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                                February 1st, 2009...put it on the calendar and git yer Chili on

I have hosted an annual chili cookoff at my house for the past 9 years. It takes place on SuperBowl Sunday each year. It's an 'open' format. We do adhere to CASI rules with one exception, you can cook your pot at home and warm it at the house. Most years we have between 5 to 10 entries with prizes (that I provide) given out for 1st through 3rd place. I personally have only won one time. I will select a panel of impartial judges who do not cook for the event to judge. Again this year I will try to sheild them from bribes. Usually there are between 10 to 40 people at the house. We have a fire in the fireplace and one out on the patio in the chiminea by the pool and the Tiki Bar. There is plenty of places for motorcycle parking but it's rather hard to carry a pot of chili on the back of your bike unless your Wallace and Grommit. It's BYOB too.

So, if any of you DFWMers have a special recipe and want to showcase it nows the time to start planning. More info to follow.

I would love to show you and your buddies up (I make the worlds best chili,) but I have plans on that day. Nothing specific yet, but I know I am doing something...

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Feb 1 is my birthday  ;D [beer]

That would be two b-days that day we celebrate. Sorry you'll miss out, but you got to do what you got to do.

Chile, chile con carne, con vegs, con frijoles?

Chili Texas style?

Anything goes? [beer]

Tofu Chili  :o

Them's fighten' words...


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Tofu Chile, that could work.

Don't forget the big suprise B'Day party for Slag we have been working on for months, keep this Chili Cookoff ruse going and he won't see it coming. ;D

i am out i go watch the game every year with about 10 high school coaches i know. it's cool to watch football with a coach because they see stuff the average fan don't.

Would that be because the average fan is busy eating hot dogs and drinking beer.  [drink]  [popcorn]  [laugh]

I just watch the cheerleaders

c'mon guys! 

BACON CHILI!!!!!!!!!  [bacon] [bacon]

Hmm, vodka-infused-bacon chili  ;D  [evil]

i had chili today at jason's deli.  i put a bunch of tabasco in it.  it was good.

Only one rule in Texas chili cook offs. That is:

NO BEANS

I've actually heard of this....

no comment... [coffee]

This is true...I used to get a kick out of one of my coaches. He'd line us up, then he'd get down in stance and tell us to hit him as hard as we could. I told him one time 'coach I don't want to hurt you'. In a pissy retort he said to, and I did put him on his ass...at 16. He had better respect for me till school was out.

I've heard of that...no comment.

I have NOT heard of that...has possibilties in my book.  [thumbsup]

Did you say you needed judges? I'm not working or cooking so I guess I could help out if you insist.
Nah, can I come if I make and bring some of the worlds best Guacamole?
Steve

Steve, since there is no beer foul for bringing guak and judgeing I'd say your in as the  first chili judge. Go to the CASI site and read the requirments ok? Tanks a mellon for offering!

50/50 on this one.........


too far away to call

That's why I've put it up now. Kinda like the bacon-vodka off post. Let's everyone plan.

!!!!!!........BUMP...................!!!!!!!!

There's a two wheeled hot ass chile sitting out front right now. ;D

Happy, happy, joy, joy (Stempy the cat)

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 [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]

Yeah Zack you gotta do what you gotta do which is to .....

SHOW UP !

because it is your birthday!!!   [bang]

cdc

Going to check out the requirements right now.
Ok, I looked. What am I getting myself into? Sheesh!

How many people are you looking at having?
How "formal" do you want this competition?

Steve

I just had a quick look at the CASI site.

There is one rule that is a bit strange, whilst I agree with it I do not understand why it needs to be mentioned.

G. PYROTECHNICS - No chili contestant may discharge firearms or use any pyrotechnics or explosives at a chili
cookoff. Contestants discharging firearms and/or using explosives or other pyrotechnics will be disqualified
from the chili cookoff.

And it does not say judges can't....

This is after all TEXAS and firearms and chili are a natural combination.   ;D

cdc

That's it... I'm out.

OK, look at the bright side of the local pro football teams' season.

The Excuse Me Darlin Chili Cookoff will be the star attraction, dogonne those 0-16 Lions, I thought they had a chance [cheeky]

Can't wait for the field of ducati RED in the paddock and the bowls full of RED to be sampled.

BTW is there a name for the shiny red ducati frame color?  It rocks next to my new gold pressure plate ;D [moto]

Formal? Schmormal! we break the rules at will. It's formal in the format sense only meaning we have judgeing and a winner. Other than that it's a free for all on recipes. NO BEANS only rule.

But since you're an ST4s rider you get VIP treatment. All St's that night will have VIP treatment.

I'm for real when I tell you all that there will be some serious chili cooks here. For the last 10 years !! You cooks best get your chili cookin! All I gotta say.

