Hmmmm, “smack dab in the middle of the action” sounds like the place to be.

Im in, somehow, someway

Im not watching this one from the sidelines.

I live in Austin which is 3 hours away, plus my family is in Dallas. So I will definitely be there. I look forward to meeting everyone. Let me know if you need info on stuff to do, places to go in DFW.

HEy Nick, let’s make some of those new HSBer events on the East Coast!

Nick Lindauer on 3/27/2006 at 7:19 am said:

Defcon Day this weekend! I think I may have convinced the wife to come too…

I’m definitely at this one. The wife is supposedly coming as well (I need a designated driver - or else I will have to behave)

I would love to say I’m in - but first I’d have to convince some very important people to change my wedding date! Looks like we might have to run away to Vegas. At least it would save the folks some money

I really would like to go cause it sounds like a blast. Anyone want to split a room? ha Would I need to get there the night before the 8th? Just seeing if I need to take a vacation or not

Hey Nick….. Just round numbers, but what did airfare from NY cost? What about the room?

Nick Lindauer on 3/27/2006 at 7:48 am said:

I found a non-stop flight out of LGA for $250 (with all the taxes and such). I think the room is going to run $250 for 4 nights (since I’m spliting it).

Thanx Nick…. I’ll need to double or triple the numbers - as I need to bribe the wife! I guess I should start working on her now

Nick Lindauer on 3/27/2006 at 7:46 am said:

Aaron - The 8ths is Trade Day, so you wouldn’t need to arrive until that night.

Even better! Now I just got to find someone to split a room with cause I am serious about this!

How did everyone book their stuff? Right now I am just looking at expedia and the like which I figured was easiest to get an estimate

Somebody would be welcome to round trip out of Indy and help me drive down & back if that works out better

Traade Day WILL be accessable if mt talks with Chile Pepper work out. It is the day when something special may be going on for bloggers/collectors. Don’t discount this day!!! More details as they become available…

I’ll have free stuff for any HSB’ers that stop in at my booth. And I don’t mean free bread though that will be there too I’m having a HSB ID badge printed up that I think folks will enjoy.

huvason on 3/27/2006 at 7:21 am said:

I’m definitely at this one. The wife is supposedly coming as well (I need a designated driver - or else I will have to behave)

Behave??? Perish the thought!

Huvason- I’d be happy to be your DD (designated driver, not designated drunk). I guess I’d better figure out a place to stay as well.

CaJohn on 3/27/2006 at 8:32 am said:

Traade Day WILL be accessable if mt talks with Chile Pepper work out. It is the day when something special may be going on for bloggers/collectors. Don’t discount this day!!! More details as they become available…

CaJohn, that sounds interesting
Keep us posted.

Hey guys, don’t forget to stop by the Danny cash booth as well. I think we might have something cool for you guys as well.

I have discussed making the trip with a friend of mine, but not sure yet if it will be possible for me. Looks to be a 19 hr. drive, I may make a road trip out of it. Gotta secure the time off first.

We are staying at the AmeriSuites in the Stockyards as well. Seemed to be the cheapeset and most centrally located option.

Hey Lee, what special thing do you guys have cooking?

Dan@ BLP Labels on 3/27/2006 at 10:41 am said:

We are staying at the AmeriSuites in the Stockyards as well. Seemed to be the cheapeset and most centrally located option.

Hey Lee, what special thing do you guys have cooking?

I can’t say. (because I don’t know for sure) But we’ve been talking about something fun.

I wonder if C-Hip is planning a Friday night party since we all missed out in the ABQ?

Dan@ BLP Labels on 3/27/2006 at 10:41 am said:

We are staying at the AmeriSuites in the Stockyards as well. Seemed to be the cheapeset and most centrally located option.

Hey Lee, what special thing do you guys have cooking?

Dan, will you do me a favor? Call the Amerisuites and ask if you can park your RV out back, will you? lol

Lee@DC on 3/27/2006 at 10:58 am said:

Dan, will you do me a favor? Call the Amerisuites and ask if you can park your RV out back, will you? lol

By the time you guys get down there in the RV, that thing will be so rank that you might have to park at the sewage plant.

Ok guys I’m on a mission now. (from last nights thread) I just contacted chiliplants.com. Project X is a go.

I’m book in Amerisuites 7-11!!!!!!!

Hello this year im coming from Spain to make my chile con carne, i hope you folks like it, with specially “del padron pepper”, some spice other more, jaja.

I will be attending with my wife and 14 year old daughter, im planing to take a motel or something, can anyone give me direcctions, is it very far drive from Miami.

hope to see you all there.

for extra credit… can some one explain me why is it Zest Fest 2007 when in september it will be still 2006.¿?

thanks and best regards, i enjoy reading the blog.

Is Blair going to be there?

Jaime on 3/27/2006 at 12:42 pm said:

Hello this year im coming from Spain to make my chile con carne, i hope you folks like it, with specially “del padron pepper”, some spice other more, jaja.

I will be attending with my wife and 14 year old daughter, im planing to take a motel or something, can anyone give me direcctions, is it very far drive from Miami.

hope to see you all there.

for extra credit… can some one explain me why is it Zest Fest 2007 when in september it will be still 2006.¿?

thanks and best regards, i enjoy reading the blog.

Jaime-can’t wait to try it. Miami to Ft. Worth is a VERY long drive. 1400 miles/ 20 hours in the car. I suggest flying.
It is the 2006 show, but the awards are for 2007.

Thanks-

I’ll be there again this year!

I love Zestfest. 1 hr. drive from Plano TX. Last year was kind of disappointing. Then again it did come on the heels of Katrina.

Getting my booth today! Loco Luna will be in the house! I’m looking forward to meeting everyone face to face!

Great Brian! See you there. I expect that show is getting close to being sold out.

Just booked our rooms for the AmeriSuites/Stockyard.

FYI for those of you looking for rooms they still have quite a few at $110 a night (AAA Discount)

AAA Discount

Or…for us old folks…AARP

MSK on 3/27/2006 at 3:03 pm said:

AAA Discount

Or…for us old folks…AARP

Almost there but not quite

Pam on 3/27/2006 at 3:02 pm said:

Just booked our rooms for the AmeriSuites/Stockyard.

FYI for those of you looking for rooms they still have quite a few at $110 a night (AAA Discount)

Looks like the AmeriSuites is the place to be. Hey, Pam… the link to your website is wrong when clicking on your name. It reads “longbrancgtrading.com”

Dan@ BLP Labels on 3/27/2006 at 3:06 pm said:

Looks like the AmeriSuites is the place to be. Hey, Pam… the link to your website is wrong when clicking on your name. It reads “longbrancgtrading.com”

oops

fixed now

It looks like a ton of other places around as well

Nick Lindauer on 3/27/2006 at 7:48 am said:

I found a non-stop flight out of LGA for $250 (with all the taxes and such). I think the room is going to run $250 for 4 nights (since I’m spliting it).

Nick, What airpot do yo fly into???

Yeah, what airport is closest?

the mrs and I are so totaly there!!!!!!! Already got the plane tickets and ALL reservations!!!!

…i even heard that Captain Capsicum might make an apperance!!

eman on 3/27/2006 at 4:40 pm said:

the mrs and I are so totaly there!!!!!!! Already got the plane tickets and ALL reservations!!!!

…i even heard that Captain Capsicum might make an apperance!!

Sounds good eman! You can hang at my booth:)

loco luna brian on 3/27/2006 at 5:07 pm said:

Sounds good eman! You can hang at my booth:)

eman - you could also hang out at our booth but being label printers, we don’t have too much stuff for you to eat

Dan@ BLP Labels on 3/27/2006 at 5:09 pm said:

eman - you could also hang out at our booth but being label printers, we don’t have too much stuff for you to eat

Dude, Flamin Esophogas? (how the he11 do you spell that???)

Dan@ BLP Labels on 3/27/2006 at 5:09 pm said:

eman - you could also hang out at our booth but being label printers, we don’t have too much stuff for you to eat

No worries Dan! You can hang out at our booth too!

Lee@DC on 3/27/2006 at 5:41 pm said:

Dude, Flamin Esophogas? (how the he11 do you spell that???)

LOL I’m not sure if we will get more of the Esophagus for this show. Mike and I are on pretty tight budget for this one. We went through 8 cases of that stuff since Christmas.

loco luna brian on 3/27/2006 at 5:54 pm said:

No worries Dan! You can hang out at our booth too!

