What a fantastic idea! And Hot Blog Sauce is a great choice. Sign me up!

I am absolutely in…… I have a feeling we will need to use a fine tipped sharpy for this one.
-=john=-

I also agree that it should be the HSB bottle….

Great idea! Count me in!

Hopefully eman and ryan will use different color ink. After,looking at their pictures, I have a feeling their signatures will be the same: X

(thats a big X in case this joke doesn’t translate well on the web…..)

Oh, and I think silver ink looks better than black. But, usually silver pens are thick and as huvason mentioned, there might not be much room on the bottles.

Nick I am in (you already knew that I guess)

using silver is better, and it should be a fine tip if available.
maybe we can have a couple of colors?

Not to exclude Matt from the UK, but are we going to limit this to inside the US due to the $ involved in mailing?

Nick, I know you prefer UPS, but does it matter?
personally I need to travel some distance to UPS or pay extra fees at a retail location.
My USPS is right up the street and has a 24 hr automated mailing center (no lines)

I’m up for it. I think it shoud be silver ink. It would look classier that way.

We also need to keep the signatures quite small.
(in other words, no hogging the bottle)
Seems like about 20 people will need to sign.

To an earlier point Nick, We should try and keep the flow moving around the country. Maybe (for now) we could get everyones state so we can come up with a shipping plan. Try to minimize the number of cross-country ships.
(this will still end up having to ship accross the country as if we work east to west, the west will need to finish up by sending east)

Count me in!….couple of comments and questions…
A fine point sharpie (oil-based silver would be best) i think.

Is UPS or USPS Priority Mail better in terms of cost and convenience?

Would it be possible to just send the labels around to be signed, sent back to Nick to be applied to the bottles. This could save quite abit in shipping cost, however this would eliminate the chance to sign the actual bottle…Y’all Have a Great Day! I’ll be out for most of the day enjoying the SUNNY 75degree weather!!

Thats better then Nick, I didnt know that you would pre-print the labels.
Cool, I can find a close drop off site…

How are we going to pay you for the shipping charges?

Tracy, I think we need to sign the bottles… its more work and $, but there is more room and it will be a better product. Cause we could just sign one label and print copies off of that…but that isnt as cool…

My vote, send and sign the bottles…this will also be fun to track the progress on the HSB.

oops! didn’t mean to repeat anything. we all posted about the same time..

to answer that question, ask yourself this?

would you rather have a Blair’s signed label stuck on after, or a signed bottle?

we could do the label thing for overseas folks, but then we have 2 styles.

My vote, sign the bottle..

either way, I would still be in

if we do the label route, Im still thinking those that want the bottle signed can still do that amoung themselves.

Since I dont have the luxury that ryan has (work and blog all day) I need to get some work done. (I dont want my employer to shut down access to the blog as they seem to halt everything else thats cool)
I will sneak back throughout the day as Im sure there will be plenty of reading here today.

another thought..if Nick does the label thing..once he receives the labels back and applied, then maybe the folks in the NY and NJ areas could sign the bottle..Nick, Blair?,the Creator..I’m just throwing this out to see what happens..kind of like a blog board meeting. lol

Make a one off bigger bottle with a jumbo label!

I am in Canada so I don’t know if I am excluded from this now.

I dont know, I just think there is more of a story and true dedication if each bottle makes its way around our country and into the hands of everyone. (plus more room to sign because you can sign the glass)
It would not look as generic as just a label would.
Cost should not be an issue as we all spend top $ on collector bottles.
Imagine the news story that could come out of this “a bunch of chileheads making history?’

Count me in!

As for Blair and the Creator…it would be cool, but I dont know if they would sign something that isnt theirs (nor would I expect them to)
But, maybe they would as its all about the chilehead afterall….

Nick, this will be huge. can we fit all of these onto a bottle? lol

I keep saying I have to sign off, but everytime I refresh, there is something else to read.
Maybe I should use a sick day and leave early…

But, Im closing in on Mad…only 5 away
decisions, decisions

Ok do you have to ask? I’m so in. Great Idea!!!!!

