We're making progress. I'm now using my own computer and, for the moment, it's working. The data still needs to be restored before I have any saved messages or email addresses. I have to work today and we're off to cook chili (I hope I can remember how) this weekend. By Monday, I might have confidence in this laptop or it might be in a dumpster in Bastrop.

NEWS

“Richard King is in ICU at the INOVA Fairoaks Hospital / Fair Lakes in Fairfax Virginia. He was admitted last week for pneumonia and kidney stones. During the blood tests they also found out he also has leukemia. Please keep Richard in your thoughts and prayers. Also his new wife Diane. If you want to send cards or letters he would love to hear from you. Please send them to his home in Clifton. The address is:

Richard King
P.O. Box 129
Clifton, VA 12490

As you know Richard has been a long time supporter of CASI. Sometimes outspoken but he has always loved Chili and CASI.” (Jackie and Roger Koltz)

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

"Everyone who is planning on attending the Alamo Area Pod Cook-Off on February 14th and 15th and is needing a RV hook-up should make your reservations as soon as possible. (Pioneer RV Resort 830-796-3751) This weekend will be Mardi Gras in Bandera, and the park is filling up quick. If you need any additional information call Sally Lee 210.490.4436." (Jennifer Lee)

“Hope to see a lot of you folks at Bastrop this weekend. For those arriving Friday, we have a large pot of seafood, potatoes, corn, etc, brewing. If you wish to join in on this,Mike Park would welcome more shrimp, crab, etc. John and I will have our prize winning Chicken and Dumplings. So it is a Pot Luck in a manner. Bring food and join us. If naye, there is a Hamburger place directly across the street that has great food. Saturday night Crystal always feeds us. We will have games both nights and lots of fun. Oh and yes we will have chili cook offs both Saturday and Sunday. So come on and we will show you a great time. God Bless Us All and God Bless America.” (Mama Sue Caffey)

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Elvis.

News items and pictures for the CHN can be emailed to pepperdean@ctesc.net