TallTines Week @ Manitoba Stickflingers...A double dose of Chocolate!

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[michbowhunter]

Great job Steve!  Thanks for sharing  

[Tim]

Great story Steve....congrats to all!

[Steve O]

Update from the kitchen:  big bear loin is great      

The kid has some chili brewing that should be a contender.

I was tasked with browning the chunks, so I had to test a few to make sure they were done    :D

[owlbait]

I think I'll be the judge of that. Oh wait, I am! Great story, great hunt, looking forward to judging the chili  :D

[2treks]

WOW! Bear is some of my favorite game meat,and you kind sir,have just flung a cravin' on me.
You better bring me a handful of them browned,seasoned just right chunks of loin so I don't have breakdown today. If it is mixed into the Chili,well, Thats ok too.

Hey Steve, What a fantastic journey you guys had,That flung a cravin' on me too.
Some great bears taken and agood time had by some of the best guys in the game. CONGRATULATIONS to all and see you at the show.
Thanks for sharing you stories

CTT

[Ray Lyon]

Originally posted by Steve O:
Update from the kitchen:  big bear loin is great        

The kid has some chili brewing that should be a contender.

I was tasked with browning the chunks, so I had to test a few to make sure they were done     :D  

Good luck with the competition. Now that Ron's out, you're a lock to win.   :rolleyes:    

[Chimaster]

Well here we are 9 pages of stuff and I'am no where to be found on any of these pages!!!!! I know you told me I should have gone, but you never said you would have this much fun or that much success. Where is the love Brother? Seriously looks like you guys had a great time. Ryan has done it again. Perfect hunt perfect host, what a camp. I knew I should not have given up my spot for this year, but a higher calling led me away. There will be no living with you now Steve, you are the man. Can't wait to read the story in TBM or PBS. Great bears, great guys, can't wait to see you at Compton this week.  

[Herdbull]

All I heard in camp from my guide David was, Gary did this and Mr. Wissmueller did that, blah blah blah. Ha! Ha! wish you were there too Chimaster.

[Steve O]

Exaaaaaaacctly!

"Gary said..."

"Andy Shartran said..."

"Chimer and Shartran would have had us tagged out by now"

There were all kinds of mythical creatures being bantered about...

We all missed you buddy.  Don't let it happen again!

[Easykeeper]

Great thread, really enjoyed reading about your trip.    

[pamike]

might have to do that hunt again - great story....makes me want another bear.

[Steve O]

We just got back from the Compton Traditional Bowhunters Rendezvous.  Daniel took 1st place with his "Hot Chocolate Chili"    

It was definitely worth giving up one of the loins.  I am very proud of him for his grace under pressure dealing with tough judges.  His nemesis, and multi year chili champ Ron LaClair switched over to the judging side this year.  Ron gave Daniel
A very nice compliment..."Young man, you have come far."

What a fine end to a fine hunt.

[owlbait]

AND that was some mighty fine "Hot Chocolate Chili"! Thanks for the pics and stories, and thanks for letting me be a judge.

[Steve O]

Mike,

You were a tough judge, but not as tough as tough as Michelle Eichler!  You have a spot next year if you want it.

Forgot to post a pic of my champ:

[Greg Szalewski]

Congrats to Daniel on his awesome win in the coveted Compton Chilli Contest. I am glad to see the return of the cooking contests. The best part IMO is entering and sampling the other contestants entries (yes, I am a loser). Enjoy your win Daniel.

[Mike Vines]

Daniel did a fine job.  It was honestly one of the best chilies I have ever had the pleasure of eating.  I have to admit it was VERY tempting not to grab a bite every time I opened the fridge seeing it just sitting there all lonely and stuff, but for once I resisted the urge.  It was well worth the wait.

I feel especially honored to have had some of the meat before it ended up in the chili, and now I have a whole new way of looking at bears.

Thanks for all the help the weekend Steve.  I'm blessed to have some very accomidating friends.  Thanks for putting up with Buffalo Stabber 3000.  

[Gen273]

What A great thread, I can't believe that I missed it the first time.

Congrats to all!

[FerretWYO]

Its almost here again

[wapiti792]

Thanks for bringing this one back up Randy! I enjoyed this thread very much...45 days and counting for me!