We're so glad that the 2009 Texas Men's State Champion took time out between turn-in and learning he was the winner to play in the Not So Serious World of Poker at The Buzzard Bar Show!

Brent & Becky Allen
The Buzzard Bar Cooking Team
http://www.bbgumbo.com/

From Roger Fotz:
“I need someone from Dallas/Ft. Worth area to take a auction item to Wichita Falls for the Relay for Life CCO on April 11th. Box is approximately 4' x 2' x 1'. If you are going and have room, please call me and I'll get it to you. Thanks,” Roger Foltz

From Mayo Blair

"Calling all monitors for TEXAS OPEN PLEASE.......If you would be willing to help by being a monitor or helping in the judging area, we would really appreciate it. PLEASE send a quick response so I may line up "the CREW" ........HOPING TO SEE YOU ALL THERE.”

From Mike Peters:

Please visit the Cowtown website http://trinitycomputerservicesdfw.com/cowtowncasi/ for an update on the Coby Davis Memorial service.
The Cowtown Cook-off flyer has been added to the website. Please visit the Cowtown Cook-off section to view or download.

From Jen Winsor:

Please note that the Mason Dixon Pod has a new interim Great Pepper. The interim GP is Rick Sievering.

A Note from Janice:

You may have noticed that I changed the font and size of the text yesterday, and made it a little bigger today. I had a request to help us old people be able to read the blog easier. Thanks for the suggestion and I hope we all can read it better. I had not noticed since I type it and read it as it is written and then look to see if it posts.

I am open to any other suggestions. I have not played with all the features enough yet to be very good at this. Please don't hesitate to contact me with other suggestions.

CCO's This Weekend

It is Wednesday and is again time to decide where you would like to cook chili this weekend. The following is a listing of CCOs for April 3, 4, and 5.

Apr 3, 2009-001 - Gulf Shores AL CASI. State of Alabama Pod Annual Cookoff Held at Adult Activity Center, 260 Clubhouse Drive. 8:00 p.m. turn in. Chili grind only. Entry fee $20. Indoor cookoff with tables and chairs furnished; full kitchen for cleanup. Also see Alabama State Cookoff info on April 4. Contact Renee Moore 251- 949-7000 rmoore@gulfshoresal.gov Make checks payable to State of Alabama Pod.

Apr 4, 2009-001 - Crane TX CASI. Crane Youth Baseball League. Happening in the Crane City Park. Limited hookups. Youth Chili entry $5, turn-in Noon. CASI chili entry $20, turn-in 2 PM. Contact Robin or Jim Crane 432- 664-7459, 432-664-0848, 432-558- 3170. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Apr 4, 2009-002 - Canton TX CASI. 10th Annual Buffalo Girls Hotel CCO Located at World Famous 1st Monday Trade Days at the base of the Mountain. Benefits C.L.A.W. Rescue Pet Adoptions. Make check payable to Buffalo Girls Hotel. Entry fee $25, turn-in 2 PM. This will be a table top setup, CHILI GRIND ONLY. Tasting cups, 13 trophys, showmanship, live and silent auctions, entertainment. Free parking for cooks. Contact Susan Matassa, The Buffalo Girls Hotel, 903-567-7829. Entry forms can be printed from Hotel website www.buffalogirlshotel.com, click on the dancing chili pepper and mail to Buffalo Girls Chili Cook- off, 354 VZ CR 4108, Canton Texas 1st 15 entries receive t-shirts and Goody bags. Hotel rooms and RV sites available. Buflohotel@ aol.com. Neta Rohr 972-495-3305. Benefit CLAWS. Live entertainment.

Apr 4, 2009-003 - Gulf Shores AL CASI. Alabama State Chili Championship held at Adult Activity Center, 260 Clubhouse Drive. PLEASE NOTE: This is a change in site. This cookoff will occur at the same location as the April 3 cookoff. Indoor cookoff with all tables and chairs provided; full kitchen for cleanup. Benefiting Island Band Foundation. 1 p.m. turn-in. Entry fee $20. Chili grind only. Top 3 residents of Alabama automatically qualify for TICC; if 1st place winner is not from state, they automatically qualify. Make checks payable to State of Alabama Pod. Contact Renee Moore 251-949-7000; email rmoore@gulfshoresal.gov.

