Congrats to Mike Robertson for his victory. I took my opportunity at playing him to be more of a learning experience then a game and Mike graciously helped me learn some of his offensive/defensive strategies. Reggie helped me out too. Reggie is a wonderful person and is always willing to share and help out. I can't tell you how uplifting that is. Mike was every bit as helpful and I came away the better for having met him. I was lucky early on when I got back into this hobby to have met Bill Porche and Rick Garrison. They have helped me plenty and are always assisting me to improve my game....so I have been fortunate in that regard. The same can be said for all the folks that showed up for the Open Run....fellowship at a high level and lots of gentlemanly competition....can't beat that.
I knew coming in that I wasn't gonna' beat the big guns and came out more to learn and enjoy than just to compete! I felt good about my tie against Michael Turner, the runner-up in the tournament, but knew he really wasn't showing much of his hand on day 1 as well. I only really was getting blown out by Reggie and Mike....so I don't feel too bad. Heck, 3 of the 6 players I faced on day 1 were in the final four, so I surely gained some experience playing them!!!! Now it is back to the drawing board...I learn quickly!
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