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Here’s the HSB who’s who of ZestFest (from the pics I have & listed by number of comments – sort of):
Nick & Laura (aka the wife)
Nick is the enabler behind this madness and Laura lets him. 
She’s just getting into the hot world folks, go easy!
John (aka huvason)
Everyone shout: Fat Kids Sauces!
Ryan (aka Angry Ryan or Angry Pepper)
Located in Oregon, Ryan is the man behind AngryPepper Graphixs. Some of his work includes the label design for Fat Kid Sauces.
Chris K & Kristi
The first couple to have met and become engaged via the HSB! Chris K has been a longtime commentor here and as a moderator has been dubbed “Chris K from the Blog”. Kristi is one of the Three Hot Tamales and Chris’s direct link to the inner workings of the hot sauce world.
Sonia (aka Mrs. Ryan or Sanyo)
The most “vocal” wife on the HSB, Mrs. Ryan deserves major props for putting up with all the drunks at ZF and for coming out with her own line of sauce under the Mischief moniker.
Eric (aka eman or Captain Capsacin)
Noted for his impressive collection of Blair’s bottles, eman has recently gone above all chileheads by giving his daughter the middle name “Blair”. eman is also the brains & brawn behind the Team HSB shirts that made an impressive showing at Zest Fest.
Paul (aka pmac)
Not the chilehead one would think, pmac can’t handle the hot stuff (unless it’s mrs. pmac 
).
Paul (aka thebigshow)
Paul from CT, the man drove to ZestFest (and more then one Defcon Day). The man lives up to his blog name – he’s one big dude!
John (aka CaJohn or CJ)
CaJohn took home more awards then anybody at the show and produces the ultra sexy Caveat Emptor bottles. His wife, Sue, is actually Wicked Wanza.
Jim Campbell (aka buns o steel or mash maker to the stars)
Jim is the man behind the Red Savina Habanero, Open Fields and the majority of sauce makers mashes. He also just climbed a whopping 106,377 steps in the name of charity.
John (aka Creator or Defcon Creator)
A surprise visitor to Zest Fest, Creator flew is for one night just to hang with the chileheads before heading out the next day to cook wings for another event. John is the man behind Defcon Sauces and the semi-monthly Defcon Days, not to mention the glowing Zero Batch 3′s.
Vic & Wendy
Vic & Wendy’s hot sauce collection take up an entire room and then some, these folks drove all the way from Florida to enjoy Zest Fest.
Brian Moon (aka locolunabrian)
Brian is the man behind Loco Luna Hot Sauces (his Meet Your Maker interview can be seen here) and his first reserve debuted at Zest Fest. You may still be able to pick one up if you ask him real nice…
Aaron (aka picanteput)
The sleeper at the poker game, Aaron came all the way from Alabama and partied it up with the HSBers.
Randy (aka MSK or Teal)
MSK is the proud owner of the world’s largest signed hot sauce collection, some of which can be seen on his site MississippiSauceKing.Com. And I dare say, he has the most frequently signed head as well!
Doug (aka the truth)
The truth is behind Jersey Boyz Jerky (and chris k from the blog is behind him (well, sometimes))
Lisa (aka one hot tamale)
Lisa is 1/3 of the Three Hot Tamales team – and very generous in sharing Dougie with Chris K from the blog. And to top it all off, Lisa remained on the bull the longest (by a long shot) on Friday night.
Jodie
Hmm, what to say about Jodie? Well, she’s one of the Three Hot Tamales, along side Kristi and Lisa and she wears her ribbons proudly (can’t say anything else without getting in trouble) 
Steve (aka The 5th Tamale)
Steve has become the 5th Tamale, but I think he’s going to need a bigger shirt. He’s huvason’s brother by the way. Seen here with the wife (aka the 4th Tamale).
Danny Cash
The mohawk is real and the stories are true – Danny Cash & his crew liven up any party and prove it by teaching folks how to drink two beers at once!
Scotty B
The man behind Scotty B’s Hot Sauces – Scotty proudly took home two Golden Chiles and a 2nd place ribbon on Friday night and knowing his line of sauces, there’s plenty more to come.
Craig (aka Cheffy)
Cheffy drove down from Iowa and brought with him some of his delicious BBQ and BBQ Sauces. He’s the Cheffy behind Cactus Bob’s BBQ Corral (located in Iowa) and after tasting some of his BBQ, it’s definately worth a road trip!
Fernando
All the way from California, Fernando, Mrs. Fernando and Baby Armando were a blast to hang out with. Be careful with baby Armando though, he’s been trained to steal your beers
Jim
Jim has been a long time reviewer here on the HSB and as a Dallas local, he decided to pop into ZF and say hi to the crew.
John (aka Pepperman)
The only guy with the cajones to propose to his girlfriend (now his wife) in front of a room full of chileheads – he’s also the only guy that gets conned into wearing the Danny Cash Pepperman suit. But as a bonus, he’s got a belt to hold his beer!
Jack (aka AJ, or Arizona Jack)
The maker of eBay’s best selling jerky, Arizona Jack also has a strong penchant for poker and guitars. If your a major jerky consumer like some of us, just ask him to whip up an extra large batch (I’m talking 2lbs bags) and he’ll gladly help you out.
Mrs. Eman & Baby Isabella
A hot sauce collector in her own right, Mrs. eman deserves a medal for caring for a baby during ZF with all the craziness going on. Baby Isabella was definately one of the highlights of the show!
Dan (from BLP Labels)
The man looks like he’s 20 but in fact he’s 40! (so much for partying with chileheads making you look your age) If you need labels done right, check out BLP Labels and ask to speak to Dan or Mike.
Lee
Lee is a part of the Danny Cash crew and is infamous for trying CaJohn’s Black Mamba without listening to the warnings.
Steve (aka Chile Chef)
Steve is part of CaJohn’s crew and as the operations manager, he’s seen a lot of sauce in his day.