Sounds good Brian… I’m really looking forward to trying your “Extreme”. I have a feeling that this is going to be a show for the ages

I don’t know if I will be able to go unless I split a room. I would like to save money whereever I can. So if someone wants to go we can meet up cause I don’t want to miss out on this!

You got it Aaron! Happy to split a room. Get it at the stockyards where everyone else is & I’ll pay for half… or more. Email me if you want to follow up on this.

We have a fiery food show here (Toronto) in the summer. Sadly they market it as a great event but it is pretty bad. Maybe some HSB presence can help this out. Once I have more details on it I will post it to the HSB. There has to be some other Torontonians reading here!!!

Like me

Anthony on 3/27/2006 at 6:45 pm said:

We have a fiery food show here (Toronto) in the summer. Sadly they market it as a great event but it is pretty bad. Maybe some HSB presence can help this out. Once I have more details on it I will post it to the HSB. There has to be some other Torontonians reading here!!!

Jim Campbell (Mild to Wild®) on 3/27/2006 at 6:35 pm said:

You got it Aaron! Happy to split a room. Get it at the stockyards where everyone else is & I’ll pay for half… or more. Email me if you want to follow up on this.

Email sent!
So did everyone call amerisuites directly or book it anohter way?

Just booked the room online using Orbitz. Two queens, beds that is, not us non-smoking. I’m quiet, bashful, and reserved. Arriving on the 6th & checking out on the 11th. Party on Garth! and John, and Danny, and C-hip and whoever else.

I’m all over this folks. I know I will be ready for a vacation by then! Now I need to get me a flight booked!

Just got off the phone with CaJohn- looks like I’llbe driving down there with C-hip dud (did I forget the ‘e’? Sorry We’ll be hauling 5 different companies stuff down with us. Better not say the route for fear of being hijacked

Lee@DC on 3/27/2006 at 10:57 am said:

I can’t say. (because I don’t know for sure) But we’ve been talking about something fun.

I wonder if C-Hip is planning a Friday night party since we all missed out in the ABQ?

Lee, the awards ceremony is Friday night. I wouldn’t expect you looosers to know that!

So how is everyone doing transportation? Renting cars or do we want to split cab fares? Maybe split a rental? You guys let me know the best way to do this cause I have never done it before. See you guys there! Just got to book my flight now

If I’m a betting man, I’m thinking cab fare. Unless you’ve contributed to the bail money and cell phone that I’ll be holding

CaJohn will be on in about another 20 minutes. I’m sure he’ll fire up about it with the CashCrew since I’m headed for bed. Sigh… firehouse again tomorrow.

There gonna be anything going on the night before the 8th? I gonna miss any parties if I come in the morning of the 8th?! Ha I just need to get the transportation planned out cause that is the biggest thing at the moment

CaJohn on 3/27/2006 at 8:26 pm said:

Lee, the awards ceremony is Friday night. I wouldn’t expect you looosers to know that!

CaJohn, if you are around can you shoot me an email to let me know. Thank you.

Jim, I received the bottle shrink wrap thingys tonight Thank you VERY much!

Scotty B’s Gourmet Specialty Foods aka Scotty B’s Hot Sauces will also be in the house, Booth (#702). Also will be looking forward to meeting you guys face to face. Fiery Foods Challenge here we come!.

Aaron- if it’s like most shows, and I expect it is, after the set up on Thursday most party pretty close to where they’re staying. A lot of deal making goes on that first night at the hotel bar

Hi Mr Bailie! Welcome aboard

So I’m guessing everyone is going but me? Time to butter up the wife…..

We are driving from California. 20hrs 30 min. Our Tahoe holds nine and we have a built in designated driver.

Come on Huv…..You can do it!!!!!

MSK on 3/27/2006 at 9:23 pm said:

Come on Huv…..You can do it!!!!!

I’m goign to try! We’ll see how DEFCON day goes with her, and take it from there! I don’t think I can handle missing another!

Jim, I thought you went to bed! Yes, everyone is wound up and needs to let off some steam on Thursday night. No one has their “game face” on at that time but we do manage to stay pretty close to wherever we’re calling home. That is why we are staying in the Stockyards, that’s where the party is! A lot more deals are actually closed at the bar than at the show. We are getting there the night of the 6th.

What the hell is going on with the blog???

Everything is changing each time to refresh. I swear I’m not on drugs

I think I’m going to rent a car,so anyone who want to hang with me you’re in

Tag, CaJohn- you’re it. I am outta here. You’ve some catching up to do

Mad…..Did you get my message? I tried calling your cell today. Are you up to one?

Mad, maybe you should rent one of those 15 passenger vans, charge collectable sauces or even cash for rides. It’s a hell of a walk for anyone except Jim C, he’d probably relish the thought of the walk (or run) .

Jim, you haven’t met your goal!!! Only 16 more to go!!!

CaJohn on 3/27/2006 at 9:32 pm said:

Mad, maybe you should rent one of those 15 passenger vans, charge collectable sauces or even cash for rides. It’s a hell of a walk for anyone except Jim C, he’d probably relish the thought of the walk (or run) .

I’d say thiats a great idea but then I’d have to be a designated driver. I have a feeling thats one position I defo will not be able to do!

Hey where’s eman tonight I hope he didn’t zap himself

pmac on 3/27/2006 at 6:53 pm said:

Like me

You are from Toronto pmac?

pmac on 3/27/2006 at 6:53 pm said:

Like me

I can’t tell Up from Down, must be those endorphins kickin’ in!

CaJohn on 3/27/2006 at 9:57 pm said:

I can’t tell Up from Down, must be those endorphins kickin’ in!

No kidding! must adjust:)

CaJohn on 3/27/2006 at 9:57 pm said:

I can’t tell Up from Down, must be those endorphins kickin’ in!

I thought it was the beer kicking in

Mad_Reilly on 3/27/2006 at 9:59 pm said:

I thought it was the beer kicking in

That’s my problem… no beer tonight! Oh well - i’ll have to make up for it tomorrow. Need to go into training for SAturday

Had some pizza with Krak on it, those Red Savinas have never done this to me before…

Mad, Guiness is a good start.. how about the sauce though?

CaJohn on 3/27/2006 at 10:02 pm said:

Had some pizza with Krak on it, those Red Savinas have never done this to me before…

Mad, Guiness is a good start.. how about the sauce though?

Fresh Red Savina’s would go sweet in my Mango Habanero Sauce. I’m using Jim’s mash for some of it now.

CaJohn on 3/27/2006 at 10:02 pm said:

Had some pizza with Krak on it, those Red Savinas have never done this to me before…

Mad, Guiness is a good start.. how about the sauce though?

Red Savina mash and Guiness maybe throw in some mollasses I bloody hungry (and thirsty)

CaJohns mash (sort of) Jim’s chiles. We don’t ferment the ground chiles, they are blended with vinegar and NO salt is added. It really makes a difference. Jim taught me how to make it and now supervises by phone.

Wooooaaaa we flipped again. I’m going to get motion sickness

Anthony on 3/27/2006 at 9:48 pm said:

You are from Toronto pmac?

Yeah most of my life in TO but now I am in Keswick

Mad_Reilly on 3/27/2006 at 10:08 pm said:

Wooooaaaa we flipped again. I’m going to get motion sickness

Yeah - sea sick. I’m going to let Nick work this out. Off to bed.

Nick is just toying with us…

pmac on 3/27/2006 at 10:09 pm said:

Yeah most of my life in TO but now I am in Keswick

pmac did you get the German stuff sorted???

Yeah I left it alone. No german hot sauce for me. Invested money elsewhere.

The grey aura around your posts is gone

Nick Lindauer on 3/27/2006 at 10:10 pm said:

Okay, I think I’m done now - posts with other 100 comments are now broken into seperate pages - and we’re ordering Ascending (First to Last) - it was Descending (Lastest to First) for about 20 minutes. Should be back to semi normal - however the comment preview was bugging out, so I had to shelf that for a moment. Shorter page loads prevail.

Nick - your not BLUE any more

k girlfriend is pissed, gotta go keep her company ! Night all

Sorry we could not chat John, I will call tomorow

I liked it sorted most recent on top. Anyone else?

And the paging works GREAT! My last post was 101 here. NICE JOB NICK

I like the pages! but you’re not blue!

