Thanks alot Fred. Much Appreciated.

Got introduced to the CLub by Tyrus aboutr 18 months ago. Was at the convention last year, and played a sit and go at the Riv. with Greg (I managed to beat him in that one as well) (lol...Sorry, Greg).

As Greg can tell you, the picture I have is my 4 year old Dauighter, in her dance make up (I will excuse the gender reference - They all do lokk alike at the age, especially when PokerStars is finished with them.)

I collect old vanished Vegas Casino's, as well as the contemnporary stuff. Although the new stuff is mostly 1.00 and 5.00. Amassing a pretty good collection of Older Dunes Chips and Moulin Rouge. Got some wierd illegals as well which, Ed Hertel's catalogue helped me identify.

If I had to choose a personal Chip, it would probably be 10th edition $100.00 Dunes Chip. Managed to pick up a really nice specimin awhile back. I also really enjoy collecintg old Binion's chips, particulalry the Horseshoes with Benny's face on them.

This is one really weird hobby, but like collecting art, if you like it buy it. Don't buy it simply because its worth something, because generally it won't be.

As for this year, I had planned on being at the convention, until I won the damn final table. I am now deep in negotiations with she who must be oobeyed to see if I can take an extra 2 days before the convention to play in the June 27th tournament. End of the month (every month) is our busiest times, so she'll have to give me the green light.

Otherwise a tournament in July, but no convention.

Guess which one I'm personally shooting for.

Whether anyone cares or not, I think I have a pretty big responsibility to pay tribute to everyone who played in the tournament by allowing them to see how everything goes personally (at least everyone who is planning on attneidng the convention.)