Travis (aka Scotty B Junior)
Travis worked his butt off during Zest Fest, manning Scotty B’s booth and lifting all those awards! He’s an HSBer in training (Scotty won’t quite let us take the kid out) and future sauce maker.
Captain Thom
Captain Thom makes the chilepepper keychains that HSBers are so fond of and he makes a killer smokey pepper vinegar (not to mention numerous other sauces and spices). His meet your maker interview can be found here.
Whew, there you have it folks – a semi-complete listing of all the HSBers at the show. This post took me almost 2 weeks to put together and if I didn’t get a picture of you up there, please send one in to add. I scoured all the pics sent in to date and hope I didn’t miss anyone, but if I did, just let me know and I’ll add you to it.
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171 Comments
NICK GREAT JOB A ALLWAY BUT I THINK YOU FORGOT TO ADD MRE RENFRO SHE SEEMS TO BE NEXT TO CHRIS K FROM THE BLOG
THE TRUTH on 10/1/2006 at 10:51 am said:
NICK GREAT JOB A ALLWAY BUT I THINK YOU FORGOT TO ADD MRE RENFRO SHE SEEMS TO BE NEXT TO CHRIS K FROM THE BLOG
LOL! Just caught what you were meaning Truth Should have subbed her for Miss Teen Tx who was at the Renfro booth also
Great job Nick! I loved it! You explained each of us perfectly!
Hey Nick,
the caption should read:
Scotty B
The man behind Scotty B’s Hot Sauces – Scotty proudly took home
two Golden Chiles and a 2nd place ribbon on Friday night and knowing his line of sauces, there’s plenty more to come.
Much Love
Scotty B
Caption for Nick & Laura – “See, hot sauce does give you a whiter smile!”
Great pic!
That pic makes me look like a alcoholic… and I resemble that remark
Lisa on 10/1/2006 at 12:26 pm said:
That pic makes me look like a alcoholic… and I resemble that remark
YOUR PIC!!!! Take a look at mine. Jeez…. talk about DRUNK
No Huv, I love ya man, but that pic of you is just downright scary !!!!
Man, this is like a “Caption This” free-for-all!!!
Lisa on 10/1/2006 at 12:26 pm said:
That pic makes me look like a alcoholic… and I resemble that remark
What are you talking about? Ya lightweight!!!!
huvason on 10/1/2006 at 12:29 pm said:
YOUR PIC!!!! Take a look at mine. Jeez…. talk about DRUNK
I think that was right before you asked how to get to your room. Or it could have been right before you asked if anyone had seen your brother. LOL!!!!
Jodie on 10/1/2006 at 1:15 pm said:
I think that was right before you asked how to get to your room. Or it could have been right before you asked if anyone had seen your brother. LOL!!!!
Or maybe just before raping Danny Cash at the bull…
Great stuff here! And don’t forget that eman is Loco Luna’s Mid-West Regional Sales Manager
thebigshow on 10/1/2006 at 1:20 pm said:
Or maybe just before raping Danny Cash at the bull…
How’s it going Big Show! How is EVERYBODY doing?
before we fix that, I didnt know bigshow was also into bugs – Nick must have still been thinking about that $70…
“he’s one bug dude!”
You guys caught me at my finest with my glasses on and all. I chose to sit out the first round and save all my luck for the second round. A true sleeper indeed 
Great times!!
locolunabrian on 10/1/2006 at 2:04 pm said:
How’s it going Big Show! How is EVERYBODY doing?
hey Brian, things a re great, how about you? Hope you got my mail.
Was just eating some extreme earlier today
Aaron on 10/1/2006 at 2:17 pm said:
You guys caught me at my finest with my glasses on and all. I chose to sit out the first round and save all my luck for the second round. A true sleeper indeed
Aaron, i think you were sleeping through alot of that game…lol
thebigshow on 10/1/2006 at 2:19 pm said:
hey Brian, things a re great, how about you? Hope you got my mail.
Was just eating some extreme earlier today
Czesh Bigshow! Good to see a fellow Polack here!
thebigshow on 10/1/2006 at 2:19 pm said:
hey Brian, things a re great, how about you? Hope you got my mail.
Was just eating some extreme earlier today
Things are great – just too busy. I’ve been on the road a lot and will be spending the next 3 weeks in Chicago, Pittsburgh, Montreal and San Antonio….
Shoot me an email when you get a chance. I need to put a link up to your site.
yeah definately had a great time.
The one thing I noticed…MYSELF 110% included or 130% maybe per capita, this had to be the group most likely tro have a heart attack, I am amazed no one dropped the whole weekend!
I felt alomost like i fit in! unlike my jeans, shirt …well pretty much everything else.
Great time you are all really nice people and we would do it again in a heart beat….
Scotty B’s Hot Sauces on 10/1/2006 at 11:51 am said:
Hey Nick,
the caption should read:
Scotty B
The man behind Scotty B’s Hot Sauces – Scotty proudly took home
two Golden Chiles and a 2nd place ribbon on Friday night and knowing his line of sauces, there’s plenty more to come.Much Love
Scotty B
Hey Thanks Nick,
On top of it as usual
Scotty B
Anthony on 10/1/2006 at 2:24 pm said:
Czesh Bigshow! Good to see a fellow Polack here!
What’s up Anthony, yeah, you me and the Huv
locolunabrian on 10/1/2006 at 2:35 pm said:
Things are great – just too busy. I’ve been on the road a lot and will be spending the next 3 weeks in Chicago, Pittsburgh, Montreal and San Antonio….
Shoot me an email when you get a chance. I need to put a link up to your site.
wow, alot of traveling, but must be fun too. just sucks to be away from home. or is Brooke, traveling with you…lol
will do, got a banner too. if you want (thanx to DK)
thebigshow on 10/1/2006 at 2:20 pm said:
Aaron, i think you were sleeping through alot of that game…lol
That was entirely possible cause we had been having more fun than I normally have!