Hey don’t forget MattUK, just to say it’s been halfway around the world. Such a great idea. Nick, any help you need on this on count me in. UNREAL!!!!

Maybe also we can have a HSB night somewhere and get a bunch of people to sign there??? It would be cool to have a little get together, try some hot sauce (and beer). Sound good????

WOW This is so cool

Let the HSB’ers vote, whatever the group decides…whole bottle or label.

Im telling everyone thats in, once you get the bottle in your collection (hands) it will be that much cooler. I can kind of talk from experince since I got my WMMR signed bottle. When I was driving to the radio staion that day I thought man, I am nuts I never would have done something like this. Well, Im glad I did. I met everyone and had something special.
It is a cool bottle signed by a kick a$$ morning show…an awesome bottle in my collection.
This to would be up there… as all the worlds die hard chileheads unite in one common cause, each with different views and beliefs, but joined together in this effort. A bottle that cannot be bought, you must be “in” the receive this high honor.

Great, now I sound like ryan (lol) and eman. guess you were right ryan, a picture is soon to come (hope not though)

Mad good idea on a get together. We should do that seperate from the signing though.
Im in SE Pennsylvania so I can reach north jersey on NY in 1-2 hours.

Why this is almost bigger than NM.
I dont feel so bad that I cant go now.

Yeh they have that connecting service on the SEPTA to NJ Transit. I’m up for anything!

You know what would be even cooler. If we can have a little get together at the “DEATH FACTORY”. Meet Blair himself!!!!!! Woooaaa Hoooaaaa!!!!

I can’t even get on the list…

Here’s a thought. It would be easier to send the label around, but cooler to sign the bottle. Understood. However, there is a fair chance of breakage involved with any shipment of glass, and it would really suck to have to start over again and again after most have signed it, and the next guy got a box of glass pellets. Nick, how about when printing the label, which will be unique anyway, print it in background/transparent form, this way signatures can be all over the label without disturbing the actual writing on the label. Or what about packaging the bottle in a sealed box, and everyone sign the box? Just a couple ideas, but shipping the same glass bottle 20-30 times is just asking for trouble.

I’m in!!!!!!!!!

Pretty good thinking creator.
YES…I like the transparent label idea! (better than a box)
The signatures would stand out that way.

I guess I need to order (and start drinking some) more Defcon so I can start coming up with even better ideas like creator.

What a wonderful idea!!!! I would be honored to participate.
1. I would also like to suggest the shipping of the label only to ensure we don’t have a bottle breakage situation. When the last person on the list receives their label, then they can request that their bottle of sauce be sent to them for them to attatch the label to it.
2. Another thought might be that when each person receives their 1st box with label, pen etc…, there could be a bottle of sauce included with no label on it that they would remove. Then they would sign the label and ship it according to the instructions and when they received their label (last on the list), they could just sign it and put it on.
3. I also agree that silver would look the best.
4. Anybody else think that Blair should be included?? Wouldn’t it be cool to have him sign our Blog bottles to??
5. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help with this project.

If anyone stops the cycle and doesnt complete sending the labels???
We will all be at your doorstep!
A bunch of Hot - Hot Sauce Heads. it will get ugly.

Nick, the more I think about it, (after the transparent label idea) maybe that would be best. The names will stand out and will look sharp.

This is way to tough. Working and having a conversation while on HSB.
I almost sent a message to a co-worker (through IM) that was meant for the blog. He would have thought I was crazy

check back soon…

The label idea would also allow for the international bloggers to sign as well, and would keep the postage down. Nothing like an internationally signed bottle. Count me in, why not, it sounds like fun. Perhaps I will even throw in a little “gift” for the person who next on the shipping list (man, this should start a battle for signing placement).

There is no way your gonna get that many signatures on a bottle. I just dont see it fitting, and or somebody hogging realestate.

I’m in. I think it is a great idea. I agree with the label idea, mainly because of the risk of damage of a bottle. But either way, I would love to be part of this if possible.

I say we just make it a HUGE bottle. Then all of the sigs will fit.

Agghhhhh We’ll make it fit. We can work it. Maybe we can get into the Guinness book of world records for most signatures on a hot sauce bottle!

