couldn’t that be harmful to their business? Chuck Evans is a true piece of work and is in no way a part of the fraternity of sauce makers and chilie heads that we all belong to. Am I the only one who is mad about this guy?

WOW, this guy is a real jerk it seems. I read about all his law suits against his trademarked name and it seems like he’s so busy with the lawsuits instead of selling hot sauce.

CANT WE ALL JUST GET ALONG?

generallee on 7/22/2008 at 11:17 am said:

CANT WE ALL JUST GET ALONG?

CLEARLY the answer is NO!!!! lol But at least some of us try…..

Gildo on 7/22/2008 at 10:22 am said:

Good to hear ScottyB is returning. Excellent sauces! I recently read an article about Chuck Evans of Montezuma Brand and his rediculous trademark on the term “Smokey Chipotle” and his lawsuits against any and all violators of its use. On his site he lists all of the companies he’s sent cease and desist orders to. Listed are ScottyB and THT, BUT he also says that they are both out of business. Isn’t it illegal to falsely state on a public forum that a business is out of business when it isn’t? Couldn’t that be harmful to their business? Chuck Evans is a true piece of work and is in no way a part of the fraternity of sauce makers and chilie heads that we all belong to. Am I the only one who is mad about this guy?

Chuck Evans has been a thorn in many manufacturers sides, this is true. THT was in fact sent a cease and desist letter AFTER a verbal agreement was made at our first show in NM. Even after we changed our lables AS PROMISED he still posted our name up on his website as
“VIOLATORS”!!!!! Now anyone who knows THT and the history of our BBQ Sauce names, knows, we did in fact comply with Mr.Montezuma’s demands and yet we were still harassed. If you ask me, he has proven that selling sauce is clearly not the priority but being a bully is.

So why doesn’t anyone do anything about Chuck? Here on the California central coast we had a problem with a lawsuit happy opportunist who was in a wheelchair from a motorcycle accident that he caused. He would go around to the local resorts, restaurants, wineries and hotels and if he decided they were not ADA compliant, he files a lawsuit against them for damages and retrofits. He put more than a few businesses out of business and it seemed that everyone was in fear of him, until finally a few businesses joined together and fought back. He quickly went away, most all of his pending suits were dismissed and he is no longer a threat. So what’s stopping the hot sauce industry from doing the same?

atkrider on 7/22/2008 at 8:38 am said:

Speaking of past-anyone ever hear from Brian Moon (Loco Luna) last I remember he had a few folks a little ticked off. I see the website is still working.

You’d have to ask Uncle Big on that one. If I remember rightly, he knows B.M. quite well.

B.M. ?

Bret Michaels? The lead singer from Poison. That dude rocks.
Billy Mayfair? The professional golfer.
Billy Madison? Funny azz movie.

Kristi on 7/22/2008 at 11:56 am said:

CLEARLY the answer is NO!!!! lol But at least some of us try…..

Chuck Evans has been a thorn in many manufacturers sides, this is true. THT was in fact sent a cease and desist letter AFTER a verbal agreement was made at our first show in NM. Even after we changed our lables AS PROMISED he still posted our name up on his website as
“VIOLATORS”!!!!! Now anyone who knows THT and the history of our BBQ Sauce names, knows, we did in fact comply with Mr.Montezuma’s demands and yet we were still harassed. If you ask me, he has proven that selling sauce is clearly not the priority but being a bully is.

sounds like this guy needs a hobby…

www “dot” montezumabrand.com/Trademark%20Violators.htm

generallee on 7/22/2008 at 1:41 pm said:

B.M. ?

Bret Michaels? The lead singer from Poison. That dude rocks.
Billy Mayfair? The professional golfer.
Billy Madison? Funny azz movie.

Bowel movement?

Gildo on 7/22/2008 at 2:20 pm said:

Bowel movement?

Black Market?

Breast Milk?

(Don’t judge, I’m pregnant and have baby on the brain)

Bad Mojo
Bead Maker
Busted Mustache
BRAIN MOON! sorry….

kristi on 7/22/2008 at 2:27 pm said:

Breast Milk?

(Don’t judge, I’m pregnant and have baby on the brain)

great, now some of us will be invisioning your, well never mind. i know, pregnancy is a beautiful time in a couple’s life. best of luck with everything.

generallee on 7/22/2008 at 3:02 pm said:

great, now some of us will be invisioning your, well never mind. i know, pregnancy is a beautiful time in a couple’s life. best of luck with everything.

Aw, I just love when the general gets all mushy. Thanks.

how do you make one of dem dare smileys blush?

:blushsmileyblush:

Hey People can we get back on topic?! Geez.

Hey Blair, are you going to make some Jolokia Chips?

Hey Blair, which state do you get your potatoes from? I hope they aren’t from the swamps of Jersey.

Hey Blair, shouldn’t Chilipal should be Chilepal? Unless of course we are talking about a bowl of chili with some Muerte used to top it off.

hey blair, ever thought of trying to make potato chips that are shaped like skulls?

hey blair, ever thought of making 1 lb and larger bags of chips?

Hey Blair, what childhood experiences/memories do you draw upon when you create your concoctions? Perhaps a parent or friend that might have influenced your Blairness.

hey blair, got anything cool you are revealing at WoF?

hey blair, what is the most amount of 16 mill crystals you had in your mouth at one time?

hey blair, how is your farm doing in Central America? crops doing well?

hey blair, why did the chicken cross the road?

Has anyone seen this new website headwinderlicker.com? How lame and insulting. First off, it’s not funny. Second, it makes fun of retards. And last, it has a picture of some poor retarded kid on a school bus licking the window. Poor kid! Someone really has a bad sense of humor.

Hey Blair, can we have a contest to name the next “Death” Sauce. I want to enter a few for consideration prior to the said contest:

Flying Monkey Death
Vile Death
Death By Lockjaw
Inevitable Death
Slow & Agonizing Death
Savage Death- My favorite
Death By Smoothie
Mutilated Death
Black Death
Natural Death - I am thinking Eco sauce
Death Star
Death Penalty
Creeping Death

Gildo on 7/22/2008 at 4:31 pm said:

Has anyone seen this new website headwinderlicker.com? How lame and insulting. First off, it’s not funny. Second, it makes fun of retards. And last, it has a picture of some poor retarded kid on a school bus licking the window. Poor kid! Someone really has a bad sense of humor.

Its all in fun Gildo, now get back on topic. This is not Cali where you can go off willy nilly all the time. Get back on track.

Hey Blair, Will you be at the Weekend of Fire?

Hey Blair, what is your favorite non-Blair hot sauce?

Hey Blair, have you ever gone to http://www.tastethefear.com? Was this bad to do here?

Buddah on 7/22/2008 at 4:40 pm said:

Its all in fun Gildo, now get back on topic. This is not Cali where you can go off willy nilly all the time. Get back on track.

Hey Blair, Will you be at the Weekend of Fire?

Blame the ADD. I still feel sorry for that poor retarded kid. Looks like he has a lump on his head or something. Must have fallen down or was dropped when he was born.

Gildo on 7/22/2008 at 4:44 pm said:

Blame the ADD. I still feel sorry for that poor retarded kid. Looks like he has a lump on his head or something. Must have fallen down or was dropped when he was born.

Yeah well the kid can’t defend himself because someone banned him on the HSB, but that is okay. The reason I am going to the Weekend of Fire is because of that banning in the first place. Thank you HWL!

Back on track…

Hey Blair, can we see pics of the giant peppers in your new South American garden?

Buddah.. Have a great time with all your friends at WOF..sounds like its going to be a great weekend……Enjoy!!!!!

Rob on 7/22/2008 at 7:46 am said:

Wow, this IS a blast from the past. Glad to see everybody’s still around.
Hey, Ed- did UPS give you your money back…yet?

Just got the money today, man they take there sweet a$$ time!

I like the Hey Blair posts!