Wife is calling me. I’m so hungry and there’s not a crumb around the place.

Nick’s back in Blue

Great Job Nick!

CaJohn on 3/27/2006 at 10:17 pm said:

Great Job Nick!

Yeh really great job!

pmac on 3/27/2006 at 10:11 pm said:

Yeah I left it alone. No german hot sauce for me. Invested money elsewhere.

I’m working on it now:)

This page stuff is sweet action!!

Mad_Reilly on 3/27/2006 at 9:37 pm said:

I’d say thiats a great idea but then I’d have to be a designated driver. I have a feeling thats one position I defo will not be able to do!

Hey mad I am up to rent a car as well. Not sure who all you got in on this deal. But maybe we can get a 7 passenger van? Let me know what you think. Surely someone in a group of 7 could be a DD Most likely me. I am gonna try getting there on the 7th but I may get into town 8 or so in the morning on the 8th

loco luna brian on 3/27/2006 at 10:20 pm said:

I’m working on it now:)

Wooohoaaaa got some covert dealings here ehh?

Aaron on 3/27/2006 at 10:21 pm said:

This page stuff is sweet action!!

Hey mad I am up to rent a car as well. Not sure who all you got in on this deal. But maybe we can get a 7 passenger van? Let me know what you think. Surely someone in a group of 7 could be a DD Most likely me. I am gonna try getting there on the 7th but I may get into town 8 or so in the morning on the 8th

I’d defo be in on it but that might be hard organizing 7 or 8 people from all over the shop. I’m up for ideas though. You know if there’s enough of us the hotel might shuttle us around.

Yeah I was just throwing ideas around myself. It would cool to go around as a group. I agree on the shuttle thing as well. If nothing else they can shuttle us to the Memorial Center.
But I would like to rent something to get a little more freedom from cab rides and stuff but it all depends on costs cause its not but 4 miles to the center so a cab ride cant be too bad

MSK on 3/27/2006 at 9:31 pm said:

Mad…..Did you get my message? I tried calling your cell today. Are you up to one?

Ok…Mad is mad at me. Mad isn’t answering me. Why is Mad mad at me? Please Mad don’t be mad!

Whats up peeps!!!!

MSK on 3/27/2006 at 10:28 pm said:

Ok…Mad is mad at me. Mad isn’t answering me. Why is Mad mad at me? Please Mad don’t be mad!

I’m not mad -mad in the head maybe
Did you call me? Phone is off my feckin battery died and my hose phone is gammy as well

How many folks are going so far? Kind of hard for me to keep up by now and it will likely get harder to follow when more people talk their SO’s into going! ah What am I thinking it is still a long ways away so we can organize who is going later. I just like to plan early

Mad_Reilly on 3/27/2006 at 10:31 pm said:

I’m not mad -mad in the head maybe
Did you call me? Phone is off my feckin battery died and my hose phone is gammy as well

I usually turn the phone off at night anyway because my “friends”, none from here I might add, like to call me at whacky hours pissed drunk. They think it’s funny when Mrs. Mad goes ape shit on me. Oppps I have a potty mouth

Aaron on 3/27/2006 at 10:33 pm said:

How many folks are going so far? Kind of hard for me to keep up by now and it will likely get harder to follow when more people talk their SO’s into going! ah What am I thinking it is still a long ways away so we can organize who is going later. I just like to plan early

I think at least a dozen or so. So far it’s CAJohn, Jim from Mild to Wild, The DC crew, Nick, Loco Luna Brian, THT Girls, and you Aaron - MSK You’re going right?

mrseman and i were planning on getting a van so people can ride with us

I’m such an edjit
Creator is going, EMAN! you’re with us! How’s the construction? I was wondering if you got zaped or somthing? Maybe I’ll get a van so I could bring a few Mexicans back over the border. I might be able to pay for the trip that way (or at lest pay for some hot sauce)

MSK You’re going right?

You know it my friend! I missed last years because of Hurricane Katrina. There’s no way I’m gonna miss another one!

Yeah I tried calling about mid-afternoon on your cell. Got your voice mail.

Mad_Reilly on 3/27/2006 at 10:36 pm said:

I think at least a dozen or so. So far it’s CAJohn, Jim from Mild to Wild, The DC crew, Nick, Loco Luna Brian, THT Girls, and you Aaron - MSK You’re going right?

Oh man this is gonna rock! Too bad it is still over 5 months away!! Looks like a good crew but so far it looks like I would need to make my own hot sauce to fit in

Hey $260.00 RTR from Newark

I wish my flights were a little cheaper but a nonstop from an Huntsville AL is 336. It’s do able but not as cheap as the guys near the real airports.

Whoever wants to get a van I will help out. Looks like the transportation will be covered one way or another

MSK can I ring you tomorrow? Is that ok. My phone is screwed up (I need a battery for that too) And JR is having trouble going to sleep. I’m trying to be quiet. Is that ok?

Aaron on 3/27/2006 at 10:43 pm said:

I wish my flights were a little cheaper but a nonstop from an Huntsville AL is 336. It’s do able but not as cheap as the guys near the real airports.

Whoever wants to get a van I will help out. Looks like the transportation will be covered one way or another

Don’t feel too bad about the flight cost - I’ll probably spend close to that on gas back and forth from Dallas!:)

Aaron could you go to Atlanta and then to Dallas? Let me check

Ahhh 361 looks the cheapest.

Not a problem my friend!

I normally have a scheduled appointment every Tuesday morning so the best time for me would be after 1:00pm (your time).

Mad_Reilly on 3/27/2006 at 10:43 pm said:

MSK can I ring you tomorrow? Is that ok. My phone is screwed up (I need a battery for that too) And JR is having trouble going to sleep. I’m trying to be quiet. Is that ok?

haha Yeah I have looked around a good bit. I could get it cheaper out of Birmingham but its only like 18 bucks cheaper and it will be at least 30 more minutes travel time as Huntsville is only 30 minutes from my place. I could add some stops in there but it makes my trip 9 hours versus 2 and only saves about 50 bucks. So I think my best option is the 336 nonstop from Huntsville. I am not complaining cause I have paid much more for a ticket before

MSK on 3/27/2006 at 10:49 pm said:

Not a problem my friend!

I normally have a scheduled appointment every Tuesday morning so the best time for me would be after 1:00pm (your time).

You got it Manana

Aaron on 3/27/2006 at 10:50 pm said:

haha Yeah I have looked around a good bit. I could get it cheaper out of Birmingham but its only like 18 bucks cheaper and it will be at least 30 more minutes travel time as Huntsville is only 30 minutes from my place. I could add some stops in there but it makes my trip 9 hours versus 2 and only saves about 50 bucks. So I think my best option is the 336 nonstop from Huntsville. I am not complaining cause I have paid much more for a ticket before

Yeh go figure I can’t figure out how these airlines work. It’s cheaper out of Newark than JFK or LGA

we scored round trip flights on american for $98 each…how cool is that!!!
I bet the people will be thrilled that we will have a 3 month old with us!

no way! $98 I was just about to say I hate you for that but hey the 3 month old brings on different expenses so save where you can!

eman on 3/27/2006 at 10:58 pm said:

we scored round trip flights on american for $98 each…how cool is that!!!
I bet the people will be thrilled that we will have a 3 month old with us!

eman 3 month olds are easy. Actually JR was extremly good flying. Slept like ……a baby! Wait untill they’re two or three and thats when the fun starts

Aaron on 3/27/2006 at 11:01 pm said:

no way! $98 I was just about to say I hate you for that but hey the 3 month old brings on different expenses so save where you can!

Yeah, we had to buy 3 seats instead of 2… i am glad we are not paying $350 each!!!

That would get expensive fast! Either way some coin is gonna be thrown down for this even. I think I need to start me a special little Zest Fest fund incase people decide to have some show ony specials!

Aaron on 3/27/2006 at 11:14 pm said:

That would get expensive fast! Either way some coin is gonna be thrown down for this even. I think I need to start me a special little Zest Fest fund incase people decide to have some show ony specials!

Way ahead of you…

eman on 3/27/2006 at 11:12 pm said:

Yeah, we had to buy 3 seats instead of 2… i am glad we are not paying $350 each!!!

