WPBA US Open Adventure- Day 6

The journey is coming to an end today...  I am so grateful that the APA has provided me with this absolutely amazing opportunity.  I am blessed to have the love and support of my family and friends.  I am looking forward to being home with them very soon.  In fact, I am going to head to the airport this morning (my flight isn't scheduled until 5 pm) to see if I can get home before Sierra goes to bed at 8.  I miss my beautiful daughter and my husband (and the rest of my family too..)  Most players schedule their flights to leave on the day of ESPN rounds, I on the other hand planned my trip for the day after so that I could truly enjoy the entire tournament.  I am pretty excited about all of the things that I got to take part in and they only could have happened if I stayed the whole time...

Won Kwikfire Cue in WPBA raffle (bought $100 in tickets) and had it signed by finalists Gerda Hofstatter and Allison Fisher

Watched Allison Fisher win her 6th US Open title, back to back for the Duchess of Doom.  Semifinal matches were Allison vs. Monica Webb and Gerda Hofstatter (6 months pregnant) vs. Jeanette Lee.  When Allison got down 5-2 to Monica, I saw her turn it up a notch.  Her mistakes dropped to near none and her precision position was phenomenal... She is a truly class act.  Such a competitor, such a great, great player... The final was close initially, but Allison ended up winning the last four racks to end Gerda's chance at the title (7-3 final score).

WPBA dinner at Elements Steakhouse & Grill courtesy of the River Spirit Casino.  This complimentary dinner included shrimp cocktail, filet mignon, grilled asparagus, and cheesecake.  The staff was amazing, the company was excellent, and I got to be there... WOW...  I sat with Steve Tipton, Chris Rogers, Morgan Steinman, Angel Paglia, and Linda Pault (she is a not so behind the scenes guru...) 

At dinner, I had all of the players in attendance (and Steve of course) sign the Pink Delta 13 rack box (rack included) that I will be raffling off between now and September.  All proceeds will go to the Susan G Komen foundation.  Players include: Allison Fisher, Jeanette Lee, Ewa Mataya Laurance, Helena Thornfeldt, Angel Paglia, Morgan Steinman, Tamre Geene' Rogers, and little ol' me...

At dinner, I received a compliment from Allison Fisher.  "You really are an excellent shotmaker, you just need to learn better control of your cue ball."  She told me how impressed she was with my ability... Now I really must begin to learn, so I can become all that I know I am capable of.

Got to help Morgan and Linda tear down the WPBA booth.  Seeing how things work and appreciating all of the time and effort that is required behind the scenes to make events what they are.  They couldn't believe it when Chris and I walked into the room.  They were so appreciative to have some help.  It took hardly any time at all and I know that if the opportunity presents itself again, I will most definitely be available to assist.  What an amazing organization the WPBA is...  I am very hopeful that I can be a part of it in the future. 

Well, that's it for now.  Thank you for reading.  I look forward to my next adventure.