Especially the new names,
Here are a few more….
Painfull Death
Unexpected Death
Mercifull Death
Accidental Death
Tortuous Death
Fiery Death
Horrible Death
Suicidal Death

ChileHeadEd on 7/22/2008 at 6:39 pm said:

Especially the new names,
Here are a few more….
Painfull Death
Unexpected Death
Mercifull Death
Accidental Death
Tortuous Death
Fiery Death
Horrible Death
Suicidal Death

Ed, you got some winners there. I really like Accidental and Unexpected Death.

Too bad Blair will never read this nice contest idea.

Who’s Blair? :smiley:

Oh never mind. That’s what the topic is about. I was looking for As the World Turns.

Hey All….

BLAIR on 7/22/2008 at 7:36 pm said:

Hey All….

He has arisen! (lol!)
So- was the toxic cloud of jalokia powder as bad as Ed reported it to be (meanung the chips, of course)?

Not Blair, but funny though.

# of posts - BLAIR (211)

Ah, jeez…..

Buddah on 7/22/2008 at 8:06 pm said:

Not Blair, but funny though.

# of posts - BLAIR (211)

Actually it is Blair.

*waves*

Gildo on 7/22/2008 at 12:55 pm said:

So why doesn’t anyone do anything about Chuck? Here on the California central coast we had a problem with a lawsuit happy opportunist who was in a wheelchair from a motorcycle accident that he caused. He would go around to the local resorts, restaurants, wineries and hotels and if he decided they were not ADA compliant, he files a lawsuit against them for damages and retrofits. He put more than a few businesses out of business and it seemed that everyone was in fear of him, until finally a few businesses joined together and fought back. He quickly went away, most all of his pending suits were dismissed and he is no longer a threat. So what’s stopping the hot sauce industry from doing the same?

Trademark laws, indisputable trademarks…the legal system in general,…He is within his rights. Not saying I like it, but if it was yours, wouldn’t you defend the mark?

Sam on 7/22/2008 at 11:35 pm said:

Trademark laws, indisputable trademarks…the legal system in general,…He is within his rights. Not saying I like it, but if it was yours, wouldn’t you defend the mark?

I understand him wanting to defend a trademark he paid good money to get. But who in the world gave him a trademark on the name ‘Smokey Chipotle’ I mean isn’t a chipotle smokey by nature? That is like trade marking Habanero Hot Sauce because it uses habaneros that are hot!

I bet Chuck is rubbing his hands together now that KFC is using his trademark lol

I think it’s silly too - but maybe he really was the first guy to use ’smokey chipotle’. Everyone knew they were smoked jalapeno peppers, but nobody called them smokey chiptole until Chuck. There are all kinds of obvious trademarks, and inventions, so if he has the trademark - then he either defends it, or it dilutes. But since it’s already diluted, I’m not sure he can do much. And since his sauces are not nationally recognized, if the mark wasn’t diluted, none of us would have ever heard the term ’smokey chipotle’ before. Yeah right…

Hail hail the gangs all here. Guess everyone was just lurking to see WTF is going on. Seeing some newbees and oldies. Probably just a matter of posts before Nick shows up. Just incase some of you haven’t seen this

http://cgi.ebay.com/HOT-SAUCE-CAJOHNS-n-Blairs-Defcon-Hudd-Diabetes-JDRF_W0QQitemZ160263771194QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item160263771194&_trksid=p3911.m14.l1318

Sam on 7/22/2008 at 11:35 pm said:

Trademark laws, indisputable trademarks…the legal system in general,…He is within his rights. Not saying I like it, but if it was yours, wouldn’t you defend the mark?

Hey I’m all for the guy defending his rights. What we (THT) had a problem with was the fact that he put us up on his list of “Violators” AFTER we had changed the name of our sauce. If you look even till this day we are still listed on his website………at this point its slander and he probably could be held responsible in the courts ….for what exactly I am not sure. Our name should have never been put up let alone left up there for over two years now.

Gildo
RWOD

mare

My uncle bob is the “mare” of Hinesville, GA.

that concludes your redneck lesson of the day.

Buddah on 7/22/2008 at 7:04 pm said:

Ed, you got some winners there. I really like Accidental and Unexpected Death.

C’mon people…doesn’t anyone have any more?
I am sure there are some creative minded people reading this!

Death by smelling buddah’s breath
Accidental Death
Preconceived Death
Dreadful Death
Death by the Butler with a Candlestisk

Impending Death
Possible Death
Certain Death
Absolute Death
Just Death
Death2
F*** Death
Kinda’ Death
Insane Death
Eternal Death

nice ones ATK

Googol Death

Cheating Death
After Death
Better Off Death
Dying Death
Dear Death
Horrible Death- ya like that would sell.
Bhut Death

already an After Death

duh

Slow Death
Medium Death
Fast Death
Catastrophic Death (??)
Burning Death

Yea-It just slipped my fingers were moving faster than my brain

Before Death than.

i wonder if he is writing these down. some darn tootin good ones we all have written down.

This page is a permanent record-if you know what i mean.

I can’t play anymore-I gotta go get the mail. Maybe Later.

Gildo on 7/22/2008 at 4:31 pm said:

Has anyone seen this new website headwinderlicker.com? How lame and insulting. First off, it’s not funny. Second, it makes fun of retards. And last, it has a picture of some poor retarded kid on a school bus licking the window. Poor kid! Someone really has a bad sense of humor.

i can understand why you would be upset by us making fun of retards dildo you write any good reviews latly or are you just eating the sauce and taking advantage of nick not being around to ask about it?

Justin on 7/23/2008 at 10:00 am said:

i can understand why you would be upset by us making fun of retards dildo you write any good reviews latly or are you just eating the sauce and taking advantage of nick not being around to ask about it?

Justin go crawl back under your rock at HWL. Your post makes no sense.

Justin on 7/23/2008 at 10:00 am said:

i can understand why you would be upset by us making fun of retards dildo you write any good reviews latly or are you just eating the sauce and taking advantage of nick not being around to ask about it?

There have been no new reviews from anyone for quite some time, so why do feel it necessary to pick on me? All of the sauces I’ve ever received from Nick are right inside my pantry waiting to be opened and reviewed. I’m extremely busy and do reviews as I can. In fact, I’ve got two just about ready to go. You seem to have some sort of notion that I’m posing as a reviewer just to get sauce for free. Not sure where that comes from, but you obviously have some sort of issue with me and thus the need to make false accusations. If you feel slighted, I’ll send you some sauce. Just email me your address.

what dont make sense about it? here ill explain it for you

1. your a retard and i understand why you dont like retard jokes, just like you probably dont like gay jokes either they hurt your feelings and i understand that.

2. “Justin, you don’t need to explain to me how the review process works, I am a reviewer also (Gary). I’ve received plenty of things from Nick that have gone un-reviewed by me” (if you need your memmory refreshed from where you said that it was the defcon x-13 thread.)

gildo,

may i ask why you picked “gildo” as your “call sign”?

just curious.

Gildo on 7/23/2008 at 11:53 am said:

There have been no new reviews from anyone for quite some time, so why do feel it necessary to pick on me? All of the sauces I’ve ever received from Nick are right inside my pantry waiting to be opened and reviewed. I’m extremely busy and do reviews as I can. In fact, I’ve got two just about ready to go. You seem to have some sort of notion that I’m posing as a reviewer just to get sauce for free. Not sure where that comes from, but you obviously have some sort of issue with me and thus the need to make false accusations. If you feel slighted, I’ll send you some sauce. Just email me your address.

