Nick OOO till 8/11

I love San Diego! Have fun Nick!

Stepupforcharity 1/5 – $2025 8 hours to go!

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you going for it Huv? LOL

My guess is $3000 +

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I wish, but not a chance 🙁 I think it will go way past $3000.

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how many are out there that have that deep a pockets though? that’s alot to spend for something to put in your collection, cause you sure wont get your money back on it. at least not right away.

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True, but this is something that probably will never leave the winners collection. I true one of a kind that is helping a great cause. Hope Jims resting and taking care of himself!

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I think he’s at t he Botanical Gardens thing. I know he said no more training till it’s time to go for it.

Yeah, I;m sure it’s stayin in a collection too. Still that’s a big investment.

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Aw come on big show, remember its for charity so its a tax write off!

Dick’s Last Resort is a great place with some good grub.

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I love San Diego too! (but I’m going to San Jose 😆 )

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it’s only a tax right off to the amount over what it would cost you normally. you are receiving something worth value. so the question is, how much is the product and how much is the donation. in case i never mentioned it, i’m an accountant…lol

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Dick’s Last Resort is always fun, should find out if there’s any in Fort Worth, I know there’s like 20 of them.

Correction, their site only shows 6, including one in Dallas. I swore there was more, oh well…

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Ok, maybe thats why my way of thinking gets me into trouble! I tend to think I know what I”m talking about when it can work in my favor! lol

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you? get in to trouble? naaahhh… i dont see that!

The difficut question is, putting a value on what you’re getting. Could you argue that Blair’s 04 Holiday sold for $200 and CaJohn’s Lava Dome for $50, the rest is a tax right off? Not sure they would buy that one, but I suppose that’s what I would try.

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Nick your comment.If anyone knows any good haunts in San Diego let me know and I’ll try and check them out. If you email me while I’m out, I’ll try and respond but please be patient.

and Dick’s Last Resort is in San Diego, not San Jose.

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I am an a**! Sorry, but have a good time anyway! LOL

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Jodie Nick did say San Diego.

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He did? Are you guys trying to mess with my head? Because if so, I think Kristi and Lisa might have something to say about that! I have sold them the offiical rights to mess with my head!

San Jose eats? I used to go there a lot for the Game Developers Conference. One word: Sushi!

Also, if you make it to SF, definitely go to Le Colonial (20 Cosmo Place, SF 94109). AMAZING French Colonial inspired Vietnamese food. It’s also a great place to get some legit Veitnamese beer, sit on the balcony and watch the sites. Great food.

Have fun!

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I’ve been to the one in San Antonio, what a trip. It’s nice to be able to berate the waiting staff and have them egg you on for more!

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Vietnamese beer…Ahh yes, old #33 (bam-ni-bah, forget how to spell it). The high content of enbalming fluid gave quite the buzz, but MAN, the hangover…Ugh.

I try to avoid the embalming fluid when I can, but the Hue Beer is quite good. Give it a sot DC!

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I’ll have to check it out next time I hit NYC. The beer selection around here kinda blows.

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Brain call me if you can At JJ. Bret

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Brain call me if you can At JJ. Bret

Brain? where’s pinky?

Is there a plot to take over the HSB?

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Will do Bert. LOL:)

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Sorry about that Brian . I was thinking about my headache.

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Hey Brian, bought pepperheads out of Lava Extreme on Saturday.. NOt sure if they had any more in the back, but certianly no more on the shelf!

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You’re a good man Huv (no matter what DefCreator says:)! I’ll give them a call. I’m hearing good things about your sauce BTW.

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LOL – what’s he saying now 😀

Lava is still on the top shelf, right on the rack when you walk in….. Dropped off some Fat Kid Sauces for them to try, perhaps i’ll be next to you shortly!

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Sounds good!

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can someone explain to me why Clint is blue like Nick?

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Clint Lindauer, Nick Eastwood…Clint Eastwood, Nick Lindauer…Dick Seargent, Seargent York?

