...the convention was absolutely fantastic! This was my first, and it surely will not be my last. I'm only sorry I had to leave early (Friday afternoon) to get back home and go to work this weekend. Next year I'll be staying for the auction and the last dance trade session as well. I can't wait for June 2004 at the Riviera!

Special thanks to you Steve for your help in tracking down that elusive $25 Gold Ranch, Verdi. Also thanks to Larry Hollibaugh for his wise counsel and help with the $25 Paco's... to Barry Weintraub... Jay Sands... Gary Shepherd, and so many other friendly and knowledgable dealers. I thought I was lost in chip paradise as I walked around the sales floor!

Let me close by thanking all of the convention organizers and volunteers for their spectacular efforts - and by urging those who have not yet attended the convention to begin making plans now to attend next year. One hint: bring twice as big a bankroll as you think you might need!