Oh, by the way we in fact encourage pyro tek nics, sometimes it lends to the taste of some peoples chili ...just sayin.

Buuurrrrp!  [drink] 

We can always try shaming Slag into coming. That works doesn't it? Is that allowed?  [laugh]

Buuurrrrp!  [drink]

done

 [roll] [roll]

cdc

Slag? Slag who?

You mean the kid with his tongue stuck to the frozen flagpole?

Slag, Flick, whatever. [cheeky]

 [roll] [roll]

cdc

A Chrismas Story, a movie.  Oh, you were thinking of another "flagpole", shame shame ;D

Don't go there.  We might have to .....

 [roll] [roll]

cdc

Note:  There is no inside joke just idiotic ramblings of totally bored people here.  Ok, move along.  [leo]

 [roll] [roll]

cdc

My chili will melt your flagpole...

I bet you say that to all the guys

y'all are scaring me [roll]

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Now I get it! L' Avatar's secret chili ingredient is Dax's feet  [thumbsup]

mmm.... fresh Chavista!

BuMp ;D

Ok, i'm confused, it's not The Slur or his bike...is this a hint? Am I close?

Don't be.  That was #1051 in the PW manual.  I just got my copy and need to have L'Slur to autograph it soon.  ;D  [bow_down]

cdc

 [roll] [roll]

actually what i was reffering to is the bloke in the pic. it looks to be photoshopped in. i'm always in a constant stste of confusion in here with Tommy's code-talking and all the inside jokes. i didn't know who it was .

Have you not met Muskrat?

that is who i thought it was but didn't think he was ever that handsome.

Hmmm.  I thought it was all "Westie" code talk.  But you're a Westie... and you don't know either... Weird.  Maybe a Westie could PM me?

Oh no - now  what's going to happen  [roll]

Lisa, PM sent.  ;D
(not that I know either but it's fun to PM)

cdc

 [roll] [roll]

I don't see any code talk  [roll] am I missing something?  [roll]

 

Lyndy, PM sent.  ;D
(not that I know either but it's fun to PM)

cdc

 [roll] [roll]

I need a PM sent smiley?

anyone, anyone, Beuller?

cdc

 [roll] [roll]

i'm just playing y'all. i saw the post yesterday where T posted M@PI and it blew over my head but Bella Diva posted back w/ "good code"... I know how unimaginative I can be late at night.

oh yeah - I didn't get that either  [laugh]

This threadjack has gone on long enough. Is anyone going to be brave enough to enter the cook off

uhhh - when is it again?

Finally, someone noticed.  ;D

cdc

So this is what post whoreing is all about! Well look at the posts, it's getting a little past



I must be posting more....excuse me darlin.

yeah, he looks much better with a tricolore ;D

Your are too funny RED!!  
SlurLblurr aka DLS/Scott asked me where I worked.....

Tommy posted where I work......   "M@PI"

It's in "Code"

Get it now  ???
 [laugh] [clap] ;D

My humor is a little difficult to recognize sometimes...Argh,sinking deep into self-deprication.  [roll] [bacon]

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 [roll] [roll]

(http://img3.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/sign/sign0185.gif) (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-sad-smileys.php) you got mail bizatch!

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"And you may ask yourself
What is that beautiful house?
And you may ask yourself
Where does that highway go?
And you may ask yourself
Am I right? ...am I wrong?
And you may tell yourself
My god!...what have I done?"

It's February 9th afternoonish timeframe at that beautiful house I live in.
Psssst... You know, I can get you on the judges panel because I know the peeps who are putting this thing on.

just sayin.

[roll] fixed

I found my decoder ring. Thanks ...D'oh!

Thanks Tommy.

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cdc

thats what she said......   (http://img3.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/adult/motion.gif) (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-rolleye-smileys.php)

S0 when did the date get changed to the 9thish? The 9th is a Monday?!? I thought that it was on the 1st? Then it was on the 8th?!? Now on the 9th?

That is it. The 1st is now mine.  ;D

A party on the first at my house.

Uh, yeah, when did the date change, and again?
What is the date for sure?
Steve

RED, I'll put this on the calendar but I'm really confused. Please PM me about the specifics.

The confusion came when my dyslexic mind got things turned around and my mouth said the wrong thing...ie the 9th. Get it? ...2/1/09 ...er...2/9/...I know it's cheesy  [laugh]

Pm me if you're coming.

How about a time?

Thestart time will be around 4 or 5 pretty much whenever anyone decides to drop by. Judgeing will be at half time, football pot pays at each quarterfor those entered. Hope to see you Subday D2R!