Eman, Trust me! Do yourself a favor and get a seperate seat for baby. When we went to NM my wife was saying “JR can sit on my lap”. And everyone was telling me how I was waisting money getting JR his own seat. Well it was the best money I’ve spent in a long time! You will need the extra room and the baby will sleep a hell of alot better in the car seat. Plus you guys will be more confortable as well.

Hey I just put up my web site - looks like crap but I’m trying to switch over to my new email

Guys I’m starting to fade fast. I’m going to go off and dream of dancing chili peppers

Mad_Reilly on 3/27/2006 at 11:29 pm said:

Guys I’m starting to fade fast. I’m going to go off and dream of dancing chili peppers

In thongs of course (Don’t let my wife see that one)

OK GOOD NIGHT ALL! See you in the AM. I wonder what Nick has for us tomorrow?

I wonder what is next sometimes as well! ha Never failed us so far

Im out

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Bahahahahahhaahahaha, I think it would have been more believable of an appology if you said oops in the following post, niot the ont you put the address in, OMFG is that too funny MAD!

LOL! He got cha on that one Mad! LOL

Show specials only? I think you can count on that

Sounds like fun and I have family in Houston, but that weekend is between two weekends of University of Miami Hurricane football games I’m going to.

Mad_Reilly on 3/27/2006 at 10:31 pm said:

I’m not mad -mad in the head maybe
Did you call me? Phone is off my feckin battery died and my hose phone is gammy as well

Het Mad, sorry to bring this up again, but why did you bring up that hose again?

Hey Nick, where is the preview screen?

He brought up the hose again ’cause it seems he has a problem with u

jim campbell- Mild to Wild(R) on 3/28/2006 at 6:41 am said:

He brought up the hose again ’cause it seems he has a problem with u

I was wondering what a “hose” phone is

huvason on 3/27/2006 at 9:18 pm said:

So I’m guessing everyone is going but me? Time to butter up the wife…..

It’s not looking to good for me at the moment, in regards to being able to swing this trip. We may be on here alone Huv…

ATTENTION!! Hot sauce maker types! If there are any special sauces made for the attendees of this show, PLEASE try to reserve a few for those regular bloggers who may not be able to make it to this show!!
Thanks in advance for your consideration!! Tracy C.

jim campbell- Mild to Wild(R) on 3/27/2006 at 8:35 am said:

I’ll have free stuff for any HSB’ers that stop in at my booth. And I don’t mean free bread though that will be there too I’m having a HSB ID badge printed up that I think folks will enjoy.

Dont forget about the Three Hot Tamales, stop at our booth…We can assure a pleasant surprise for all you collectors

Tracy C on 3/28/2006 at 7:27 am said:

It’s not looking to good for me at the moment, in regards to being able to swing this trip. We may be on here alone Huv…

ATTENTION!! Hot sauce maker types! If there are any special sauces made for the attendees of this show, PLEASE try to reserve a few for those regular bloggers who may not be able to make it to this show!!
Thanks in advance for your consideration!! Tracy C.

Amen to that Tracy! I haven’t even brought it up to the wife yet. I second Tracy’s request!

Tracy C on 3/28/2006 at 7:27 am said:

It’s not looking to good for me at the moment, in regards to being able to swing this trip. We may be on here alone Huv…

ATTENTION!! Hot sauce maker types! If there are any special sauces made for the attendees of this show, PLEASE try to reserve a few for those regular bloggers who may not be able to make it to this show!!
Thanks in advance for your consideration!! Tracy C.

Dont give me that Tracy, you will be there if I have to carry you there

ha ha

From the look of things, 5+ months ahead of the show, the show is certainly going to be a “special” event. CaJohns will be doing “special” things by way of new releases, show central items and blogger editions. Jim C has a few things cooking for it, Dude will certainly have a few things up his sleve, THT has already stated they will have some thing special, Creator can be counted on as well,and who else will be joining the blog and offering special show things. Im sure our Host will gatner up a few of these to help you non-attendees attend vicariously through the Blogmaster. I’m sure with all the techies tehre will be some updates posted.

I just have to say I hope we can all survive the next 5 months as it looks like there is the possibility that this show will be like NO other fiery foods show in the history of “The Movement”. Anxiety will build as the anticipation of what’s to come whirls through the heads of blog members and some of them may succumb to wailing and gnashing their teeth. It may not be that far away, but this anticipation will drive us all close to the edge. I can only imagine the elation of the faithful when it’s “SHOWTIME”!!!

CaJohn on 3/28/2006 at 8:55 am said:

From the look of things, 5+ months ahead of the show, the show is certainly going to be a “special” event. CaJohns will be doing “special” things by way of new releases, show central items and blogger editions. Jim C has a few things cooking for it, Dude will certainly have a few things up his sleve, THT has already stated they will have some thing special, Creator can be counted on as well,and who else will be joining the blog and offering special show things. Im sure our Host will gatner up a few of these to help you non-attendees attend vicariously through the Blogmaster. I’m sure with all the techies tehre will be some updates posted.

I just have to say I hope we can all survive the next 5 months as it looks like there is the possibility that this show will be like NO other fiery foods show in the history of “The Movement”. Anxiety will build as the anticipation of what’s to come whirls through the heads of blog members and some of them may succumb to wailing and gnashing their teeth. It may not be that far away, but this anticipation will drive us all close to the edge. I can only imagine the elation of the faithful when it’s “SHOWTIME”!!!

the “Blogmaster” I like that. Nick we need a HSB shirt with blogmaster on the back for ya

“The Movement”

Excellent choice of words John!

chris k on 3/28/2006 at 8:44 am said:

Dont give me that Tracy, you will be there if I have to carry you there

ha ha

See “possibility that this show will be like NO other fiery foods show in the history of “The Movement”.” you cant miss it

“The Movement” credit Joel Gregory for that one… I just kinda like it. You won’t believe the number of things coming…

Dude tells me that the AmeriSuites is close to sold out. Only Kings and King with Hide-a-beds available. He got one, but it’s getting close.

chris k on 3/28/2006 at 6:38 am said:

Het Mad, sorry to bring this up again, but why did you bring up that hose again?

What did I Do?

Mad_Reilly on 3/28/2006 at 10:09 am said:

What did I Do?

You’re being hosed! LOL

MSK on 3/28/2006 at 10:13 am said:

You’re being hosed! LOL

Speaking of hoses Jim do you have a hose? Wait let me rephrase this, Never mind I have one out in the yard. I’ll find somthing for Defcon Day

Mad_Reilly on 3/28/2006 at 10:31 am said:

Speaking of hoses Jim do you have a hose? Wait let me rephrase this, Never mind I have one out in the yard. I’ll find somthing for Defcon Day

Mad, stop asking people about their hoses…

DEFCON Creator on 3/28/2006 at 10:44 am said:

Mad, stop asking people about their hoses…

How did we get on that subject again?

Just made my reservations at the Stockyard Amerisuites!!!! So count old Cheffy in for the sun and fun!!!

I hereby promise to keep a select number of any sauces that I might roll out at the show available to faithful bloggers unable to attend. They will not be distinguished from the ones at the show, following Nicks’ rule of ‘play nice with others’

This will also be the first time I’ve ever done something like this.

How big a hose do you want me to bring to the show?

I doubt I can get one to you before Defcon day- I’m headed out of town shortly for a pre-planting season vacation.

Cheffy on 3/28/2006 at 11:16 am said:

Just made my reservations at the Stockyard Amerisuites!!!! So count old Cheffy in for the sun and fun!!!

Cheffy round 2 buddy - Made mine yesterday and I’m flying solo this time LOOK OUT!

jim campbell- Mild to Wild(R) on 3/28/2006 at 11:19 am said:

How big a hose do you want me to bring to the show?

I doubt I can get one to you before Defcon day- I’m headed out of town shortly for a pre-planting season vacation.

Creator see it’s not me

We might need a 4″ dia (you can get a few signatures on that one) 4′ long?

Don’t use 4″ in these parts- got 5″ and 3″. I’ll bring the 5″. It’s also not cotton so a Sharpie will work extremely well in signing names on it. Only problem is, it comes in 100′ rolls that weigh about 100 lbs! I’ll see if the shop can cut some down for me. They’ll likely salvage the couplings though.

