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The evening before Zest Fest 2006, the debauchery begins (after a very very late arrival in Dallas)
Bars, beers and little itty bitty peppers… Need I say more?

The 4 Hot Tamales

Happy Little Pepper

Happy Little Pepper #2

Part of the Group (more group pics to come)

Ryan, Defcon & Bigshow

The head signing begins…



Wasn’t me…
Special deals for HSBers (in case you missed them earlier)
- 15% off all Nando’s Sauces when you buy from NandosUSA.com and checkout using the coupon code: hotsauceblog. For more information, please go to the official discount page on NandosUSA.com- For $31.99 you can get all 8 Baby That’s Hot Sauces or for $39.99 you can get all 8 plus a t-shirt. Available to HSBers here. (Me So Hot review here)
- Fire-n-Spice is offering 15% off the Gerry’s Sore Ass and Smart Ass sauces – just let them know you saw them on the HSB.
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Hehehe…
Be sure to have one for us who’re on the wrong continent this weekend!
Where the heck is the 5th Tamale?
The creator better get his a$$ back to nj for hillsborough tomorrow.
huvason on 9/8/2006 at 5:53 am said:
The creator better get his a$$ back to nj for hillsborough tomorrow.
Your up early LOL
Defcon Creator in Texas! No wonder he’s not on the bus!
So with everyone in Texas, who’s gonna show me the secret handshake?
Great pics Nick!
Bret on 9/8/2006 at 6:17 am said:
Your up early LOL
Good Morning Bret, Huv, AJ.
Morning all looks like fun…….Wish I was there………
DK on 9/8/2006 at 6:44 am said:
Defcon Creator in Texas! No wonder he’s not on the bus!
So with everyone in Texas, who’s gonna show me the secret handshake?
Great pics Nick!
Good Morning Bret, Huv, AJ.
DK I’m still waiting also. Leroy wanted to do it I said no way.
MrFreeze on 9/8/2006 at 6:58 am said:
Morning all looks like fun…….Wish I was there………
M\freeze join the lonly heart club.
AJ wake up
Bret on 9/8/2006 at 7:19 am said:
DK I’m still waiting also. Leroy wanted to do it I said no way.
Yeah, insert long pause here…..I didn’t get the shake either!! ![]()
Bret on 9/8/2006 at 7:20 am said:
M\freeze join the lonly heart club.
I wasn’t gonna say it, but since Bret brought it up, “This Sux”! Ok, I feel much better now. Go have fun at that ZF thing, don’t mind me.
This is gonna be a loooonggg weekend! ![]()
Hi Ho Hi Ho, it’s off to work I go!!
You guys not in FW, HAVE A GREAT DAY!
You chumps in FW, I hope you all have hangovers and the Hershey Squirts!! ![]()
Tracy C on 9/8/2006 at 7:35 am said:
Hi Ho Hi Ho, it’s off to work I go!!
You guys not in FW, HAVE A GREAT DAY!
You chumps in FW, I hope you all have hangovers and the Hershey Squirts!!
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Bret on 9/8/2006 at 7:20 am said:
M\freeze join the lonly heart club.
I hear ya kind of sucks…..Next year I am going and no one can stop me…………..
MrFreeze on 9/8/2006 at 7:59 am said:
I hear ya kind of sucks…..Next year I am going and no one can stop me…………..
I’m right there with ya! ![]()
DK on 9/8/2006 at 8:04 am said:
I’m right there with ya!
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Guess we will have to make are own fun on the blog this weekend
Just got home from work so I guess I will take a little nap and go out and do some yard work…Ya’ll take care now ya hear…….until later se ya…….
huvason on 9/8/2006 at 5:53 am said:
The creator better get his a$$ back to nj for hillsborough tomorrow.
I’m actually not here, it’s my clone.
Tracy C on 9/8/2006 at 7:32 am said:
Yeah, insert long pause here…..I didn’t get the shake either!!