Hey HSBers,
Just wanted to let you know that I will be out of the office from 8/7 until 8/11 – Going to San Jose for business. I’ll maintain the HSB postings on a regular basis, though the new posts may not be live at the usual time.

If anyone knows any good haunts in San Jose let me know and I’ll try and check them out. If you email me while I’m out, I’ll try and respond but please be patient.

Don’t feel like an ass Jodie, it did originally say San Diego. Severel people I’ve talked to have stated the same. Fist the San Diego/San Jose thing, then we find out Clint and Nick are one in the same (notice up above that both Nick and Clint’s posts are highlighted and they have the same number of comments). Where’s the mystery van when you need it?

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Ok, now I know what’s going on. Clint was with Nick using Nick’s computer. In the Habanero Punch Review thread, Clint made a post (his 98th) which appeared normal. Then we have the post toward the top of this thread, which is highlighted (like Nick’s always are) and then followed by a comment from Mick (also highlighted). BOTH comments from Nick and Clint have the same number posts showing next to their names on the comments. So that mystery is solved. But questions still remain…

What are Nick and Clint doing together?
Does Nick’s wife know they’re together?
Why the change in travel plans?
Was there a quarrel between Nick and Clint on where to vacation?
Is it really a business trip?
is “business trip” code for something more scandalous?
How many fingers am I holding up?

The truth is out there…Scully, get ADA Skinner, we’re going “probing”…

One last question…Just how many licks DOES it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?

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Ahhh ryan, it may be more twisted then you think. 👿 Maybe HSB Central has been hijacked in Nick’s absence and someone is there using Nick’s computer. Then trying to post as Nick (as well) to throw everyone off. The IP address can reveal alot – so further investigation may be necessary. If you change only the name (not the e-mail), the post-count will remain the same. So you need to ask many more questions to find the answer. 🙄

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Funny Sh*t! lol (sorry)

I love when my day starts this way.

Four fingers.

chrisk once again, seems to know more than he is letting on to. Suddenly I have the urge to buy a menage a trois from THT. Wonder what thats about. hmmm

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Four Fingers? Is Leroy in on this too?

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Wounder were he has been all night. DARN HIS DOOR IS LOCK THERE SOMETHING IN THERE WITH HIM. I’m going outside and look in his window. WOW

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HEY DK, good morning!! Leroy seems to have his “hand” in just about everything. I see you decided to go public with the pic? Were you the inspiration for Vics photos as well? Beetween your sexy arms and Vics butt, I think we may have ourselves a new hot sauce hunk!

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Good Morning Kristi!

Ha! You’re so funny! Just for the record, I photoshopped the arms into that pic. 😉 And also, that was NOT me, or any part of me, in Vic’s photo! shopped or not! 🙂

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You are a brave man Bret! Good morning by the way! And no, I don’t want to know what Leroy is up to! 😀

I’m off to work, L8R G8R!

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Awesome, have a good day DK!

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Hey Kristi, are the Tamales going SAturday to DEFCON day?

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I know Jodie can’t make it, going to a wedding. Not sure about Lisa and myself. We are going to Vermont on Thursday for a couple of days for another run of production. We have to see how that goes. I think from what I’ve read you and bigshow are going right?

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Yep, me and thebigshow – and probably my borther (the 5th Tamale, so you guys will be represented in some sort of weird way).

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Well if we aren’t there tell Steve we say hi and let him know his new hottie tank came in and we’re just waiting for him to model it for us!

Just got the Duff’s flyer from Jimmy (the owner-dude), man, whoever shows up to this thing…Let’s just say, it’ll be a night to remember! This has the distinct chance of being the craziest one yet hands down. Jimmy has had his footsoldiers passing these things out all over NYC.

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My wife’s already giving me crap about going!

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Bring her! The more the merrier!

Unless of course, you don’t want more jars of Habby Horse. You wouldn’t want Big Show to get them all now, would you?

No pressure though. 😀

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Hey Huv, isnt it (like) a business metting or something?
You know, its hot sauce related. 😉

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That’s the only reason I can go – believe me! “HSRA” – Hot Sauce Related Activity 😀

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Its something like networking 😉 , helping the business grow!

