Glad all you guys had a good time, I know I did…The scar tissue on my liver told me so. Didn’t want to leave, but, as you all know, I had to. It was really cool putting faces on so many names. Hopefully everyone is coming to Albuquerque as well.

Ditto! To us it was a big part of the fun, actually seeing and meeting everyone we have talked to on-line so much, so many visions or expectations of what you thought someone was going to look like turned out to be way off base.

Vic on 9/10/2006 at 8:05 pm said:

Ditto! To us it was a big part of the fun, actually seeing and meeting everyone we have talked to on-line so much, so many visions or expectations of what you thought someone was going to look like turned out to be way off base.

You mean to tell me that everyone wasn’t running around in thongs! Man I’m dissapointed!

Heard alot ’bout beer drinkin’, but did anyone actually try any new Hot Sauces?

Tracy C on 9/10/2006 at 8:10 pm said:

Heard alot ’bout beer drinkin’, but did anyone actually try any new Hot Sauces?

Oh there was hot sauce there?

welcome to the 1000 club Vic!

Vic on 9/10/2006 at 8:13 pm said:

Oh there was hot sauce there?

Good question. Or did you mean “Hops” (and Barley) sauce?

Tracy C on 9/10/2006 at 8:15 pm said:

welcome to the 1000 club Vic!

Thanks brother! Nice to be up there with you big dogs!!

Vic on 9/10/2006 at 8:05 pm said:

Ditto! To us it was a big part of the fun, actually seeing and meeting everyone we have talked to on-line so much, so many visions or expectations of what you thought someone was going to look like turned out to be way off base.

Vic welcome back thanks for leaveing all the butt hair on the bus. No more speedos when your on the bus.

Man I’m glad Bigshow won that bike. Maybe he won’t notice his

Dk and Tracy did you get The Big fix yet

Nick any time you need more roachs give me a call. Well it’s not a roach there beetles they come in a 4pk.

Bret on 9/10/2006 at 8:49 pm said:

Dk and Tracy did you get The Big fix yet

Duh bike

Bret on 9/10/2006 at 8:49 pm said:

Dk and Tracy did you get The Big fix yet

The Big fix? I got a really short bus, wooden motorcycle, me on my first Coast Guard boat, not sure bout the fix..

Tracy C on 9/10/2006 at 9:01 pm said:

The Big fix? I got a really short bus, wooden motorcycle, me on my first Coast Guard boat, not sure bout the fix..

Sorry about that capt It was to say Fix the bike. Bigs Big

Tracy C on 9/10/2006 at 9:01 pm said:

The Big fix? I got a really short bus, wooden motorcycle, me on my first Coast Guard boat, not sure bout the fix..

Nice gun do any duck hunting with it.

Bret on 9/10/2006 at 9:07 pm said:

Nice gun do any duck hunting with it.

Thanks Bret, all the girls ask me that same question. How do ya like my helmet? Cool ain’t it…

Tracy C on 9/10/2006 at 9:13 pm said:

Thanks Bret, all the girls ask me that same question. How do ya like my helmet? Cool ain’t it…

Let see well lets not see . Lets look at the big picture here well little picture. Short bus , Short boat, and a big gun your the man.

Vic on 9/10/2006 at 8:05 pm said:

Ditto! To us it was a big part of the fun, actually seeing and meeting everyone we have talked to on-line so much, so many visions or expectations of what you thought someone was going to look like turned out to be way off base.

Wait ’til you meet me Vic! I only spent 2 hrs. in Jersey, so nobody really knows anything yet!

I can’t wait ’til NM in March. This weekend was actually a blast, even sitting at home. It was almost like watching the Superbowl, only interactive! Bret’s page, my 3am wake up call, the phone calls from everyone, my voicemail message, THE BUS! What did I leave out? Oh, I know SHORT BUS HOT SAUCE!

Not bad for a bunch of home boys!

