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Posted on 04.27.06 by Nick Lindauer @ 6:58 am | Comments: |
« « Previous | Historic Lynchburg Tennesse Whiskey Barbeque Sauce Review » »

Oh me oh my, what a month it has been! I feel like I’ve been on a roller coaster of busy and there’s no station to pull into and slow down. And you know what? I like it! But I wanted to drop in and let you, the die hard HSBers, know what has been happening behind the scenes.

April always starts rough, first April Fools & then the birthday - and this year was no different. I think I still have emails to follow up from March, so if you are one of those waiting for a response, please be patient - or send me a nice reminder.

So April started with a bang, then taxes and then… I broke my right hand. Yep, talk about dumb, I fought a wall and the wall won. It’s not a bad break, but for about a week I’ve had it wrapped and have been hen-pecking at the keyboard, hence the fewer then normal posts - and almost no reviews by me. Thank you to the reviewers for continuing to supply the readers with the fodder they so desire.

The HSB has grown into quite a successful empire of heat and because of that, I want to inform you that the HSB is proud to introduce ChrisK as our latest reviewer. But, beyond being a reviewer, ChrisK also has the power of moderation and will be acting as my eyes and ears when I’m not “on duty”. We are now receiving over 200+ comments a day, and since I want to have a life with the wife, I decided to get help and turn to one of the folks who I know is on the HSB just as much as me. And down the road, if the workload becomes too much for the two of us, we’ll bring in more help. Look for Chris’s introduction in the upcoming week or so.

And on top of all the busy HSB items, Sweat ‘N Spice is going stronger then ever and my 9-5 job is really working me over.

The Ultimate Blog Sauce labels are nearing their final round of international signers, then they will be coming back to me and w I will organize the sending lists and get them moving within a week of arrival. Two sets will be mailed out, so please keep that in mind.

Spice for Soldiers - Once my hand is 100%, I’ll begin the final touches on the design. The layout mockups and of course the logo are complete.

In other news, the brother-in-law is in town for the Tribeca Film Festival - screening two movies: Boy Culture & Alone with Her. We’re going to one of the premiers next week.

So that’s whats happening behind the scenes here on the HSB. I’ve got a ton of messages to return & a collector’s corner to organize by this weekend, so keep your eyes peeled for that.

Oh yeah, still haven’t eaten a single hot wing since the Defcon Contest.


Chilehead Comments:
Posted by: Nick Lindauer - Categories: Hot Sauce News
Permalink: HSB Goings On…

One year ago: Seeds for Thought ...

60 Comments »

Comment #1:
Comment by jim campbell- Mild to Wild(R) (1521) - 4/27/2006 @ 7:04 am | [ Quote ]

I had a similar fight with a wall 21 years ago, but fortunately I was living in a mobile home ;-)

Comment #2:
Comment by Aaron (1014) - 4/27/2006 @ 7:20 am | [ Quote ]

Nick you deserve the help and I think ChrisK will do well enough to keep us happy :D Goodluck with the hand!

Comment #3:
Comment by Tracy C (1311) - 4/27/2006 @ 7:24 am | [ Quote ]

Hope the hand gets better soon Nick…Hummm, hitting the wall? Taxes? Could there be a connection.. :)

Comment #4:
Comment by Tracy C (1311) - 4/27/2006 @ 7:31 am | [ Quote ]

Congrats Chris K!! The FIRST HSB moderator.

I have Ryan’s email addy if you need it. :) :)

Comment #5:
Comment by loco luna brian (1290) - 4/27/2006 @ 7:41 am | [ Quote ]

I too did the “hand-broken-by-wall” thing in college. Fun:)

Congratulations on things going so well with the HSB and SnS and congrats ChrisK!

Comment #6:
Comment by Jodie (1079) - 4/27/2006 @ 8:10 am | [ Quote ]

Broke your hand? OUCH! But hitting the wall is a nice touch. When I broke my wrist, I was snowboarding, BUT I wasn’t moving! LOL I was at the bottom of the run waiting for my husband to follow me down. I JUST FELL! SO, at least you were in motion, I was just standing there!!! LOL Anyway, I hope it heals and doesn’t hurt to much.

I am SURE Chris K will do just fine. He seems honest enough! Just don’t let the power go to your head Chris! Power can make a good man go bad, so use it wisely! LOL LOL LOL (I am just joking, I HOPE YK!!)