If by chance I *can* get some in the next day or two, why doesn’t Deffy or Mad shoot me an address on where to send it? No promises.

jim campbell- Mild to Wild(R) on 3/28/2006 at 11:29 am said:

Don’t use 4″ in these parts- got 5″ and 3″. I’ll bring the 5″. It’s also not cotton so a Sharpie will work extremely well in signing names on it. Only problem is, it comes in 100′ rolls that weigh about 100 lbs! I’ll see if the shop can cut some down for me. They’ll likely salvage the couplings though.

I can put a call in to see if I can get a nosel

We will have Nick alert everyone who will not be able to attend the Zest Fest and Im sure that we can reserve a couple for them..

Well here’s a list I made of who is going. Please let us know if you were missed on the list:

Mad
Cheffy
Dan and Mike/BLP Labels
Nick
Jim C/Mild to Wild
CaJohn
The Cash Boys
Adam
Scotty B/Scotty B’s Hot Sauce
VooDoo
Brian/Loco Luna
Pam/Longbranch Trading
MSK
eman
Chip
Three Hot Tamales
Aaron
Defcon

Does that list look complete?

Don’t forget Chip’s (Dude) bro Tio Rico AKA “Jimmy Clay”

CaJohn on 3/28/2006 at 12:17 pm said:

Don’t forget Chip’s (Dude) bro Tio Rico AKA “Jimmy Clay”

OOPS

Mad
Cheffy
Dan and Mike/BLP Labels
Nick
Jim C/Mild to Wild
CaJohn
The Cash Boys
Adam
Scotty B/Scotty B’s Hot Sauce
VooDoo
Brian/Loco Luna
Pam/Longbranch Trading
MSK
eman
Chip AKA Dude
Tico Rico AKA Jimmy Clay
Three Hot Tamales
Aaron
Defcon

The wife and I are making plans to be there, gonna try to get reservations today.

jim campbell- Mild to Wild(R) on 3/28/2006 at 11:17 am said:

I hereby promise to keep a select number of any sauces that I might roll out at the show available to faithful bloggers unable to attend. They will not be distinguished from the ones at the show, following Nicks’ rule of ‘play nice with others’

This will also be the first time I’ve ever done something like this.

Thank You TIMES Infinity!! I just want to make clear that I’m not looking for any freebies or for anyone to break any of their own rules….my $$$’s good….just have family responsibilities that keep needing attention.. You folks are GREAT! Thanks Again!!

I plan to be there. I participated as a judge last year. I signed up for it again this year also.

Tracy C on 3/28/2006 at 1:43 pm said:

Thank You TIMES Infinity!! I just want to make clear that I’m not looking for any freebies or for anyone to break any of their own rules….my $$$’s good….just have family responsibilities that keep needing attention.. You folks are GREAT! Thanks Again!!

I feel for ya Tracy, I’m in the same boat you are

ErricJ on 3/28/2006 at 1:50 pm said:

I plan to be there. I participated as a judge last year. I signed up for it again this year also.

Another local guy! Sounds good Erric!

jim campbell- Mild to Wild(R) on 3/28/2006 at 11:17 am said:

I hereby promise to keep a select number of any sauces that I might roll out at the show available to faithful bloggers unable to attend. They will not be distinguished from the ones at the show, following Nicks’ rule of ‘play nice with others’

This will also be the first time I’ve ever done something like this.

Thanx Jim. I’m Still trying to make it though!

Mad_Reilly on 3/28/2006 at 10:09 am said:

What did I Do?

chris k on 3/28/2006 at 6:38 am said:

Het Mad, sorry to bring this up again, but why did you bring up that hose again?

HOSE, you always come back to the word HOSE

chris k on 3/28/2006 at 3:20 pm said:

HOSE, you always come back to the word HOSE

Ok MAD, I did a bit of research for you

Mad_Reilly on 3/27/2006 at 10:31 pm said:

I’m not mad -mad in the head maybe
Did you call me? Phone is off my feckin battery died and my hose phone is gammy as well

Mad_Reilly on 3/25/2006 at 11:07 pm said:

I think Chris _K has us all beat on that one. The official HSB blabber. I vote Chris_K speaker of the hose of the HSB Army

That is quite the list there. This is gonna rock with this many folks. A force to be reckoned with

When are the non-manufacturers going to get there? Just curious to see if there were many getting there on Thursday or not. Just about to book my flight and I want to finalize the details
Thanks

Well folks, count me out for this excursion. I hate to say it, but oh well. There was no way we were going to get a booth, as our calendar wouldn’t allow it, but it seems this festivity falls on the same date we promised the Fireman we’d show up to their chili and BBQ show. Considering the Fire Dept. show is for a very good cause, there is no way in Hell I’m gonna call ‘em and tell ‘em I’m not coming. No biggie, perhaps next year.

Well that just ain’t right Defcon! Dang firefighters are always screwing things up

Thanks for doing their show though!

Sorry to hear that creator. Where in NJ is the fireman show? I think its on your web, just wondering if its the same distance as this weekends show. If I can’t go o zestfest maybe I’ll come hang with. You

This time we will be the ones taunting him from the floor instead of the other way around Have fun at the fireman show!

Aaron on 3/28/2006 at 7:14 pm said:

This time we will be the ones taunting him from the floor instead of the other way around Have fun at the fireman show!

Aaron, either you are overestimating yourself, or underestimating me . I would love to go, but I am putting the Firemen first on this one. I promised them last year we would be returning, and they have confirmed with me, more than once that we are returning. We were a great draw for them at their 1st annual Chili & BBQ cookoff last year and we donated a good chunk of what we made that day to them. I love those guys, they are a riot! I do see your humor, but so be it, once I commit to something, it flat out doesn’t change, must be the military upbringing. There will be more shows to go to, and I will be attending them, but for the Fire Guys, hey, it’s all about them that weekend.

huvason on 3/28/2006 at 7:08 pm said:

Sorry to hear that creator. Where in NJ is the fireman show? I think its on your web, just wondering if its the same distance as this weekends show. If I can’t go o zestfest maybe I’ll come hang with. You

Huv, it’s in Hillsborough, NJ. They got some great food. The Fire Dept. buys a dumptruck load of various meats (ribs, brisket, chicken, etc) and they hand it out to the BBQ guys (you should see some of these smokers, CRIPES!), the BBQ guys aren’t in it for the money, they just want the trophy. After they cook the meats, they give it back to the Fire Dept. to sell for charity. It’s a great show for a great cause.

Defcon- I’d like to send you a couple of items (not sauce) that will make you even more popular with the fire guys, if you’d like.

Oh I definitely see where you are coming from Creator. I would do the exact same thing you are doing if I were in your place. Those guys deserve way more than they get! Plus being a man of your word is very important as well. It will be a great event for you I am sure. Good thing you saw my humor cause it was all in pure jest

jim campbell- Mild to Wild(R) on 3/28/2006 at 7:34 pm said:

Defcon- I’d like to send you a couple of items (not sauce) that will make you even more popular with the fire guys, if you’d like.

Jim, What happened to “Deffy”? Had a nice ring to it

Mos Def? Def Cre? Got rings to that also Thought I’d seen “Deffy” on one of the posts, but it could just have easily been Cheffy & I was brain dead.

jim campbell- Mild to Wild(R) on 3/28/2006 at 7:34 pm said:

Defcon- I’d like to send you a couple of items (not sauce) that will make you even more popular with the fire guys, if you’d like.

Sure, what the Hell, these guys have a great sense of humor.

jim campbell- Mild to Wild(R) on 3/28/2006 at 10:01 pm said:

Mos Def? Def Cre? Got rings to that also Thought I’d seen “Deffy” on one of the posts, but it could just have easily been Cheffy & I was brain dead.

Lose the “Deffy”, Christ, with that name, people would think I’m a twirler.

DEFCON Creator on 3/28/2006 at 10:07 pm said:

Sure, what the Hell, these guys have a great sense of humor.

Lose the “Deffy”, Christ, with that name, people would think I’m a twirler.

LOL. Now that was funny

*THAT’S* what happened to ‘Deffy’ Kinda got the impression that it needed dropped.

I’ll be sending you some of my fire department patches done up for the business. Firefighters are avid collectors of patches & so you ought to have some fun with these. Enjoy!

DEFCON Creator on 3/28/2006 at 10:07 pm said:

Sure, what the Hell, these guys have a great sense of humor.

Lose the “Deffy”, Christ, with that name, people would think I’m a twirler.

huvason on 3/28/2006 at 10:11 pm said:

LOL. Now that was funny

I’m still laughing

huvason on 3/28/2006 at 10:44 pm said:

I’m still laughing

Me too. I have gotten quite the laugh out of the HSB tonight. First marbled beer then this !

