Well, after a dismal early morning, when it was pouring out, Mad Mike's tributes to the Chili Gods paid off, and it turned out to be a GORGEOUS day! As usual, we had a blast with this crew, and made many more friends. We already reupped for next year! Put this event on your calendar for next year if you've never been to the NERCC Chili Cook-Off, it's just one big party!

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Ahhhh, The DEFCON Creator's lab:

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The Deathmatch was one of the funniest and most popular as of yet. We even had a our resident "Drill Sargeant", nicknamed "Rambo", barking orders at the contestants while they enjoyed their evil wings.

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And the winner, who, for the first time ever, actually grabbed others contestants (who had already stopped eating) uneaten wings and devoured them. Our hats go off to you Chip:

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And of course the day wouldn't be complete without the standard visit from our friends: