Jazz,
I'm surprised he lasted this long - a tribute to the patience of the staff. His posts were entirely declarative. We were supposed to shut up and listen. Worst off, he was disrespectful with our ladies and that's a big no-no. I don't mean that in a protective sense - our ladies generally take care of themselves. What I mean is that I value their presence and it pisses me off when a post might inhibit their participation.
mm- that's all just a bag of wind until you share your chili recipe.
Mine, because of my busy schedule, starts with "Bear Creek: Damned Good Chili" mix...yeah, I know. I brown some ground beef in a bit of oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, cumin, and cinnamin. Then I pick clean a Publix roast chicken and add it to the beef for a few minutes. I pour the mix in the water, add an extra can of navy beans and black beans and the meat. I usually add two or three bay leaves. Then, I'll start adding chili powder and indian red pepper until I get the heat where I want it. Top it with sour cream and cheese. It's a complete cop out, but I can't successfully invent a better recipe.
It's a thread jack, but it seems appropriate to jack Makhnov's sociopathic narcissism with chili recipes.