Aaron on 10/1/2006 at 3:01 pm said:
That was entirely possible cause we had been having more fun than I normally have!
LOL….it sure was a hell of a good time. can’t wait till NM…
Love these photos! But “evidence” is not always a good thing! 
I can’t wait to meet all of you in person….hope you are doing a group trip to New Mexico in March! What a “hoot”!
Sara on 10/1/2006 at 3:34 pm said:
Love these photos! But “evidence” is not always a good thing!
I can’t wait to meet all of you in person….hope you are doing a group trip to New Mexico in March! What a “hoot”!
I know there’s alot of us going, and alot of new HSBers that didnt make it to texas, see you there.
everyone….not above, how CaJohn fills the CEs!!!!!!!!!
thebigshow on 10/1/2006 at 3:42 pm said:
I know there’s alot of us going, and alot of new HSBers that didnt make it to texas, see you there.
Can’t wait…anyone that Mentions the HSB at our booth, Big Daddy Jake’s, will get a special price! Plus a hug and several photos taken for our website…You guys Just …ROCK!!!!!
thebigshow on 10/1/2006 at 3:44 pm said:
everyone….not above, how CaJohn fills the CEs!!!!!!!!!
SORRY…s/b NOTE above…. hear Nick helps out too….
Sara on 10/1/2006 at 3:45 pm said:
Can’t wait…anyone that Mentions the HSB at our booth, Big Daddy Jake’s, will get a special price! Plus a hug and several photos taken for our website…You guys Just …ROCK!!!!!
Sounds great, hope you’re giving out the hugs, and not Big Daddy Jake!!! LOL
thebigshow on 10/1/2006 at 3:42 pm said:
I know there’s alot of us going, and alot of new HSBers that didnt make it to texas, see you there.
We will all be there, Az Rich, myself and the wives. If Texas was any indication, I am sure NM will be a blast !!! Cant wait !!!
Arizona Jack on 10/1/2006 at 4:01 pm said:
We will all be there, Az Rich, myself and the wives. If Texas was any indication, I am sure NM will be a blast !!! Cant wait !!!
Hey, AJ how are things? Hope all is well in AZ.
thebigshow on 10/1/2006 at 4:09 pm said:
Hey, AJ how are things? Hope all is well in AZ.
Things are good my friend. Just got done starting up a batch of Red Savina jerky today, should be awesome !! Get your requests for samples in folks, should be ready to ship in a cpl days. I may actually take this into production and need some chilihead input !!!
thebigshow on 10/1/2006 at 3:49 pm said:
Sounds great, hope you’re giving out the hugs, and not Big Daddy Jake!!! LOL
Big Dady Jake won’t leave the safety of his retirement to come to shows…no matter how much we beg! So…yep..the hugs are from me…unless you prefer them from Jeff!
Whoa, I got the red eye pic.must be all my “pent up hate and anger”
Arizona Jack on 10/1/2006 at 4:19 pm said:
Things are good my friend. Just got done starting up a batch of Red Savina jerky today, should be awesome !! Get your requests for samples in folks, should be ready to ship in a cpl days. I may actually take this into production and need some chilihead input !!!
You know, I’ll sample anything! Just ask the Creator, Huv, Nick and I did a zero wing yesterday!!
thebigshow on 10/1/2006 at 4:25 pm said:
You know, I’ll sample anything! Just ask the Creator, Huv, Nick and I did a zero wing yesterday!!
Yeah, but I did TWO 
thebigshow on 10/1/2006 at 4:25 pm said:
You know, I’ll sample anything! Just ask the Creator, Huv, Nick and I did a zero wing yesterday!!
Jack shoot some my way if you hadn’t to many request already. TTYL busy day.
Ryan@angrypepper on 10/1/2006 at 4:24 pm said:
Whoa, I got the red eye pic.must be all my “pent up hate and anger”
Looks like our talks are working… lol… Acceptance is the first step.
Whats up Ryan
thebigshow on 10/1/2006 at 4:25 pm said:
You know, I’ll sample anything! Just ask the Creator, Huv, Nick and I did a zero wing yesterday!!
These are some great shots! I’ve got plenty more of the HSB’ers and ZF here http://www.locoluna.net/LavaOnTour/index.html! Check it out:)
thebigshow on 10/1/2006 at 4:25 pm said:
You know, I’ll sample anything! Just ask the Creator, Huv, Nick and I did a zero wing yesterday!!
Holy crap! And you are able to talk about it today?
BLANE on 10/1/2006 at 4:47 pm said:
Looks like our talks are working… lol… Acceptance is the first step.
Whats up Ryan
Nothin much, just never ending work. If its not my day job, its my night job. If its neither, its something around the house…One of these days I’m really going to take a vacation.
BLANE on 10/1/2006 at 4:45 pm said:
Jack shoot some my way if you hadn’t to many request already. TTYL busy day.
A blatant plug : ( also a way for me to consolidate all jerky sample orders into 1 place )
Please contact me thru my site, super spicy dot com, I will see to it that all requests are fulfilled. Be sure to leave a mailing address. I will only use this for the samples, I will never use it for anything else. Word.
I had some of AZ’s beef Jerky at ZF. Good stuff with a nice burn.
Arizona Jack on 10/1/2006 at 5:01 pm said:
A blatant plug : ( also a way for me to consolidate all jerky sample orders into 1 place )
Please contact me thru my site, super spicy dot com, I will see to it that all requests are fulfilled. Be sure to leave a mailing address. I will only use this for the samples, I will never use it for anything else. Word.
Hey jack sounds good… You should have nick do your name as a link, that would help people who don’t know you be able to contact you easier.. How’s everything going.
locolunabrian on 10/1/2006 at 4:59 pm said:
Holy crap! And you are able to talk about it today?
They may be talking about it, but I’d imagine their days started off with a 4am wake up call, and a green apple quickstep to the closest bathroom.
