Hi Pods, Work has kept me away from the terminal for some time, but this week-end I am off to Sawtell about 35k's away (20 miles for the metrically challenged) (roughly).. I will be defending my title as Champ in the Chile eating contest for the 3rd year and hope to hold the Chile- head flag up high once again. Prize is $100.00, cash from Sunpatch surf shop, and $500.00 product from the Chilli-man ( mainly chile sauces) (retail price) about 30 bottles.. bearing in mind that this is in South pacific Pesos which are only buying 50.9 us cents.. Its mid winter here in the antipodes, and a warm belly will be appreciated.. FWIW: this year I have been training on some of Tony Flynns Red Hab Powder, In previous years I have trained on Jim Cambells Apple smoked Hab powder, Calvins Magic dust, Dale Freemans Smoked Habs, Tony Flynns Orange Hab powder, Habaneros are the Chile nominated, Last year I ate 16 Manzanos the Next closest contestant ate 6 .. Luke in Oz back in sleep mode till saturday