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The Chili Cook-Off and the Aftermath

Two old guys who won ribbons each year made a bet as the contest drew near: If just one of them placed, then the other, in haste, would eat two quarts of chili, with beer. For a change, kudos came to just one. The hot chili with beer was no fun for the poor loser Bart who for two days did fart while Joe Lee was hailed second to none.
October 5, 2021
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Proxenos Avatar
October 9, 2021 at 9:01 AM
I accept mild chilli but my tummy doesn't it complains bitterly, so i give in to its demands from reanyd hot stuff. This limerick was great fun, thank you for sharing. Blessings, Jennifer.
Faulkner Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 2:36 PM
I love my chili (but pay for it in a day or two) Good one for the contest!
Canerdy Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 11:54 AM
Thanks so much, Michelle! Janice
Laurie Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 8:51 PM
Hello Janice ... chili blows an ill wind. I would never get involved in a bet like that. Thanks for the wincing giggle Janice - Lindsay
Canerdy Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 11:53 AM
Thanks a million, Lindsay! Janice
Rodrigues Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 6:13 PM
Funny!
Canerdy Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 11:52 AM
Thanks, Kim. Janice
Poet Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 4:44 PM
Janice, you've excelled yourself. I'm sure he can't sit still for the rest of the week. Lol! I don't believe I'll eat chili again—best wishes for the contest.
Canerdy Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 11:52 AM
LOL! Thanks so much, Lasaad! Janice
Leffanta Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 11:27 AM
For he's a jolly good fella?
Canerdy Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 12:43 PM
Well, smelly--but I don't know about good, Rico! LOL! Janice
Logan Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 10:33 AM
Kinda makes me want to avoid chili for a while. Good fun, Janice.
Canerdy Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 12:43 PM
Yeah, especially chili with beans! LOL! Thanks so much, Jenna. Janice
Cunningham Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 10:22 AM
Lol good one Janice, bet he couldn't sit for a week. If it's for contest, good luck. Tom
Canerdy Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 12:42 PM
Thanks so much, Tom! It's not for a contest. Janice
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