DEFCON Creator on 10/1/2006 at 5:11 pm said:
They may be talking about it, but I’d imagine their days started off with a 4am wake up call, and a green apple quickstep to the closest bathroom.
Haha… no doubt!
DEFCON Creator on 10/1/2006 at 5:11 pm said:
They may be talking about it, but I’d imagine their days started off with a 4am wake up call, and a green apple quickstep to the closest bathroom.
Hey John how goes it? wished I could have made it.. Do you have a list of events your doing next year… can you shoot me a e-mail on it..
thebigshow on 10/1/2006 at 4:25 pm said:
You know, I’ll sample anything! Just ask the Creator, Huv, Nick and I did a zero wing yesterday!!
Hey big how goes it… Are you recovering from the wings?
Nick Lindauer on 10/1/2006 at 5:18 pm said:
Jack just has to put his URL in the URL field when making comments, that will then automatically link to his site.
Thanks Nick I’ll make sure Jack gets the info.
Nick Lindauer on 10/1/2006 at 5:18 pm said:
Jack just has to put his URL in the URL field when making comments, that will then automatically link to his site.
Ok, i tried that Nick, thanks….
Off to Sunday shopping, see ya all later
Aj
Hey, it worked, THANKS Nick
later gang
Arizona Jack on 10/1/2006 at 5:26 pm said:
Hey, it worked, THANKS Nick
later gang
Hey AJ shoot me a email on how I order your Jerky? it’s not on your site..
DEFCON Creator on 10/1/2006 at 5:11 pm said:
They may be talking about it, but I’d imagine their days started off with a 4am wake up call, and a green apple quickstep to the closest bathroom.
No Gastro problems here…… All good at the Casa Huvason Stronghold. Of course I didn’t get any Habby gorse, and my brtoher JUST requested some…… 
BLANE on 10/1/2006 at 5:14 pm said:
Hey John how goes it? wished I could have made it.. Do you have a list of events your doing next year… can you shoot me a e-mail on it..
Hi Blane. Hey, I tried the meatballs, pretty good dude! Made the house smell good too, so The Createss was happy as well!
Our event for next year haven’t really bee written yet. We’ll be doing Fiery Foods in March again, no doubt. As for Defcon Days, the bars and restaurants we do them at contact me, usually only a couple of weeks before the date of the gig, so I really can’t tell you. We’ll probably be flying down to Zest Fest next year, not doin’ a booth, just drinkin’. Thinking about doing the Houston show next year instead, not to mention many demos, hockey games, etc.
huvason on 10/1/2006 at 5:52 pm said:
No Gastro problems here…… All good at the Casa Huvason Stronghold. Of course I didn’t get any Habby gorse, and my brtoher JUST requested some……
I didn’t realize you forgot to get some until today.
DEFCON Creator on 10/1/2006 at 6:09 pm said:
I didn’t realize you forgot to get some until today.
Yeah, I didnt realize until half way home……… I’ll shoot you and email later, or tomorrow. Off to get ice cream with the kids.
We had such a GREAT time with everyone…..ok…group hug
our love to all…..see you in NM
DEFCON Creator on 10/1/2006 at 6:08 pm said:
Hi Blane. Hey, I tried the meatballs, pretty good dude! Made the house smell good too, so The Createss was happy as well!
Our event for next year haven’t really bee written yet. We’ll be doing Fiery Foods in March again, no doubt. As for Defcon Days, the bars and restaurants we do them at contact me, usually only a couple of weeks before the date of the gig, so I really can’t tell you. We’ll probably be flying down to Zest Fest next year, not doin’ a booth, just drinkin’. Thinking about doing the Houston show next year instead, not to mention many demos, hockey games, etc.
Just hard to make it to and event with two weeks notice, you know horse and wagon here in Nebraska,,,lol, the BOSS (Wife) gave me the okay to fly out to one next year, also have planned to make the FF and ZF for sure….
That’s cool, just think of it in a positive light, FF is less than half a year away.
BLANE on 10/1/2006 at 6:25 pm said:
Just hard to make it to and event with two weeks notice, you know horse and wagon here in Nebraska,,,lol, the BOSS (Wife) gave me the okay to fly out to one next year, also have planned to make the FF and ZF for sure….
Being a hot sauce lover and a woman, bring the “BOSS” and I promise us “Hot-chicks” will show her a good time! Between the Three Hot Tamales and Big Daddy Jake’s … She will be the first one booking the flights!
Sara
thebigshow on 10/1/2006 at 2:56 pm said:
What’s up Anthony, yeah, you me and the Huv
And my hot sauce hottie!
Thanks for the Pic Nick!! I have said it many times and have read it several more- it was truely special to have met everyone we did. Some stand out a little more then others, some were wilder, and then some were just so incredibly kind and gracious. Yes we drove straight through from Florida and knowing now by who we met, we would and will do it again. Who knows we may end up driving out to New Mexico if I can’t talk Wendy into flying, LOL!
Sara on 10/1/2006 at 6:36 pm said:
Being a hot sauce lover and a woman, bring the “BOSS” and I promise us “Hot-chicks” will show her a good time! Between the Three Hot Tamales and Big Daddy Jake’s … She will be the first one booking the flights!
Sara
She coming to FF and ZF, she saw the picks I don’t think she would miss it.. I know you gals will show her a good time that’s what scares me…lol
BLANE on 10/1/2006 at 7:13 pm said:
She coming to FF and ZF, she saw the picks I don’t think she would miss it.. I know you gals will show her a good time that’s what scares me…lol
Mrs Huvason will be 8-1/2 months pregnant. Should I bring her?
Anthony on 10/1/2006 at 6:49 pm said:
And my hot sauce hottie!
Yea and dont forget the one over here
huvason on 10/1/2006 at 7:24 pm said:
Mrs Huvason will be 8-1/2 months pregnant. Should I bring her?
