It seems that life
Is always moving along
Things to look forward to
Helps keep us strong
Just like this blog
It started out small
Nick couldn’t have imagined
It’s be such a draw
From people that eat
Collectors too
Even the manufacturers
There’s a place for all of you
Family’s got bigger
We shared in the great news
Like eman’s and the huv’s
And Uncle Big too
Many different people
From all walks of life
A place that I met
My future wife
Charities popped up
And we all shelled out
It was a chance to help
One another out
The good times
And bad
Lots of joy
Mixed with sad
Any time spent here
If you lurk or post
There is one thing
To remember most
Friends have been made
And people you now know
On the blog, through email
Or sometimes a show
There is one thing in mind
For those that clicked here
It’s about the HOT
That brings us all cheer
Mild to hot
Even the insane burn
There’s a taste for everyone
That we all yearn
Nick mixes it up
N tries to keep it new
Recipes, reviews
And “caption this”ย too
Many different things
That you just wanna see
So you check it all out
Least daily
There are those that get mad
And storm off the site
Then chat about it offline
As they try to make light
Many grudges have surfaced
We’ve seen this before
Those that get pissed
Always come back for more
Lately it seems
That most of the chat
Is about who has
Each others back
Opinions are rampant
And be they should such
If we were all the same
There wouldn’t be much
But that’s not why we’re here
It’s for the love of the hot
There’s just that one thing
Some have forgot
So even though it does seem
That all chileheads don’t get along
We are still a big family
That keeps us all strong
He doesn’t like him
And they don’t like that
Who said what to whom
Its really just crap
In a bigger picture
Not all people get along
But it doesn’t mean that anyone
Is totally wrong
So carry on
Do as you always do
But remember the folks
That brought this to you
So the time has come
In your life to move on
More school for you the Ex
And Nick gets to cut a lawn
I think it’s safe to say
From all that “live”ย here
We hope Texas treats you well
And shares you its cheer
So thank you guys
For what you do
It’s appreciated by most
At the HSB crew
Nick and the Ex
I can attest
From the bottom of our hearts
We wish you the best!
Written by ChrisK
Nick Lindauer founded Hot Sauce Blog in 2004, making it one of the internet's very first hot sauce review sites. After 20+ years of tasting, reviewing, and attending every major fiery foods event in the country, he's back behind the keyboard covering the hot sauce world he helped build.
64 responses to “Look Out Texas”
Well done Chris.
Very nice Chris!
Dang Little buddy come and give me a hug.
Wow Chris that was awesome! Ever thought about writing greeting cards?
Very Cool!
Awesome job Chris! That dang near makes you Metrosexual pretty boy….lol
Nice – very nice…
Very nice there ChrisK from the blog. Nice job.
Outstanding!
Helluva job ChrisK!!
It damn near brought a tear to my eye. No wait, it’s the onions I’m chopping, but it did warm my heart.
You’re quite literary for a pretty boy, who knew??
Kristi must have helped, it has a woman’s touch in there somewhere, or are you just that in touch with your feminine side?
Hee hee
Well done!
“Kristi must have helped, it has a womanรขโฌโขs touch in there somewhere, or are you just that in touch with your feminine side?”
Sadly UB, I had no hand in this, he actually IS that feminine!
Feminine or not, great job there ChrisK from the blog!
We’re gonna miss you Nick and Laura, all the best! And don’t forget that little “pool party” conversation we had.
i see a future for you chrisk. great words and most of em true.
cheers
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YEP
Chilehead poetry, I love it! Classin’ up the joint!
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Oh I see, he writes the chilehead poetry while he’s getting a mani/pedi down at the salon, gotcha.
Whatever he’s doing, it’s working. ๐
any other guttsy folk out there that wants to try chilihead poetry part 2?
if there are 10 more entries, i will be my lucky number 12.
there something wrong w mani ‘s and pedi’s ?
i heard they are great for your cuticles. ๐
I give that poem a 10/10. What do you think BLANE?
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I just threw up in my mouth…..
great, gildo is back ๐
come on Blane, do you ever wake up on the happy side of the bed?
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Come on now, you’re starting to get predictable!!! If only I was a bettin woman…..