It’s not going to be the same without ya Diffy!

Sorry…I had to do the Diffey thing

jim campbell- Mild to Wild(R) on 3/28/2006 at 10:27 pm said:

*THAT’S* what happened to ‘Deffy’ Kinda got the impression that it needed dropped.

I’ll be sending you some of my fire department patches done up for the business. Firefighters are avid collectors of patches & so you ought to have some fun with these. Enjoy!

That would be great Jim. Like I said, these guys are a riot. Nothing like seeing a bunch of grown Firemen cry when they try to outdo each other on how many Defcon #1 they can eat. Great stuff!

Defcon #1 WINGS that is…

MSK on 3/29/2006 at 2:01 am said:

It’s not going to be the same without ya Diffy!

Sorry…I had to do the Diffey thing

Randy, I am a man of serious morals and ethics. In saying that, I promise you they will be cast aside when next we meet. I would suggest wearing a hat (evil chuckle).

DEFCON Creator on 3/28/2006 at 6:52 pm said:

Well folks, count me out for this excursion. I hate to say it, but oh well. There was no way we were going to get a booth, as our calendar wouldn’t allow it, but it seems this festivity falls on the same date we promised the Fireman we’d show up to their chili and BBQ show. Considering the Fire Dept. show is for a very good cause, there is no way in Hell I’m gonna call ‘em and tell ‘em I’m not coming. No biggie, perhaps next year.

Sorry to hear that you cannot make it Creator but it is for a good cause. Do you want Mike and I to pick up your Golden Chile Award for you

Dan @ BLP Labels on 3/29/2006 at 8:18 am said:

Sorry to hear that you cannot make it Creator but it is for a good cause. Do you want Mike and I to pick up your Golden Chile Award for you

Hmmmm, now that you mention it, I won’t have a Defcon Acolyte available for this award ceremony. That would be great.

DEFCON Creator on 3/29/2006 at 8:32 am said:

Hmmmm, now that you mention it, I won’t have a Defcon Acolyte available for this award ceremony. That would be great.

Excellent… we shall do this for the small fee of a case of Defcon #1. hehe

DEFCON Creator on 3/29/2006 at 8:32 am said:

Hmmmm, now that you mention it, I won’t have a Defcon Acolyte available for this award ceremony. That would be great.

I can do it! I have a defcon shirt and a gas mask No one will know the difference
What Firehouse are you going to be at?

Dan@ BLP Labels on 3/29/2006 at 9:44 am said:

Excellent… we shall do this for the small fee of a case of Defcon #1. hehe

No, you get to go on stage to get my Golden Chili, and wear a Badgerland shirt for the cameras.

Mad_Reilly on 3/29/2006 at 9:49 am said:

I can do it! I have a defcon shirt and a gas mask No one will know the difference
What Firehouse are you going to be at?

Now, I always liked creativity, that would be funny as Hell. It’s the Hillsborough Fire Dept.

DEFCON Creator on 3/29/2006 at 9:54 am said:

No, you get to go on stage to get my Golden Chili, and wear a Badgerland shirt for the cameras.

Now, I always liked creativity, that would be funny as Hell. It’s the Hillsborough Fire Dept.

Damn… I thought I could sneak that through. You can’t blame a guy for trying, John!!

Just got my Zestfest confirmation - Loco Luna Gourmet will be in booth 720! Can’t wait to see you all there!

Very cool Brian!!

Hey… does anyone know who is booth 1217?

DEFCON Creator on 3/29/2006 at 7:43 am said:

Randy, I am a man of serious morals and ethics. In saying that, I promise you they will be cast aside when next we meet. I would suggest wearing a hat (evil chuckle).

Yeah OK….

1217 was open when I looked at the list- that was one of my listed choices. I got my first choice- a corner. 1008 I believe. I’m hard to miss with a 6′ firetruck in the booth

I might actually be able to come if I can convince someone to come with me so it isn’t a lonely flight and so long as I earn enough during June, July and August

Whoa Matt! That would be great!

I don’t know about the flight over Matt, but there will be at least a few folks from the UK coming over for the Open Fields, two weeks after Ft Worth (week after Houston). You might be able to meet up with them. In the space of a little over two weeks, you could do Zest Fest, Houston Hot Sauce, and Open Fields. That ought to about chillie you out

Jim Campbell (Mild to Wild®) on 3/29/2006 at 1:01 pm said:

I don’t know about the flight over Matt, but there will be at least a few folks from the UK coming over for the Open Fields, two weeks after Ft Worth (week after Houston). You might be able to meet up with them. In the space of a little over two weeks, you could do Zest Fest, Houston Hot Sauce, and Open Fields. That ought to about chillie you out

I don’t think you could get chillied out.

Mad_Reilly on 3/29/2006 at 1:36 pm said:

I don’t think you could get chillied out.

Unless of course you pick up a cat, and “someone” takes your picture.

DEFCON Creator on 3/29/2006 at 2:24 pm said:

Unless of course you pick up a cat, and “someone” takes your picture.

Ahhh Yes! The CAT! Where has that little fuzzy varmit been lately??

When I click on a recent comment for this thread in the left column it brings me to the beginning. Not the comment as all the others. Anyone else experiencing this?

MSK on 3/29/2006 at 3:13 pm said:

When I click on a recent comment for this thread in the left column it brings me to the beginning. Not the comment as all the others. Anyone else experiencing this?

It brings me to the beginning of this thread - YES. Nick changed back the sorting of the thread so it’s oldest first. For some reason now it brings you to page 1, not to the page with the comment. Not sure if this is something Nick can fix - I know he is having issues with the “preview” now that the threads are paged.

Tracy C on 3/29/2006 at 3:06 pm said:

Ahhh Yes! The CAT! Where has that little fuzzy varmit been lately??

Fear not, I am nearly finished with the final touches on this little item. I guess one could almost state that the prize will be a 1/1, in a quite twisted sort of way. (evil chuckle)

DEFCON Creator on 3/29/2006 at 3:26 pm said:

Fear not, I am nearly finished with the final touches on this little item. I guess one could almost state that the prize will be a 1/1, in a quite twisted sort of way. (evil chuckle)

Oh YES! Defcons version of “Pimp Yo Sauce”….

Well folks it is official! I booked my flight today so there is no backing out now! I am pumped about it and I think it will be a great time indeed! I arrive on the 7th. Look forward to meeting everyone

When it is closer to time I want to look into a rental with a blooger or two. The prices didn’t look too bad at 20 or less a day for unlimited.

Anyone staying at the Homestead Forth Worth???

We (manufacturers) ought to start an ’sponsor a blogger’ program

I’m happy to announce that Aaron is now an ‘employee’ of Mild to Wild(R) with all the rights and privaledges that entails. Most of us with booths get multiple passes. If you’re they’re by yourself, spread the wealth.

Jim Campbell (Mild to Wild®) on 3/30/2006 at 3:59 pm said:

We (manufacturers) ought to start an ’sponsor a blogger’ program

I’m happy to announce that Aaron is now an ‘employee’ of Mild to Wild(R) with all the rights and privaledges that entails. Most of us with booths get multiple passes. If you’re they’re by yourself, spread the wealth.

You know Aaron, you think you scored here, but Jim works the booth himself and needs to run to bathroom sometimes….sometimes he’s got a newspaper under an arm, too.

Jim Campbell (Mild to Wild®) on 3/30/2006 at 3:59 pm said:

We (manufacturers) ought to start an ’sponsor a blogger’ program

I’m happy to announce that Aaron is now an ‘employee’ of Mild to Wild(R) with all the rights and privaledges that entails. Most of us with booths get multiple passes. If you’re they’re by yourself, spread the wealth.

Congrats Aaron!

Jim Campbell (Mild to Wild®) on 3/30/2006 at 3:59 pm said:

We (manufacturers) ought to start an ’sponsor a blogger’ program

I’m happy to announce that Aaron is now an ‘employee’ of Mild to Wild(R) with all the rights and privaledges that entails. Most of us with booths get multiple passes. If you’re they’re by yourself, spread the wealth.

I’m already sponsored

Ryan, who the hell would let you wear their company name???lol

Lee@DC on 4/19/2006 at 3:43 pm said:

Ryan, who the hell would let you wear their company name???lol

Jerry’s Kids

ryan on 4/19/2006 at 3:45 pm said:

Jerry’s Kids

Which one, DUDE or CaJohn?