Congradulations, but I’d have to say we might not see her there..
huvason on 10/1/2006 at 4:35 pm said:
Yeah, but I did TWO
the second one, was just a lil off the plate. come on Huv… we all know you’re a dumber polack than me…lol
BLANE on 10/1/2006 at 7:40 pm said:
Congradulations, but I’d have to say we might not see her there..
Thanx… Heck, she won’t let me go! Fighting that battle now
locolunabrian on 10/1/2006 at 4:59 pm said:
Holy crap! And you are able to talk about it today?
sure….i warmed up with some exteme lava…
DEFCON Creator on 10/1/2006 at 5:11 pm said:
They may be talking about it, but I’d imagine their days started off with a 4am wake up call, and a green apple quickstep to the closest bathroom.
LOL….thanx for the graphic pic….thank god, i do have those problems..
BLANE on 10/1/2006 at 5:16 pm said:
Hey big how goes it… Are you recovering from the wings?
yeah, its all good man, how are u?
eman on 10/1/2006 at 6:16 pm said:
We had such a GREAT time with everyone…..ok…group hug
our love to all…..see you in NM
eman, how goes it brother? cant wait till nm….
Sara on 10/1/2006 at 6:36 pm said:
Being a hot sauce lover and a woman, bring the “BOSS” and I promise us “Hot-chicks” will show her a good time! Between the Three Hot Tamales and Big Daddy Jake’s … She will be the first one booking the flights!
Sara
Blane, is Sara is anythin like THT, she’ll be drunk all weekend and loving it. Just ask Laura…
Anthony on 10/1/2006 at 6:49 pm said:
And my hot sauce hottie!
NICE>….hehehe
Vic on 10/1/2006 at 7:02 pm said:
Thanks for the Pic Nick!! I have said it many times and have read it several more- it was truely special to have met everyone we did. Some stand out a little more then others, some were wilder, and then some were just so incredibly kind and gracious. Yes we drove straight through from Florida and knowing now by who we met, we would and will do it again. Who knows we may end up driving out to New Mexico if I can’t talk Wendy into flying, LOL!
talk her into flyin will be soo much easier…
tell her if my parents can do it to ireland, she can make it to NM
huvason on 10/1/2006 at 7:24 pm said:
Mrs Huvason will be 8-1/2 months pregnant. Should I bring her?
NOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thebigshow on 10/1/2006 at 8:12 pm said:
NOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOL!!!
Just tell her your going to Duff’s for the weekend, that should do it!
DEFCON Creator on 10/1/2006 at 8:27 pm said:
LOL!!!
Just tell her your going to Duff’s for the weekend, that should do it!
LOL..that will definately work..
Sporto on 10/1/2006 at 7:37 pm said:
Yea and dont forget the one over here
Ha – we need to come up with a Polish Hot sauce.
Some of the Horse Radish from Jaswoz Bakery is crazy though!!!
Also try and get the extra spicy kielbasa from Copernicus Deli in Roncesvalles.
thebigshow on 10/1/2006 at 8:04 pm said:
Blane, is Sara is anythin like THT, she’ll be drunk all weekend and loving it. Just ask Laura…
Bigshow–Sara is the “Chef” of Big Daddy Jake’s.. and I love to have fun, but…I am an old fart…will be 50 years old on 7/17/2007….but I can make sure even the pregnat women have a good time! I always pack ding-dongs and twinkies!
thebigshow on 10/1/2006 at 8:12 pm said:
NOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DEFCON Creator on 10/1/2006 at 8:27 pm said:
LOL!!!
Just tell her your going to Duff’s for the weekend, that should do it!
I’m telling!!!!!!!!!
thebigshow on 10/1/2006 at 8:12 pm said:
NOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I say yes, you can kiss HER this time…….and we won’t have to baby sit you……ooooooo, that one hurt
just kidding……FAT KID SAUCES!!!!!
thebigshow on 10/1/2006 at 8:04 pm said:
Blane, is Sara is anythin like THT, she’ll be drunk all weekend and loving it. Just ask Laura…
Ok, hitting below the belt, Biff. I was only drunk 1 out of the 4 nights I was there.
The Wife on 10/1/2006 at 9:58 pm said:
Ok, hitting below the belt, Biff. I was only drunk 1 out of the 4 nights I was there.
yeah, but that night lasted till 3pm the next day
WE LOVE YOU LAURA!
eman on 10/1/2006 at 10:24 pm said:
yeah, but that night lasted till 3pm the next day
WE LOVE YOU LAURA!
I was about to say the same thing ha! For some it was a contiual string of adult beverages
hey bigshow.
como estas usted from az. been away from my computer for a while. things wel in VT? maybe next time i can afford your little gem. walked 33 miles saturday and sunday.
hey Nick this is Travis thnx for posting me and chossing one of my better pictures that he sent u. lol so HSB trainee huh well thats f-ing awsome if u want me to try some sauce just send them over and i will write u up a review well thanx again
Travis B aka Scotty B Jr.
eman on 10/1/2006 at 10:24 pm said:
yeah, but that night lasted till 3pm the next day
WE LOVE YOU LAURA!
True- and the hangover kicked in around 5pm. I blame Big Show- he wouldn’t play poker with me unless I anted up $20, I wouldn’t play him unless he drank, he wouldn’t drink unless I drank some more- it was a vicious cycle!
eman on 10/1/2006 at 10:24 pm said:
yeah, but that night lasted till 3pm the next day
WE LOVE YOU LAURA!
EMAN! I miss you and Michelle and Isabella so much! How many months until NM? TOO MANY!
Da Bears!!! 37 – 6!!! WooHoo!!!
eman on 10/1/2006 at 6:16 pm said:
We had such a GREAT time with everyone…..ok…group hug
our love to all…..see you in NM
Hey eman! Hows the familia? We had a great time as well, give that little princess of yours a smooch for me!