Bret on 9/10/2006 at 9:06 pm said:

Sorry about that capt It was to say Fix the bike. Bigs Big

Sorry Bret, the matches got wet! Must have been Tracy in his boat!

Thank goodness I was able to arrange for him to win the DC bike, he’s gonna need it!

DK on 9/10/2006 at 9:27 pm said:

Wait ’til you meet me Vic! I only spent 2 hrs. in Jersey, so nobody really knows anything yet!

I can’t wait ’til NM in March. This weekend was actually a blast, even sitting at home. It was almost like watching the Superbowl, only interactive! Bret’s page, my 3am wake up call, the phone calls from everyone, my voicemail message, THE BUS! What did I leave out? Oh, I know SHORT BUS HOT SAUCE!

Not bad for a bunch of home boys!

It was a blast

DK on 9/10/2006 at 9:29 pm said:

Sorry Bret, the matches got wet! Must have been Tracy in his boat!

Thank goodness I was able to arrange for him to win the DC bike, he’s gonna need it!

Well you save Huv a$%. Maybe Big won’t see the diffrents.

DK check email

Bret on 9/10/2006 at 9:32 pm said:

Well you save Huv a$%. Maybe Big won’t see the diffrents.

Still don’t know what to do about the one I got with the dagnab flashing lights!

Leroy! You got mail! You too Bret!

Damn, where did everybody go? You got gas again Bret? Talk about clearing a room!

Tracy C on 9/10/2006 at 8:15 pm said:

welcome to the 1000 club Vic!

Welcome Vic! I would show you the secret handshake, but I’m waiting to learn it myself!

Hello, any one there

DK on 9/10/2006 at 10:10 pm said:

Welcome Vic! I would show you the secret handshake, but I’m waiting to learn it myself!

Do I get the double finger at 400 posts?

ANyone?

This is why I hate deer hunting…

Hey Blane! Was marinating some jerky, trying something new.

I got home this evening around 9:30, caught Bret for a sec and then nothing.

Probably gonna hit it in a few myself. I’ll be here for a bit though.

You see the latest edition of the bus? I got everyone that asked to be on it on there I think. 30 last count. Got an email from huv today also telling me how big of a hit the bus t-shirts were @ ZF.

Wow What a weekend its over meet a ton of new people this weekend Bigshow and the DC chopper to cool.
To all I’ll see ya in NM

Hi all! ZF is offically over! Just hanging now. Had a great weekend, except for the kiss–Danny and Huv, scared for life, thanks!–see everyone home!

BTW

Wait…..Listen……Listen……What was that…….Was that….FAT KID SAUCES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lol

Ha yeah it was a great time! Everyone was the greatest and we surely missed those that could not make it. I can’t wait to see some more pictures

DK on 9/10/2006 at 11:17 pm said:

You see the latest edition of the bus? I got everyone that asked to be on it on there I think. 30 last count. Got an email from huv today also telling me how big of a hit the bus t-shirts were @ ZF.

I just realized I was not on the short bus this weekend. When I saw huvason’s shirt I felt left out. Now there isn’t room! ha! I sure felt like I rode in the back seat a few times!

Wow, just gettin up, slept all day, go figure. You are one WILD bunch I must say. My thanks to all, had a fantastic time, look forward to 07 already and NM for sure !!
The po ker tourney was a blast !!!! Roach eating contest next year? Death Match went well, Thebigshow, you are a great true good sport my friend, a real class act, congrats on the DC bike !!!
Off to bed again, still have that day job tommorow ( ughhh), nut I’ll think I’ll make it thru !!
Later gang !!!
Aj

Aaron on 9/11/2006 at 12:35 am said:

I just realized I was not on the short bus this weekend. When I saw huvason’s shirt I felt left out. Now there isn’t room! ha! I sure felt like I rode in the back seat a few times!

It’s a kinda cool what a few quick elbow to ribcage jabs will do for room! You’re on the bus man! Welcome aboard!

