We're finally back from the convention after another awesome time. As most of you know I'm a "chipper" by marriage and chip collecting is one of Judy's hobbies that I support (flip flop collecting is the other), however chip collecting is the only one that has introduced us to a great group of new friends that we look forward to seeing every year!

Taking 1st place in the poker tournament was an amazing rush. Besides the cash prize. I received an awesome plaque and met a ton of really great people along the way. I'm already looking forward to defending next year and possibly having a big bounty bag to go all-in with!

Congrats to Neal Silverman for 2nd place and a great heads up battle that see-sawed back and forth for about 40 minutes.

Special thanks to Steve Bedo and all the other volunteers who helped set up and run the tournament.

Bear