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Man someone owes else BIG TIME. NO FAN FARE FOR ARE MILE STONE
DK welcome to the Club
Bret on 9/8/2006 at 8:44 am said:
DK welcome to the Club
Look out your window Balloons and fireworks, oh my
Bret on 9/8/2006 at 8:45 am said:
Look out your window Balloons and fireworks, oh my
DK look out Leroy on his way to shake hands with you.
Betty Lou said she Had A great time last night and it was not a little pepper. And it was a HOT TIME. The Yellow Bus was a rocking.
May be I can get some work done this weekend.
Bret on 9/8/2006 at 8:57 am said:
May be I can get some work done this weekend.
Our not
huvason on 9/8/2006 at 5:53 am said:
The creator better get his a$$ back to nj for hillsborough tomorrow.
see huv, it could be done
DK on 9/8/2006 at 6:44 am said:
Defcon Creator in Texas! No wonder he’s not on the bus!
So with everyone in Texas, who’s gonna show me the secret handshake?
Great pics Nick!
Good Morning Bret, Huv, AJ.
Huv is still around DK, he will show ya
Tracy C on 9/8/2006 at 7:35 am said:
Hi Ho Hi Ho, it’s off to work I go!!
You guys not in FW, HAVE A GREAT DAY!
You chumps in FW, I hope you all have hangovers and the Hershey Squirts!!
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Aww- now that’s not nice Tracy
I have the ‘hung over’ part accomplished ![]()
DEFCON Creator on 9/8/2006 at 8:15 am said:
I’m actually not here, it’s my clone.
Well Creaotr, thank the clone for bringing the Habby along
DK on 9/8/2006 at 7:35 am said:
I wasn’t gonna say it, but since Bret brought it up, “This Sux”! Ok, I feel much better now. Go have fun at that ZF thing, don’t mind me.
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This is gonna be a loooonggg weekend!
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You said that one DK, its gonna be a long weekend…
It good Nick put up all these pics, that way some of the folks WILL remember last night
Im sure there are alot more to come (pics) Ive got some good ones I need to get to Nick ![]()
This is my second year in a row not being at zestfest but at least I’ll be out there next weekend for Houston Cajohn took his rookie out there this year I guess he’s trying to break him in
Jim Campbell- StepUpForCharity.org on 9/8/2006 at 9:10 am said:
Aww- now that’s not nice Tracy
I have the ‘hung over’ part accomplished
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I second that one Jim
Like they say everything is BIG in Texas, even the HANGOVERS!
Let’s just hope the rest of Tracey’s curse doesn’t work ![]()
chrisk on 9/8/2006 at 9:13 am said:
Well Creaotr, thank the clone for bringing the Habby along
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You said that one DK, its gonna be a long weekend…
It good Nick put up all these pics, that way some of the folks WILL remember last night
Im sure there are alot more to come (pics) Ive got some good ones I need to get to Nick
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Yea, yea, rub it in Mr. Dallas Cowboy Cheeleader leotard man!
Anybody notice that there’s a “tard” in “leotard”? ![]()
there is a great thing about being a non drinker……no hangovers and no hershey squirts, and i remember everything ![]()
DK on 9/8/2006 at 9:33 am said:
Yea, yea, rub it in Mr. Dallas Cowboy Cheeleader leotard man!
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Anybody notice that there’s a “tard” in “leotard”?
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Thanks for the support DK…
If I wanted to be (not nice) I would at least point out that I am in Texas, but I wouldn’t do that, would I? ![]()
chrisk on 9/8/2006 at 9:43 am said:
Thanks for the support DK…
If I wanted to be (not nice) I would at least point out that I am in Texas, but I wouldn’t do that, would I?
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.:D
Say “Hi” to TO for me Chris!
Have fun everyone! Bring me back lots of stuff and I’ll feel better!
Leroy, for the last time, I AM NOT SHAKING YOUR HAND! Bret already warned me! Bubba, let the dog loose so Leroy will leave me the heck alone!
DEFCON Creator on 9/8/2006 at 8:15 am said:
I’m actually not here, it’s my clone.
He is better looking than you ![]()
Tracy C on 9/8/2006 at 7:32 am said:
Yeah, insert long pause here…..I didn’t get the shake either!!
