Got back to Cleveland after a grueling 9 hour road trip at 1 AM.
Big thanks to Jim Burris for another outstanding tournament. St. Louis continues to be my favorite tourney for the comradery. efficiency, location, and food.
This year was an outstanding turnout with some of the best ASL players in the world.
Thanks to all five of my opponents, (Stan Jackson, James Treu, Jeff DeYoung, Rodney Callen, and Mark Devries), for outstanding play and great games.
Thanks to local, Jeff Ital, well, for just being Jeff, and his great first place plaque.
Congratulations to Paul Works, Bob Bendis, and Rich Domovic for their top finishes. All much deserved.
Thanks for the delicious Saturday traditional BBQ and raffle.
Thanks also to my razorback buddy, Wes Vaughn for the fifth of Makers and great selection of bourbon and the ever jovial Doug Kirk for his scenario list.
Lastly, words cannot express my gratitude toward my great friend Tom Cvetinovich for his company on the road, generosity, and companionship. I am blessed for our 35 year friendship.
I had an exceptional experience, once again, going 4 and 1, after losing to Stan in the first round. 5th place isn't bad against this stellar competition.
Looking forward to next year already.
Hope to see you all in October at ASLOK. Wish I could make it to Atlanta and the Tussle, but it is just too soon following St. Louis. I know Gary Bartlett and Chuck Tewksbury do a great job TDing these events and encourage everyone to attend.
My only regret is that I don't see these friends more often.