I feel slighted…send me some sauce!

generallee on 7/23/2008 at 12:06 pm said:

gildo,

may i ask why you picked “gildo” as your “call sign”?

just curious.

its because his friends call him dildo so he started going by gildo at least thats what he told me when i called him dildo in the x13 thread

Gildo on 7/23/2008 at 11:53 am said:

There have been no new reviews from anyone for quite some time, so why do feel it necessary to pick on me? All of the sauces I’ve ever received from Nick are right inside my pantry waiting to be opened and reviewed. I’m extremely busy and do reviews as I can. In fact, I’ve got two just about ready to go. You seem to have some sort of notion that I’m posing as a reviewer just to get sauce for free. Not sure where that comes from, but you obviously have some sort of issue with me and thus the need to make false accusations. If you feel slighted, I’ll send you some sauce. Just email me your address.

im not saying that its your fault the site is dead, i have a few reviews turned in that are not posted so i know its not that the reviewers arent turning anything in. i just think that your a asshole and have to start shit. blane has been banned, you got what you wanted but you still talk shit and trash him both here and on his site. get over it

Justin on 7/23/2008 at 12:33 pm said:

im not saying that its your fault the site is dead, i have a few reviews turned in that are not posted so i know its not that the reviewers arent turning anything in. i just think that your a asshole and have to start shit. blane has been banned, you got what you wanted but you still talk shit and trash him both here and on his site. get over it

Justin,

You don’t even know me to call me names like that. I’ve never had harsh words for you. So what’s up? I think it’s you who needs to get over it. BLANE is the true @$$hole, I just don’t put up with his crap. When I went to his site yesterday and found my name mentioned in amongst all of the nice things he had to say about the HSB, you’re damn right I’m going to say something. He got banned from here because he deserved it.

generallee on 7/23/2008 at 12:06 pm said:

gildo,

may i ask why you picked “gildo” as your “call sign”?

just curious.

Because back in college I did an imitation of Gilbert Gottfried. From than on out everyone started calling me Gilbert or Gil. Than one of my buddies started calling me Gildo and of course that stuck to. So now you know. The dildo thing came from BLANE, and it’s not original. Surely he can come up with something more clever. Oh, yah he tried with Corky, but that’s lame too.

generallee on 7/23/2008 at 12:06 pm said:

gildo,

may i ask why you picked “gildo” as your “call sign”?

just curious.

Why is your call sign the car on the Dukes of Hazard? Just curious.

When someone starts calling you names in reference to disabled people….well you can’t bother reasoning with that kind of ignorance. It really is the lowest common denominator of humour suited for a few people with ummm er well a diminished capacity for critical thinking. It wouldn’t surprise me if they had a bookie to place wages on the special olympics. I wonder if it would be the same if their kids were disabled or if they had a friend who was. If they do a have a disabled friend I bet they can do a pretty good impression of them behind their back too.

Gildo on 7/23/2008 at 12:54 pm said:

Why is your call sign the car on the Dukes of Hazard? Just curious.

i was/is a huge dukes fan growing up and i am a big fan of the history of the civil war.

Anthony on 7/23/2008 at 1:07 pm said:

When someone starts calling you names in reference to disabled people….well you can’t bother reasoning with that kind of ignorance. It really is the lowest common denominator of humour suited for a few people with ummm er well a diminished capacity for critical thinking. It wouldn’t surprise me if they had a bookie to place wages on the special olympics. I wonder if it would be the same if their kids were disabled or if they had a friend who was. If they do a have a disabled friend I bet they can do a pretty good impression of them behind their back too.

Anthony, if I recall correctly, you emailed me wanting to be on the short bus. You sent me a picture of you holding a croc ( a croc, how fitting, lol!). You are on the bus. You are one of the original winder lickers by your own choice. None of it was done to make fun of the disabled. The idea for the short bus came from a multitude of comments by different people here on the HSB in reference to our own quirky and fun behaviour. It was a reference to the people of this site. Nothing more.

So before you go throwing around the word “they”, you need to look at who “they” are. “They” are several people that you “know”. Blair is on the bus, Nick is on the bus, you are on the bus, CaJohn, Danny Cash, Bret, Three Hot Tamales, The Bigshow ….. chileheads, manufacturers, and collectors alike. Should I make a complete list?

Also, the name “Head Winder Licker” was a title voted on and given to Blane by the HSB in the forums. His site was created by me as a B-day gift to him based on his involvement with the creation of the Short Bus Hot Sauce and his HSB title of “Head Winder Licker”. It’s a site about parody, fun, and opinion in the chilehead community. Nothing more, nothing less.

DK on 7/23/2008 at 1:50 pm said:

Anthony, if I recall correctly, you emailed me wanting to be on the short bus. You sent me a picture of you holding a croc ( a croc, how fitting, lol!). You are on the bus. You are one of the original winder lickers by your own choice. None of it was done to make fun of the disabled. The idea for the short bus came from a multitude of comments by different people here on the HSB in reference to our own quirky and fun behaviour. It was a reference to the people of this site. Nothing more.

So before you go throwing around the word “they”, you need to look at who “they” are. “They” are several people that you “know”. Blair is on the bus, Nick is on the bus, you are on the bus, CaJohn, Danny Cash, Bret, Three Hot Tamales, The Bigshow ….. chileheads, manufacturers, and collectors alike. Should I make a complete list?

Also, the name “Head Winder Licker” was a title voted on and given to Blane by the HSB in the forums. His site was created by me as a B-day gift to him based on his involvement with the creation of the Short Bus Hot Sauce and his HSB title of “Head Winder Licker”. It’s a site about parody, fun, and opinion in the chilehead community. Nothing more, nothing less.

Whew - I am glad you cleared that up. I thought the Short Bus was a just for fun red neck thing.

Glad I have no part of it now.

Let’s get back to naming Death sauce-
Red Death
Black Death
Just Death

Stupid Death

Unforseen Death

Beat to Death

Beat to Death like the last DVD player I had troubles with.

Questionable Death?

OK-Gotta go.

Gildo on 7/23/2008 at 12:46 pm said:

Because back in college I did an imitation of Gilbert Gottfried. From than on out everyone started calling me Gilbert or Gil. Than one of my buddies started calling me Gildo and of course that stuck to. So now you know. The dildo thing came from BLANE, and it’s not original. Surely he can come up with something more clever. Oh, yah he tried with Corky, but that’s lame too.

That’s not what you said last time.

Comment #87:
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thetruth on 12/1/2007 at 2:13 pm said:

Did he just call him a dildo?? oh thats to funny

Truth, where do you think the name Gildo came from? I have cruel friends. I need a hug.

Anthony on 7/23/2008 at 2:03 pm said:

Whew - I am glad you cleared that up. I thought the Short Bus was a just for fun red neck thing.

Glad I have no part of it now.

The Short Bus is forever Anthony. You’re always a part of it bro. Fasten your helmet, sometimes it’s a bumpy ride.

Gildo on 7/23/2008 at 12:42 pm said:

Justin,

You don’t even know me to call me names like that. I’ve never had harsh words for you. So what’s up? I think it’s you who needs to get over it. BLANE is the true @$$hole, I just don’t put up with his crap. When I went to his site yesterday and found my name mentioned in amongst all of the nice things he had to say about the HSB, you’re damn right I’m going to say something. He got banned from here because he deserved it.

I’m calling straight up BS here! When Justin did a review right here on the HSB you were rude, and condescending, look back at your comments and attitude. You were the one who implied your friends call you Dildo. Seriously look at what you said.

Sam on 7/23/2008 at 4:20 pm said:

I’m calling straight up BS here! When Justin did a review right here on the HSB you were rude, and condescending, look back at your comments and attitude. You were the one who implied your friends call you Dildo. Seriously look at what you said.

Sam I thought you were one of the good guys? When did you go to the dark side?

Sam on 7/23/2008 at 4:20 pm said:

I’m calling straight up BS here! When Justin did a review right here on the HSB you were rude, and condescending, look back at your comments and attitude. You were the one who implied your friends call you Dildo. Seriously look at what you said.

Sam,

I went back to that thread and read each of my comments. I don’t think that I was off base, rude, or condescending, at least not until Justin accused me of accepting sauce from Nick only not to review it. I merely posed the question as to why do a review of a product that is no longer available. For some reason Justin took my comments the wrong way. I never meant any harm.Y

I like to propose a truce here on the HSB between all of us. Let’s quit flinging poo and bringing up stuff from the past and all that and try to get along. Ok?

Gildo on 7/23/2008 at 4:34 pm said:

Sam I thought you were one of the good guys? When did you go to the dark side?