The Wife on 10/1/2006 at 10:42 pm said:
True- and the hangover kicked in around 5pm. I blame Big Show- he wouldn’t play poker with me unless I anted up $20, I wouldn’t play him unless he drank, he wouldn’t drink unless I drank some more- it was a vicious cycle!
Laura, you were so drunk I”m thinking your just starting to recover! We miss you. Have to do a city day before it gets too cold. I HATE the cold!
Anthony on 10/1/2006 at 9:16 pm said:
Ha – we need to come up with a Polish Hot sauce.
Some of the Horse Radish from Jaswoz Bakery is crazy though!!!
Also try and get the extra spicy kielbasa from Copernicus Deli in Roncesvalles.
You gotta go to Starsky’s in Mississauga man…….It’s one big Polish Supermarket, everything’s imported, everything you need…in one word, mint…oh and i’ll come up with that Polish hot sauce
Sara on 10/1/2006 at 9:37 pm said:
Bigshow–Sara is the “Chef” of Big Daddy Jake’s.. and I love to have fun, but…I am an old fart…will be 50 years old on 7/17/2007….but I can make sure even the pregnat women have a good time! I always pack ding-dongs and twinkies!
Sara ain’t talking jive either cuz she rocks!!!!!!! Love ya girl! I like Jeff too but usually I like my men shorter than me
Thanks Nick for showing me in one of my finer moments!
I probably have the most “read” head in America…
Good Day all
The Wife on 10/1/2006 at 9:58 pm said:
Ok, hitting below the belt, Biff. I was only drunk 1 out of the 4 nights I was there.
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Bret on 10/2/2006 at 6:09 am said:
Good Day all
Morning Bret!
Bret on 10/2/2006 at 6:09 am said:
Good Day all
DK on 10/2/2006 at 7:12 am said:
Morning Bret!
Morning!
kristi on 10/1/2006 at 11:49 pm said:
Laura, you were so drunk I”m thinking your just starting to recover! We miss you. Have to do a city day before it gets too cold. I HATE the cold!
The boys at Defcon Day kept offering to buy me a drink- kept turning them down all day. But for you darling, I’ll gladly do shots with you any day. Can’t wait to see you!
huvason on 10/2/2006 at 7:48 am said:
Morning!
Good day to you. Update from Saturday Hot Sauce demo Product did good. You were the Knockout Champ of the day. THT were 2nd. Knockout means put the biggest hurt-in on someone. Were we could tell they are hurting. All sauce did real good. Bret
Bret on 10/2/2006 at 8:55 am said:
Good day to you. Update from Saturday Hot Sauce demo Product did good. You were the Knockout Champ of the day. THT were 2nd. Knockout means put the biggest hurt-in on someone. Were we could tell they are hurting. All sauce did real good. Bret
Good morning Bret, glad to hear it was a success. Yey for THT and FAT KID SAUCES!!!!!! (said while doing laps around a table and yelling).
Hey everyone, today is the edge’s birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY EDGE!!!! Let me guess, you’d like a mechanical bull for your special day………..just think, if we get you one, we can point and laugh every time Jodie can’t get her footing to get on the darn thing… good times, good times.
Bret on 10/2/2006 at 8:55 am said:
Good day to you. Update from Saturday Hot Sauce demo Product did good. You were the Knockout Champ of the day. THT were 2nd. Knockout means put the biggest hurt-in on someone. Were we could tell they are hurting. All sauce did real good. Bret
kristi on 10/2/2006 at 9:02 am said:
Good morning Bret, glad to hear it was a success. Yey for THT and FAT KID SAUCES!!!!!! (said while doing laps around a table and yelling).
Great to hear. THANKS BRET Sorry, no table to run around at work!!!!
Bret on 10/2/2006 at 8:55 am said:
Good day to you. Update from Saturday Hot Sauce demo Product did good. You were the Knockout Champ of the day. THT were 2nd. Knockout means put the biggest hurt-in on someone. Were we could tell they are hurting. All sauce did real good. Bret
Great to hear Bret !! Thanks for including THT in your demo !!
And congrats to Huv, must make you feel great !! FAT KID SAUCES YEAHHHHHHHHHHH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nick I think your listing was great, to be able to put names on photos
is a great help to be able to know people that have been on the BLOG
Especially for those of us who could not be there.
You missed me. Eman and Brian Moon got some pics of us there, but I swear you did too Nick….maybe I’m wrong though.
Regardless, if anyone wants to see my face, it’s on my website.
Ryan Bell on 10/2/2006 at 12:02 pm said:
You missed me. Eman and Brian Moon got some pics of us there, but I swear you did too Nick….maybe I’m wrong though.
Regardless, if anyone wants to see my face, it’s on my website.
If it’s not on the Flickr page then I don’t have it – if anyone has one to send to me I’ll toss it up there.
huvason on 10/2/2006 at 9:26 am said:
Great to hear. THANKS BRET Sorry, no table to run around at work!!!!
You kidding me Huv, Garry even answers the phone that way!!!!! Hell, he even taught the girls to yell woho everytime he says it!
the edge on 10/2/2006 at 4:01 pm said:
You kidding me Huv, Garry even answers the phone that way!!!!! Hell, he even taught the girls to yell woho everytime he says it!
FAT KID SAUCES!!!!!
the edge on 10/2/2006 at 4:01 pm said:
You kidding me Huv, Garry even answers the phone that way!!!!! Hell, he even taught the girls to yell woho everytime he says it!
Sorry was under Garry’s name again! DUh……
Vic on 10/1/2006 at 11:27 pm said:
Da Bears!!! 37 – 6!!! WooHoo!!!
you bet!!!!!!
