L.A. experience

[Hook'em Horns]

I'm not going to post anything about the pilot on this thread because there is already a thread out there for that. However, I just wanted to post a message about some guys that I had the pleasure of being around this weekend.

First and foremost...

Marcelo Troilo - Many of you don't know him because he sits back in his cubby hole of an EFL world just enjoying the hobby with a group of guys without a care what the rest of us are doing. This guy is EFL crazy. He fun spirited and if you take the time to get to know him, he's a pretty class act. When I first met him, to be honest I judged him without ever even knowing him. I found out this weekend that I made a grave mistake. He opened up his home and what he has, you have. He reminds me so much of a man that I look up to in this hobby and that is Reginald Rutledge. They both are a bit stubborn, they both have great visions for this game, they both are 2 of the most hospitibal men you will ever get to meet and they both are great men.

George Diamond - A "Diamond" in the ruff ". This man is Genius. I learned all the secrets to tweaking his bases. He shared knowledge with all then he let all of his bases and figures go for next to nothing so many may enjoy the "Diamond Experience". What a fantastic dude. I'm not saying this because he gave away stuff either. I'm saying this because he shared knowledge and he helped others. He assisted those that couldn't normally afford to buy his stuff and put smiles on many faces. He was EFL Santa this weekend. He also made me laugh the entire weekend. He shared stories with me about Corey "Foth" and Ed Scott that made me fall out. We even called Corey at one stage. It was to much fun to be around this dude.

Shabby J - A class guy, with a class smile and a class personality to match. This guy is what the hobby is all about. You gotta meet Shabby J people. He'll humble you.

The L.A. and Vegas gang - I can't write a thread metioning all these guys individually because I'd be here all day but Dave Campbell, Eric Robinson, Cleon Tate, Perry Burk, Mike Turner, Marty and the gang were truly AWESOME to be around. I had an experience to remember.