Thanks everyone.... I had a good time, myself!!
Whew! What an event!
--- a Regionals event at the Space Center? We all knew this one was going to be different!!!
I gotta hand it to the Team Cook crew, the awesome judges, the tournament staff, and the players. I can honestly say that EVERYONE worked together to ensure a successful event. You all made me look so good. The local players now think I'm the King of Pokémon. LOL.
So, to give credit where credit is due, the MAJOR PROPS really deserve to go to:
Team Cook Sweet Mama --
-- Did you see those awesome staff badges? She made those! Did you see all those cool signs? She designed those! All the prep work, the planning, everything -- do you honestly think I did it all???
Team Cook Anthony --
Our team's computer expert and rulings guru. He helped with all the planning and preparation, too... then, ran the computers with Mike S.
Team Cook Austin --
-- Just because he's Psyco Pedestrian!
Our All-Star Judges--
--Thanks to all of you for a heck of a job!!! You all traveled great distances to help out at this event! That speaks volumes regarding your dedication to the game! A very heartfelt thanks to each and everyone of you!!!
Heidi C. -- 15+ Head Judge
Jeff R. -- 11-14 Head Judge
Rick L. -- 10- Head Judge
Mike S. -- Computer
Anthony G. -- Computer
Birch.
GL Phil
Ryan D.
Danny F.
Nancy L.
Gilbert V.
... and our All-Star Support Staff--
-- Thanks for pitching in and getting the job done, whether it was assigned to you or not.
Chris
Mary
Niki
Jeanette
Carla
Susan
James
Sandra
Celeste
Shirley
Kelly
Debbie
The players--
-- Thank you for coming to this event, and thanks for making it easy for us. Things went well because you allowed it to go well... 254 players + 25 judges/staff... and we all got along..... Thank you again!
You just participated in one of the biggest events of the year, and the only Pokemon tournament/10th Anniversary combo. You were a part of something special, and I hope you had a good time.
The winners--
Dale L. (Mississippi)
Great job little buddy! When will Texas be able to claim you again?
Tatiana M. (North Carolina)
Great job young lady... and what a pleasure it was to meet you... You've got a smile as big as Texas!
John Silvestro (Florida)
Great job, sir! What can I say about you that hasn't already been said about you?
The trip to Texas was worth it, afterall.... Hope this means you'll be back for more....