Comment #7:
Comment by DEFCON Creator (1727) - 4/27/2006 @ 8:23 am | [ Quote ]

Did the wall bleed?

Comment #8:
Comment by huvason (3717) - 4/27/2006 @ 9:00 am | [ Quote ]

Chirs a moderator - man oh man are we in trouble :) COngrats Chris.

Hope you feel better Nick……. Back to work now - crazy this week…..

Comment #9:
Comment by thakswet (524) - 4/27/2006 @ 9:18 am | [ Quote ]

Congrats Chris.

Comment #10:
Comment by Lisa (489) - 4/27/2006 @ 9:26 am | [ Quote ]

Yeahhhy Chris :) Good Luck..

Comment #11:
Comment by Lee@DC (643) - 4/27/2006 @ 10:32 am | [ Quote ]

Congrats ChrisK and Nick for your business success! The HSB/SNS is one of a kind and you deserve it.
Now answer my emails, punk.

Comment #12:
Comment by loco luna brian (1290) - 4/27/2006 @ 10:33 am | [ Quote ]

Lee@DC on 4/27/2006 at 10:32 am said:

Congrats ChrisK and Nick for your business success! The HSB/SNS is one of a kind and you deserve it.
Now answer my emails, punk.

ROFL. I second that - on both counts. I’ve got a Hot Sauce Hottie waiting:)

Comment #13:
Comment by Lee@DC (643) - 4/27/2006 @ 10:34 am | [ Quote ]

Nick, what is your 9-5 job? If you don’t mind me asking…

Comment #14:
Comment by DEFCON Creator (1727) - 4/27/2006 @ 10:40 am | [ Quote ]

He’s a Structural Integrity Engineer. He goes around punching buildings and checking the resonance to determine how sound the structure is. :)

Comment #15:
Comment by Mrs.Ryan (2181) - 4/27/2006 @ 11:39 am | [ Quote ]

why do i get the distinct feeling that if I call chrisk a booger again he is going to tell on me? :|

Comment #16:
Comment by Jodie (1079) - 4/27/2006 @ 11:40 am | [ Quote ]

Mrs.Ryan on 4/27/2006 at 11:39 am said:

why do i get the distinct feeling that if I call chrisk a booger again he is going to tell on me? :|

Come on Mrs. do it!

Comment #17:
Comment by Mrs.Ryan (2181) - 4/27/2006 @ 11:41 am | [ Quote ]

CONGRATULATIONS BOOGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment #18:
Comment by Mrs.Ryan (2181) - 4/27/2006 @ 11:44 am | [ Quote ]

ON ANOTHER NOTE Nick I am sorry to hear about your hand, I am more appreciative now of how fast you answered my email, take care of yourself, hope the hand gets better real soon.

Comment #19:
Comment by Jodie (1079) - 4/27/2006 @ 11:45 am | [ Quote ]

Mrs.Ryan on 4/27/2006 at 11:41 am said:

CONGRATULATIONS BOOGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now that is what I like to see! That is what I call LOVE!

Comment #20:
Comment by Mrs.Ryan (2181) - 4/27/2006 @ 11:47 am | [ Quote ]

that’s not what I would call it ;)

Comment #21:
Comment by MattUK (713) - 4/27/2006 @ 11:47 am | [ Quote ]

Mrs.Ryan on 4/27/2006 at 11:39 am said:

why do i get the distinct feeling that if I call chrisk a booger again he is going to tell on me? :|

Jodie on 4/27/2006 at 11:40 am said:

Come on Mrs. do it!

Mrs.Ryan on 4/27/2006 at 11:41 am said:

CONGRATULATIONS BOOGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You guys are hilarious!!

Comment #22:
Comment by MattUK (713) - 4/27/2006 @ 11:49 am | [ Quote ]

Sorry to hear about you hand Nick - I’ll stop sending emails now and wait for a reply ;) I thought I may have been in your junk mail - stupid hotmail and all

Comment #23:
Comment by Jodie (1079) - 4/27/2006 @ 11:53 am | [ Quote ]

Mrs.Ryan on 4/27/2006 at 11:47 am said:

that’s not what I would call it ;)

In my world that is love! If I don’t call you a name, I really can’t stand you! LOL WOW, how messed am I? Where is the HSB therapist? LOL ;-)

Comment #24:
Comment by Mrs.Ryan (2181) - 4/27/2006 @ 11:57 am | [ Quote ]

