WHAT IS TC2?

“I was on a trip and some guys we met said there is big party planned
soon called tc2?
They said to look on this site--but I have not found a lot...
Where and when is the thing?
They said something about a lodge and maybe paying some money?
Please help out with info...
The dude I met gave me a email address,but the piece of paper did not get home.
We were ath "the hangover" about 3 weeks ago.”

“i don't kow much about it but you will get answers. you can search the archives for TC2. but alot of these folks are going i think.”

“Its not a lodge its a cabin, but me and my sister already have it rented. *all night long*”

“I tend to think of it as the east's version of the early stages of Burning Man.”

“TC2 Is Titanium Chef 2.
This event is organized by a group of backpackers as a strictly non-profit event designed to allow us the share fellowship in a spirited manner. It is a backpackers cook off being held at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, at Appaloosa Field. It will be held on Dec 7 2002 but most folks will be there for the whole weekend.

Most of the treads about TC2 here have been polluted by useless crap.
But TownDawg (the grand poobah) has the info on His website”

“It was to held at a place called Charit Creek Lodge-but plans changed late in the game-to this appaloosa field deal,
I am not sure what if anything they are now charging but it started with some paying a reservation fee of $15.00 for the first dibs on one of the bunks at the lodge.Lots of prizes will be awarded to the Chefs who win,
There is info at Towndawgs site.”

“I had questions about last year's event, so I contacted one of last year's judges. This is his reply.

Hi Chuck,

My name is Hyway and these are my notes from last year's Titanium Chef Cook-Off.

"Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at the Titanium Chef Cook-Off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judges' table asking directions to the beer wagon, when the call came. I was assured by the other two judges (Experienced Backpackers) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy, and besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting, so I accepted."

Here are the Scorecards from the event;

CHILI #1 MIKE'S MANIAC MOBSTER MONSTER CHILI

JUDGE ONE: A little too heavy on tomato. Amusing Kick.

JUDGE TWO: Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.

Hyway: Holy ****, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put out the flames. I hope that's the worst one. These backpackers are crazy.


ARTHUR'S AFTERBURNER CHILI

JUDGE ONE: Smokey, with a hint of pork. Slight Jalapeno tang.

JUDGE TWO: Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.

Hyway: Keep this out of the reach of children, I'm not sure what I am supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face.


FRED'S FAMOUS BURN DOWN THE BARN CHILI

JUDGE ONE: Excellent firehouse chili! Great kick. Needs more beans.

JUDGE TWO: A beanless chili, a bit salty, good use of peppers.

Hyway: Call the EPA, I've located a Uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back; now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting ****-faced from all the beer.


BUBBA'S BLACK MAGIC

JUDGE ONE: Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.

JUDGE TWO: Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili.

Hyway: I felt something scrape across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burnout taste buds? Sally, the barmaid, was standing behind me with fresh refills; that 300 lb. #&%!$ is starting to look HOT, just like this nuclear waste I'm eating. Is chili an aphrodisiac?


LINDA'S LEGAL LIP REMOVER

JUDGE ONE: Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive.

JUDGE TWO: Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the Cayenne peppers make a strong statement.

Hyway: My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage; Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly from the pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off? It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Screw those Rednecks!


VERA'S VERY VEGETARIAN VARIETY

JUDGE ONE: Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spice and peppers.

JUDGE TWO: The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic. Superb!

Hyway: My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric flames. I **** myself when I farted and I'm worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that slut Sally, she must be kinkier than I thought. Can't feel lips anymore. I need to wipe my ass with a snowcone!


SUSAN'S SCREAMING SENSATION CHILI

JUDGE ONE: A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.

JUDGE TWO: Ho Hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. I should take note that I am worried about Judge Number 3, He appears to be it a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.

Hyway: You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a damn thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava-like **** to match my damn shirt. At least during my autopsy they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing, it's too painful. Screw it, I'm not getting any oxygen anyway, If I need air, I'll just suck it through the 4-inch hole in my stomach.


LESTER'S LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVER'S CHILI

JUDGE ONE: A perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili, safe for all, not too bold but spicy enough to declare it's existence.

JUDGE TWO: This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge Number 3 passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. Poor Yank, wonder how he'd have reacted if he knew we don't really taste the chili?

!!!!??!!?!?!!!”

“I was laughing at Pantscandy's remark..

and then ROTFLMAO at hyway!!!”

“I am judge number 1. hyway is a #&%!$”

“lol.. butch.. come on to Tc2... like the post said.. its for real.. all the info is on my website.. go to towndawg.com and click on upcoming.”

“hyway, that funnier than all get go!”

“I wasn't really at last year's TC1 and I don't think I can make it to this year's, as much as I wish I could. My wife has a work obligation in Myrtle Beach that saturday and I am going to have the kids. Hope you guys have a blast.... but watch out for LINDA'S LEGAL LIP REMOVER CHILI”

“How many are you up to on the confirmed list TD?

That is a REALLY COOL Logo for Tc2..”

“Too too much, Hyway.”