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Has to be done in person
chrisk on 9/8/2006 at 9:09 am said:
see huv, it could be done
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Huv is still around DK, he will show ya
The creator is smarter than me!
Ill show dk the handshake
Mrs.Ryan on 9/8/2006 at 9:43 am said:
there is a great thing about being a non drinker……no hangovers and no hershey squirts, and i remember everything
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You go girl
Has anyone seen Betty Lou our Big Show today.
What sup bret!
Ryan you got your helmet cam on.
ahhhhhh the blackmail ![]()
I seen bigshow last night…..very cool guy
have not seen him or betty lou this morning though sorry bret
Mrs.Ryan on 9/8/2006 at 10:33 am said:
I seen bigshow last night…..very cool guy
have not seen him or betty lou this morning though sorry bret
Tell him I have his hog
I don’t know about everyone else here but I’m feeling a bit left out here why doesn’t someone there have a web cam or something
Just keep repeating,
Next year, next year!
It’s keeping me Sane
I hope to be back out there next year if I don’t get to go with Cajohns maybe I’ll take some vacation days and go out on my own
huvason on 9/8/2006 at 11:13 am said:
Tell him I have his hog
Hello Mr. S!
Huvs got Show’s hog, I must have gotten his neighbor’s. It was parked on the street right in front of his house. But I ‘m riding this one. keys were even in it. I can’t figure out how to turn off the darned flashing blue lights though! ![]()
DK on 9/8/2006 at 12:34 pm said:
Hello Mr. S!
Huvs got Show’s hog, I must have gotten his neighbor’s. It was parked on the street right in front of his house. But I ‘m riding this one. keys were even in it. I can’t figure out how to turn off the darned flashing blue lights though!
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DK are you playing cops and robbers again.
DK on 9/8/2006 at 12:34 pm said:
Hello Mr. S!
Huvs got Show’s hog, I must have gotten his neighbor’s. It was parked on the street right in front of his house. But I ‘m riding this one. keys were even in it. I can’t figure out how to turn off the darned flashing blue lights though!
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Huv has “arrived”
DK on 9/8/2006 at 12:34 pm said:
Hello Mr. S!
Huvs got Show’s hog, I must have gotten his neighbor’s. It was parked on the street right in front of his house. But I ‘m riding this one. keys were even in it. I can’t figure out how to turn off the darned flashing blue lights though!
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Leroy said you can play with his Hogs. He rides his Hog all the time.
huvason on 9/8/2006 at 12:41 pm said:
Huv has “arrived”
Huv is in the house, unless Im standing here looking at a clone…
truth and I can vouch for it…
huvason on 9/8/2006 at 12:41 pm said:
Huv has “arrived”
Did ya get ‘em huv!
Have fun man! I’ll even leave you on the bus since you stayed on the blog with us Hommies yesterday.
So who’s got bigshow’s bike? ![]()
chrisk on 9/8/2006 at 12:49 pm said:
Huv is in the house, unless Im standing here looking at a clone…
truth and I can vouch for it…
Huv now that your with the other side remember were you came from. DK, Tracy, Blane , Freeze and myself. We were buy your side when they all left. So a cool tee shirt would nice. LOL
DK on 9/8/2006 at 12:54 pm said:
Did ya get ‘em huv!
Have fun man! I’ll even leave you on the bus since you stayed on the blog with us Hommies yesterday.
DK did he tell you about his shirt.
JUST Y’ALL, RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT NOW, THE GENERAL PUBLIC DOORS ARE OPENING I THINK AND EVERYONE IS RUNNING TO ALL THE RESERVE BOTTLES. RUN FOREST RUN!
generallee on 9/8/2006 at 1:06 pm said:
JUST Y’ALL, RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT NOW, THE GENERAL PUBLIC DOORS ARE OPENING I THINK AND EVERYONE IS RUNNING TO ALL THE RESERVE BOTTLES. RUN FOREST RUN!