OMG you have never called me a name, I am sorry you can’t stand me (insert crying face here) LOL just kidding!!!! hopefully chris knows I am just messin with him….if not I am in big trouble, on another thread I called him a flaming booger but shhhhh hopefully he forgot about that :D

Comment #25:
Comment by Jodie (1079) - 4/27/2006 @ 12:15 pm | [ Quote ]

Mrs.Ryan on 4/27/2006 at 11:57 am said:

OMG you have never called me a name, I am sorry you can’t stand me (insert crying face here) LOL just kidding!!!! hopefully chris knows I am just messin with him….if not I am in big trouble, on another thread I called him a flaming booger but shhhhh hopefully he forgot about that :D

Of course I love you……you a**! Feel better? Ask Kristi and Lisa, if I call you an a** or anything with that in my statement towards you, that is nothing but the truest form of love from the bottom of my heart! (I know I have a screw or two loose in my head!) LOL ;-)

Comment #26:
Comment by Mrs.Ryan (2181) - 4/27/2006 @ 12:16 pm | [ Quote ]

I feel much better now Thanks :D

Comment #27:
Comment by Jodie (1079) - 4/27/2006 @ 12:17 pm | [ Quote ]

Mrs.Ryan on 4/27/2006 at 12:16 pm said:

I feel much better now Thanks :D

That’s what I am here for! I am here to please! LOL ;-)

Comment #28:
Comment by Pam - 4/27/2006 @ 12:19 pm | [ Quote ]

Jodie on 4/27/2006 at 11:53 am said:

In my world that is love! If I don’t call you a name, I really can’t stand you! LOL WOW, how messed am I? Where is the HSB therapist? LOL ;-)

You’re not messed up. In my family if were polite to you we don’t like you. If we pick on you we love you. So you seem normal to me - not that that’s a ringing endorsement

Comment #29:
Comment by Jodie (1079) - 4/27/2006 @ 12:25 pm | [ Quote ]

Pam on 4/27/2006 at 12:19 pm said:

You’re not messed up. In my family if were polite to you we don’t like you. If we pick on you we love you. So you seem normal to me - not that that’s a ringing endorsement

Hey Pam, are you sure we are not related? LOL I kept telling them I was normal but they still tried to commit me! LOL ;-)

Comment #30:
Comment by Pam - 4/27/2006 @ 12:26 pm | [ Quote ]

Lee@DC on 4/27/2006 at 10:34 am said:

Nick, what is your 9-5 job? If you don’t mind me asking…

It would be interesting to find out what everyone does when their not here on the HSB (ie:jobs hobbies) Maybe that would be a good Off Topic someday.

Comment #31:
Comment by Pam - 4/27/2006 @ 12:27 pm | [ Quote ]

Jodie on 4/27/2006 at 12:25 pm said:

Hey Pam, are you sure we are not related? LOL I kept telling them I was normal but they still tried to commit me! LOL ;-)

Well you would fit in just fine here. So if they give you too hard a time, you just come visit us in California

Comment #32:
Comment by Jodie (1079) - 4/27/2006 @ 12:29 pm | [ Quote ]

Pam on 4/27/2006 at 12:27 pm said:

Well you would fit in just fine here. So if they give you too hard a time, you just come visit us in California

Thanks Pam! But don’t say it to loud….I might need to “disappear”. LOL ;-)

Comment #33:
Comment by Mrs.Ryan (2181) - 4/27/2006 @ 12:30 pm | [ Quote ]

Pam on 4/27/2006 at 12:26 pm said:

It would be interesting to find out what everyone does when their not here on the HSB (ie:jobs hobbies) Maybe that would be a good Off Topic someday.

maybe we can have an introduction page where everyone posts a short bio or something. it would make for interesting reading and conversation :D but we’ll have to wait and see when papa Nicks hand is better, I think it’s a great Idea :D

Comment #34:
Comment by MrFreeze (823) - 4/27/2006 @ 12:56 pm | [ Quote ]

Pam on 4/27/2006 at 12:26 pm said:

It would be interesting to find out what everyone does when their not here on the HSB (ie:jobs hobbies) Maybe that would be a good Off Topic someday.

That is a great idea, it would be nice to have an idea where people are from and so-on and so-forth.

Comment #35:
Comment by Jodie (1079) - 4/27/2006 @ 1:45 pm | [ Quote ]

MrFreeze on 4/27/2006 at 12:56 pm said:

That is a great idea, it would be nice to have an idea where people are from and so-on and so-forth.