This is like the game “hot potato”

By the way shipping alone at say $8.00 a pop for 30 signatures would be $240.00 I dont see you getting over 30 sigs on there.

Signing a bottle is way cooler though. hey AND NO SAMPLING

Hey they also said you can’t put a man on the moon

Hey Nick I think we’ll hit a record number of post on this one. We’ll hit 200 today alone

Guinness book of world records???

that would be great for the HSB.

all the signatures will fit, just keep em small and HSB name only.

It was American money, and german engineers that got us on the moon. Are you gonna send a long a little german dude to watch every signature.

My wife is German and she’s short. I’ll tell her I’m sending her on a vacation

not to throw another thing out there:
this bottle is limited to only those involved (who are in) and lets keep it that way. No selling this, it is limited for collecting…only X amount of bottles.

In the future we could do another bottle that we could all sign and then offer for sale. This label could be printed.
It would be a worlds best chileheads bottle.
Nick could sell it and the profits could go to Nick for his costs and the rest to charity. just a thought.

Haha okay maybe this whole thing will work.

wow, our own hot sauce? think of the possibilities.

Nick, do you need a systems support guy. lol I could quit my job and get paid to be on the Blog all day. Ok I could move west and get a job with ryan.

lets have it in the 12k-40k scovie range. The way i figure it thats a true chiliheads comfort range. I mean if its less then 12k lets face it I could drink the bottle.

While I don’t claim to be an expert by any means, I’ve had plenty of experience regarding autographed bottles. I have a few concerns and/or ideas I believe will help with this endeavor. My top concern is all the excessive handling the bottle would receive. Especially when the signature is on the glass

Because I’m flying out in the morning, I don’t have the time today to get into in it. Over the weekend, I’ll run some of it by Nick.

I’m starting to get scared of you folks.

So I’m in.

Chris

Sound’s like a good idea. I had to grab the PHd down the hall to explane it to me though. (oops spelling) Maybe that spell check is a good idea after all

That’s true! I accidentially touched one of the Blair’s reserves on the number and it got smudged

eman where’s your $.02

Sure, what the heck. In.

We should talk to that guy who writes your Name on a grain of rice. How the hell does he do that? Yeh I think lable is the way to go

Is ryan and Ryan bell the same people?

I can stay on this 24/7

Instead of everyone’s full name, what about signing with our Blog nicknames??? Cheffy is certainly smaller than Craig DeDecker, as would be eman, thakswet, chris k etc……..

Full Name??? My name is Mad_Reilly really

Holy cow, it’s taken half my lunch to read through this post.

I think the label idea is the way to go. Though siging the bottle would be cool, it simply wouldn’t yield enough final prodcts.

yes, use blog nicknames…

Nick, “eman is probably still sleeping as is Ryan I bet - the west coast chileheads haven’t even had a chance to join in this conversation yet.”

they were on last night with me when this whole thing got rolling.
When the look at this this morning, it will take em awhile to read all of the latest posts.
Daniel, on your comment “lets have it in the 12k-40k scovie range”
I think we are still using the HSB sauce. I dont think anyone will be opening this bottle. But, If we do make a 2nd run to sell (for charity) then I am all for a good and hot sauce.

Cheffy, I agree with that. Not only saving space, but would be more recognizable as well. Unless some of our resident chiliheads are someone famous, then that would be cool to have a celebrity autograph on it.

Nick, maybe we could recap (summarize) this post as to where we stand now and post that info under what you wrote (up top) this morning. There are so many ideas and suggestions I am getting confused and I have been following all day.

Same here Reilly! The only thing holding me back are “Honey Do’s”. I use to think how great it would be to stay home all the time until I actually was. With the wife still working, I told her not to worry about the house at all, I would take care of everything. Man of man, that crap got old real fast!!!

I think we should go label only (changed from my first comments) to many bottles would need to ship now as it seems everyone is in.
We need to be clear that this bottle (go around) is limited to the # of people that are in and this is not for a profit and there will be a cost to be paid to you (Nick) for all the shipping etc.
I think we are still using HSB sauce just with a different and bigger label.
We should limit the names to blog nicknames for space

Do I hear Magnum?

