Chili cook-off

Our church had a chili cook, proceed benefiting the youth group. Mike and I didn't make it to church today so we could attend the cook-off. No, Mike's back isn't any better, as much as he would like to think it is. This is a learning experience for the both of us. We are finding out what we will need to have prepared for when this happens again. It also made us realize that we need to have something in place in regards to Sandy if the both of us end up in the hospital at the same time. This is the wake up call we both needed.

Anyway, the chili cook-off went pretty well. Maybe 7 people made chili. One person made a chocolate chili. I know what that sounds like but it really wasn't all that bad. And after everyone had gotten their bowls of chili and hot dogs there was a dessert auction. These proceeds also go to the youth group. It was disappointing in that this turnout was smaller then last years. Last year we had a bidding war between two people for a banana pudding that went for over $125 dollars. That was fun to watch. But this year the totals didn't go above $45. Kind of a let down really. I see this youth group slowly dieing and I don't like it much. Two years ago this youth group was vibrant and outgoing. Now it's fizzled to almost nothing. I am worried that it won't be here in another two years.