I didn't NEED a badge for anyone to figure out who I was... I could NOT walk through that convention floor without hearing, "HEY JILL!! From Arizona! Come HERE and see what I have for you!"

I told Mel that next year I will show up in disguise for the first two hours so I can SHOP and LOOK for chips (I think he is trying to send me a Harrah's Security uniform to wear... I dunno about THAT

Truthfully I am overwhelmed and pleased by the attention and generousity of chippers... people who saved vital space just to bring me a frisbee or artwork or keychain golf tees and armloads of things GIVEN TO ME without hesitiation. (including CREDIT

It touches and moves me everytime I get an unexpected package... sometimes it's a pin - or newly released chip- or swizzle stick... stationary - SO MANY THINGS! And regardless of what the item is - I am humbled by the idea that someone took the time to think of me and sent me something - knowing the gift makes me smile

Today is a good day to thank you all... for being united in the things that are truly important... friendship - loyalty - love for each other - and support in all we do.