Dude, I will still have a beer with you. Let’s talk this out in person. I will always defend the honest opinion of any reviewer. I also stand by my assertion that intellectual and trademark properties deserve protection even if I don’t agree with them. I think you will start to see things in a different light once you are trying to turn a profit in the biz (it is kind of a process). If you think that I’ve gone to the dark side, then you should really re-evaluate what the dark side is. The people I interact with on the boards everyday are missionaries, vacation bible school teachers, donors to numerous charitable organizations, mentors and overall some of the most inspirational people I’ve ever met or only met online. Seriously, can’t we all be friends? If I’m on the dark side for who I am, then I’d rather be no other place. I love making spicy foods, and one day I want to do this for a living. Does that make me a “bad guy”?

Gildo on 7/23/2008 at 4:57 pm said:

Sam,

I went back to that thread and read each of my comments. I don’t think that I was off base, rude, or condescending, at least not until Justin accused me of accepting sauce from Nick only not to review it. I merely posed the question as to why do a review of a product that is no longer available. For some reason Justin took my comments the wrong way. I never meant any harm.Y

I like to propose a truce here on the HSB between all of us. Let’s quit flinging poo and bringing up stuff from the past and all that and try to get along. Ok?

AMEN Brother! A truce would be awesome! Everyone in the biz has helped me out. I think we can work through this.

Gildo on 7/23/2008 at 4:57 pm said:

Sam,

I went back to that thread and read each of my comments. I don’t think that I was off base, rude, or condescending, at least not until Justin accused me of accepting sauce from Nick only not to review it. I merely posed the question as to why do a review of a product that is no longer available. For some reason Justin took my comments the wrong way. I never meant any harm.Y

I like to propose a truce here on the HSB between all of us. Let’s quit flinging poo and bringing up stuff from the past and all that and try to get along. Ok?

Read what the man just said. Truce. He is offering an olive branch to stop the feuding, name calling, finger pointing. TAKE IT!

There are so many other things that you can put your energies into. You have choice of paths. Muddy or Paved? To continue down a path that is muddy, you will find it almost impossible to stay clean. Its not to say the paved road won’t be filled with holes and bumps, but you can navigate around much of those problems.

Now back to the topic at hand…Hey Blair, are your new chipotle chips smokey?

Sam on 7/23/2008 at 5:04 pm said:

Dude, I will still have a beer with you. Let’s talk this out in person. I will always defend the honest opinion of any reviewer. I also stand by my assertion that intellectual and trademark properties deserve protection even if I don’t agree with them. I think you will start to see things in a different light once you are trying to turn a profit in the biz (it is kind of a process). If you think that I’ve gone to the dark side, then you should really re-evaluate what the dark side is. The people I interact with on the boards everyday are missionaries, vacation bible school teachers, donors to numerous charitable organizations, mentors and overall some of the most inspirational people I’ve ever met or only met online. Seriously, can’t we all be friends? If I’m on the dark side for who I am, then I’d rather be no other place. I love making spicy foods, and one day I want to do this for a living. Does that make me a “bad guy”?

I apologize and stand corrected. The beer sounds great!

Buddah on 7/23/2008 at 5:12 pm said:

Read what the man just said. Truce. He is offering an olive branch to stop the feuding, name calling, finger pointing. TAKE IT!

There are so many other things that you can put your energies into. You have choice of paths. Muddy or Paved? To continue down a path that is muddy, you will find it almost impossible to stay clean. Its not to say the paved road won’t be filled with holes and bumps, but you can navigate around much of those problems.

Now back to the topic at hand…Hey Blair, are your new chipotle chips smokey?

For those of you who have not yet met Buddah, all I can say is he is one hell of a nice guy. This man is rational and makes things happen through his persistence. He is almost anoyingly long of wind (he never shuts up!). I am proud of the fact that Buddah is a great friend.

:Allchokedupsmiley: Thanks Sam, as I am proud to call you my friend as well. I will overlook the “long of wind” comment, only because it is true.

Save Da Bees!

dildo, if you dont talk down on people they wont talk down on you and i will forget about you since your not worth remembering. call it a truce or whatever you want but i tried to talk the shit out after our last disagreement where you attacked me for reviewing a sauce that was sent to me by nick, and even argued with creator that reviewing a sauce that is no longer made is unfair to the manufacturer when he was the one who sent it in to be reviewed. i sent you a pm and you never responded and have been a dick ever since then both to me and to people i consider friends. buddah is a great guy and i agree with his theory’s about forgive and forget but i grew up living by that theory and avoiding confrontation and all it got me was pushed around more. im going to stand up for myself and my friends when people like you start shit. and you where the one who started it and brought up blanes site here.

Justin on 7/23/2008 at 6:29 pm said:

dildo, if you dont talk down on people they wont talk down on you and i will forget about you since your not worth remembering. call it a truce or whatever you want but i tried to talk the shit out after our last disagreement where you attacked me for reviewing a sauce that was sent to me by nick, and even argued with creator that reviewing a sauce that is no longer made is unfair to the manufacturer when he was the one who sent it in to be reviewed. i sent you a pm and you never responded and have been a dick ever since then both to me and to people i consider friends. buddah is a great guy and i agree with his theory’s about forgive and forget but i grew up living by that theory and avoiding confrontation and all it got me was pushed around more. im going to stand up for myself and my friends when people like you start shit. and you where the one who started it and brought up blanes site here.

Forgive and forget. We all deserve second chances, sometimes 3rd and 4th chances. Gildo is asking to start over, give him a shot. You don’t have to forget what was said, but you can try and start over. Be the bigger man here, and accept the olive branch. It is nice you will go to bat for your friends, and everyone of your friends knows the kind of guy you are, but no one is pushing you around right now. Give Gildo another chance.

200 !!!!

Wooohooo!!!

Only 597 more posts until we catch up with Cackalacky.

Buddah on 7/23/2008 at 7:05 pm said:

Forgive and forget. We all deserve second chances, sometimes 3rd and 4th chances. Gildo is asking to start over, give him a shot. You don’t have to forget what was said, but you can try and start over. Be the bigger man here, and accept the olive branch. It is nice you will go to bat for your friends, and everyone of your friends knows the kind of guy you are, but no one is pushing you around right now. Give Gildo another chance.

like i said if he dont talk bad about others they (including me) wont talk bad about him. he can call it a truce or whatever he wants but i really dont see him being nice and being able to drop it. especially when he posts on hwl that he is not calling a truce over there only on this site, well i post on both so what does he want to be friends here and still trash everyone that posts over there because im one of the people who posts over there. this isnt the first person to trash talk people on another site because they have a problem with one or 2 of the people who are regulars there and use phrases like go back to (whatever site it is) with the other idiots or talking bad about the site saying “they” do this and “they” say that, not realizing how many people they are talking about when they say “they”. ill take him up on the truce but that means not talking bad about me or any group that i am a part of.

Justin,

It’s Gildo, not Dildo. I just read your two previous posts and I think you need some clarification on some things. First, I never received a PM from you. Second, my beef is with nobody but Blaine and has never been with anyone but him. But for some reason, all of his buddies feel the need to jump in the middle of things and fling poo at me, so I fling back. You say I trash everyone who posts at HWL, but that’s just not true. Like I said before, just Blaine. I do have a right to defend myself when others jump in. That’s not starting shit. Big difference. As far as my comments last night and throughout today on HWL, those were all in response to Blaine’s trashing of the HSB, Nick and me. It was an unnecessary and unprovoked personal attack and one I won’t stand for. Go back and re-read all of the post both here and there and I think you’ll see what I’m saying. Personally I’m really tired of all of this bickering and would just like to see it end.

Buddah,

Got your VM. Thanks for the call. The Califiornia Mid State Fair started today and I’ll be busy with that for the next week. I’ll try to call you this weekend at the latest.

Gil

Gildo on 7/23/2008 at 10:42 pm said:

Buddah,

Got your VM. Thanks for the call. The Califiornia Mid State Fair started today and I’ll be busy with that for the next week. I’ll try to call you this weekend at the latest.