I concur! Good thinking!

Comment #36:
Comment by chrisk (2682) - 4/27/2006 @ 2:00 pm | [ Quote ]

Mrs.Ryan on 4/27/2006 at 11:39 am said:

why do i get the distinct feeling that if I call chrisk a booger again he is going to tell on me? :|

Never, I could just delete it though. :-) :-)

Comment #37:
Comment by Jodie (1079) - 4/27/2006 @ 2:02 pm | [ Quote ]

chrisk on 4/27/2006 at 2:00 pm said:

Never, I could just delete it though. :-) :-)

UH OH! The power has taken hold of him! Chris, don’t let it control you! LOL ;-)

Comment #38:
Comment by Mrs.Ryan (2181) - 4/27/2006 @ 2:11 pm | [ Quote ]

hmmmm………well I can always do it early in the morning, that way everyone sees it before he does :D, I’ll find a way around his moderation :P

Comment #39:
Comment by Jodie (1079) - 4/27/2006 @ 2:16 pm | [ Quote ]

Mrs.Ryan on 4/27/2006 at 2:11 pm said:

hmmmm………well I can always do it early in the morning, that way everyone sees it before he does :D, I’ll find a way around his moderation :P

As long as you put in your post “For the Flaming King Boogerhead”. LOL ;-)

Comment #40:
Comment by Mrs.Ryan (2181) - 4/27/2006 @ 2:17 pm | [ Quote ]

ROFL, that is sure to get me deleted :P I’ll have to put it to the test tonight after work…if I am not to tired

Comment #41:
Comment by Jodie (1079) - 4/27/2006 @ 2:19 pm | [ Quote ]

Mrs.Ryan on 4/27/2006 at 2:17 pm said:

ROFL, that is sure to get me deleted :P I’ll have to put it to the test tonight after work…if I am not to tired

Let me know how it works! LOL

Comment #42:
Comment by chrisk (2682) - 4/27/2006 @ 2:20 pm | [ Quote ]

Jodie on 4/27/2006 at 2:02 pm said:

UH OH! The power has taken hold of him! Chris, don’t let it control you! LOL ;-)

Dont worry, :-) it will never happen.

Comment #43:
Comment by chrisk (2682) - 4/27/2006 @ 2:25 pm | [ Quote ]

“Look for Chris’s introduction in the upcoming week or so.”

Sorry Nick, guess Im slacking already. I said I’d get that to you last weekend…lol.
Its coming, real soon. :-)

Comment #44:
Comment by Jodie (1079) - 4/27/2006 @ 2:26 pm | [ Quote ]

chrisk on 4/27/2006 at 2:20 pm said:

Dont worry, :-) it will never happen.

I’m watching you! LOL LOL LOL ;-)

Comment #45:
Comment by Daniel (269) - 4/27/2006 @ 5:54 pm | [ Quote ]

chrisk on 4/27/2006 at 2:25 pm said:

“Look for Chris’s introduction in the upcoming week or so.”

Sorry Nick, guess Im slacking already. I said I’d get that to you last weekend…lol.
Its coming, real soon. :-)

Hey Chris, ive gotten to know some people around here, but havent really gotten around to ever getting in a discussion with you, Congrats on the new job/duty, and I hope to have a great conversation with you on here about something spicy.

jim campbell- Mild to Wild(R) on 4/27/2006 at 7:04 am said:

I had a similar fight with a wall 21 years ago, but fortunately I was living in a mobile home ;-)

Hey Jim, I sent you out a box, so hopefully you get it, enjoy.

Comment #46:
Comment by jim campbell- Mild to Wild(R) (1521) - 4/27/2006 @ 7:04 pm | [ Quote ]

Well thanks Daniel! Any hints as to what’s in it? :-)

Comment #47:
Comment by Pam - 4/27/2006 @ 7:54 pm | [ Quote ]

Comment by Pam - — 4/27/2006 @ 12:27 pm | [ Quote ]

Hey! I don’t have little numbers next to my name. I feel very left out.

Comment #48:
Comment by Aaron (1014) - 4/27/2006 @ 8:19 pm | [ Quote ]

Pam on 4/27/2006 at 7:54 pm said:

Comment by Pam - — 4/27/2006 @ 12:27 pm | [ Quote ]

Hey! I don’t have little numbers next to my name. I feel very left out.

