Made it back.
First, thanks to Cathy for hosting the Saturday festivites.
Didn't make it to the Sunday fun. Late start, mixup on ride down and family fun made it 2PMish before we reached the area. Ended up just staying with TEA and family at the river.
Kalifornia crew:
You guys screwed me out of distance traveled ranking. Glad you made it. Have to tell you, thought you might due to the lack of posting on Sirc's thread. I still get "old man" award.
Danniboi07 - thanks man. The dirty old man trick was actually arthritis and fatigue. Sorry for the big toe to the nuts. Was a pleasure meeting and working with you.
Omega - didn't get a chance to throw down, but have the Sambo takedown (hopefully) in memory. Will work on elbow control to wrist transition first. Thanks.
Sirc - had no idea you guys would be heading out that night. Honestly, I was bone weary from working with the big guys, but would have gone against your pretty pink gloves had I known you'd be heading out that night. Still, was good to work with you on the sweeps part of the seminar portion. You're not as pretty in person.
JNP - was good to see you again. Thanks for the schooling. Will work on the secret defense you were kind enough to show me. Mums the word. Let me know the next time you're headed this way.
Coach Josh - Going to make the tomoe nage variation mine. Also, thanks for the schooling. I think we cleaned that portion of the puzzle mats with my back during the early part of the day.
Scott - same with you brother. Was good to meet you and thanks for the help with the techniques being taught.
NWP - Damn. After all the PMing, we never actually rolled. My bad as I did not make it to the Solidarity gig. Your family is awesome. Like it or not, my wife thinks your personality is much like my own. She means well. Next time brother! My kids enjoyed yours. Was a pleasure to finally meet you!
David Koresh Jr - As with the others above, thanks for the lessons. You were early on in the day and just overall played me as you would an old fiddle. It was all good.
jitschix - Joelle took a lot from the armbar defense. You've made a fan and we'll be in contact for your roving "girls only get-togethers". Hope to make one when you're in northern TX. Thanks so much! (Love the gi. Reminds me of my teenage years).
Naszir - We never rolled. You are one of the few. Drop a line when you're headed this way. OKCDT will welcome you with open arms and hell, I'll feed you my own cooking. (better than my judo)
I'D STARVE IF I WERE A SALESMAN - To Cathy's Enshin BB and judo instructor. Was truly good to meet you. We never rolled, but hell, by the time the family arrive to gather my bones, I was in no shape.
Doc - (Enshin student) - thanks for the time on the mat. Was good to meet you.
The_Beak - Good tacos and good conversation. Sorry you didn't have the chance to have your way with me at the TD. Good to meet you.
Erich/Erik???? - You need to PM me on your NorCal endeavor. Think I can help on the technical end. Good to meet you at the river.
akamuchlove - Brother, you are a hoot. Didn't make it to your digs due to family / schedule change, but did enjoy the river.
Self Critical - didn't get a chance to roll, but good to put a name to the face.
Zapruder - same as with Self Critical, but recognized the pooch. My bad to not get there for a lesson.
Sri - Anytime you're headed this way, give me a shout. Was a pleasure to meet you and thanks for everything. Good camera work. Glad you haven't posted my normal pics. I think I cleaned the entire floor at Tao of Texas.
TEA - saved you for last. Was my honor to have mine hang with yours. We all had a good time. Thanks for the work on the river and in general, all around good time. Dinner was a pleasure, for me and mine. Our best to yours.
OVERALL
Been a long time since these bones played on puzzle mats. Thanks to all for the good times and memories. Didn't get into the striking portion (my strong suit) but my fault for not making day two of the festivities. You people can all punch my ugly face at another date.
Apologies. I know I've left out some people. Will blame it on the lapsing memory.
Had a blast. Thanks to all. The hospitality was nothing short of what I've come to expect from the people of Texas.
First, thanks to Cathy for hosting the Saturday festivites.
Didn't make it to the Sunday fun. Late start, mixup on ride down and family fun made it 2PMish before we reached the area. Ended up just staying with TEA and family at the river.
Kalifornia crew:
You guys screwed me out of distance traveled ranking. Glad you made it. Have to tell you, thought you might due to the lack of posting on Sirc's thread. I still get "old man" award.
Danniboi07 - thanks man. The dirty old man trick was actually arthritis and fatigue. Sorry for the big toe to the nuts. Was a pleasure meeting and working with you.
Omega - didn't get a chance to throw down, but have the Sambo takedown (hopefully) in memory. Will work on elbow control to wrist transition first. Thanks.
Sirc - had no idea you guys would be heading out that night. Honestly, I was bone weary from working with the big guys, but would have gone against your pretty pink gloves had I known you'd be heading out that night. Still, was good to work with you on the sweeps part of the seminar portion. You're not as pretty in person.
JNP - was good to see you again. Thanks for the schooling. Will work on the secret defense you were kind enough to show me. Mums the word. Let me know the next time you're headed this way.
Coach Josh - Going to make the tomoe nage variation mine. Also, thanks for the schooling. I think we cleaned that portion of the puzzle mats with my back during the early part of the day.
Scott - same with you brother. Was good to meet you and thanks for the help with the techniques being taught.
NWP - Damn. After all the PMing, we never actually rolled. My bad as I did not make it to the Solidarity gig. Your family is awesome. Like it or not, my wife thinks your personality is much like my own. She means well. Next time brother! My kids enjoyed yours. Was a pleasure to finally meet you!
David Koresh Jr - As with the others above, thanks for the lessons. You were early on in the day and just overall played me as you would an old fiddle. It was all good.
jitschix - Joelle took a lot from the armbar defense. You've made a fan and we'll be in contact for your roving "girls only get-togethers". Hope to make one when you're in northern TX. Thanks so much! (Love the gi. Reminds me of my teenage years).
Naszir - We never rolled. You are one of the few. Drop a line when you're headed this way. OKCDT will welcome you with open arms and hell, I'll feed you my own cooking. (better than my judo)
I'D STARVE IF I WERE A SALESMAN - To Cathy's Enshin BB and judo instructor. Was truly good to meet you. We never rolled, but hell, by the time the family arrive to gather my bones, I was in no shape.
Doc - (Enshin student) - thanks for the time on the mat. Was good to meet you.
The_Beak - Good tacos and good conversation. Sorry you didn't have the chance to have your way with me at the TD. Good to meet you.
Erich/Erik???? - You need to PM me on your NorCal endeavor. Think I can help on the technical end. Good to meet you at the river.
akamuchlove - Brother, you are a hoot. Didn't make it to your digs due to family / schedule change, but did enjoy the river.
Self Critical - didn't get a chance to roll, but good to put a name to the face.
Zapruder - same as with Self Critical, but recognized the pooch. My bad to not get there for a lesson.
Sri - Anytime you're headed this way, give me a shout. Was a pleasure to meet you and thanks for everything. Good camera work. Glad you haven't posted my normal pics. I think I cleaned the entire floor at Tao of Texas.
TEA - saved you for last. Was my honor to have mine hang with yours. We all had a good time. Thanks for the work on the river and in general, all around good time. Dinner was a pleasure, for me and mine. Our best to yours.
OVERALL
Been a long time since these bones played on puzzle mats. Thanks to all for the good times and memories. Didn't get into the striking portion (my strong suit) but my fault for not making day two of the festivities. You people can all punch my ugly face at another date.
Apologies. I know I've left out some people. Will blame it on the lapsing memory.
Had a blast. Thanks to all. The hospitality was nothing short of what I've come to expect from the people of Texas.
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