Bumped and moved back here. Not to be disrepectful to anyone but as a Public Service Announcement this notice is posted. The cook off has gathered much steam in the past couple of weeks and there are several new entrants this year so it should be a good time for all who come. Also, since this is the year of Change, we are allowing beans(for the first ever) as a replacement for meat-based recipes. This is done in consideration of our veggie bretheren who need to be incorporated into the cook off so all can benefit fromtheir inclusion in The Spirit of Change. We Can Do This. Let's come together on Sunday, Feb. 1st at RED's. PM me for directions.

WHOA!  it's almost Feb 1 now  :o  Time flies when you're not payin' attention...

Hopefully, I/we will be there!

 ;D Looking forward to some chili sampling this weekend - although since beans are now allowed it may create a new Flatulent Triple Standard on the Board !  [laugh]  Get thee behind me Satan !   [cheeky]  [bacon]  [bacon]

 [laugh]  [clap]  [laugh]  too funny


I think we're "in" on this; Sam's back on track after being out all week sick so I'm thinkin' some chili sounds pretty good.  What should we bring, RED?

be assured there will be NO standards for Chile this weekend! triple, double or any other type.  [laugh]  to answer your question Cher, if you are entering a pot of chile, bring it and whatever alcoholic beverage you prefer. Others who are not entering can bring said beverages and a snack of some sorts. i think you will have a good time either way. thanks for the comments!  [clap] [cheeky] [wine] [laugh]

Red, what about bowls, do you need a stack of small disposables? Spoons? Smelling salts?

 [laugh] Tweeeet - Half Time on The Chili Cookoff Thread   [laugh]

Warm up for Sunday ! Only Melissa will not be there !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQpyxh3xpv8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQpyxh3xpv8)

TG, we'll be providing the fine plastic chinaware, we spare no expense for this. other than that marvelous pot of gourmet chile just bring a snackable and whatever alcoholic beverage you wish to sip on. we'll be kicking it off around 4:30. can't wait to se everyone. looks to be one of the best parties we've ever had.

Wow! that halftime show is going to look and sound great on the new big screen and 7.1 surround cranked up. now if i just had GH..... just sayin. [popcorn]

Special notice to Calscrazy... can your coaching buddies get me the fix from vegas on who's going to win the 'bowl'? i need to get the football pot going.   ;D ;D

if no one has plans today for Super Bowl party, or if you do, cruise on by the RED house for a taste and a libation! pm for directions. cya

UJ and I will be swinging by early for a sampling  [thumbsup]

anybody riding to red's?

Gates are open, the crowd will finally be able to come in now.

Hi RED,  we'll be cruising by around 5:30 or 6:00  [beer]

On our way ;D

I'd like to thank everyone who showed up today for the 10th Annual. Everyone had a great time being entertained by Tommy. What a showman he is. I was not expecting to win the cookoff this year so thanks to Bella Diva for doing the judging (the c-note will be delivered next time I see you). All in all the DFWMers made this years cookoff the best.

RED

 [beer] Great party Red - the Chili was awesome !  You have some very nice friends and it was a pleasure to meet everyone !
Thank you for having us over to your lovely home !  [beer]

Great Chili too!!!   Great cook off, I seriously want to enter this next year....surely the way I cook I will win the "Weirdest ingredient award"   [laugh]   Red....Thanks for letting me judge...Now where is my "payoff"  [clap]
I honestly didn't know who made any of the chili except for Dan's....and he lost  :'(  I would definitely award Dan the most interesting award  ;D  all of the Chili's were TaStY  [thumbsup]

Southern Living here I come....that's where the Jalapeno Cheese square recipe is hiding !!!  ;)

Oh...and I Award Tommy the Best Ducati Hypomotard JUGGLE-ER !!!   ;D

now that's just mean, plain mean  ;D
you'll see, one day......

great chili Red.  I'll come borrow your moto if mine stays more than a week and giver her a whirl.

But I said the "BEST"   ;D

(one little teeny tiny scuff on the plastic mirror) SO VERY LUCKY  ;)

when you buy the bike, if ya do  :P, you'll see...... :-*

I know....It's not IF....it's WHEN  :-[

tic tac tic tac tic tac
you'll have company to ride with so lets get going.  Elizabeth needs a fellow newbie onboard.

hijack off.

Not quite sure I get the last two words.....but what does Elizabeth ride ???

it meant we are intruding on another thread not related to our conversation.

she rides a Monster

Oh I see   [clap]

Monster...Cool, can't wait to meet her  ;D

Okay....hijack off  [clap]

Thanks Red great party thanks for having us!

Kirk

Red, where are the pics?

seriously......did you have to go there?

well of course.  ;D
I don't think he'll share those of you in the speedo jumping off the diving board though.  :-X

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Red, did you clean your pool filter?

...Ohhhhhhhhhhhh, the HUMANITY...