Good Morning Sunshines!

DK on 9/11/2006 at 6:08 am said:

Good Morning Sunshines!

Thank you. I like when you talk to me that way.

MORNING!!! Time to go make some $$$$ Y’all be good today! Keep yer lipz to yerselves!

Tracy C on 9/11/2006 at 8:24 am said:

MORNING!!! Time to go make some $$$$ Y’all be good today! Keep yer lipz to yerselves!

Have to go pack. Be on before I leave for the Airport.

DK wounder if I get to fly on a short plane.

Bret on 9/11/2006 at 9:07 am said:

DK wounder if I get to fly on a short plane.

No Blane I’m not going to lick the windows on the plane. Well maybe not.

DK on 9/10/2006 at 11:13 pm said:

Hey Blane! Was marinating some jerky, trying something new.

HMMM,

Bret on 9/11/2006 at 9:09 am said:

No Blane I’m not going to lick the windows on the plane. Well maybe not.

I guess that way I could tell if any chiliheads were on the plane.Before me.

Bret on 9/11/2006 at 9:27 am said:

I guess that way I could tell if any chiliheads were on the plane.Before me.

ZF was a great success for all. Thanks and kudos to all the HSB’ers who made this such a fun event. It was great meeting you all and putting faces with names. Chileheads are the great and HSB’ers are the best!

Bret on 9/11/2006 at 9:27 am said:

I guess that way I could tell if any chiliheads were on the plane.Before me.

Just hope it wasn’t Vic!

Have a great trip Bret!

BLANE on 9/11/2006 at 9:24 am said:

HMMM,

That was my thought at the moment as well! We should know how it turns out tonight sometime.

DK on 9/11/2006 at 6:08 am said:

Good Morning Sunshines!

Good morning to you DK!

kristi on 9/11/2006 at 10:14 am said:

Good morning to you DK!

Hey i thought he was saying that to me

Good morning everyone! THT are headin’ home today, ready for the nightmares at the airport. Wish we had Captain Capsaicin to fly us home.

Bret on 9/11/2006 at 10:19 am said:

Hey i thought he was saying that to me

Oh, he was Bret don’t worry, I was just riding on your coattails.

Kristi congrats to you and Chris. If you get anymore 3am phone calls It’s Betty Lou, she mad as hell. You came home with all kind of good stuff like a guy. Bigshow got a bike ,Cajohns got some cool glass work. Creator got a ribbon and all she got. Well let’s see what the Dr says what it is.

kristi on 9/11/2006 at 10:22 am said:

Good morning everyone! THT are headin’ home today, ready for the nightmares at the airport. Wish we had Captain Capsaicin to fly us home.

I’m flying today also. Lay over in Denver

I am so glad everyone had a great time at ZestFest, just copied the
group photo and I did not see pmac, wasn’t he there. I have been
enjoying the daily updates, along with the photo album(WOW)
I Pray all of you have a safe trip back.
Looking forward to maybe getting some additions to my collection.

HenryK on 9/11/2006 at 10:53 am said:

I am so glad everyone had a great time at ZestFest, just copied the
group photo and I did not see pmac, wasn’t he there. I have been
enjoying the daily updates, along with the photo album(WOW)
I Pray all of you have a safe trip back.
Looking forward to maybe getting some additions to my collection.

Henry, it was a blast. Hopefully you’ll be joining us in Albuquerque. Perhaps this time we should all go to bars that have dialysis tubes sticking out of the walls.

It was definately cool to put names with faces… great people and then incidents that may or may not be put on permanant records now.

I remember waiting for a cab and someone from the hotal came out asking if we had any idea who was running down isles of the hotal screaming “I’m gonna die!” Yeah an impression was left LOL. I kept imagining someone chugging a bottle of sauce in mistake, some stupid hot perhaps.