Gil

Maybe after this weekend then would be good. I will be moving, most likely this weekend.

I been away too long guys…

CaJohns Killer Cayenne
CaJohns Lethal Ingestion
CaJohns Red Savina Puree
Blair’s Pure Death
and many other new hot sauces have too be consumed!!!!!

Did I mention-Slow Death

Morning GoonieNick-how the heck are ya’?

Why can’t we all just get along?

Cheating Death
Flatulent Death
Humane Death
Inhumane Death
Flacid Death
Hard Death
Flaming Death
Gratefull Death
Married Death
Multiple Deathsauce
Flaming Death
Religious Death
Orgasmic Death
Auto Erotica Death
Taste Bud Death
Fantastic Death
Before Death
Frantic Death
Disgusting Death
Hideous Death
Beautifull Death
Delicious Death
Grotesque Death
Violent Death
Gentle Death
Ancient Chinese Secret Death

>>Hey Blair, are your new chipotle chips smokey?

LOL

Hey the clock is 2 hours off?

1 hour for me.

Nice list, Ed- especially the last one.
“It’s a hot sauce AND laundry detergent!” (That will separate the over/under 40 crowd).

Ok I am starting a “name Blair’s next sauce” contest .
If Blair actually uses the name, you will receive all the bragging rights associated with that claim to fame!

Im soaking in it!!!

or…Blair, take me away!

Gee your hair smells chipotlerific!

can’t remember if I saw these names anywhere
Slow Agonizing Death
Excruciating Death

OOPS buddah had Slow and Agonizing Death How bout this one…
Death to All
now that one sounds scary!

Armageddon Death
World Death
Nuclear Death
Explosive Death
Pandemic Death
Biological Death
Viral Death
Cold Death
Vigalante Death (spelling?)
Killer Death
Diseased Death (That would be a big seller!)
Kiss of Death
Monster Death

Rob on 7/24/2008 at 8:16 am said:

Nice list, Ed- especially the last one.
“It’s a hot sauce AND laundry detergent!” (That will separate the over/under 40 crowd).

Mmmm. new Shimmer tastes like puddin’.

Postal Death

Auto-erotic asphyxiation death

Bottle O’ Death
Bottled up Death
Favorite Death
Happy Death
Crazy Death
Jumpin Jack Death (its a gas!)
Masochistic Death
Sadistic Death
Optimistic Death
Pessemistic Death
Ying Death
Yang Death
Party Death

Death By Numbers
Hellish Death
Satanic Death
Death Row Death
Internal Death
Rama Lama Ding Dong Death
Holy Hand Grenade Death
Mass Death
Humble Death
Close but no cigar Death

>>Ok I am starting a “name Blair’s next sauce” contest .

Close Call

Murder by Death

Tits Up

The Dash - the dash refers to the hyphen between the two years on your tombstone - signifying your life. I always thought that was cool.

death-aster
death-gruntled
death-memberment

heh

Buddah’s Breath of Death

Sexual Death
Contest Death
Hot Death
Real Death
Actual Death
Death in Space
Jungle Death (your driving me crazy!)
Mama Cass Death (great on sandwich’s!)
Kurt Colbain Death (It will Blow your Head off!) ok…thats in bad taste
Samonella Chicken Death Sauce
Prison Rape Death

Ding Dong the sauce is Death

See, we are just having a little good clean fun and you have to go and ruin it!

Why don’t you take you FU sauce and go back to Taste the fear!

Wow, that sure put the brakes on all our posts!
you light the torches and I will go get the pitchforks!

Death by Strangulation

Here’s my sauce name entries. I’ll leave Blane’s name AND entry out of it this time since it hurt someone’s feelings.

1. Death SUX (There was an automobile actually named the SUX. Naame was changed before it’s release for obvious reasons.)

2. Blog Death (just staying on topic, refer to comment #16)

DK on 7/24/2008 at 3:16 pm said:

Here’s my sauce name entries. I’ll leave Blane’s name AND entry out of it this time since it hurt someone’s feelings.

1. Death SUX (There was an automobile actually named the SUX. Naame was changed before it’s release for obvious reasons.)

2. Blog Death (just staying on topic, refer to comment #16)

A good name doesn’t need an explanation.

Rednek Death
Dog Day Afternoon Death
Fear Death
Captain Death ‘n Bones
Red Death
Boobies of Death
Buddah’s Mom’s Meatloaf Death
Pseudo-Death

Buddah on 7/24/2008 at 3:37 pm said:

A good name doesn’t need an explanation.

Rednek Death
Dog Day Afternoon Death
Fear Death
Captain Death ‘n Bones
Red Death
Boobies of Death
Buddah’s Mom’s Meatloaf Death
Pseudo-Death

Well, after having 4 comments deleted, I figured an explanation was in order so the comment didn’t hurt anyones feelings.

And I never said they were good names. 90% of the ones listed so far aren’t good, but is that stopping anyone?

Faces of Death
Death of a Salesman

Death by Natural Selection

Sam on 7/24/2008 at 4:27 pm said:

Death by Natural Selection

Nature has it’s way of weeding out the stupid ones!

Death Wish

5 Finger Death Punch

Death of an Era

DK on 7/24/2008 at 3:42 pm said:

Well, after having 4 comments deleted, I figured an explanation was in order so the comment didn’t hurt anyones feelings.

And I never said they were good names. 90% of the ones listed so far aren’t good, but is that stopping anyone?

So there is still someone on the HSB doing something? I don’t understand if someone is still working for the HSB and deleting/editing posts, then why don’t they entertain the masses and post a new thread to read? How can someone have enough Administrative control to play Big Brother, but don’t have the wheretoall to give something back to the readers of the HSB?

Anyone see the sweet looking short bus on the Last Comic Standing. I do hope the comics don’t make any inappropriate jokes about short bus riders. Oooops too late.

Well looks like I missed the boat on this one. Can’t make sense of anything that has gone on here. Anyone care to fill me in on the deleted comments situation?

And Buddah, you make a great point. If someone is sitting around behind the scenes with the time to start deleting crap then why the hell isnt anything new being put up?

Anthony, my unasked for suggestion would be to do something productive with your time and contribute to this blog as opposed to taking away from it. Its already lost so much.

Tracy C on 7/24/2008 at 12:22 pm said:

Buddah’s Breath of Death

Sorry Buddah but thats a good one……lol

kristi on 7/24/2008 at 7:10 pm said:

Well looks like I missed the boat on this one. Can’t make sense of anything that has gone on here. Anyone care to fill me in on the deleted comments situation?

And Buddah, you make a great point. If someone is sitting around behind the scenes with the time to start deleting crap then why the hell isnt anything new being put up?

Anthony, my unasked for suggestion would be to do something productive with your time and contribute to this blog as opposed to taking away from it. Its already lost so much.

I think the moderators can manage comments, but all posts go to Nick. I could be wrong though. I wonder if he’s pissed at me for something? He doesn’t return email or phone calls.

Sam on 7/24/2008 at 7:25 pm said:

I think the moderators can manage comments, but all posts go to Nick. I could be wrong though. I wonder if he’s pissed at me for something? He doesn’t return email or phone calls.

The moderators can manage the comments yes. As for whats what with Nick, I have no idea. I wouldn’t take it personally though.

kristi on 7/24/2008 at 7:12 pm said:

Sorry Buddah but thats a good one……lol

Don’t laugh at that old koot, you will just encourage him.

Hey, I thought of a cpl ( but they have been taken already )

DEATH in the Desert
Insane DEATH in the Desert
Extreme DEATH in the Desert
Red DEATH in the Desert

kristi on 7/24/2008 at 7:10 pm said:

Well looks like I missed the boat on this one. Can’t make sense of anything that has gone on here. Anyone care to fill me in on the deleted comments situation?

And Buddah, you make a great point. If someone is sitting around behind the scenes with the time to start deleting crap then why the hell isnt anything new being put up?

Anthony, my unasked for suggestion would be to do something productive with your time and contribute to this blog as opposed to taking away from it. Its already lost so much.