T-99 are almost gone
huvason on 9/8/2006 at 1:14 pm said:
T-99 are almost gone
now it comes down to how good your friends are that said they would get you one but changed their mind because they want one of each color and now you are screwed. i am keeping my fingers crossed.
Bret on 9/8/2006 at 1:01 pm said:
DK did he tell you about his shirt.
Yep, I sent him the pic. Huv, you Da Man.
Howdy all………How is everones day going ????
man, looks like a hell of a lot of fun…..
yeah I think the pics are just rubbing it in to the rest of us
chilewilly on 9/8/2006 at 3:04 pm said:
yeah I think the pics are just rubbing it in to the rest of us
now they wouldn’t want to rub it in would they?
We could always take the picture of Ryan, Bigshow, and Defcon and make a “Caption This” contest.
Bret on 9/8/2006 at 1:00 pm said:
Huv now that your with the other side remember were you came from. DK, Tracy, Blane , Freeze and myself. We were buy your side when they all left. So a cool tee shirt would nice. LOL
OR maybe DK could tell us about the LIMITED EDITION ShortBus HOT SAUCE that will be available soon!!! What do ya think DK?
Tracy C on 9/8/2006 at 3:18 pm said:
now they wouldn’t want to rub it in would they?
We could always take the picture of Ryan, Bigshow, and Defcon and make a “Caption This” contest.
the contest is a good idea but no one who went to zf can win that would make it better
whats the new sauce DK?
chilewilly on 9/8/2006 at 3:36 pm said:
whats the new sauce DK?
I’ll post the label in the forums tonight after home from work. Around 6:30 pm EST. That OK with you Cap’n?
DK on 9/8/2006 at 4:30 pm said:
I’ll post the label in the forums tonight after home from work. Around 6:30 pm EST. That OK with you Cap’n?
arrrr matey! That would be great!
Tracy C on 9/8/2006 at 4:32 pm said:
arrrr matey! That would be great!
I have talk with Cajohn. Text him about 7:00am that if he was looking for a good time. Look for Betty Lou out by the yellow bus. Then Mr And Mrs Ryan. I got her new sauce in today It’s call Tropical Mischief Ryan did a nice job on the Label. Will try t\m.
Bret on 9/8/2006 at 4:39 pm said:
I have talk with Cajohn. Text him about 7:00am that if he was looking for a good time. Look for Betty Lou out by the yellow bus. Then Mr And Mrs Ryan. I got her new sauce in today It’s call Tropical Mischief Ryan did a nice job on the Label. Will try t\m.
Yeah he did a great job on the label. The sauce is just as good!
Back to work for a bit, I’ll be back..
chilewilly on 9/8/2006 at 3:04 pm said:
yeah I think the pics are just rubbing it in to the rest of us
indeed, everything looks awsome, and all these new sauces coming out makes my head spin ![]()
Bret on 9/8/2006 at 4:39 pm said:
I have talk with Cajohn. Text him about 7:00am that if he was looking for a good time. Look for Betty Lou out by the yellow bus. Then Mr And Mrs Ryan. I got her new sauce in today It’s call Tropical Mischief Ryan did a nice job on the Label. Will try t\m.
Tastes good too. Me and my brother. Just got cut off at the convention center.
should be a fun night ![]()
huvason on 9/8/2006 at 5:42 pm said:
Tastes good too. Me and my brother. Just got cut off at the convention center.
should be a fun night
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Don’t forget to TAKE THE BUS!!
Sporto on 9/8/2006 at 5:42 pm said:
indeed, everything looks awsome, and all these new sauces coming out makes my head spin
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Sporto - we should have a chili-head get together in TO!! Just have to track em all down!
chilewilly on 9/8/2006 at 3:04 pm said:
yeah I think the pics are just rubbing it in to the rest of us
Call it what you will, but that’s not the intention. Some people actually wanted to see pictures, and I have the e-mails with that request.
Tracy C on 9/8/2006 at 3:18 pm said:
now they wouldn’t want to rub it in would they?
We could always take the picture of Ryan, Bigshow, and Defcon and make a “Caption This” contest.