Anyone else notice the extra security in the airports on the way home? When we got to Phoenix there were some cops with dogs walking around inside

I waiting to see CaJohn and crew when they get home to remind them that they still have to come to work tomorrow even though they are probably still hung over

chilewilly on 9/11/2006 at 11:38 am said:

I waiting to see CaJohn and crew when they get home to remind them that they still have to come to work tomorrow even though they are probably still hung over

Tell John I miss him.HeHe

Good Morning!! Wendy and I are heading home today also, we nned the rest, LOL!! We drove here from Florida and will be stopping in New Orleans on the way back, still plenty of Hot Sauce to search out. Thanks again to the tone of incredible people we met this weekend, though it was our “First Time” we were welcomed and treated like old friends, and that means alot to us. To the remaining travelers- be safe!! VW!!

Ok got to go. Catch me a airplane. 1st I have to stop at wifes work. To give her some flowers before I go. Then I’m out of here, will try to keep updated. Come Leroy we have to get going. I told everybody we would be on one of those Big planes. I hope no one sees use getting in Old Bucks Crop Duster plane . Let’s go. Peace Bret

Bret on 9/11/2006 at 10:19 am said:

Hey i thought he was saying that to me

I’ll never tell!!!

Only two of us know the real story, and I ain’t speaking!

Tracy, not a word bro! not a word! I read that lie about me and Bret on the couch! I’m sending Bubba up your way to put the some Fear back into Cape Fear!

HenryK on 9/11/2006 at 10:53 am said:

I am so glad everyone had a great time at ZestFest, just copied the
group photo and I did not see pmac, wasn’t he there. I have been
enjoying the daily updates, along with the photo album(WOW)
I Pray all of you have a safe trip back.
Looking forward to maybe getting some additions to my collection.

I am there.

I just left a letter and no bad words, but it got queued didn’t show up.
That happened to me last night too.
Is there a length restriction?

What a fantastic time ZF was. It was great getting to meet and party with everyone! Everyone said I had a really time

I’m kinda glad the Fiery-Foods Show is 6 months away. I need to save more money and get a liver transplant in that time.

Dan @ BLP Labels on 9/11/2006 at 3:12 pm said:

What a fantastic time ZF was. It was great getting to meet and party with everyone! Everyone said I had a really time

I’m kinda glad the Fiery-Foods Show is 6 months away. I need to save more money and get a liver transplant in that time.

I just got home a couple hours ago. ZF was an “F”ing awesome time, with “f”ing awesome people. I am happy that I gor the opportunity to meet and get to know the people that were there, and for those that weren’t, I look forward to having the same opportunity in the future.

Dan, I’ll see you in the O-R getting that liver transplant… I’ll be in the next room doing the same. Lee and I will also be getting balls removed due to out experience with the mechanical bull

I learned a lot while I was there, made some good connections both personally and businesswise, and learned a valuable lesson that I will pass along to everyone here…Magma, Z, Fitalli Fire, and Black Mamba does not go well with an empty stomach. Don’t ever do it! Gotta go unpack and get some rest ‘n shit. Catch ya’ll later!

Dan @ BLP Labels on 9/11/2006 at 3:12 pm said:

What a fantastic time ZF was. It was great getting to meet and party with everyone! Everyone said I had a really time

I’m kinda glad the Fiery-Foods Show is 6 months away. I need to save more money and get a liver transplant in that time.

I can vouch for the fact that you did indeed have a freakin blast I am pretty sure all the party goers are going to be getting liver transplants in the next few days I am amazed that ya’ll are still standing upright I have never seen that amount of alcohol consumed in one weekend without someone puking on the bar floor or falling down in the street.

Gotta go unpack and get some rest ‘n shit.

TMI Ryan, TMI !

DK on 9/11/2006 at 4:02 pm said:

Gotta go unpack and get some rest ‘n shit.

TMI Ryan, TMI !

DO NOT GO IN THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wooooooooooooo

Mrs.Ryan on 9/11/2006 at 4:04 pm said:

DO NOT GO IN THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wooooooooooooo

Hello Mr. S and Ryan! Glad you guys made it home ok!