Excellent idea Kristi !!! ( paragraph 3 )

“DEATH in the Desert
Insane DEATH in the Desert
Extreme DEATH in the Desert
Red DEATH in the Desert”

Hey just realized Chris and I are missing the Extreme (unless I’m just missing it cause its early). Anyway we can get our hands on one AJ?

fear death
bring death
taste death

gildo,

brace yourself…

RWOD -

Urine

sentence - “Y’all come down to billy bob’s discount tire store for our urine clearance.”

this one may be a stretch for you so i will spell it out phanetically…

urine - year end

generallee on 7/25/2008 at 9:15 am said:

gildo,

brace yourself…

RWOD -

Urine

sentence - “Y’all come down to billy bob’s discount tire store for our urine clearance.”

this one may be a stretch for you so i will spell it out phanetically…

urine - year end

I’ve got one for you too…

Defecate

Billy Bob bought a new swap buggy and spent more money than he had in his bank account, now it is in a defecate situation.

DK
can i get a ruling on this?
I am borderline leaning more to no bueno than OK for a redneck term.

un-death

Super-Duper Death
Bourbon Infused Death
Twice Stuffed Death
Barbequed Death
Smokey Death
Chocolate-covered Death
Fondue-Dipped Death
Death Du Jour
Arctic Death

There will be a new “Death” sauce at WoF.

Inevitable Death

So how do I get one if I can’t go?

DK on 7/26/2008 at 2:03 pm said:

There will be a new “Death” sauce at WoF.

kristi on 7/26/2008 at 4:27 pm said:

So how do I get one if I can’t go?

Thats what I meant to say…..:smile:

Cajohn,

I still have to try Lethal Ingestions, Killer Cayenne, and Red Savina Puree… I have Red Savina Puree on me and will open next week… I just had some Habanero Select and I am telling you I still think its one of the hottest natural sauces ever created…. It’s hotter than Talon, Fatallii Select, Ace, Krakatoa, The Legend, Soreass, Sauce 10… I have to try it vs. Scorch…

Habanero Select still Rocking the Free World….

Thanks GoonieNick, I wish I could take credit for that one. What it is, is Mother Nature’s finest orange habs preserved for enjoyment at your leisure. Of course, some batches are hotter than others. It depends on what she gives us. Give me a call sometime again soon.

I just returned from Germany, and found Blair’s Death Rain Habanero, Cajun, and BBQ chips in a gas station in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria! I picked up a bag of the Habanero chips, man they’re tasty.

All you :moon: clowns get ready to rock. Booth #150 is set to rock your Chiliheads. All the items that I will Donate to the Bloggers Booth #150. Which is about 150 Items.. LOL… All monies that is rise from these items will go to Charities. Which will be decide at the show. At that time I will pick 4 other Window lickers and we will pick up to 3 to 4 charities to Hand out the monies too. So bring alittle extra cash and help use out thanks. And trust me the stuff is cool and hot and more.

I got it!
Smokey Chipotle Death!

ChileHeadEd on 7/27/2008 at 2:05 pm said:

I got it!
Smokey Chipotle Death!

LOL… Nice one!!!! Chuck should love that one…..

Sam on 7/24/2008 at 7:25 pm said:

I think the moderators can manage comments, but all posts go to Nick. I could be wrong though. I wonder if he’s pissed at me for something? He doesn’t return email or phone calls.

Don’t take it personal- he ain’t returning mine either :-/ I don’t think he hates us *ALL* At least we’re being treated equally

Bret on 7/27/2008 at 9:45 am said:

All you :moon: clowns get ready to rock. Booth #150 is set to rock your Chiliheads. All the items that I will Donate to the Bloggers Booth #150. Which is about 150 Items.. LOL… All monies that is rise from these items will go to Charities. Which will be decide at the show. At that time I will pick 4 other Window lickers and we will pick up to 3 to 4 charities to Hand out the monies too. So bring alittle extra cash and help use out thanks. And trust me the stuff is cool and hot and more.

Sigh… wish I could be there I’m going to quit the blogs for a bit so as not to be Jones’n!

Huvason,

Give me an email

Gooniesfan77@aol.com

If anyone hears from Huvason tell him to hit me up on my cell or email.

Thanks,

ChileHeadEd on 7/27/2008 at 2:05 pm said:

I got it!
Smokey Chipotle Death!

Chuck would no longer be Blair’s Chilipal.

Gildo
sorry for the delay, been busy.

RWOD
brats

sentence - Hey bubba, turn off your “brats”, they’re blinding me.

RWOD
Indidator
“My cousin lives up north, in Decatur”

Indidator meaning Indicator?

Decatur GA? tell him i am sorry.

OK, it’s been well over a month without any word from Nick or his loved ones. I’ve waited patiently as have we all and now it’s time for me to vent a little, I hope you guys don’t mind.

I really, REALLY REALLY hope that Nick is ok. I know blogging, managing a review site, and trying to live your life all at the same time is a hard thing to do. It takes time, devotion, and love. Everything that he has done has been and still is greatly appreciated by both me and the Fiery Foods Industry and I am grateful for his contribution (and everyone else that has written on the blog).

BUT, except for being hospitalized or a stroke, or something along those lines, what has happened here is kind of inexcusable. I know life takes precedence but you are telling me that he can’t take a minute or two to return a phone call, or email, or post something saying what the heck is going on? Come on. Even when I was poisoned last year I found time to shoot Joe and Linda over at The Hot Zone Online an email so they would know why I wasn’t posting and believe me, I was WAAAAAAYYYY out of it.

He has helped build a community here and made a lot of friends, but ignoring them like this is kind of like a “f-you”. I am hurt by it because I love coming here (even though I don’t post all the time) and felt like Nick cared about us. I hate to say it, but I think we’re all hugging a dead horse here. A week or two is fine, but a month and a week without word is just plain unprofessional and rude.

Now, if he’s been hurt and can’t post (god forbid this is the truth but I hope it is because other wise my faith in him will be ruined…not that I’m saying I hope he’s hurt, but you know what I mean) than I completely understand. I’m trying not to be insensitive and please don’t take this posting as that. But this situation is…ah, screw it, I’m done ranting.

To all the people that are going to be attending the second WEEKEND OF FIRE. If you are flying have safe flights and if you driving drive carefully. Bret thanks for all of your hard work to put this whole show together. See yah there!

Jonathan Passow on 7/29/2008 at 12:45 pm said:

OK, it’s been well over a month without any word from Nick or his loved ones. I’ve waited patiently as have we all and now it’s time for me to vent a little, I hope you guys don’t mind.

I really, REALLY REALLY hope that Nick is ok. I know blogging, managing a review site, and trying to live your life all at the same time is a hard thing to do. It takes time, devotion, and love. Everything that he has done has been and still is greatly appreciated by both me and the Fiery Foods Industry and I am grateful for his contribution (and everyone else that has written on the blog).

BUT, except for being hospitalized or a stroke, or something along those lines, what has happened here is kind of inexcusable. I know life takes precedence but you are telling me that he can’t take a minute or two to return a phone call, or email, or post something saying what the heck is going on? Come on. Even when I was poisoned last year I found time to shoot Joe and Linda over at The Hot Zone Online an email so they would know why I wasn’t posting and believe me, I was WAAAAAAYYYY out of it.

He has helped build a community here and made a lot of friends, but ignoring them like this is kind of like a “f-you”. I am hurt by it because I love coming here (even though I don’t post all the time) and felt like Nick cared about us. I hate to say it, but I think we’re all hugging a dead horse here. A week or two is fine, but a month and a week without word is just plain unprofessional and rude.

Now, if he’s been hurt and can’t post (god forbid this is the truth but I hope it is because other wise my faith in him will be ruined…not that I’m saying I hope he’s hurt, but you know what I mean) than I completely understand. I’m trying not to be insensitive and please don’t take this posting as that. But this situation is…ah, screw it, I’m done ranting.

