Gone East

Rainy & Chili

It rained cats and dogs during yesterday's Chili Cook-Off, nevertheless the event was a big success. Go figure.

In past years we had cancelled the event if it rained. But this year we planned ahead to have a backup in case we needed to go under cover. Now I'm kinda hoping it rains again next year.

Fosters Daily Democrat: "Despite rainy weather, a long line of chili enthusiasts formed at the entrance to Strawbery Banke Saturday morning to get into the 15th annual WHEB Chili Cook-Off."

Portsmouth Herald: "Chili hunters brave the rain. ... Steam rose from hundreds of cups as taste testers milled around hunting for their favorite chili. Nineteen area restaurants on Saturday tempted people’s taste buds at the 15th annual WHEB Chili Cook-Off..."

Posted by jghiii at October 5, 2003 09:46 AM