That works for me. It would be cool to have a kind of tradition to have a caption this contest for each of these gatherings. I agree that those who were at the event shouldn’t be able to participate. And with me, there’s no holds barred on the captions, just be careful of the other two. If Nick decides to do it, I’ll see about throwing in something for a pirze. I’ll talk to him tonight.
Anthony on 9/8/2006 at 6:15 pm said:
Sporto - we should have a chili-head get together in TO!! Just have to track em all down!
I like this idea, im in the T.O most of the time now due to skool, it shouldn’t be that hard to track everyone
…but than againn
chilewilly on 9/8/2006 at 3:04 pm said:
yeah I think the pics are just rubbing it in to the rest of us
That is not the intention of the pics, some people actually requested to see pics and I have an e-mail from a blogger to prove it. I’ve been on both ends now. I understand any frustrations that some of you may be feeling. Sorry about that. Do something constructive as Me, Tracy, Chris, and Eman did back in March when we couldn’t go to NM.
Tracy C on 9/8/2006 at 3:18 pm said:now they wouldn’t want to rub it in would they?
We could always take the picture of Ryan, Bigshow, and Defcon and make a “Caption This” contest.
I like that idea. It would be cool to have a tradition of captioning a pic every time an event like this happens. I’ll see if I can talk Nick into it later tonight. Only people you’d have to worry about offending are Defcon and Bigshow…its a free for all with me ![]()
Tracy C on 9/8/2006 at 5:49 pm said:
Don’t forget to TAKE THE BUS!!
Tracy I call the convention center and had them page The HSB bloggers that there Bus was there. It was great. Then I call Huvason and sak if they were all getting on the Bus. He said they were trying to figure who did that. LOL
Bret on 9/8/2006 at 6:32 pm said:
Tracy I call the convention center and had them page The HSB bloggers that there Bus was there. It was great. Then I call Huvason and sak if they were all getting on the Bus. He said they were trying to figure who did that. LOL
Nice Bret, wish I could have been a fly on the wall to see that” LOL”.
Ryan@angrypeooer on 9/8/2006 at 6:30 pm said:
That is not the intention of the pics, some people actually requested to see pics and I have an e-mail from a blogger to prove it. I’ve been on both ends now. I understand any frustrations that some of you may be feeling. Sorry about that. Do something constructive as Me, Tracy, Chris, and Eman did back in March when we couldn’t go to NM.
I like that idea. It would be cool to have a tradition of captioning a pic every time an event like this happens. I’ll see if I can talk Nick into it later tonight. Only people you’d have to worry about offending are Defcon and Bigshow…its a free for all with me![]()
Send more pic. Not of you or Vic in your speedo
Bret on 9/8/2006 at 6:49 pm said:
Send more pic. Not of you or Vic in your speedo
Tell Vic I’m still finding Butt hairs on the bus seat.
Bret on 9/8/2006 at 6:51 pm said:
Tell Vic I’m still finding Butt hairs on the bus seat.
Sorry to tell you all and if you could let everyone at Z\F know. DK , Tracy , Freeze and I have found out that Blane is a BUS SEAT SNIFFER.
Bret on 9/8/2006 at 6:32 pm said:
Tracy I call the convention center and had them page The HSB bloggers that there Bus was there. It was great. Then I call Huvason and sak if they were all getting on the Bus. He said they were trying to figure who did that. LOL
It was actually hillarious! No clue who did it until bret called (if I am actually here
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Bret on 9/8/2006 at 6:55 pm said:
Sorry to tell you all and if you could let everyone at Z\F know. DK , Tracy , Freeze and I have found out that Blane is a BUS SEAT SNIFFER.
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Bret on 9/8/2006 at 6:32 pm said:
Tracy I call the convention center and had them page The HSB bloggers that there Bus was there. It was great. Then I call Huvason and sak if they were all getting on the Bus. He said they were trying to figure who did that. LOL
Truly a classic Bret, we were all standing around with our jaws dropped to the ground when the announcement went off. Freakin hilarious! It was like having you there with us! Thanks for the laughs. Getting ready for the awards banquet tonight, wish us all luck!
kristi on 9/8/2006 at 7:02 pm said:
Truly a classic Bret, we were all standing around with our jaws dropped to the ground when the announcement went off. Freakin hilarious! It was like having you there with us! Thanks for the laughs. Getting ready for the awards banquet tonight, wish us all luck!
