That Was It? (first Convention)

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...I read about the Detroit Convention in the Michigan Chronicle just days before the event. Even though I had not seen anything on miniature football in about 35 years I decided to stop in on a lark. I guess you could say that I was your average Joe walking in off the street. Though Mike made some valid points I must say that I felt like a kid again that Saturday afternoon. Could the business end have been handled differently....sure it could. But I am now back at this hobby at age 46 all because of the convention. Everyone was very friendly towards me regardless of how stupid my questions were. The fellowshipping going on almost brought a tear to my eye (I said almost...had to man up). I saw wholesome family fun with kids and grownups having clean enjoyable competition. I ended up spending a few hard earned bucks myself (and this in the mist of hard times here in Detroit). I do wish they were able to accept credit cards but that did not dampen the spirit I felt (in fact, it was probably a good thing for me). They had a decent crowd during the time I was there. Perhaps the convention held by the MFCA will have the splash that some of you want but I can't knock the Miggle convention at all. It's made a man feel like a kid again and that was worth time spent on a Winter's afternoon.

Just my 2 cents worth.