I resolve to limit non-specialty acquisitions to a minimum... I HAVE WAY TOO MANY CHIPS

Best chipping moments:

The convention!

And not just at the convention, but getting to meet and know many of you... like the Karli's and many, many others.

Visiting the O'Neals and seeing what real collectors collect

Setting up the "C-notes" Exhibit with Mel Jung and Bruce Landeau was an awesome experience... WILL NEVER forget holding a $100 Flamingo diecut... what a beautiful chip!!

and playing my first game of craps with Brad Keller and watching people "step back" (in annoyance ) because the dice left the table

and of course...
Finding a rare Las Vegas Bandit chip at a local antique store last spring that started the infamous "color controversy" on this Board and propelled me into the spotlight as being "a bit argumentive" and stubborn" at times

Thanks for a great year folks...and looking forward to spending 2002 with ya'll!