Jon, I can’t begin to know what is going on, but if it is personal enough to have him distance himself from HSB and friends, then its a good enough reason for HIM. I went through a major depression over 10 years ago, and I stopped talking to friends, family and co-workers. I didn’t return messages and pushed people away. I don’t know if Nick is depressed, but if he is then I understand the feeling. If he isn’t then whatever the excuse is, it obviously is important enough to him.

These chips are making me thirsty!!

Jonathan,

I really feel like you do. Nick has appeared to be on AIM very much lately. I have tried to send several IMs and have gotten no response. I seriously doubt he is hurt, unless someone has stolen his identity.

Has anyone tried to contact Laura, his wife? I was wondering if he maybe his absence here has been due to any legal problems with the site. However, I feel even if it was the case there should be no reason why he couldn’t return an message or an IM.

About Depression:
2 years ago I was severely depressed after someone really important to me, left on my birthday. I was anorexic for at least a year, my attitude changed, and other things as well. I was a different person. However I still was in contact with friends and family, even though they knew something was wrong.

The HSB became a place where I could go to get away from everyday things and it took my mind off my problems. It was new to me in coming to the site, etc. It basically wasn’t work. If Nick is depressed there is a good chance that he wants to be somewhere else also. Of course this won’t include the HSB, because for Nick the HSB has been a big part of his life. I am sure he would want to get away from it.

I can only say great things about Nick. If it weren’t for Nick I definitely would have one less hobby today. In my opinion, it seems that Nick has done so many great things for this industry. I know it’s hard for us to think that he is simply walking away from it.

I hope that Nick is ok and that either him or close ones realize the importance that he has had. I know it’s a website but it seems real to me. There is nothing fake about this site really, it’s not like a chat room. It seems that then when people get together here, in real time, it is always a good time. Nick has been paramount in building a great community and I just hope that someone, being himself or close ones, realize this and that if he is walking away, at least do it with giving the community some type of closure.

I really believe we will at least here from him.

Jonathan Passow on 7/29/2008 at 12:45 pm said:

OK, it’s been well over a month without any word from Nick or his loved ones. I’ve waited patiently as have we all and now it’s time for me to vent a little, I hope you guys don’t mind.

I really, REALLY REALLY hope that Nick is ok. I know blogging, managing a review site, and trying to live your life all at the same time is a hard thing to do. It takes time, devotion, and love. Everything that he has done has been and still is greatly appreciated by both me and the Fiery Foods Industry and I am grateful for his contribution (and everyone else that has written on the blog).

BUT, except for being hospitalized or a stroke, or something along those lines, what has happened here is kind of inexcusable. I know life takes precedence but you are telling me that he can’t take a minute or two to return a phone call, or email, or post something saying what the heck is going on? Come on. Even when I was poisoned last year I found time to shoot Joe and Linda over at The Hot Zone Online an email so they would know why I wasn’t posting and believe me, I was WAAAAAAYYYY out of it.

He has helped build a community here and made a lot of friends, but ignoring them like this is kind of like a “f-you”. I am hurt by it because I love coming here (even though I don’t post all the time) and felt like Nick cared about us. I hate to say it, but I think we’re all hugging a dead horse here. A week or two is fine, but a month and a week without word is just plain unprofessional and rude.

Now, if he’s been hurt and can’t post (god forbid this is the truth but I hope it is because other wise my faith in him will be ruined…not that I’m saying I hope he’s hurt, but you know what I mean) than I completely understand. I’m trying not to be insensitive and please don’t take this posting as that. But this situation is…ah, screw it, I’m done ranting.

I have spoken with Nick Today and he has told me to look for the HSB to be up and running again Aug 1,,,,Besides having alot going on he was just sick of the BS That had been going on.Im sure you all know what he is talking about Things will change and HSB will once again be on top… Where it belongs As for you sayng its like an FU to friiends,,,I can asure you it is nothing like that.Any time i needed NIck all i had to do is pick up a phone and he is there.Like he and many others have said they are just tried of the BS and needed a break..No he is not in the hospital.or in a car accident he is fine so i hope Jon that your faith in him will not be ruined…lol…Just remember we all can do without the BS.Lord knows there is plenty of other sits for that

This is Great News!!! I felt Nick was ok. Sometimes we get all get drained from our passions and we need to take a break so we can reenjoy our hobbies even more!

The HSB will rise again!

Awesome news! Maybe this time around we can make the posts here more positive and stop with all the bickering. I promise to do my part.

I hardly ever bickered with anybody…. People use to bicker at my reviews, lol. I never understood it all… Maybe we all need to realize and be grateful for Nick and he work he does. When I first met Nick and talked to Nick all I saw was a love for a hobby. It never was about competition, etc. Maybe too much of that has happened and taken away from some of the fun. Remember, Nick does invests alot of time here… Think about it. If you love something, invest time, do you want to see people bicker back and forth? Especially in the hobby that you love.

the truth on 7/29/2008 at 4:07 pm said:

I have spoken with Nick Today and he has told me to look for the HSB to be up and running again Aug 1,,,,Besides having alot going on he was just sick of the BS That had been going on.Im sure you all know what he is talking about Things will change and HSB will once again be on top… Where it belongs As for you sayng its like an FU to friiends,,,I can asure you it is nothing like that.Any time i needed NIck all i had to do is pick up a phone and he is there.Like he and many others have said they are just tried of the BS and needed a break..No he is not in the hospital.or in a car accident he is fine so i hope Jon that your faith in him will not be ruined…lol…Just remember we all can do without the BS.Lord knows there is plenty of other sits for that

Ditto!

Jungle Jims,

Huvason has informed me he will not be making it this weekend. Is there anybody in the Tri-State area that is going this weekend that would like to carpool and split expenses?

email me: Gooniesfan77@aol.com

I am relieved that Nick is fine! I am still saddened that he didn’t post he’s taking a break, but I’m not feeling as bad about it as I was before.

the truth on 7/13/2008 at 2:26 pm said:

Gildo..
Whatever……….. left in the dark… noone says anything…Just plain wrong….

the truth on 7/13/2008 at 5:31 pm said:

Gildo…
I love Nick you know that,,,,,, but come on..just a word from the captain would be nice…Anthony was with him….He has no clue???

Dang truth, you change your tune more than my local radio station.

Glad to hear that nick’s fine. Thanks for the update.

DK on 7/29/2008 at 8:06 pm said:

Dang truth, you change your tune more than my local radio station.

Glad to hear that nick’s fine. Thanks for the update.

What’s that supposed to mean DK?

I see that NickWatch 2008 continues…
According to Facebook, Nick was at the mall on Monday and taking photos of a Tabasco VW Bug and a blue truck with a big set of “blue balls” hanging from the hitch. Laura just recently had her birthday and looked like a princess in the photo.
I’m willing to bet that Nick and Laura are quite happy and healthy living their lives as it’s their right to do with no explanation to anyone. That’s what people do in the real world.
I’m also willing to bet Nick would like it if people would let him live his life and not be expected to explain his whereabouts and his mental state, etc, and that all of those taking offense to him doing so, would get a life of their own.
These are my thoughts, not yours, so if you don’t like ‘em, I’ve got two words for ya….GET BENT!

Oh, never mind, I see what you were driving at.

Uncle Big on 7/29/2008 at 8:21 pm said:

I see that NickWatch 2008 continues…
According to Facebook, Nick was at the mall on Monday and taking photos of a Tabasco VW Bug and a blue truck with a big set of “blue balls” hanging from the hitch. Laura just recently had her birthday and looked like a princess in the photo.
I’m willing to bet that Nick and Laura are quite happy and healthy living their lives as it’s their right to do with no explanation to anyone. That’s what people do in the real world.
I’m also willing to bet Nick would like it if people would let him live his life and not be expected to explain his whereabouts and his mental state, etc, and that all of those taking offense to him doing so, would get a life of their own.
These are my thoughts, not yours, so if you don’t like ‘em, I’ve got two words for ya….GET BENT!

Well said UB!

