That’s alot of hot sauce.

Cajohn, dont let Kristi see that picture, shes wearing her crown LOL

Yeah… and there’s two other restaurants!

I think Kristi has seniority! As for Jimmy’s places, he’s soon opening a 4th in what he called the suburbs.

I forgot to mention that he has a few of his “own” sauces, thay are on all the tables with a bunch of other sauces. Mostly Figueroa Brother’s & Tabasco. Not an outstanding array of quality. MAD, are you ever going to contact me about that sauce to review?

I think Mr. CaJohn is smiling so much cuz she is grabbing his butt! Where is her left arm prove me wrong!!!

Where is Mr. CaJohn’s right arm?

Yeah, but that was a given, her smile is twice as big as his!!!

I wonder if I’d be denied entry at Jimmy’s if I tried to bring my own extension ladder?

MSK on 3/20/2006 at 10:37 am said:

I wonder if I’d be denied entry at Jimmy’s if I tried to bring my own extension ladder?

I like that MSK.
Maybe one of those that fold up. You could hide it in a duffle bag or something.

MSK, how many resumes did you receive?
Maybe you should list the benefits package as well

MSK on 3/19/2006 at 11:11 am said:

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That is surely alot of hot sauce!!!!
I wish, I wish, I wish

Question about the forth from the top.
I see a cobra and a Light you up. what is to the right of the light you up any one recognise it.
As well same row over to the left the one with the Heart as a top and the bottle also looks to be a heart too? What is that one.
Thanks if anyone has that info please share.

The sauce to the right of the light you up looks to me like Cajohn’s Flying saucer - I couldn’t tell you about the other.

My brother lives in Chicago and works in the same building as Heaven on Seven - this might be the motivation that will make me actually visit him for once! Although I’d probably spend 2 hours after eating trying to identify every bottle in the place. They’d probably have to kick me out!

Dang that is alot of hot sauce! Very nice!!

The one to right of Light You Up appears to be an original Lava Dome

I would be worried about theft or breakage if that was at my restaurant. Not to mention who would get to clean them all yikes!!! I must say, however, that they sure do look nice on the wall like that.

E A R T H Q U A K E !!!! Could you just imagine?? hahaha

Chicago? I have family there… i wonder if they have a beyond death…

The bottle to the right of the Light You Up! is indeed a Hot Saucer. Look for a limited re-release of that bottle real soon. The one to the left is the first rendition of Hearts Afire. Jim Campbell has found a few of those with the other stopper. Something he tried when we ran out of heart stoppers, but I decided against putting them out. The Chile Rojo and Chile Verde in the first picture are out of production as well. Those have the plasticised foil wrapings instead of wax. They are a very early edition o bottles. There is one more in that series, it is a chile infused olive oil.

Sign me up for one of those CaJohn! How do we look for it? Just keep checking your website and catch it before the others?

Henry K on 3/20/2006 at 4:51 pm said:

The one to right of Light You Up appears to be an original Lava Dome

Speaking of the Lava dome. My brothers lava dome has a dark maroon colored wax on it. Only one ive seen with that color wax. He got it a Loooong time ago. How many of that colored wax has been out there Cajohn?? Also thanks for finding me the lava dome from Pepperpalace. I was lucky enough to get one that was signed in black perminent marker. I didnt hink I would get a signed one.

CaJohn, since mrseman is now adicted to collecting your stuff, would we be able to get a signed light you up or any other of your signed products?
Just asking

My favorite bottle … the one that says, “PAIN.” Who needs clever marketing when you can just get right to the point?

Scott, the Lava Dome was only offered in maroon for a long time. It wasn’t a plan to change colors, more of a shortage of maroon wax. The manufacturer was temporarily out, so we used black. We have evn done some in red. The red was the last of the Lava Domes produced. We havent made that bottle since 2002. Jim C says we have a few in his storage, they will be listed somewhere soon. I don’t know if the Pepper Palace has any more, but I know I signed the ones he had last time I was down there.

