Chili Shindig 2003

Posted: 6/29/2003, 5:53 pm Post subject: Chili Shindig 2003

Greetings all, as some of you may know last year a group of members from HAZ had scheduled a group hike up Humphreys. Due to forest closures related to fire risks we were not able to go on the hike. My answer to this was to have a group Chili Shindig at DWH's house. We had folks bring all types of food with the emphasis being on chili and salsas to be judged by all. I gave out HAZ t shirts and stickers that were provided by joe. Of the 65 - 70 or so folks that showed up, I think maybe a half dozen or so had actually met face to face, we all pretty much knew each other from the HAZ Forum. It was a blast and here are the pictures to prove it -
http://www.arizonahikers.com/forum/modules.php?set_albumName=album02&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

Now it's another summer and fires have started but the forests are still open, there's a few more popular hiking sites besides HAZ and I'm hungry for a big group get together. It's my opinion we should have another Chili Shindig for all three of the popular sites that we know so well. -
www.ArizonaHikers.com
www.AZWilderness.com and
www.HikeArizona.com

I envision this as a fine get together for all and not limited to whateverhike.com members. If you know someone that enjoys hiking in the outdoors and likes a bit of chili, let them know.

I'm thinking August 16th or 23rd, place is undecided as of yet.
Or September 13th or 20th?

I'm not doing this to copy joe over at HAZ, anyone that knows me knows that I have been mulling this over for a few months now. I inquired with joe at HAZ to combine get togethers and he has respectfully declined and I can understand that.

Any questions? Any comments? Any complaints? For or against?
We could term it the Internet Hikers of Arizona 2003 Chili Shindig.
Let me know what you think and if you'd be interested in attending. I'll post this same message on HAZ and AZW as soon as I get back some responses here on AZH.

Thanks,
GTG
Group Stepdaddy
ArizonaHikers.com

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Daddee · Posted: 7/2/2003, 1:11 pm Post subject:

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Daddee · Posted: 7/2/2003, 3:58 pm Post subject:

mike · What box? Joined: 30 Dec 2002 Posts: 3134

Oh, I agree!!

But, you forgot the caption "Left to right: Daddee, Mike"
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Hikngrl · Posted: 7/2/2003, 4:14 pm Post subject:

I'd like to try and be there. I will have to wait till a date is decided before I can commit. Not because of fear of commitment but because I am a working stiff and work every other weekend. Will watch for updates.

Editing to ask if I can bring white chili?
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evenstar · Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA

Why do I suddenly feel the need to go out and by a case of Pepto Bismol Sweat

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CatValet · Posted: 7/2/2003, 6:39 pm Post subject:

I've had Daddee's brew and Mikes....Pepto Bismol can't stand up to Roto-Rooter! Wacko

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GTG · Posted: 7/2/2003, 10:51 pm Post subject: recipies and such

Any chili is welcome, we shall not be chili prejudiced. Goat chili may be out of the question though.
You boys simmer down and keep the ruckus to a minimum. Salsa and chili will do all your talkin' as far as the public is concerned.
I'll plan on making my usual big pot of regular chili for the masses. I can make chili for 40 people easy, but I'll judge that by how many we get interested.

Tomorrow I'll ask some folks about a really cool place I know of that we might be able to host this great meeting at. Pool, large yard, electric, stereo etc. I may need help from some willing volunteers for setup and cleanup duties.

What do we think about Saturday, September 20th, 27th or October 4th

GTG
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evenstar · Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA

Sept 20 or 27th works for me!
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When the Man waked up he said, "What is Wild Dog doing here?" And the Woman said, "His name is not Wild Dog anymore, but the First Friend, because he will be our friend for always and always and always. Take him with you when you go hunting."
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Daddee · Posted: 7/3/2003, 11:26 am Post subject:

Any of those dates work for me. I'm also in for the set-up and cleanup