1pRoscoe said:
Well actually I thought Marissa was being conservative and holding back on mentioning the people she met. People who were not there just wouldn't believe it.
Kevin Trudeau and Deno Andrews were constantly moving about the arena. It is amazing at how much walking KT did. Now wonder he is in such good shape. I met both Deno and Kevin. Kevin signed my copy of BD with his picture on the cover. I shook hands with both of them (hoping that some of their vitality would flow through my body).
I saw a man at the score keepers desk in a baseball uniform and said, "you look like a baseball player" he said "I am". It was Johnny Damon.
I met and talked with Mike Sigel, had him sign a cue ball. He is the most friendly outgoing person there. Boy can he talk.I would love to be able to follow him around for a day and just listen to him talk. I am sure he will be making a ton of money on the talk circuit. He put on an exhibition on the main table that everyone is still talking about. But he should leave the trick shots to Mike Massey.
Met Marlon Manalo and Bustamante and they signed cue balls. Met Efren and he signed my program. Wished him to "play well". And he looked at me, said thank you, I will. And boy did he ever. So he owes me a beer. Ha Ha.
Watched Mike Massey practice his draw shot on the practice table. Just me and him. He signed a cue ball for me. What a great guy. Did you see his new cue case. The shark. I met the man who makes them. Didn't get his name. Spetty knows. Don't know what Mike's cost but the one the maker was carrying around was for sale (maybe) for $17,000.
Met Loree John Jones and she signed a cueball after she beat Nick.
Niels Feijen also signed a cue ball. As well as he plays I was astounded he didn't make the finals.
Sarah Ellerby and Troy Frank were at the autograph table with big smiles.
Sarah sure did look lovely.
Joe Di was showing a person some one pocket shots on the practice table.
Grady was mingling with everyone.
Don , the Preacher, Feeney was talking with everyone. He now plays where I do.
Jose Parica and his wife make a wonderful couple. Very gracious.
Watching Ed Kelly, Dallas West, Bill Incardona, Lou Butera, Jim Rempe... was awesome, an experience I probably will never have the opportunity to experience again.
Listening to Marcus Chamet (did he really give Little John the 6 and the last three in 10 ahead for $9500 and win?) be Mika's second was great.
Jam was one nervous puppy watching Keith play. Keith seemed over anxious do play well and with this group of pros one little mistake and you lose.
Met Fred, Spetty, Linda and MIke, and Colin.
Allison Fisher and Gerda were smiles and very gracious posing for pictures.
I almost missed Earl. He is learning how to work the crowd and the press. I see great things for him in the future.
The only person I didn't meet was Marissa. Shame on me.
But the truly amazing thing? Everyone there had the same opportunity to meet everyone as I did.
Name dropping? Who the hell are any of you that I would try to impress you? The only person I want to impress is the monkey I see in the mirror. Well, maybe KT and Deno. Life is too short to be worried about what you think. All I know is that I had one hell of a good time.
So sorry you had to miss it.
Jake
I was just answering your question. Sorry, my mistake.
