Roger would like this..............

[gmusic]

I'd like to make a contribution to the club in Rogers name in the amount of $25.00. I think he loved this site and the people in it, and would be thrilled to know we have done a little to keep it going.

Where do I send it, Bryan?

Gary Music

[The Texas Tank]

Me too - put me in for $50 and let me know where or how to send it.

I will look in the local paper tomorrow and if his obit is listed I will try to send flowers to the funeral home.

[CCBill]

Put me down for $25.00. Let me know where to send it.
...CCBill...

[9ball]

Good morning Folks,

Roger is in a better place and I can understand all his friend's feelings here and I am sure he does and is very proud of it also. And I am sure Laura does.

I think we need to keep Laura in mind here also.
She is going to really need some support here. Maybe if someone here can stop by or call, she will need someone to talk with and help keep her health up over time.

Just put yourself in her place at this point.

9ball

[Bryan]

I'd like to make a contribution to the club in Rogers name in the amount of $25.00. I think he loved this site and the people in it, and would be thrilled to know we have done a little to keep it going.

Where do I send it, Bryan?

Gary Music

Any contributions on Roger's behalf can be sent via PayPal to [email protected]

or mailed to...
AAPK
14247 E Dutch Lane
Effingham, IL 62401

I will keep track of the funds on a web page like with the forum auction account...
http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/don ... ccount.php
(Off topic for a moment... First expense on the current forum auction donation account will be ads in the NKCA Newsletter for Oct. Nov. Dec. issues by the way )

I share 9ball's concern, as I'm sure we all do, I would like to make sure Laura has everything she needs first and foremost. Perhaps funds can be allocated toward helping her out with anything she might need. (calling cards, flowers, etc...)

If we have anything left, we can do some stuff around here that Roger would like. Perhaps a revamped E-Toe section in his memory. I will take the initiative to do that regardless of budget ...as I get time.

Best Regards to All,
Bryan

[gmusic]

Thanks 9ball,

Several of us have been on the phone and emailing Laura. She is holding up as best can be expected, she is a strong woman!

She is trying to make arrangements for a service at the time, others are involved, we don't know what is going to happen yet.

Thanks all for your concerns and prayers.

gary

[9ball]

Good.......I got an email this morning much like Bill's. I am not sure if she has any family around there or not. I checked online newspapers in the area, but nothing as of last night.

I had their phone number around here someplace, anymore all this email stuff has taken its toll.

I am pretty sure Roger was a Vet also.......

[The Texas Tank]

As I only live about 20 min from her I let her know to contact me if there is anything she might need or anything I can do.

[Knifekid]

Whatever y'all come up with...count me in. Roger was one of my best knife buddies

[justold52]

Chili Cook Off
If you can read this whole story without laughing then there's no hope for you. I was crying by the end. Note: Please take time to read this slowly.
(I've read this probably 5 times and it never fails to reduce me to tears of laughter). Hope it does the same for you!!!
If you pay attention to the first two judges, the reaction of the third judge is even better. For those of you who have lived in Texas , you know how true this is. They actually have a Chili Cook Off about the time Halloween comes around. It takes up a major portion of a parking lot at the San Antonio City Park . Judge #3 was an inexperienced Chili Taster named Frank, who was visiting from Springfield , IL .
Frank: "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking for directions to the Coors Light truck, when the call came in. I was assured by the other two judges (Native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy and, besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting, so I accepted."

Here are the scorecard notes from the event:
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CHILI # 1 - MIKE'S MANIAC MONSTER CHILI...
Judge # 1 -- A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick.
Judge # 2 - Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.
Judge # 3 (Frank) -- Holy s..., what the hell is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy.
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CHILI # 2 - AUSTIN 'S AFTERBURNER CHILI...
Judge # 1 -- Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang.
Judge #2 -- Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.
Judge # 3 -- Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face.
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CHILI # 3 - FRED'S FAMOUS BURN DOWN THE BARN CHILI...
Judge # 1 -- Excellent firehouse chili. Great kick.
Judge # 2 -- A bit salty, good use of peppers.
Judge # 3 -- Call the EPA. I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now. Get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting s...-faced from all of the beer.
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CHILI # 4 - BUBBA'S BLACK MAGIC...
Judge # 1 -- Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.
Judge # 2 -- Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods not much of a chili.
Judge # 3 -- I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Sally, the beermaid, was standing behind me with fresh refills. That 300-LB woman is starting to look HOT. just like this nuclear waste I'm eating! Is chili an aphrodisiac?
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CHILI # 5 LISA'S LEGAL LIP REMOVER...

Judge # 1 -- Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive.
Judge # 2 -- Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.
Judge # 3 -- My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off. It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Screw those rednecks.
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CHILI # 6 - VERA'S VERY VEGETARIAN VARIETY...

Judge # 1 -- Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spices and peppers.
Judge # 2 -- The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic. Superb.
Judge # 3 -- My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric flames. I s... on myself when I farted and I'm worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that Sally. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my ass with a snow cone.
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CHILI # 7 - SUSAN'S SCREAMING SENSATION CHILI...

Judge # 1 -- A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.
Judge # 2 -- Ho hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. **I should take note that I am worried about Judge # 3. He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.
Judge # 3 -- You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava to match my shirt. At least during the autopsy, they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing it's too painful. Screw it; I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach.
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CHILI # 8 - BIG TOM'S TOENAIL CURLING CHILI...

Judge # 1 -- The perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili. Not too bold but spicy enough to declare its existence.
Judge # 2 -- This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge #3 farted, passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. poor feller, wonder how he'd have reacted to really hot chili?
Judge # 3 - No Report\

In fun for Roger The Lone Star State, Magnolia. I still think of you Roger

[Forensic Jim]

Ken, That was hilarious. Thought I'd die laughing reading it. This is much better than your pictures!