Most vocal wife on the HSB, LMAO!!!!!!! I was disapointed to see my name spelled right
Mrs.Ryan on 10/2/2006 at 6:37 pm said:
Most vocal wife on the HSB, LMAO!!!!!!! I was disapointed to see my name spelled right
Don’t worry, you’ll always be Sanyo to us
kristi on 10/2/2006 at 6:45 pm said:
Don’t worry, you’ll always be Sanyo to us
ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hey guys those were good times i hope everyone had fun at zest fest like i did well and i was nice to meet u all have a great day
Travis
hey Travis, looking forward to next year!! It was great to meet you also
Scotty B Jr on 10/3/2006 at 9:37 am said:
hey guys those were good times i hope everyone had fun at zest fest like i did well and i was nice to meet u all have a great day
Travis
It was good to meet you too, Travis. Anybody that can eat a teaspoon of mamba, live to tell about it, and do it more is cool in my book
Scotty B Jr on 10/3/2006 at 9:37 am said:
hey guys those were good times i hope everyone had fun at zest fest like i did well and i was nice to meet u all have a great day
Travis
Travis – Don’t let your dad work you too hard! Hope to see you guys again in New Mexico
Cheffy on 10/2/2006 at 5:41 pm said:
you bet!!!!!!
Go Bears!
I’d like to clear something up here, Nick:
“Lee is a part of the Danny Cash crew and is infamous for trying CaJohn’s Black Mamba without listening to the warnings. ”
Cajohn pretty much held me down and forced me to try that evil sauce, then he busted out the Frostbite and was ‘Spiking’ our beers without us knowing. This was in Albuquerque last year. Watch out for that guy after a few drinks….wooooeeeee. Can’t wait for March!
Lee@DC on 10/3/2006 at 2:33 pm said:
I’d like to clear something up here, Nick:
“Lee is a part of the Danny Cash crew and is infamous for trying CaJohn’s Black Mamba without listening to the warnings. ”
Cajohn pretty much held me down and forced me to try that evil sauce, then he busted out the Frostbite and was ‘Spiking’ our beers without us knowing. This was in Albuquerque last year. Watch out for that guy after a few drinks….wooooeeeee. Can’t wait for March!
Lee that CaJohn is one crazy guy. UPDATE DANNY CASH PRODUCTS ARE IN THE HOUSE> That is in Jungle Jim’s.
Bret on 10/3/2006 at 3:10 pm said:
Lee that CaJohn is one crazy guy. UPDATE DANNY CASH PRODUCTS ARE IN THE HOUSE> That is in Jungle Jim’s.
Glad to hear it, Bret. Sell out yet?
Lee@DC on 10/3/2006 at 4:26 pm said:
Glad to hear it, Bret. Sell out yet?
ALMOST
Bret on 10/3/2006 at 4:37 pm said:
ALMOST
NOW GET YOU AND DANNY IN HERE TO DEMO. AND HAVE SOME FUN
Bret on 10/3/2006 at 4:38 pm said:
NOW GET YOU AND DANNY IN HERE TO DEMO. AND HAVE SOME FUN
Bret, you sure you want those 2 in your store? Lock up the beer section, or it will be empty. Especially if they bring Pepperman with them!
Bret on 10/3/2006 at 4:38 pm said:
NOW GET YOU AND DANNY IN HERE TO DEMO. AND HAVE SOME FUN
Sounds like a good time to me. Next year we might be planning a road trip out your way. There’s some places I’d like to hit including Jim’s Open Fields and Cajohn’s facility to spy on his operation….
thebigshow on 10/3/2006 at 5:14 pm said:
Bret, you sure you want those 2 in your store? Lock up the beer section, or it will be empty. Especially if they bring Pepperman with them!
Show you better meet us there so we can completey demolish the supply.
Lee@DC on 10/3/2006 at 7:38 pm said:
Sounds like a good time to me. Next year we might be planning a road trip out your way. There’s some places I’d like to hit including Jim’s Open Fields and Cajohn’s facility to spy on his operation….
Let me know Lee, I want to go to Open Fields too! Maybe Jim can time it after Sturgis, can take the RV there!!
thebigshow on 10/3/2006 at 5:14 pm said:
Bret, you sure you want those 2 in your store? Lock up the beer section, or it will be empty. Especially if they bring Pepperman with them!
FREE BEER?
BRET HAS HOT SAUCE AND BEER Why have I not been told this before (probably for the obvious reason )
Lee@DC on 10/3/2006 at 7:41 pm said:
Show you better meet us there so we can completey demolish the supply.
LOL..it’s deal..see me post above.
huvason on 10/3/2006 at 7:41 pm said:
FREE BEER?
BRET HAS HOT SAUCE AND BEER Why have I not been told this before (probably for the obvious reason
Because Dan said you were a bad kisser, dude-
Lee@DC on 10/3/2006 at 7:44 pm said:
Because Dan said you were a bad kisser, dude-
Yeh but I try hard
huvason on 10/3/2006 at 7:44 pm said:
Yeh but I try hard
I heard you got an A for effort!!!
huvason on 10/3/2006 at 7:41 pm said:
FREE BEER?
BRET HAS HOT SAUCE AND BEER Why have I not been told this before (probably for the obvious reason
Because he doesn’t want you moving in and setting up a cot in the firetruck!
Lee@DC on 10/3/2006 at 7:44 pm said:
Because Dan said you were a bad kisser, dude-
ewwww
thebigshow on 10/3/2006 at 7:48 pm said:
Because he doesn’t want you moving in and setting up a cot in the firetruck!
LOL – true… I’m definitely heading out there next year.
thebigshow on 10/3/2006 at 5:14 pm said:
Bret, you sure you want those 2 in your store? Lock up the beer section, or it will be empty. Especially if they bring Pepperman with them!
Bigshow did you tell how big the Beer section is.
huvason on 10/3/2006 at 7:51 pm said:
LOL – true… I’m definitely heading out there next year.
we should all plan it around open fields…
he wont know what to do if there’s like 20 bloggers there at the same time!! lol
Bret on 10/3/2006 at 7:52 pm said:
Bigshow did you tell how big the Beer section is.
no way man…was keeping that to myself. beer…cigars…and hot sauce…lalalalala i’m in dreamland….
thebigshow on 10/3/2006 at 7:54 pm said:
no way man…was keeping that to myself. beer…cigars…and hot sauce…lalalalala i’m in dreamland….