HSRA huh…nice,
Better watch out or the “Houston Squash Racquets Association” might be after you for “borrowing” their name…lol Wonder if Chuck’s a member? 👿

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LOL – yeah – I still have her convinced we’re going to make money selling this stuff 😉

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Hmmm, reinvestment tends to make the number of collector bottles increase on the shelf. 🙂

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Well there’s more going on than either you or Nick are wiling to expose…now Clint’s comment is no longer highlighted and the post count has been changed. Its ok for HSBers to play outside the blog. Just maintain that “don’t ask, don’t tell” poilcy 😉

EHHH now clint isn’t blue anymore, he is prolly sad that he was kicked out of the special club 🙁 poor clint first man boobs and Now Nick won’t share his color 🙁

Howdy all, how is everyone doing today ?????????? Hope everyone had a great weekend !!!!!!!!!!

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You two crack me up 😀

Ryan – package went out UPS yesterday. Not sure how long it takes to Oregon, with customs and all 😀

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Are you aloud to trade with Oregon now. I thought the USDA still were blocking them. Cool there some berrys we buy from there. LOL

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Thanks HUV! Should be here Monday then. Usually takes 7 days (5 business days) fro stuff from the east coast to reach me. Many thanks my friend. 😀

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The USDA is just pissed cause we still have “indians” runnong on the loose here. Can’t leave yer home without yer musket…we’re still in the dark ages over here ya know 😛

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The post office did say something about packing it extra good – more protection when it gets on horseback 😀

No problem – THANK YOU

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I’m not sure. I had to pay off the postal worker 😀

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Hey Mr. Freeze, welcome back!!

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Thanks, i think I am fully recovered now. Received my package from the THT’s today thanks. Salsa is about one week away for the first batch…yummy……..

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Cool, I was hoping it would be there for when you got back. So was RHCP”S as good as you expected?

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It was awesome don’t have the words to explain it. I took right around 450 pictures through the whole weekend…..In November they are coming to Grand Rapids, MI think i may see them again. They said there was around 70,000 plus at the RHCP,s concert. We were right around 80 yards from the stage. It was crazy……….

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Sounds crazy, thats ALOT of people! I love summer shows like that, problem is you don’t tend to get much sleep. But like they say, you can sleep when your dead!

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Yeah I hear you on that one, slept really well last night and tonight it is back to work…….ugh……..

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Damn reality!

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(LOL) Just doesn’t seem fair that we have to work……….

I’ve always said I could kill the guy that came up with the concept of working for a living! Maybe it seemed like a good thing at the time but it just isn’t working for me now. lol

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Ryan update John and kill it the.First one you sent is a go. For fun

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Speaking of work, I have to get out and tend to the garden. As much as I would love to stay and chat some more I have some garden and yard work that needs to be taken care of. So I will say bye for now and I will be on later…Take care all…………….

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Whew, I thought I was going a little insane there. OK, I am insane as it is, but more then normal! Thanks! Now for that van….

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Roger that Bret. Sent him the first one last night. I’ll do some touch ups then send John an updated version that won’t be as offensive 😛

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Ryan check your email.

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216 licks

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The commercial says THREE 🙂

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we’re not owls, Huv 😛

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e-mail checked and response sent sir!

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I guess it’s all in how you lick it. LOL

anyone else wondering if Bret is still talking about a tootsie pop?

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Bret’s talking about Clint maybe? 🙄

Now that I have all your attention…For all you CaJohn lovers, check out http://www.thehotzoneonline.com for pics of a most special and unique sauce that will only be offered at Zest Fest and Houston!

One of those babies is coming home with me that is fer sure

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Bret you had nothing better to do one day?

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Huv, I’m not gonna touch that one.

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Sorry, Bret..not Huv….just a confused polack here…

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Ahhhhh, now I get it, an accountant from CT, thats why yer so good at pok er, it runs in the neighborhood ( fossilman ).