We’re back from our travels. The heat we’re experiencing in Texas is surprisingly comforting. Wyoming and Montana were beautiful but our two-day return trip took us from a high temperature of 43 to 98 degree heat.

NEWS

Belated condolences go our to Keith Karaff. His mother Betty Jo Passed away last Wednesday.

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“Well, if you weren't there, you missed another great party and 2 good cook offs. Our talented Sot Pod members made it all sparkle and shine and many, many of us worked our buns off, while delighted to do it for all of you. So many of you did so much and it showed. I personally received so many thank yous, kudos, and accolades on our Pod members and the events. They were bragging to Mama about all her kids and it made my ole heart just bout bust. Thank you all for all you do. On behalf of GP Steve Ashman, Head Judge Jeannette, Referee Joe Trigo, Monitors, Runners, Auctioneers, Announcers, Judges, Breakfast Chefs, Grunts, Cleaning Crew, we thank you. Friday night the Pizza wagon came and fed us lavishly and we had "Company Beer". Saturday and Sunday Papa John, Billy, and Bucky fed the crew. We had great sponsors again this year and we enjoyed Titos and Vodka, some more than others. We have an outstanding Pod and I am proud to be the Mama. Saturday was Bloody Marys, Salsa, Beans, and Chili.Winners:Bloodys 251. Jessie Waguespack Austin2. Mayo Blair Houston3. Sharon Dozier Conroe Salsa 111. Kelly Talavera San Marcos2. Joe Trigo Bastrop3. Clyde Rogers San Antonio Beans 241. John Caffey Rockdale ( Used Casa Fiesta Beans, tks. Roger Foltz)2. Carrie Kinnison Marble Falls3. Michael MAyorga Winona Chili 79 1. Traci Bond Kerrville Winner of lst Bronze Armadillo2. Elaine Lopez San Antonio3. Charmaine Rogers San Antonio4. Bucky Seelig Fredericksburg5. Doc Kinnison Marbel Falls6. Daniel Martin Decatur (lst time Adult Cook)7. Carol Ann Gibson Seguin8. Carrie Kinnison Marble Falls9. Jessie Waguespack Austin10.Nigel Delgado Houston Show 51. Sharon Dozier Conroe2. Keith Karaff Winona 3. Clyde Rogers San Antonio Jrs. 51. Dylan Bauer Las Vegas2. Kylie Bauer Las Vegas3. Reed Jamesmeyer Dallas4. Andrew Knight Cibolo5. Rett Jamesmeyer Dallas Janet Cielincki won the coveted SOT POD Anniv. Stove. Sunday 42 Brave One stayed around and cooked. 1.Eldon Hiley Hye2. Kelly Talavera SM3. Tricia Byrom Kerrville4. Jennifer Collier Temple5. John Caffey Rockdale6. Jessie 6 PK Austin7. Joe Trigo Bastrop8. Kim Hiley Hye9. Kay Sandlin Seguin10.Mary Ellen Gillen San Antonio Show 1. Kelly Talavera SM2. Mike Park Bastrop3. Sharon Dozier Conroe And the winners lovvved their Sunday trophies. Tks,Mike Park......All the water babies enjoyed the lake. All in all it was a great event. We are gearing up to head to Bastrop for the two dayer there with our River Runners. Da Boyz will be feeding us breakfast both days. SO COME ON....GOD BLESS US ALL AND GOD BLESS AMERICA” Mama Sue Caffey

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Beth Moon.

“It's hard to take over the world when you sleep 20 hours a day.” - Darby Conley

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