I’d like to start seeing a bit of YOUR feminine side young man!
Okay I’ll be happy….. Ready….
That was so swwweeeeeeeeeettttttt, it touched my heart. I have goose bumps from my head to my toes..
Okay that was really tough for me and I threw up in my mouth again just typing it…
do you swallow?
come on parker, where are you on this one….
Good effort but I think I actually just felt your pain!
Wanna try again??? lol
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See Parker is in touch with his feminine side. Come on now Blane, all the cool kids are doing it!
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You forget I ride the Short Bus…
Yes I’m practicing for the deathmatch…
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My bad…
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Start my having Luke hit you in the stomach with a baseball bat…. make sure you wear your helmet.
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Okay one more try…..Hmmm cha,,,,hmmm… Just clearing my voice!!!!
That was music to my ears, like a soft song putting me to sleep…… May I offer you some chapstick?
Wow that wasn’t to hard… Kind words and I offered assistance..
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LMAO that was good Blane. I acknowledge and appreciate your genuine lack of sincerity! Kudos!!!!
Now go put on your helmet before your head explodes!
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Any bacon?
That already happens, I’m training him early…. Someone has to carry on the tradition…lol
mmmmmmmmm bacon………….
i am routing for you blane.
and DK with a close second.
parker sent me his attampt at a chili poem, goes a little something like this…
there once was a guy named parker
who thought he could hang with the rest
like blane and dk and huv
and the ever popular general who is the best
his day of recogning came and gone
and like wes, it turned out to be a lie
bell pepper mash and jalapenos
are more his every day style
the reality of this site is life
lies and truths and such
we are in it together on this big ball called earth
now lets go have some hot sauce on our lunch
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Your a women trapped in a mans body aren’t you?
“and the ever popular general who is the best”
you sure parker wrote this? lol
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LAME!
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Now that was sweet!!!!!!
no tears i hope.
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You can do better than that BLANE. Not feeling well today? Got cramps? Feeling bloated?
No it was funny trust me…. I’m still laughin… Okay I’ve been here to long got to go brush my teeth….
i am outta here also. going home to my lady. bbl maybe
I’m not the one with two names on this site!!!!
Gildo / Woman
Gary / Man
I rest my case
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Still LAME!
Hey, I have a question about Wes. The guy seemed all bent out of shape yesterday about that review. Who is he and what’s the story? Master chef? He cooks something somewhere? Were you guys mean to him or something? Hurt his feelers?
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Blane clean up in sector 4
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Aparently Wes is a sensitive man. Maybe he should write greeting cards? The ones about puppies and kitties and rainbows.
He’s a chef?
Does that mean “would you like fries with that”? or “honey dinner is almost ready”?
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A sensitive chef.
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I always like referring to myself in the third person.
I’m going for a Maini/Pedi
Now it’s your turn general. Send me a poem…..Oh wait, your not allowed on the puter after 6….lol
Hey all, just stoppin’ by……..no, I am not dead…..just puttin in some crazy hours in on out new house…..hope all are well……if anyone is bored, shoot me an email, I have to check that nightly
Ltr gaters
eman
Wow…..eman from the old days
What’s up? You dropped in at an interesting time ๐
very nice poem. It’s easy to lose focus in here. This was a good time for a “wake-up”. Thanks.
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What’s been going on?
Eating sauce, collecting sauce….the usual
A little drama here and there ๐
My favorite part:
There are those that get mad
And storm off the site
Then chat about it offline
As they try to make light
I’ve seen that on so many sites and then to see it in words here. Just too classic. Great job dude. You get an A+! Thanks for the entertaining read.
Hey everyone – just got back in from Germany – been out of touch for the last few days. Caught up on a bunch of emails on the 7 hour plane ride!
Laura told me about the poem but I had to read it to believe it. Too funny! Chris, you’ve got a strange talent on your hands ๐ Thanks man!
Be back tomorrow with pictures of Frankfurt.
Did you drink any beer? ๐
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Beer and only beer. Well, the one exception was the Jack & Coke in a can – they sell it there in gas stations. 10% alcohol! That sucker was stronger then any drink you can get in a bar here
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Hope you drove on the Autobahn ๐ Gotta Love German beer Mmmm