The bird-brained story continues. The "dove" I wrote about two weeks ago is still a member of our family. When we go outside, it's always there keeping us company.

We were away for a week and it flew over to greet the motorhome as I pulled into the driveway. It flew back and forth, from the house to the motorhome, as I unloaded and took things into the house. It flew into the garage and perched on top of the car so it could watch as I prepared lunch in the kitchen.

I made an appeal through Facebook and, along with all the dove recipes and cooking tips, it appears that we might have a homing pigeon that has decided to make our house home. We'll have to find some local pigeon parents to adopt it.

To be continued.....

RESULTS AND UPCOMINGS

"Results from the Happy Armadillo weekend cookoffs in Everman. On Saturday, we actually qualified five out of the top 10! It was a great day!

Saturday, 8-21-10
CHILI (35 judged)
1. Robin Short – Burleson (Q and 1st First!)
2. Ramonda Casey – Arlington (Q)
3. Mike Burke – Ft. Worth (Q)
4. Roger Foltz – Dallas
5. Tom Dozier – Irving
6. Dale Reinecker – Bedford (Q)
7. Dan Campbell – Cedar Hill
8. Charles Breeden – Alvarado
9. Bobby Kirby – Kennedale
10. Kyle Adams – Iowa Park (Q)

SHOW:
1. Texas Chili Chick – Robin Short – Burleson
2. American Legion Family – Karen Ducote – Euless
3. Snake Farm Chili – Kenny Short – Burleson

BEANS:
1. Charles Breeden (1st Timer!)
2. Gerald Casey
3. Kenny Short

BBQ: Larry Preston

Sunday, 8-22-10
CHILI (15 judged)
1. David Shea – Ft. Worth
2. Chuck Edmonds – San Antonio
3. Charles Breeden – Alvarado
4. Tina Barnes – Euless
5. Bob Pulliam – Burleson
6. Clint Porter – Mansfield
7. Gerald Casey – Arlington
8. Dee Palmer – Mansfield
9. Ramonda Casey – Arlington
10. Harvey West – Telephone

SHOW
1. Rods & Wheels – Bob Pulliam
2. Chili Podcast.com – Steve Heaser
3. Outhouse Chili – Gerald Casey"
(Ron Barnes)


"Indianapolis, IN – Another great CASI cookoff has made it marks in Indiana. The Chad Jester Memorial Chili Cookoff was held this past Saturday, August 21st. Four states were represented with Jack Cobb, from Sawanee GA taking 1st place honors. Not only did Jack win the CCO, but he also recorded his first CASI win and qualified for Terlingua. Results were:

CASI Chili

1st Place – Jack Cobb, Sawanee, GA (Q)

2nd Place – Marilyn Jester, Indianapolis, IN (Q)

3rd Place – Jim Cherco , Lizton, IN

4th Place – William “Bill” Pierson, Batavia, IL

5th Place – Julie Netser, Seymour, IN

6th Place – Elizabeth Livingston, Texas/Bloomington, IN

7th Place – Jerry Cobb, Woodstock, GA

8th Place – Michael Rude, Indianapolis, IN

9th Place – Jeff Netser, Seymour, IN

10th Place – Robert “Bob” Anweiler, Ft. Wayne, IN

CASI Show

1st Place – Mom Jester’s Chili/Marilyn Jester, Indianapolis, IN

2nd Place – Lucky Chili/Natalie Atwood, Shelbyville, IN

3rd Place – Rude Dog’s Chili/Michael Rude, Indianapolis, IN

Anything Goes Chili

1st Place – Shannon Kauffman, Indianapolis, IN (1st time cook)

2nd Place – Natalie Atwood, Shelbyville, IN

Jr. Pepper Chili

1st Place – Trent Kauffman, Indianapolis, IN (1st time cook)

2nd Place – Kaleb Jester, Indianapolis, IN

3rd Place – Sarah Arnold, Seymour, IN"
(Darin Jester)

"The Scottsbluff County Reserve Sheriffs' are putting on a Chili Cook off, Saturday, September 4, with CASI red and open chili divisions. Entry fee's are $15 for red or open and $25 if cooking both. Entry form is attached to this email.

After chili tasting they are having a catered supper by whisky Creek Steakhouse. Tickets for the supper are $8.50 adult and $5.50 kids. There will be a silent auction and live music after supper. All of this is happening on September 4th at the Scottsbluff county fairgrounds event center in the Mitchell NE.

If you are planning to attend please let us know to help us make sure we have enough supplies for the event.

Hope to see you there!" Kyle Haberman

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Dennis Brakeen and Darrell Hopper.

"Sure there are dishonest men in local government. But there are dishonest men in national government too." - Richard M. Nixon


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