Apr 4, 2009-004 - Electra TX CASI. Pumpjack Festival & Cookoff. Held in downtown Electra. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Beans $5 turn-in Noon. Salsa $5, turn-in 11 AM. Desserts $5 turn-in 10:30 AM. Contact Kyle or Carolyn Adams. 946-592-9980, 940-495-2407.

Apr 4, 2009-005 - Comfort TX CASI. Horseshoe Pub & Pizza 11th Annual Held at Horseshoe Pub at 429 Front St. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Make check payable to Horseshoe Pub & Pizza. Benefits local VFD. Bean cookoff turn-in noon. Friday night cooks party. Contact Mickey Standefer, Dennis Bynum 830-995-5150.

Apr 4, 2009-006 - Amarillo TX CASI. Annual Phi Delt Fraternity CCO Held at Rex Baxter Building at the State Fair Grounds. Entry fee $20 turn-in 3 PM. Benefits ALS. Make check payable to ALS. Contact Millie Bingham 3102 S Tyler Amarillo TX 79109. 806-376-6604 806-670-5917. Great fun! West Texas A&M University Fraternities and Sororities, and the rest of us. Lots of public, bring give- away chili if you have any. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Apr 4, 2009-007 - Plainview TX CASI. Fools Cup Chili & Rib-Eye Cook-Off Held in Runningwater Draw Park (Kidsville), take exit 49, 5th St, off I-27 to first stop light. Head East of 5th St and continue to Ennis St, first stop light, and turn right. Main Category: Chili (Open): $20 Optional Categories: Rib-eye (50/50 Jackpot): $100 w/meat provided (Fajita and Bean categories included w/Rib-eye). Fajitas (50/50 Jackpot): $20 chicken or beef. Beans (50/50 Jackpot): $10. People's Choice Included for all Categories entered. Activities will include: Colgate Singing Challenge, a car show, balloon launch (morning), dog show, an air art show, a fly- in and sanctioned air race. Please contact J Pat Manning Office 806.293.1385 Cell 806.292.4914 or by email at patrick.manning@edwardjones.com

Apr 4, 2009-008 - Cave Creek AZ CASI. 3rd Annual Festival Days Pod CCO.. Held in downtown. Make checks payable to CASA. Entry fee $15 covers all events. CASI Chili turn-in 2 PM. State Green Chili Championship turn-in 1 PM, State Bean Championship turn-in Noon. Peoples Choice. Showmanship. Info Roland Regeon 602-920-7254.

Apr 4, 2009-009 - Weesatche TX CASI. Annual Weesatche VFD Cookoff. Held at Weesatche Community Center, Hwy 884 East. Benefits W.V.F.D. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Jackpot Beans, dry beans only, entry $10 turn-in 3 PM. Open chicken, anything chicken, entry $10, turn-in 4 PM. Brisket $10. Plenty RV parking, 1st come on electric, limited hookups available, $10 per night. Contact Kim Buesing 361-564-3155. See cookoff next day same location.

Apr 4, 2009-010 - Burton TX CASI. Pig & Whistle Pub CCO. Benefits Burton Heritage Society. Location: Pig & Whistle Pub, 12607 West Washington Street (next to railroad depot) Plenty of RV parking, GRIND ONLY. Turn in 2 PM. Contact Pete Little littlepete@chilitech.com or 832- 722-3788 PUB ph: 979 289 2319

Apr 5, 2009-001 - Weesatche TX CASI. Sunday Weesatche Cookoff. Held at Weesatche Community Center Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Pork Ribs entry $15, turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Local Street Light Fund. Contact Kim Buesing 361-564-3155.

HAPPY APRIL FOOL'S DAY!!!!!