Good luck
huvason on 9/8/2006 at 7:04 pm said:
Good luck
Good luck to everyone.
Hey huv, you want to wear a Hot Tamales Tank for the dinner tonight, I think it will look great with your eyes ! lol
kristi on 9/8/2006 at 7:02 pm said:
Truly a classic Bret, we were all standing around with our jaws dropped to the ground when the announcement went off. Freakin hilarious! It was like having you there with us! Thanks for the laughs. Getting ready for the awards banquet tonight, wish us all luck!
Bret on 9/8/2006 at 7:10 pm said:
Good luck to everyone.
Good luck everyone.
kristi on 9/8/2006 at 7:11 pm said:
Hey huv, you want to wear a Hot Tamales Tank for the dinner tonight, I think it will look great with your eyes ! lol
Nah that’s for the 5th hot tamale ![]()
Tracy C on 9/8/2006 at 3:21 pm said:
OR maybe DK could tell us about the LIMITED EDITION ShortBus HOT SAUCE that will be available soon!!! What do ya think DK?
If anyone is interested, I’m working on getting the label pic up in the forums now. Should have it up in about 10-15 min.
Short Bus Hot Sauce! It’s Winder Lickin’ Good!
Chipotle Hot Sauce in Limited Edition numbered Bottles.
Good Luck everyone !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bring it home for all of us bloggers……….
DK on 9/8/2006 at 7:17 pm said:
If anyone is interested, I’m working on getting the label pic up in the forums now. Should have it up in about 10-15 min.
Short Bus Hot Sauce! It’s Winder Lickin’ Good!
Chipotle Hot Sauce in Limited Edition numbered Bottles.
Can’t wait to see them DK! I can only imagine…….
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DK on 9/8/2006 at 7:17 pm said:
If anyone is interested, I’m working on getting the label pic up in the forums now. Should have it up in about 10-15 min.
Short Bus Hot Sauce! It’s Winder Lickin’ Good!
Chipotle Hot Sauce in Limited Edition numbered Bottles.
Hey DK, you have a number 43?
Hi Mr. Freeze!
Hi Bret!
kristi on 9/8/2006 at 7:22 pm said:
Hey DK, you have a number 43?
Hi Mr. Freeze!
Hi Bret!
Howdy Kristi….Having fun ???? Ha stupid ?? I am quite sure you are….say hello to everyone for me…..
Ok everyone.
Short Bus Hot Sauce is up in the forum. C’mon, get on the bus! It’s Winder Lickin’ Good! ![]()
Hey DK how do I get a bottle or two ???????????
You got me hook up Bro. Nice
MrFreeze on 9/8/2006 at 8:05 pm said:
Hey DK how do I get a bottle or two ???????????
I did the label, TracyC is gonna handle the distribution. No exact date yet, but soon, very soon. First of the week maybe? Gotta tease a little first though! Keep checking the thread in the forum for info. I’m sure there will be info given in the comments also as it becomes available.
I just wanted to let everyone see the label as soon as possible. I had a lot of fun working on it. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as the bus itself. Seeing the T-shirt and Bret’s page at the show, it becoming a limited production sauce, it’s all just icing on the cake for a project I did to just add a little fun to the blog. BLANE get’s all the credit in the world from me for making the Short Bus comment to start with. I just went a little apesh*t with it!
So, hop on the bus, take a seat, and hang on. Short Bus Hot Sauce, still blows my mind, and I did the label!
Bret on 9/8/2006 at 9:09 pm said:
You got me hook up Bro. Nice
Bret, you can have my bottle if it comes to that man! No problem! Like you had to ask! You gotta say the password though. “Bw












Yeeee Hawwww, this is my first 1st comment, Awesome pics, you fookers better not be hung over when I get there !!!!!!