I’m moving in. Bret will never know i’m there
huvason on 10/3/2006 at 7:56 pm said:
I’m moving in. Bret will never know i’m there
JJ’s profit margins will sure know. May take them a little while to figure out, but they’ll know! kinda like that guy that escaped from jail or whatever and was living in the abandoned store next door, sneaking in at nite and helping himself. lol
thebigshow on 10/3/2006 at 7:58 pm said:
JJ’s profit margins will sure know. May take them a little while to figure out, but they’ll know! kinda like that guy that escaped from jail or whatever and was living in the abandoned store next door, sneaking in at nite and helping himself. lol
LOL
huvason on 10/3/2006 at 8:01 pm said:
LOL
Bret, you got a shower in that store?
We can probably sneak a cot into the SS Minow too, as long as Gilligan lets us. Can do some fishing in the tanks when we’re bored. Ride the monorail for fun. Damn, Huv…I think I’m moving in first.
thebigshow on 10/3/2006 at 8:05 pm said:
Bret, you got a shower in that store?
We can probably sneak a cot into the SS Minow too, as long as Gilligan lets us. Can do some fishing in the tanks when we’re bored. Ride the monorail for fun. Damn, Huv…I think I’m moving in first.
From the sound of JJ’s, we can both hide for a while!
huvason on 10/3/2006 at 8:09 pm said:
From the sound of JJ’s, we can both hide for a while!
We could not only hide, we could get lost too….
I think that’s what Happened to Madd, he went to visit Bret, and got lost, so just decided to stay.
thebigshow on 10/3/2006 at 8:15 pm said:
I think that’s what Happened to Madd, he went to visit Bret, and got lost, so just decided to stay.
That would explain alot. i was hoping he would have shown up on Saturday
huvason on 10/3/2006 at 8:16 pm said:
That would explain alot. i was hoping he would have shown up on Saturday
LOL…I wish I had at least gotten to meet him once, so I would know who everyones talkin about. seems very strange that he would just disappear, hope there’s not problems. i’m sure everyone would like to see him back, no matter what the reason for his leaving.
huvason on 10/3/2006 at 7:41 pm said:
FREE BEER?
BRET HAS HOT SAUCE AND BEER Why have I not been told this before (probably for the obvious reason
Have you not seen the pic above?
thebigshow on 10/3/2006 at 8:23 pm said:
LOL…I wish I had at least gotten to meet him once, so I would know who everyones talkin about. seems very strange that he would just disappear, hope there’s not problems. i’m sure everyone would like to see him back, no matter what the reason for his leaving.
I think he has been banned by the missus. That’s my story and I am sticking to it!
Jodie on 10/3/2006 at 8:34 pm said:
I think he has been banned by the missus. That’s my story and I am sticking to it!
LOL….that would suck. I can understand being banned from buying, I’ve been trying to ban myself from spedning money, but it’s not working! But would hope he could pop on here, every now and again to say hey.
2so we missed ya saturday., but i heard you had family committments, thats kewl.3
Hey Huv just one thing for you. GO TIGERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MrFreeze on 10/3/2006 at 8:41 pm said:
Hey Huv just one thing for you. GO TIGERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OK….. i’m a Met fan
Jodie on 10/3/2006 at 8:32 pm said:
Have you not seen the pic above?
That would be the “obvious reason”
huvason on 10/3/2006 at 8:52 pm said:
OK….. i’m a Met fan
That’s worst yet (LOL)
Here’s some real bad news (from CNN):
Beer drinkers beware: 4 percent of U.S. hops crop burns
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
huvason on 10/3/2006 at 8:55 pm said:
Here’s some real bad news (from CNN):
Beer drinkers beware: 4 percent of U.S. hops crop burns
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
now that is bad news………..huv did you get my e-mail to you……
MrFreeze on 10/3/2006 at 9:04 pm said:
now that is bad news………..huv did you get my e-mail to you……
Yes I did – THANX. Your sauce went out today!
thebigshow on 10/3/2006 at 8:05 pm said:
Bret, you got a shower in that store?
We can probably sneak a cot into the SS Minow too, as long as Gilligan lets us. Can do some fishing in the tanks when we’re bored. Ride the monorail for fun. Damn, Huv…I think I’m moving in first.
2 showers. And we broke ground on a hotel on the grounds this week. Man I can’t wait tell we have some type of function here that you all could come.
thebigshow on 10/3/2006 at 7:53 pm said:
we should all plan it around open fields…
he wont know what to do if there’s like 20 bloggers there at the same time!! lol
1st thing raise my price on hot sauce and Beer And Cig. Just Kidding.LOL. Man I would love it. Proable talk everybodys ear off. And show you how we have fun at work
MrFreeze on 10/3/2006 at 8:41 pm said:
Hey Huv just one thing for you. GO TIGERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ouch, Tigers are losing
Bret on 10/3/2006 at 10:28 pm said:
2 showers. And we broke ground on a hotel on the grounds this week. Man I can’t wait tell we have some type of function here that you all could come.
HUV, we’re in!! Showers and all!!!!
Bret, that’s awesome, yeah, get something planned, we’ll have a hotel to stay at and everything. can we get monorail rides from the hotel to the store and back
Bret on 10/3/2006 at 10:35 pm said:
1st thing raise my price on hot sauce and Beer And Cig. Just Kidding.LOL. Man I would love it. Proable talk everybodys ear off. And show you how we have fun at work
you call that work you pretend to do there?
dont worry Nick he wont over work me cause he knows i would eventaully take off. yeah i hope i g2g to mexico this year. i was supposed to go last year but dad got in a wreck but hopfully i will be there. my b-day is on the 6th of march so im planing on haveing fun cause im turning 18 hell ya well peace out all
Travis
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