YEH GUYS NO JOHN HANCOCKS

Wow Nick the Blog is abuzz

This is a great idea. Count me in.

Ok Guys bear with me
I’m almost ahead of eman
Let me have some glory in coming in 2nd for once then I’ll shut up

Nick,
I’m suprised your server hasn’t blown up yet

My boss just came in eating the face off me. He can’t believe I’m going all the way to New Mexico for hot sauce. I have a major project due and he asked me to change my plans (i’ve got numerous “free” trips because of this). I told him no f^&kin way. Call me on the cell if you need me

Alright eman I had to do this being you have me beat on having the Caldera Prototype. Where do you live again?

Wheeew I can go to the toilet now

I’m in.

BUT, i will have to write in my My Little Pony glitter pen with sparkles.

Thats cool Nick, I think the comments have just begun as some havent even chimed in yet today. Wait until ryan and eman are up.

I’d love to get in on this. I’d like to see who works out the lists though as those furthest away will prob have to receive them last in some cases to keep the cost down. UPS is a bit of a rare site in the UK

I am not a graphic artist by any means, but I had another idea for this project that might work. What if we have a “label” for the bottle that is actually 5 times bigger than the actual label we need, send it to everyone to sign, then have it scanned and shrunk down to the size we need, copied and stuck on the required number of bottles and send to their owners? If this is possible, we could get everyone a bottle that would be #1 the same, #2 ensure that everyone signs it, and lastly avoid mistakes ie… a smudge or somebody has an accident and spills on 1 out of however many copies each person would have to sign. This way everybody signs one master label which would save on shipping costs, time etc… Just a thought.

hey I don’t know if anyone has already written this but if the labels were sent to the international bloggers to sign then send back to Nick, he could then stick on a bottle and distribute around to all of you. For the bottles being shipped to the likes of me - they could first be signed by everyone then sent to me etc to be finally signed as this would reduce the shipping cost as the bottle would only be sent once to the UK etc. Hope this makes sense

Cheffy on the “shrunk down to the size we need, copied”
I think this would take away from what we are looking for.
Everyone gets a bottle signed by all yet each is slightly different. We could set the rule that you can sign the label anywhere you like, so each bottle is signed by all, but different.
We could do the copy thing if we make a #2 batch to sell (for charity), but personally I would like the actual signatures.
Like an actual autograph, not a copy of one.

All this new talk about “our” bottle almost made me take my mind of of next weeks decision from Blair’s contest.

Yep, the contest winners will be known on the 10th. I think there will be at least one person on the HSB on the winners list.

Ummm, I hope I win one of em, but dont think I have a chance.

Cheffy
Thats like my”autographed” Pam Anderson poster in my office. 1 of about 50 million. Or the print of the Mona Lisa you can get in a poster shop. It has to be the real McCoy in ink.
Picture if you had a photograph of a Babe Ruth baseball … see where I’m going. If sombody can put your name on a grain of rice, we can make it work.

i’d like to be in on this if possible

I’d say most of the winners will be from here. I hope (well maybe i do) we don’t see any of those on E-Bay

HenryK likes the idea(I’m In). Space seems the concern for signatures so why don’t we sign the bottle and label. I have no concern about breakage, I feel we all know how to use sufficent amount of bubble wrap, one bottle in a box is safe unless someone runs over it with a truck. Nick Thanks for your help in my previous needs; Your the boss and we will follow your lead.

Im in Nick!!! Sign me for history in the making!!!!!!

By the way I do not think anyone should be excluded ie. (Blair) He is one of the Bloggers, if he wants in: I say Amen

Well we’re back to that shippng problem again. I’m cool with a label. Either way it’s going to be great

ok Nick..if your head hasn’t exploded by now, this will probably do it…A slightly larger label will work, especially if it is put on a flask bottle. This would also allow for TWO labels on the same bottle…excuse me while I pat myself on the back..pat-pat

Now if we can get the Kings of the hot sauce world in on this (ie Blair, Dave, CAJohns, Jerry, ….Creator I know you’re already in so) that would defo be a prize. I’m sure the tru chilliheads wouldn’t mind

How about a fancy Waterford Crystal bottle?

eman must have turned into Captian Cap., sving the world from bland food. Where is he?

eman is probably fondling his proto caldera..ryan is applying for unemployment..

