Who cheered me on during my adventures in the World Series of Poker. Brian helped keep my wife, Pat, company as I slogged through the field. And, Barry Weintraub and Steve Bedo also stopped by to wish me well. Finally, though I didn't have computer access last week I did see the many good wishes that other members posted here.

All this re-affirms what Nate Pincus and I talked about during the convention. The chips are nice and fun to hunt and collect but it is the people in this hobby that make it what it is.