Uncle Big on 7/29/2008 at 8:21 pm said:

I see that NickWatch 2008 continues…
According to Facebook, Nick was at the mall on Monday and taking photos of a Tabasco VW Bug and a blue truck with a big set of “blue balls” hanging from the hitch. Laura just recently had her birthday and looked like a princess in the photo.
I’m willing to bet that Nick and Laura are quite happy and healthy living their lives as it’s their right to do with no explanation to anyone. That’s what people do in the real world.
I’m also willing to bet Nick would like it if people would let him live his life and not be expected to explain his whereabouts and his mental state, etc, and that all of those taking offense to him doing so, would get a life of their own.
These are my thoughts, not yours, so if you don’t like ‘em, I’ve got two words for ya….GET BENT!

We need more Uncle Big’s!

I’m right beside you on this on BIG. Had a long chat with MSK on this sort of thing tonight. He makes 3.

UB, you have email from a coin collector buddy of mine in Canada, I sent him your way.

Woo Hoo The Blog is gonna be back! Make me number 4!

All right UB (great to see your post)! I’m getting the warm fuzzies looking at all these posts. Just like old times.
As for what ‘b-s’ Nick is going through, I’ll remain blissfully ignorant and wait for his return (and to Laura- a “hi” from me and Joanne. We’ll always have the steam explosion in NYC- lol!).

Whoo hoo, number 300! Do I win a bag of chips?

Gildo
RWOD
i hope i am not making fun on your alma mater…

Yale

Diddy was so far down by the crik, so i had to “Yale” at him to let him know fixins was on the table.

Uncle Big on 7/29/2008 at 8:21 pm said:

I see that NickWatch 2008 continues…
According to Facebook, Nick was at the mall on Monday and taking photos of a Tabasco VW Bug and a blue truck with a big set of “blue balls” hanging from the hitch. Laura just recently had her birthday and looked like a princess in the photo.
I’m willing to bet that Nick and Laura are quite happy and healthy living their lives as it’s their right to do with no explanation to anyone. That’s what people do in the real world.
I’m also willing to bet Nick would like it if people would let him live his life and not be expected to explain his whereabouts and his mental state, etc, and that all of those taking offense to him doing so, would get a life of their own.
These are my thoughts, not yours, so if you don’t like ‘em, I’ve got two words for ya….GET BENT!

CaJohn on 7/29/2008 at 8:57 pm said:

I’m right beside you on this on BIG. Had a long chat with MSK on this sort of thing tonight. He makes 3.

Well said UB. But Nick not being around isn’t the root of all the “conspiracy theories”. I think it stems from the fact that there was no common courtesy shown to the HSB communty by giving a heads up. Just a blurb, a statement that the HSB will be idling for a bit would have went a long way. Same issue as always with other things. No simple email notifications before deleting comments, or removing entire posts, or even banning someone. As always, a lot of the controversy could have been avoided with a little simple communication and courtesy.

I do agree that Nick doesn’t owe anyone an explanation on his whereabouts. That’s his business, not anyone elses. I am glad to hear however that he is healthy and living a “normal” life. That update was refreshing to read.

My thoughts, nobody elses. Good to see you pop in UB.

who got banned?

DK on 7/29/2008 at 8:06 pm said:

Dang truth, you change your tune more than my local radio station.

Glad to hear that nick’s fine. Thanks for the update.

Change my tune???? I said he should have posted something.anything
would have help.. Me talking to Nick has nothing to do with my posts.
Dam Dk always looking for shit thats not there give it a rest

Having Dave’s Insanity Flakes… Seems like he has laced them with Ultimate Insanity…. they are much hotter than last batch I had… way to go Dave!!!

Will there be any Weekend of Fire coverage here at the HSB? Well I figure since the Miami Zestfest and the Houston Hot Sauce shows were cancelled, there might be some talk to the next big show here. Of course, I do believe someone referred to the Event coordinator as an idiot not too long ago, so maybe not. Well not idiot in a direct sort of way, but I do believe he was offended by the remark.

Anyway, for those that do not know, this upcoming weekend this is a show right outside the Cincinnati, Ohio area for August 2-3. This show is called the Weekend of Fire and it is located at Jungle Jim’s International Market in Fairfield, Ohio. There will be vendors in attendance from all over the country including CaJohn’s & Blair’s to name a few. Come out and support this Chilehead Event which also includes the World Championship Defcon Deathmatch after the Saturday Night show is closed. For additional Info go here:

http://www.junglejims.com/departments/jungle_jims_international_hot_sauce_weekendoffire_2008.asp

I will those there that come by the Blogger’s booth. Thanks and have a great weekend all!!!

Buddah on 7/31/2008 at 10:56 am said:

Will there be any Weekend of Fire coverage here at the HSB? Well I figure since the Miami Zestfest and the Houston Hot Sauce shows were cancelled, there might be some talk to the next big show here. Of course, I do believe someone referred to the Event coordinator as an idiot not too long ago, so maybe not. Well not idiot in a direct sort of way, but I do believe he was offended by the remark.

Anyway, for those that do not know, this upcoming weekend this is a show right outside the Cincinnati, Ohio area for August 2-3. This show is called the Weekend of Fire and it is located at Jungle Jim’s International Market in Fairfield, Ohio. There will be vendors in attendance from all over the country including CaJohn’s & Blair’s to name a few. Come out and support this Chilehead Event which also includes the World Championship Defcon Deathmatch after the Saturday Night show is closed. For additional Info go here:

http://www.junglejims.com/departments/jungle_jims_international_hot_sauce_weekendoffire_2008.asp

I will those there that come by the Blogger’s booth. Thanks and have a great weekend all!!!

Buddah.
Why is t that you feel the need to keep bringing the past shit up..Yes i said he was an idiot..I made that comment and i stand by it…he is a big boy he will get over it.HSB had nothing to do with my comments.so as far as WOF not being plug on HSB???…Well you seem like a smart guy.Im sure you can figure that one out…

I wish Bret and others nothing but the best for that weekend.Sounds like you guy will have a great time..Enjoy!!!!

the truth on 7/31/2008 at 1:10 pm said:

Buddah.
Why is t that you feel the need to keep bringing the past shit up..Yes i said he was an idiot..I made that comment and i stand by it…he is a big boy he will get over it.HSB had nothing to do with my comments.so as far as WOF not being plug on HSB???…Well you seem like a smart guy.Im sure you can figure that one out…

I wish Bret and others nothing but the best for that weekend.Sounds like you guy will have a great time..Enjoy!!!!

WOF is not about Bret or Buddah, or any other single person. It is a hot sauce show. No matter who sets it up, it is worthy of coverage on any spicy food blog. Remember they have over 50 vendors selling all forms of spicy goodness. If you can, get out to the show and buy some stuff. If you are stuck reading about it like me, just follow along jealously and plan better next year! The only thing that you can say that everyone has in common is a love for spicy food.

I know Joe and Linda Levinson, and Jonathan Passow will be there so that covers one of the spicy blogs. DK, Tracy Campbell, Buddah, and many others have another spicy blog covered. Ethan will be there as well as the Creator, they both have written a few very nice pieces for the HSB, maybe they could do a little coverage for us.

I know I would appreciate it. I enjoy hearing different points of view on the same event.

Good luck and safe travels to all!!!

I wish I could go! I know I am going to be there next year for sure!

You know I used to post on here pretty regularly for a while, and I kind of stopped when all the new posts stopped. When I did come back to check out the site all I usually found was bickering. I am not here now to stir up stuff, just as a disappointed chilehead that used to love this site. I don’t know what is going on with Nick and other than hoping all is well, don’t really care. What has really kept me from here is all the immature and useless infighting that I do not find on the “other” blog to which I belong. I joined both at the same time and used to post here twice as much as there, but now I am on there daily and here for a few fleeting moments once a week maybe. I hope the HSB does come back as someone said, but I also hope when it does some people can use it for what it was intended, a place to share stores, opinions, questions, etc on hot sauce. Just my opinion, but after reading 309 comments to get here I thought I deserved to give it. Hello to those of you that know me and maybe haven’t talked to me in a while, and I mean no personal offense to the rest of you.