Chili Cookoff

Sazerac · 08-12-2001, 01:27 AM

I had a great day today myself. My wife and I went to the 2001 Texas Open Chili Cookoff in Lewisville, Texas today. We had a couple of friends (a husband and wife team) competing there today. We left before the judging was complete, so we're waiting to hear from them (probably by tomorrow) whether or not they placed. If they did, then they automatically proceed to the National Finals in Terlingua, Texas in November.

It was a near-perfect day. It was not so hot as to be oppressive, and a storm passed nearby, which brought clouds overhead and reduced the temperatures greatly. Lela (my wife) and I got talked into being judges for the Intermediate round (the round after they disqualify the "Alpo" chilis from the bunch

) and that was a blast...free beer and a T-shirt, and a variety of very well-done chilis. It was hard making a decision on a couple of them, because they were all that good.

They also had some really clever amateur entertainment which is done for the "talent" division...apparently, you get points for entertainment as well. The Texas Bag Lady should have won it...she was a scream! Just to try to explain, it was a lady dressed up like a bag lady complete with the broken down shopping cart, etc, who went around from place to place embarrassing people with some hilarious props and off-color comments and jokes about them...like the "ear wash" bottle that turned out to be a douchebag, her portable bottle-fan ("does anyone want a blow job?"), and her container of cheese balls that were "a female rat's best friend."

All in all, it was a terrific day, and although I was exhausted afterward (I crashed after I got home, which is why I'm now up at this hour typing!) it was well worth it. Just wanted to share that with you guys.

[This message has been edited by Sazerac (edited 08-12-2001).]

Jafin · 08-12-2001, 02:03 AM

Haha! Sounds like it was a blast Saz!

-Jafin

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08-12-2001, 02:04 AM

Sounds like one helluva day!
Wishing the best for your friends.

Moni

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Yorick · 08-12-2001, 02:09 AM

Thanks for the post Saz, unreal...

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Cloudbringer · 08-12-2001, 03:29 PM

Great post, Sazzie! LOVE the descriptions.. haha.. sounds like you had a good time and that's a worthwhile event to hit whenever it comes 'round!

Cloudy, in mood to play BG2!

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Earthdog · 08-15-2001, 03:48 AM

Er. Ummmm. I think the bag lady was my sister. FOR REAL. Shes a nut and has been doing the gag at chili cookoffs for YEARS around Dallas. I think the first time she did it was in 1986 at the Southwestern Medical School (University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas------ Parkland Hospital) cookoff--benefitting kids with cancer, I think it was. My brother played a hobo on their little "chili squad". It WAS a blast to watch them.

My guess is that if you were to ask the bag lady if she knew me shed deny it hehehehe

Then again it could be one of the women from the original team thats still doing the gag, but I wouldnt be at all surprised if it IS my sister after all.

I know you make think this is a B.S. post but Im totally serious here. I honestly think that was my sister you saw.

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SSJ4Sephiroth · 08-15-2001, 04:03 AM

ohh man, wish i could be a judge for a chili cook-off...

FREE CHILI!

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08-12-2001, 01:27 AM	#1
Sazerac Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Monroe, LA Age: 60 Posts: 7,387	I had a great day today myself. My wife and I went to the 2001 Texas Open Chili Cookoff in Lewisville, Texas today. We had a couple of friends (a husband and wife team) competing there today. We left before the judging was complete, so we're waiting to hear from them (probably by tomorrow) whether or not they placed. If they did, then they automatically proceed to the National Finals in Terlingua, Texas in November. It was a near-perfect day. It was not so hot as to be oppressive, and a storm passed nearby, which brought clouds overhead and reduced the temperatures greatly. Lela (my wife) and I got talked into being judges for the Intermediate round (the round after they disqualify the "Alpo" chilis from the bunch ) and that was a blast...free beer and a T-shirt, and a variety of very well-done chilis. It was hard making a decision on a couple of them, because they were all that good. They also had some really clever amateur entertainment which is done for the "talent" division...apparently, you get points for entertainment as well. The Texas Bag Lady should have won it...she was a scream! Just to try to explain, it was a lady dressed up like a bag lady complete with the broken down shopping cart, etc, who went around from place to place embarrassing people with some hilarious props and off-color comments and jokes about them...like the "ear wash" bottle that turned out to be a douchebag, her portable bottle-fan ("does anyone want a blow job?"), and her container of cheese balls that were "a female rat's best friend." All in all, it was a terrific day, and although I was exhausted afterward (I crashed after I got home, which is why I'm now up at this hour typing!) it was well worth it. Just wanted to share that with you guys. [This message has been edited by Sazerac (edited 08-12-2001).]

08-12-2001, 02:03 AM	#2
Jafin Symbol of Cyric Join Date: May 24, 2001 Location: The Lands of Forever Age: 39 Posts: 1,132	Haha! Sounds like it was a blast Saz! -Jafin ------------------ I am Jafin, arch-mage of the HADB clan!

08-12-2001, 02:04 AM	#3
Moni Guest Posts: n/a	Sounds like one helluva day! Wishing the best for your friends. Moni ------------------

08-12-2001, 02:09 AM	#4
Yorick Very Mad Bird Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Breukelen (over the river from New Amsterdam) Age: 52 Posts: 9,246	Thanks for the post Saz, unreal... ------------------ I am the walrus!.... er, no hang on.... A fair dinkum laughing Hyena!

08-12-2001, 03:29 PM	#5
Cloudbringer Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Upstate NY USA Posts: 19,737	Great post, Sazzie! LOVE the descriptions.. haha.. sounds like you had a good time and that's a worthwhile event to hit whenever it comes 'round! Cloudy, in mood to play BG2! ------------------ Raindancer of the Laughing Hyenas Clan Storm-Queen StormCloud of the Black Knight: Heart Mind Soul Forever "To sleep, perchance to dream..."

08-15-2001, 03:48 AM	#6
Earthdog Emerald Dragon Join Date: May 1, 2001 Location: melbourne victoria australia Age: 58 Posts: 960	Er. Ummmm. I think the bag lady was my sister. FOR REAL. Shes a nut and has been doing the gag at chili cookoffs for YEARS around Dallas. I think the first time she did it was in 1986 at the Southwestern Medical School (University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas------ Parkland Hospital) cookoff--benefitting kids with cancer, I think it was. My brother played a hobo on their little "chili squad". It WAS a blast to watch them. My guess is that if you were to ask the bag lady if she knew me shed deny it hehehehe Then again it could be one of the women from the original team thats still doing the gag, but I wouldnt be at all surprised if it IS my sister after all. I know you make think this is a B.S. post but Im totally serious here. I honestly think that was my sister you saw. ------------------ THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!!!!!!!!!!!

08-15-2001, 04:03 AM	#7
SSJ4Sephiroth Beholder Join Date: May 4, 2001 Location: The Outside Looking In Age: 37 Posts: 4,361	ohh man, wish i could be a judge for a chili cook-off... FREE CHILI! ------------------ With each kill, I grow wiser, and with added wisdom, I grow stronger. Does anybody have any idea what this means?

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