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Ahhhh, so that was YOUR Spitfire, Brad! We ran in to each other in the vendors room but you never mentioned you had brought anything in for the show. Well done Brad! Cheers, Wolf

Thanks Maru! Getting two 1st place gold was indeed a surprise. A pleasant one but a surprise nonetheless. So was getting back my camera bag with all it's contents. As I mentioned before, a wonderful answer to prayer. As far as not being able to take me out anywhere, I've been told that a time or two already. I'd hear it loud and clear again if I ever have the courage to tell my wife what happened. But I won't 'cause she doesn't need to know.............. right? Cheers, Wolf

Actually, I was a little surprised by the "Challenge Coins" awards, if that's what they're called, because at the 2010 Nationals in Phoenix they awarded beautiful laser etched wood plaques. In the end though, the Challenge Coins (I've seriously never heard that term before) was all I was going to get in to my suitcase after jamming in my 1/32 ZM Horton 229, Dornier Do-335, and Special Hobby Yak-3 kits. Thank goodness those ZM kits are packed in very sturdy boxes! All three kits made it home safe and sound but the Yak-3 box looks a little worse for wear. Cheers, Wolf

Rod, your B-58 was gorgeous as well. I envy your work on the NMF on that one. Simply beautiful all around! Cheers, Wolf

Truly an amazing experience meeting so many of our LSP members in Phoenix. That indeed was the highlight of the trip! Memories that will last a lifetime. Getting to know Maru confirmed what I always suspected, a very special individual with a remarkable personality, generosity, and an incredible sense of humour! While I certainly enjoyed the competition tables, more 1/32nd scale aircraft entered at one time than I've ever seen before, and the vendor's room where I left a good chunk of change, it was the people that made the show! Oh man, the memories................... Many thanks to Harv and Bev, William and Donna, Brian, Michael, Big Tim, Ernie, Martin, John, Radu, Richard from WnWs, Maru (you've earned a special place in my heart), and so many more. Hopefully we'll all find ourselves together again at another event in the future! Cheers, Wolf

Which hotel 're you at Tim? The Hyatt? Cheers, Wolf

Getting ready to board. Safe journeys everyone! Cheers, Wolf

I arrive on the 31st in the early afternoon as well Tim. Hopefully the trip will be uneventful. We'll have to figure out a time and place to meet so I can pay you for my T-shirt. Looking forward to seeing you again. Boy, McMinnville seem like a long time ago eh? Cheers, Wolf

Yeah, I look forward to meeting you in Phoenix as well Brian. I really looking forward to connecting with a bunch of LSPers there. Should be a lot of fun. Cheers, Wolf

Ah crap! It's 10:44 right now and I've only just read your post. I'll definitely have to take you up on that sometime. Cheers, Wolf

Nice start. That's a kit I hope to add to my stash sometime soon. Very cool subject! Cheers, Wolf

Thanks Bill, Happy, happy it is! Cheers, Wolf

Kev, Mike, thanks for the birthday well wishes! The best part is that I still have most of my teeth.......... Cheers, Wolf

Thanks Jan, much appreciated! Cheers, Wolf