Saturday, April 14, 2012

Sick Report


I have received several inquiries regarding the “sick leave” status of some of my hunting partners.  It had been rumored that certain people would do anything to escape the nutritional program centered around my Chili.  I herewith offer the following report in support of my staunch denial of my Chili’s responsibility for the aforementioned illnesses.

First, brother Warren did voluntarily show up for the second weekend of the hunt and did valiantly demolish a substantial portion of subject Chili, including  a bountiful breakfast of omelets and grits smothered in cheese and “the” Venison Chili.  Is it any wonder that he  recovered fully from whatever ailed him?

Stan, on the other hand, underwent some serious heart surgery, but –lo and behold-he is up, chipper, and looking great.  Obviously in anticipation of enjoying what is left of the Chili.

Since much of our time was spent in the woods, the poor woodpile is much depleted, so our next visit will require the utilization of a chain saw, lest we suffer frostbite within the abode.

The good news is that both ill buddies are doing well and we are looking to find some remedial solitude in the woods.

New Menu By Default


As the hunting party developed, I just knew how much they would enjoy a large “vat” of genuine Venison Chili.  I proceeded to engineer  three and a half pounds of venison, Mucho chili beans, kidney beans, sautéed onions and celery, and various and sundry secret spices into the chili vat.  And I was rightly proud of the completed product.

Then the “fit hit the shan”…..My brother, Warren, came down with the bug and chose to withdraw from the hunting endeavor.  Next, another of the party came down hurting and decided it would be impossible to join us.  Grandson Andrew “chose” to propose to Melissa and had to accompany her home to Waupaca for the weekend. 

By proclamation, therefore, the usual Menu:     

                        Breakfast at the Chatterbox                             
                        Lunch in the Woods     
                        Steak at a Local Gin Mill

Will be revised to:

                        Breakfast:     Chili        
                        Lunch:          Chili
                        Dinner:         Chili

That’s the way it goes boys.  Sorry, I don’t like it anymore than you do, but someone has to eat all this wonderful Chili.