Arrived home from the "GREAT" Northwestern Chip Show about 5 pm after 10 hours on the road. I can make it to LV in 9 1/2. Had a great time though. A big "THANK YOU" to Jim Fredrickson for another fine effort.

Just wanted to show off my 1st place Hold-em' Tourny prize. This, along with the $250. cash pay out made the trip more that enjoyable. As Jim said, the field was small, but the players were tough.

After the dealers at the show found out I won the tourny and had some extra cash, they found chips for me that I didn't even know I needed. Sooo....between Walt,Bud, Steve, Jim, Jody and Dean I spread the wealth and came home with some great chips.

I'll try to give some trip reports this week. Have some w**k to catch up on (hate when this happens)so they may be sparse.

Again........Thank you Jim !!!

Rick