At least he didn’t do that on the Blog like Bret did last night, talk about clearing a room!

ROFL, leave it to Bret. I can tell you I really miss everyone I got up this morning and was disappointed that we were home.

Mrs.Ryan on 9/11/2006 at 4:11 pm said:

ROFL, leave it to Bret. I can tell you I really miss everyone I got up this morning and was disappointed that we were home.

I know that feeling every day of my life!

Everyone we met (or called) WERE JUST AWESOME, it really felt like a huge ass family reunion good food good people hot sauce you really couldn’t get much better than that

Mrs.Ryan on 9/11/2006 at 4:23 pm said:

Everyone we met (or called) WERE JUST AWESOME, it really felt like a huge ass family reunion good food good people hot sauce you really couldn’t get much better than that

Even us Hommies had a blast! The phone calls from everyone were a hoot! I just wish I could have met each and every one of you in person!

Still can’t wait for NM though! It’s gonna be a blast. Maybe I can call someone from there! Unless everyone show’s up!

Hey Nick……my name is SONIA not SANYO!!!!!! LMFAO i think the hangover just kicked in for ya

you can call me or Ryan, we eon’t be in NM but if you call at 3 am I will have to put the hurtin on ya

Mrs.Ryan on 9/11/2006 at 4:29 pm said:

you can call me or Ryan, we eon’t be in NM but if you call at 3 am I will have to put the hurtin on ya

Don’t worry, I learned that Karma can be a bitch! Gotta go now, almost naptime!

Hopefully everyone had a safe trip home.

Nick & THE WIFE, plus everyone associated with the blog, YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!! Thank all of you for attending ZF 20O6. A REAL FRESH BREATH OF AIR TO ALL COULD MAKE IT!! You guys were the talk of the show. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ATTENDING!
Those who could not make it, you were with us in spirit from your dedicated friends.
A sincere THANKS to Nick and crew, even MSK, who is an original, we love ya.

THE HSB FOLKS RAWK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOHOOOOO

Mrs.Ryan on 9/11/2006 at 9:02 pm said:

THE HSB FOLKS RAWK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOHOOOOO

Could not agree more !!! Mrs Ryan and the THT, yer both going in my 1st wingbatch tonight!!!

OOPS, Mrs Ryans bottle is signed, can’t open that one.

didn’t you get 2 of them Jack? if not yer missin out

Hey Jack, I distinctly recall you dropping a $5 bill for a second one. If for some reason you can’t find it, let us know and we’ll get another one to you

Nick Lindauer on 9/11/2006 at 8:57 pm said:

happy to report all bottles have made the plane ride back safe and sound. now i need more shelves

Damn… We spent aprox. $100 to ship our stuff UPS… we’ll have ours Friday.

HEY WE COULD HAVE BEEN THERE 12 DOLLARS AGO!!

Thank you for fixing my name Nick, glad to read you are home safe it was great to meet you and the wife your awesome people

Thanks for all the great pics everyone! It looks like it was a really great time. I wish I could have gone, but thanks to all the photos up I don’t really feel like I missed TOO much. Side note - I am officially married as of Saturday! Everything went great, and the personalized hot sauces on all tables spiced things up a bit. If you guys thinks you need liver transplants, you should check on a bulk liver purchase with my wedding party!

LMAO, i don’t understand why not

Adam2 on 9/11/2006 at 10:01 pm said:

Thanks for all the great pics everyone! It looks like it was a really great time. I wish I could have gone, but thanks to all the photos up I don’t really feel like I missed TOO much. Side note - I am officially married as of Saturday! Everything went great, and the personalized hot sauces on all tables spiced things up a bit. If you guys thinks you need liver transplants, you should check on a bulk liver purchase with my wedding party!

CONGRATS ADAM2!!!!!!!

Kristi, my 11 year old son says your hot.