 [laugh]

(hand sign) Yes, I did clean it after the party. I don't know where this thick black mat of greasey curly hair came from either? Dang, that pic makes me want to have a head/chest/legs/ :oprivateparts-shaving regulation for the pool this summer!

...yep, it's Nair suntan lotion, it's ok, just smear it all over your body and you'll be fine, seriously...go ahead....

I will have the pics up tonight. Sorry for the wait but like always lately my puter is caput at home. Gots to get another puter if I'm going to continue my PWing.  [roll]

Ok, finally I had some time to dl the pics and caption some of them. Here's some pics.

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Cigars, beers, Ducatis, friends, RED's Chili Cook Off...what more can you ask for during
February in Texas?
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A potential Duc owner and his family.
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"Hell yeah, this is a piece of cake"
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Tommy thinks to himself...Damn she looks like she knows what she's doing!
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I said NO Tommy, you're NOT riding cupcake with ME!
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Cyclone and Bullethead enjoying the warm February day.
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Dax gets a moment of relief as the Termi exhaust demonstration drowns out
any of his unpleasant sounds after eating 4 bowls of chili.
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Dax and Tommy nervously hold hands while the excitement builds..then someone says..
It's rolling now Dan go ahead and grab the handle bars now!
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Ok, I see the green light...what if I let out the clutch a little?
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And here's Tommy showing Dan one of the finer techniques of high-siding
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And the winner is the guy in the RED cap!
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Don't feel bad Dan, there's always next year.
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oh man, didn't know you found the one with the bike on it's side.  I think Tommy's going to rev his bike to 17,000 each night at 3 a.m. for the next couple of weeks just to pay you back.

Who has the Multistrada?

I was introduced & his name is Steve - he is pictured on the right in the photo where Muskrat is touching the MS throttle !
Keeping an eye on Muskrat is always wise ! If memory serves ( & it does since I was not drunk yet ) we wanted to hear the XBox exhaust and did, then it seemed like a good idea to start a Hyper and compare the subtle tones of Termi to the Xbox ...
oops ..pulled groin - wee scratch ...  :-[

Great Pix Red - Great Party Red - I look good with your bike - but it's no fun when Cyclonette goes tornado !  :P

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Do you know how hard it is to lay a HM1100 over with 1 arm and not let it actually "drop"........
Oh.....and not spill one drop of water......

Okay Guys....as I re-live this "Circus Act" I am sitting here cracking up at the fact that both of you are being sooo extremely careful to sit your drinks down!!!   [clap] [clap] [clap]

Do you know how hard it is to watch your HM1100S being dropped while mimicing the dropper's exact same movements? ;D :o

See pic above please.

Also notice I did not bring this up, I would not embarass a good friend like that - even though it's my bike. Ahem (Red) ;)

Everything written in this post is tongue-in-cheek, except for the last part - not this part, the part that refers to "tongue-in-cheek". [roll] [roll] double roll per ***

Dan it is ODD that you have a SMILE on your face too, that must have been really HARD !!!

The guy holding the bike with his pinky was "cringing" his teeth !!!  [laugh]

Oh and I just remembered that there was only WATER in your cup...Must have been some Tasty Water  [cheeky]

 [evil] BellaDiva - it is only due to your charm & cuteness that you are going to get a pass on this one - ( well & that big guy who escorts you around ) !   [laugh]  [popcorn]  [cheeky]  [popcorn]

 8)

 :-*

IMO that bike is still H  [evil] T on its side


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Lyndy, that bike is so hot that T. cannot only not ride it, he can't even start it up properly.

Notice also that I am smiling (while in perfect coreography) because I know he can't even hurt it.

9mm slugs will respond to any further attempts, just sayin..... ;D

all I remember was being pregnant doged out, along with your husband, for not rushing to Tommy's aide.  :P
we were after all talking bikes and general man-stuff you know.  :'(

You are Right Bout That  YOU were definitely Talkin  [clap]
 :o
 ;D

Oceane just asked, "who is the kangaroo?" zach and I busted out laughing

She would LOVE the ROO  [cheeky]

My apologies to John - we were introduced and I then completely forgot !  I like that Multistrada a lot!   XBox - GOOD !  [thumbsup]

Geez & I only had 1 beer by then !  :P  [drink]  Showing my advanced age I guess  :-X !

Cy, give it not a care. You're neither aged nor challenged. I've got you beat in both departments!. It's just that there were a lot of new people mingling around together drinking multiple libations. The guy you may have remembered named Steve is probably my oldest friend Steve whom I was roomates with in college at Texas Tech. He is a fixture around here on weekends as is Willard my cousin.

Oh, and another thing, I must say, I thought you looked maaavelous dahlink by my ST.