Lee@DC on 4/19/2006 at 3:47 pm said:

Which one, DUDE or CaJohn?

LOL - CaJohn

Well that makes sense. Congrats!
I wonder if anyone would want to be sponsered by Danny Cash Hot Sauce….

ryan on 4/19/2006 at 3:53 pm said:

LOL - CaJohn

CaJohn Is a jerr’s kids….well ya learn something new everyday.

Leave poor CaJohn alone at the moment! He’s on dial up in the hills of TN and can’t reply too well. He’s also with Tracy C and MSK & it’s doubtful he’ll be able to reply at all shortly

He did mention something about a Lee hot sauce. Was he talking about San Jaun Capistrano- because it mentioned something about ’swallows’

I bet they don’t even want to respond, they are probably having a blast

Jim Campbell (Mild to Wild®) on 4/19/2006 at 4:30 pm said:

He did mention something about a Lee hot sauce. Was he talking about San Jaun Capistrano- because it mentioned something about ’swallows’

LOL! I would be honored to be a Cajohn’s hot sauce, just leave out the ’swallows’ part, jerks.

He said they’ll try to get on later tonight. I bet it will be tough though on a 28k modem

Horrible Haggis has also mentioned that he will be there… I think. He’s a bit tough to understand, even on email. He’ll definitely be at Houston and is planning on riding back up with C-hip and me to attend the Open Fields. A more interesting character has never walked the earth

NICE! Haggis is rad! He buys you tequila shots while you try to figure out what the he11 he’s taking about! Remember 2 years ago when the cops busted him in the fountain? He’s a lot of fun….

He got busted for trying to go swimming in the hotel fountain. Resulted in everyone associated with the show being thrown out Rad indeed.

You’re right about him being hard to understand!! Email isn’t any better. I felt bad when I was over there in Australia. I asked one of the locals for help in translating what he was saying and the reply was ‘bloody ell mate- we can’t understand the bugger either!’ I didn’t feel so bad then

It’s quite a little party he throws at his place. Calls it a ‘chilli festival’ but it looks like a bender to me

Lee@DC on 4/19/2006 at 4:36 pm said:

LOL! I would be honored to be a Cajohn’s hot sauce, just leave out the ’swallows’ part, jerks.

jerks and swallows? Interesting combonation of words there, Lee

I am absolutly bringing a camera to ZestFest. This should be interesting! And I thought ABQ was crazy…

Should be a good time, indeed. Our buddy just got rid of that RV we were supposed to be using so we’ll be staying at the Amerisuites with all the cool people now.

ryan on 4/19/2006 at 4:59 pm said:

jerks and swallows? Interesting combonation of words there, Lee

DOH!

Lee@DC on 4/19/2006 at 3:17 pm said:

You know Aaron, you think you scored here, but Jim works the booth himself and needs to run to bathroom sometimes….sometimes he’s got a newspaper under an arm, too.

Uh oh!! Maybe I can take a few sections of the paper out to help me a little. I love to help out and I love hot sauce and the like, so I know it will be a great time! I cannot wait. Only 142 days away too

Jim Campbell (Mild to Wild®) on 3/30/2006 at 3:59 pm said:

We (manufacturers) ought to start an ’sponsor a blogger’ program

I’m happy to announce that Aaron is now an ‘employee’ of Mild to Wild(R) with all the rights and privaledges that entails. Most of us with booths get multiple passes. If you’re they’re by yourself, spread the wealth.

What sort of priviliges would there be ??!! ha I just want to help out of the goodness of my heart and also to keep you from overworking yourself Jim!

Danny Cash on 4/19/2006 at 5:27 pm said:

Should be a good time, indeed. Our buddy just got rid of that RV we were supposed to be using so we’ll be staying at the Amerisuites with all the cool people now.

Dude!! You guys lost the cruiser?? That blows. You’re not going to have that little red car packed with so much product that the front tires don’t touch again are you?? That would be a long ride to TX.

I smell trouble if you guys and Mike and I are actually at the same hotel for once… eeessshhh! My liver hurts just thinking about it

Lessee… the priviledges would include *very* long hours, answering the same insipid questions several hundred times, wearing a 10 lb weight on your head for 12 hours, hoping you make enough to cover gas money home… oh wait- those are MY priviledges Yours are to wander around and have a good time

Jim Campbell (Mild to Wild®) on 4/19/2006 at 7:37 pm said:

Lessee… the priviledges would include *very* long hours, answering the same insipid questions several hundred times, wearing a 10 lb weight on your head for 12 hours, hoping you make enough to cover gas money home… oh wait- those are MY priviledges Yours are to wander around and have a good time

ha! Well I will be there to help out in any way I can. I probably wouldn’t look good enough in a firemans hat to do any good!

Think I look good?!! Your duties will be pretty light- I’m pretty much self contained at these shows. After 12 years of solo, I manage

Jim - this is the Aaron of Men In Aprons fame, correct?

loco luna brian on 4/19/2006 at 8:53 pm said:

Jim - this is the Aaron of Men In Aprons fame, correct?

No different Aaron… I doubt I am as cool as the one that wears an apron

I don’t really know of what fame I would be. Maybe Aaron of …hmmm I need to find something good to be famous for I think

If he’s wearing an apron it won’t be in *MY* booth

Jim Campbell (Mild to Wild®) on 4/19/2006 at 10:50 pm said:

If he’s wearing an apron it won’t be in *MY* booth

Jim - you back in civilization yet? need some stuff - been waiting for you to come back!

JIM: “answering the same insipid questions several hundred times,” Like “is it hot?” lol

Ain’t dat the truth! With Dan’s Mohawk, all we hear ALL day long is “did the hot sauce do that to your hair?”
Any HSB folk that ask that queston better run right after….

DEFCON Creator on 4/19/2006 at 5:30 pm said:

DOH!

D’OH! indeed, my friend.

Dan @ BLP Labels on 4/19/2006 at 7:15 pm said:

Dude!! You guys lost the cruiser?? That blows. You’re not going to have that little red car packed with so much product that the front tires don’t touch again are you?? That would be a long ride to TX.

I smell trouble if you guys and Mike and I are actually at the same hotel for once… eeessshhh! My liver hurts just thinking about it

Yeah, he ditched it. Would’ve been a blast but he’s looking for another and we might get it after all. Had to reserve the Amerisuites just in case. Even with the RV we’re going to park it there and tell the front desk your room number. Trade shower use for rides to the show???lol
Gentlemen, start your livers…

Lee@DC on 4/20/2006 at 12:35 am said:

Yeah, he ditched it. Would’ve been a blast but he’s looking for another and we might get it after all. Had to reserve the Amerisuites just in case. Even with the RV we’re going to park it there and tell the front desk your room number. Trade shower use for rides to the show???lol
Gentlemen, start your livers…

ha! Funny stuff

Oh and Jim. No worry on the apron for me

I just booked 3 nights at the AmeriSuites Stockyards for the 7th-10th
Now for airfair!!

Guys…Were going to ZestFest!!! WooHoooo!!!!

pmac on 6/3/2006 at 12:41 pm said:

Guys…Were going to ZestFest!!! WooHoooo!!!!

Sure is gonna be an awesome time!

I’ll be there!!!!!

Morning MSK!!

I will be there, given that I live in Houston.

pmac on 6/3/2006 at 12:41 pm said:

Guys…Were going to ZestFest!!! WooHoooo!!!!

Congrats Paul!! See you there

Ahh Jim thats great, I was hoping I would be able to meet you.
It’s not too often you get to meet one of the true hero’s of the world.
Call me ghey but that’s how I feel

Nick Lindauer on 3/27/2006 at 7:46 am said:

Aaron - The 8ths is Trade Day, so you wouldn’t need to arrive until that night.

What does Trade day mean Nick?