HAAHAHAHAHA If I had that Prorotype I woul’d be doing the same. i’d have to kick my wife out of the bed

I’M IN SOUNDS GREAT THANKS

Wow I just read all the post. I would like to get in on this as well! Sounds like a great idea. I just hope I don’t miss out on too much working third shift and sleeping all day cause I just got up

eman has to work during the day and earn a paycheck

ok people, I’m here!!!!!!!!!!

give me a while to catch up

Hey Nick, it’s a great idea- count me in as well
Also Thanks again, we got our order today- that cracks me up…

Ive been looking at this all day and still havent cought up.

good luck reading eman…I ve followed all day and still am dazed.
wait until ryan catches up.

Nick, any tally on who is in at this point?
a quick count of the comments has about 23+ right now.

an FYI for anyone wondering, this all started last night under “B-99 shipped” around comment 240. If you want to read back.

here is one more ryan…(and everyone)
we could (dont laugh, its just an idea) all agree on a bottle to use.
each of us buys a bottle and signs it…we then send it to the next person on the list and so on.
in a couple of weeks (ending around the same time), we would each have a limited and unique bottle of hot sauce and it would be signed by all the die-hard chileheads on HSB???
only cost is the original bottle - use something “normal” and the cost to ship (over and over again) still under 100 bucks
what do you think? its a bottle that no one else could produce since all of us hand signed it.

Ok, now that i have a migrane from reading all the posts here is what I think.
I think I am liking the larger bottle idea with a clear wrap around lable.
Nick can have lables printed up with the HSB logo that would wrap around the neck and leave the whole body for signatures.
I would love for all of us to sign ths bottles themselves but that is disaster waiting to happen.
As far as for the charity thing, talk to all the mfg’s this weekend and see if they are in. When the clear lables are ready, send one of the extra ones we sign and send it them to sign it.

I will be back in 1 hour, I have to get my taxes done!

Sorry, haven’t had time to read all the comments on this so far (had my eyes dilated today).’
Ink: I say we do silver AND gold
Bottle or Label? definately bottle
Shipping? Either way works for me
Larger Bottle? That would work really well considering what we are attempting to do.

By the way, count me in…of course…like there was ever any doubt

I’ll come back and read this all later…this is killing my eyes right now

We may need to limit the # of people involved.
Not to be rude, but this is getting huge.
I say that any long-term HSB’er is welcome if they want in.
Any new HSB people, (i mean after hearing about this and never chimed in before) - well I dont know. We may have a bunch that hear about this and want in. This could discourage new people as in general chileheads like to spread the word and accept everyone.
Any thoughts???

If you HSB blog an a regular basis and / or entered Blair’s contest, then OK in if you want.
Others, I think we need to vote on?
What does everyone think?

Sorry to keep bringing up suggestions (and making it more confusing)
but to emans last comment “As far as for the charity thing, talk to all the mfg’s this weekend and see if they are in. When the clear lables are ready, send one of the extra ones we sign and send it them to sign it”
I still think we could do a 2nd run to sell for charity.

I like the 1st run to be “ours” - for the die-hard chileheads! In other words, I want a bottle signed by all my fellow chileheads here on HSB and want to know that only they have the same bottle.
A 2nd run could be sold to the general public.

The only question is who decides, and how, who is a long member and who is not, and who can really tell if one person or another can be trusted, but you can weed out the good ones in 2 ways one would be word of mouth, i.e. I know eman is a standup guy as I have received a payment from him and had no problems with cashing and he sent it prior to receiving product so he was a good man putting that type of trust in someone blind. But at the same time he probably had my reasonable positive eBay score to base his trust loosely on. Perfectly pickled d00d is another standup guy as an example. Those things the boss of HSB can make notes of and now he has 2 guys that should not be excluded from this endevour of yours. I could not be included because my word for myself means nothing, but an endoresment from another HSB’er would help out type of idea. I think you all see where I am going with this.