Bert, I can really see the resemblance. Okay, I have decided to make some chili, and I thought that since it was a slow day, I would take an informal survey. I use light red kidney beans in my chili. How many do not use beans, at all, which is actually correct, or what kind of beans do you use in your chili con carne? Light red kidney beans, dark red kidney beans, pinto beans, great northern beans, or some other bean? Just interested to see what everyone uses, based on what you grew up with, what you prefer, or where you live.