CaJohn on 3/27/2006 at 8:32 am said:

Traade Day WILL be accessable if mt talks with Chile Pepper work out. It is the day when something special may be going on for bloggers/collectors. Don’t discount this day!!! More details as they become available…

What is trade day CaJohn, I will ask everyone , I am scrolling the whole thread

pmac on 6/3/2006 at 7:39 pm said:

Ahh Jim thats great, I was hoping I would be able to meet you.
It’s not too often you get to meet one of the true hero’s of the world.
Call me ghey but that’s how I feel

Set your standards highere dude

Trade day is set aside for the market buyers- versus the individual retail folks. It’s the day when we’re supposed to sell our stuff to all the big corporate buyers who will be there…. yeah right! Fiery Food Show in Abq has the same thing- pretty common to set a day aside for those folks so they don’t have to ‘battle’ for frontage space with teh thousands of folsk their just to eat and sample.

That’s supposed to be ‘higher’. Hero’s are ordinary folks doing extra-ordinary stuff. I’m just doing what you pay and train me to do Ain’t nothing heroic about that!

Gosh- better bag it for the night. My typing is starting to look like Brets’

Jim Campbell (StepUpForCharity.org) on 6/3/2006 at 8:06 pm said:

That’s supposed to be ‘higher’. Hero’s are ordinary folks doing extra-ordinary stuff. I’m just doing what you pay and train me to do Ain’t nothing heroic about that!

Would you run into a burning building to save someone from burning alive despite your own safety? Knowing what little I do about you, I would be willing to say yes. I do not think I could say the same about me.
You say set my standards a little higher, I say give yourself a little more credit Some say tomato some say tomoatoe
Just having fun!

hey pmac, if you go to his charity website, he has a plaque for doing just that….Jim is a very modest man with such a huge heart!!!

Mrs.Ryan on 6/4/2006 at 11:41 pm said:

hey pmac, if you go to his charity website, he has a plaque for doing just that….Jim is a very modest man with such a huge heart!!!

For doing just what?
Running into a burning building? Or giving him credit?

well the plaque gives him credit for running into a burning building

!!!! Ohh !!!!

Damn I had no idea I was more teasing and having fun. With a little truth.
I guess I was right about him LOL! I love being right.
Visiting website now.

Just a reminder…item # 4466025256> on ebay - auction to raise money for Jim’s charity thing “step up for charity” - ends in less than two days. Current bid is $150.01. There is still time to own two collectable sauces and a fantastic collector’s case all in the name of charity. Its time to open those hearts and wallets, and STEP UP FOR CHARITY!

Damn thats awesome. I feel even better about what i did then
I can’t wait for Zestfest You don’t get to meet heros everyday.

yeah, it’s signed by some weird dudes too

I went by a place last night in Nashville called the Flying Saucer. A whole lotta beer on tap! Over 70 on tap and over 100 more in bottle Come to find out they have one in Ft Worth about 3 to 4 miles from the convention center! I make a motion to visit one night! That way they have something we all like to drink Me I recommend the Left Hand Milk Stout as weird as it sounds

Re: they have something we all like to drink

Oh- they’ve got Port (NOT Porter) there?! Maybe a good Cabernet?? Otherwise you’ll have to edit that “we all” part

Jim Campbell- StepUpForCharity.org on 6/11/2006 at 5:59 pm said:

Re: they have something we all like to drink

Oh- they’ve got Port (NOT Porter) there?! Maybe a good Cabernet?? Otherwise you’ll have to edit that “we all” part

Ha! True A good port never hurts though! They do have some very fine trappist ales that are aged much like some wines. I think they serve sweet tea though

On second look they do have wine at the Fort Worth location. So you can’t skip out on this meeting Jim We will make it early so you can get to bed on time too lol

Aaron on 6/11/2006 at 6:13 pm said:

On second look they do have wine at the Fort Worth location. So you can’t skip out on this meeting Jim We will make it early so you can get to bed on time too lol

If I get this stair climb thing done succesfully, I might out-party all y’all down there

Aaron on 6/11/2006 at 6:06 pm said:

Ha! True A good port never hurts though! They do have some very fine trappist ales that are aged much like some wines. I think they serve sweet tea though

Gotta disagree with you there Aaron- I’ve had more than one good port hurt… usually the day after though

Jim Campbell- StepUpForCharity.org on 6/11/2006 at 6:29 pm said:

If I get this stair climb thing done succesfully, I might out-party all y’all down there

I bet you could outdo anyone there after the stair climb thing!

Jim Campbell- StepUpForCharity.org on 6/11/2006 at 6:32 pm said:

Gotta disagree with you there Aaron- I’ve had more than one good port hurt… usually the day after though

Ha!!!! I totally agree. I was at a nice place in Atlanta with a guy most anyone would consider a wine expert. He lives in California near Sonoma Valley around many wineries. I let him do all the picking and the port he picked knocked my socks off cause I know little about wine. I think it was a Graham’s Vintage Port, don’t know the year though. Very great

I was hoping someone may be able to give me more information about Zest Fest 2006. I know it is this coming weekend, but I am not having any luck finding where it is, how much to get in, and all the other information. If any of you could fill me in on the details or provide me the web page address I would be greatly appreciative. Thanks!

~ PixieGirly21 ~

Nick Lindauer on 9/6/2006 at 9:37 am said:

You can find all the information here: http://www.zestfest2006.com/

Location:
Will Rogers Memorial Center
3401 West Lancaster
Fort Worth, TX 76107

Show Hours:
Friday (11am-5pm) - Trade & Collector’s Only
Saturday (10am-5pm) - Trade & Public
Sunday (10am-5pm) - Trade & Public

Nick, when is your flight out?

huvason on 9/6/2006 at 9:41 am said:

Nick, when is your flight out?

Huv, are you going?

DEFCON Creator on 9/6/2006 at 9:47 am said:

Huv, are you going?

Nope, just my sauce…..

huvason on 9/6/2006 at 9:51 am said:

Nope, just my sauce…..

I can taste the Johnnie Black already.

we arrive at 3 pmish I am so excited!!!!!!

DEFCON Creator on 9/6/2006 at 10:22 am said:

I can taste the Johnnie Black already.

You will have it - I promise.

huvason on 9/6/2006 at 9:51 am said:

Nope, just my sauce…..

Still time to change that answer huv…

chrisk on 9/6/2006 at 11:07 am said:

Still time to change that answer huv…

Still got that bag?

Mrs.Ryan on 9/6/2006 at 10:32 am said:

we arrive at 3 pmish I am so excited!!!!!!

Looking forward to seeing you! Your special shirt will be ready!

Huv - are you going to be at ZF?

locolunabrian on 9/6/2006 at 12:07 pm said:

Huv - are you going to be at ZF?

LOL - you can just pretend i’m there. Pick up some sauce at CaJOhns booth, though. I’ll be in NM in March.

huvason on 9/6/2006 at 12:27 pm said:

LOL - you can just pretend i’m there. Pick up some sauce at CaJOhns booth, though. I’ll be in NM in March.

Hey Huv, can thebigshow pick up some sauce for me.

DEFCON Creator on 9/6/2006 at 9:47 am said:

Huv, are you going?

Creator please keep one of your sauces back for me so I can add it to my collection

Thanks

Jim Campbell (StepUpForCharity.org) on 6/3/2006 at 8:06 pm said:

That’s supposed to be ‘higher’. Hero’s are ordinary folks doing extra-ordinary stuff. I’m just doing what you pay and train me to do Ain’t nothing heroic about that!

Jim, got the autograph bottles today, thank you so much… Check sent, with a extra check for your charity.

Thanks
Brant

BLANE on 9/6/2006 at 12:59 pm said:

Hey Huv, can thebigshow pick up some sauce for me.

If you want some - shoot me an email

I’m going

I’m not

Darn I’m not

huvason on 9/6/2006 at 1:09 pm said:

If you want some - shoot me an email

I forgot you have a site, I’ll order your special 4 pack (No sense in giving it away you need to make a living to), once I order do me a favor and sign something cool on them.

BLANE on 9/6/2006 at 6:16 pm said:

I forgot you have a site, I’ll order your special 4 pack (No sense in giving it away you need to make a living to), once I order do me a favor and sign something cool on them.

That works too.

huvason on 9/6/2006 at 6:23 pm said:

That works too.

I signed up, it will be later on tonight when I order, I’m at work and the verification went to my home address… So I can’t log-in yet.

TTYL

BLANE on 9/6/2006 at 6:34 pm said:

I signed up, it will be later on tonight when I order, I’m at work and the verification went to my home address… So I can’t log-in yet.

TTYL

I just manually approved you - you should be good if you want. Log in on the left, click on the store (the sauce image), and you will have to fill out some more info (address for your account, etc). Later works as well….