I guess you will just have to post a bunch more to see if it changes! If ChrisK had full moderator powers yet maybe that could be his first thing to fix!

Comment #49:
Comment by chrisk (2682) - 4/27/2006 @ 9:17 pm | [ Quote ]

Aaron on 4/27/2006 at 8:19 pm said:

I guess you will just have to post a bunch more to see if it changes! If ChrisK had full moderator powers yet maybe that could be his first thing to fix!

trying to put me to work already Aaron??? :-)

Comment #50:
Comment by Aaron (1014) - 4/27/2006 @ 9:23 pm | [ Quote ]

chrisk on 4/27/2006 at 9:17 pm said:

trying to put me to work already Aaron??? :-)

Maybe! We do want our moderators to be helpful when we have a problem :D I am sure Nick is ready for the help anytime

Comment #51:
Comment by Tina Brooks -- Peppermaster Hot Sauces (100) - 4/27/2006 @ 10:02 pm | [ Quote ]

Hey Nick, sorry to hear about your hand. Get better soon.

T

Comment #52:
Comment by Pam - 4/28/2006 @ 1:36 am | [ Quote ]

Aaron on 4/27/2006 at 8:19 pm said:

I guess you will just have to post a bunch more to see if it changes! If ChrisK had full moderator powers yet maybe that could be his first thing to fix!

ChrisK use your powers to fix my numbers please

Comment #53:
Comment by eman (1755) - 4/28/2006 @ 8:30 am | [ Quote ]

Hey chris k, when i get done with the babys room, i will come to your house to widen all the doors so you can get your head through!
:) just kidding…congrats on the promoton

Nick…wall hard….don’t punch….drink less!! :)

Comment #54:
Comment by Jodie (1079) - 4/28/2006 @ 8:32 am | [ Quote ]

eman on 4/28/2006 at 8:30 am said:

Hey chris k, when i get done with the babys room, i will come to your house to widen all the doors so you can get your head through!
:) just kidding…congrats on the promoton

Nick…wall hard….don’t punch….drink less!! :)

Dink less? Blasphemy!

Comment #55:
Comment by eman (1755) - 4/28/2006 @ 8:36 am | [ Quote ]

Just an update on the Father-in-law.
He had emergency brain surgery last night and things came out as good as possible. The tumor is most likely cancer but tests are still being done. He is still with us and should be for a while. The biggest thing is he will be here to see his grand child and hopefuly a couple of birthdays. Thanks to all for the e-mails and for everyone being so great, thankyou so very much!!!!!!
the eman’s

Comment #56:
Comment by Jodie (1079) - 4/28/2006 @ 8:45 am | [ Quote ]

eman on 4/28/2006 at 8:36 am said:

Just an update on the Father-in-law.
He had emergency brain surgery last night and things came out as good as possible. The tumor is most likely cancer but tests are still being done. He is still with us and should be for a while. The biggest thing is he will be here to see his grand child and hopefuly a couple of birthdays. Thanks to all for the e-mails and for everyone being so great, thankyou so very much!!!!!!
the eman’s

Sorry to hear about your FIL. I will keep good thoughts for him and the rest of your family. If you need anything just let me know.

Comment #57:
Comment by Nick Lindauer (1014) - 4/28/2006 @ 9:36 am | [ Quote ]

Lee@DC on 4/27/2006 at 10:34 am said:

Nick, what is your 9-5 job? If you don’t mind me asking…

I could tell you, but then the big corporate behmoth might squash me like a little bug. :-)

Comment #58:
Comment by DEFCON Creator (1727) - 4/28/2006 @ 9:54 am | [ Quote ]

You work for Terminex? :)

Comment #59:
Comment by Lee@DC (643) - 4/28/2006 @ 10:58 am | [ Quote ]

Nick Lindauer on 4/28/2006 at 9:36 am said:

I could tell you, but then the big corporate behmoth might squash me like a little bug. :-)

lol. That’s cool. I was more wondering what type of work you do. M-F I’m a techie and suspect you might be the same.

Comment #60:
Comment by Cheffy (401) - 5/2/2006 @ 11:35 am | [ Quote ]

Sounds like quite amonth indeed!!! Thanks for all the hard work Nick. This Blog continues to be an important part of my day. Thanks for the opportunity to share in all this and congratulations on the continued success of Sweat and Spice!!

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