Jim and I talked about his “Spring Cleaning” and I know I have a lot of stuff in the corners of the warehouse as well. We will make an effort to get this stuff together and let Nick know just what we have. Many of the bottles will be “prototypes” or just us messing around with options. All items that were a joint effort ( Jim was my packer) will be signed by both of us.

eman, Jim has a light bulb, I don’t have any I know of. I have basically been a pack-rat and I’m sure I’ll find some items I have forgotten about. I know there is some very unique items to be offered. Anything you want signed that you find, I’ll be glad to oblige. Jungle Jim’s near Cincinnati may have some Ligh You Up as well.

On the Light You Up bottles, most had red shrink material, some had black. Again, just shortage of supply, not an intentional change.

CaJohn….You still up dude?

CaJohn on 3/20/2006 at 11:40 pm said:

Scott, the Lava Dome was only offered in maroon for a long time. It wasn’t a plan to change colors, more of a shortage of maroon wax. The manufacturer was temporarily out, so we used black. We have evn done some in red. The red was the last of the Lava Domes produced. We havent made that bottle since 2002. Jim C says we have a few in his storage, they will be listed somewhere soon. I don’t know if the Pepper Palace has any more, but I know I signed the ones he had last time I was down there.

Jim and I talked about his “Spring Cleaning” and I know I have a lot of stuff in the corners of the warehouse as well. We will make an effort to get this stuff together and let Nick know just what we have. Many of the bottles will be “prototypes” or just us messing around with options. All items that were a joint effort ( Jim was my packer) will be signed by both of us.

eman, Jim has a light bulb, I don’t have any I know of. I have basically been a pack-rat and I’m sure I’ll find some items I have forgotten about. I know there is some very unique items to be offered. Anything you want signed that you find, I’ll be glad to oblige. Jungle Jim’s near Cincinnati may have some Ligh You Up as well.

That sounds awesome!! Would definitely like first crack at “the things you find”
I know mrseman would love them for her cabinet, she has become quite a fan!!!!!
Next time you see Jim tell him to sell me his beyond death
just kidding lol

Thankyou for the gragious offer of the signatures!!!!
It means alot

Man, this is what I get for having a life, missing out on cool offers like the one above.

A life can be a dangerous thing Ryan. I am sure there will be plenty for us to fight over. I personally wouldn’t mind getting some myself

eman on 3/20/2006 at 11:46 pm said:

That sounds awesome!! Would definitely like first crack at “the things you find”
I know mrseman would love them for her cabinet, she has become quite a fan!!!!!
Next time you see Jim tell him to sell me his beyond death
just kidding lol

Thankyou for the gragious offer of the signatures!!!!
It means alot

LOL Your not kidding!!!! You would jump at the chance for his beyond death

huvason on 3/21/2006 at 6:58 am said:

LOL Your not kidding!!!! You would jump at the chance for his beyond death

As would most!

All right, all right, you got me!

I wonder what kind of an insurance policy one would have to have for such a large collection in an restaurant environment. Its one thing to insure your collection with a rider policy to your mortgage insurance or renters insurance as the case may be, but this would be entirely different.

Cheffy…..What’s up dude?

Regarding insurance….I tried to get a rider for mine through my State Farm home owners policy. They would only insure it up to the limitations set for food products. That’s a mere pimple on a ant’s a** for my needs. I’m in the process of trying to find a private insurer specializing in collectibles. Who would have ever thought that I might need to contact Lloyds of London

You probably will have to go through a private insurer. I don’t think there are actuarial charts developed yet for the intrinsic value of hot sauces. Wait a minute, anyone feel like starting up a consortium for the insurance of said items?

Really, I was able to get a Rider policy from State Farm. The policy is $25,000.00 and the premium is $173.00 per year. I would glady get more specifics or put you in touch with my agent if you’d like.

Cheffy…….I have to attend a wake shortly. Send me an email with your contact info. I’d like to talk with you about it. Thanks my friend.

FYI, back when I lived in Chicago and went to Heaven on 7 a lot, they used to give you a FREE MEAL if you donated a bottle of hot sauce that Jimmy Bannos did not have in the collection. A challenge yes, but good rewards. (Miss the place now, living in London. Nothing similar here. Bummer.)