[CH] Open Fields 2003
jim@wildpepper.com
Tue, 19 Aug 2003 20:17:08 -0500
Well folks, I just walked the fields today for the first time since
June.
They look horrible. Not to sound like Byron (:-P) but the weather here
has been terrible. We have had rains of near Biblical proportions and
below normal temps. Entire varieties have died out. There are large
gaps in the plantings. I'm almost too embarrassed to have it but, the
show must go on. Forgive me!!! I do believe that there will still be
enough chiles (about 6,000 of the 8,500 planted for this event survived)
and enough varieties for everyone to be happy. The aji's are going
great guns as are the pimpientos and ANYTHING purple (4 types). Hardest
hit were the Tepins (gone!) and the Tabascos. Forensics hasn't
identified a couple of the other bare spots yet ;-)
Consider this the official (next to last) announcement and invitation.
Dates: Sept 27th & 28th
Where: A secret location in Indiana that isn't so secret anymore
What: Free chiles, free food, good times
Please e-mail me if you are planning to attend so that I can send out
the official rules & regs later this week & try to get a head count.
This years' theme is "The Field of Screams". If you saw me in them this
afternoon, it is more appropriate than you might think :-) The official
poster can be seen at www.wildpepper.com/specials.html Thanks again
Jeff!
Folks are more than welcome to come on down on Friday if needed.
See you there!
-Jim C
Mild to Wild(R)