WPBA US Open Adventure- Days 4 and 5

Sorry no post yesterday, got a later start than usual due to our evening activities in the Brady District. 

Friday Day- I had my interview with ESPN.  That was another first for me.  I was asked about my experience at the US Open, how it felt to play against Allison, what lessons I learned, and my feelings about the opportunities provided by the APA through the US Amateur Championship.  The interview will air July 14-15 with the quarterfinal/semifinal/final matches from the event.  Please do check it out.  I feel confident that it went much better than my first interview (right after I won the USAC).

My sister and I both love to indulge in foods of the region, so we headed to two areas to submerge ourselves in Tulsa "culture". Downtown Tulsa is filled with little hotspots and based on our interests, we were pointed to both the Brady and Blue Dome Districts... With the Tulsa Tough bike race in town, traffic was diverted here and there, but ultimately once we got parked, there was no issue for foot traffic.

FRIDAY- Brady District
The Tavern- Guinness Welsh Rarebits (Sliced/toasted bread covered in cheese sauce/pickles)
Valkyrie & Sound Pony- Tulsa Culture/OK microbrews
The Hunt Club- Lime Spice Chicken Wings
Caz Chowder House- Bacon Soup and Fried Green Tomatoes

SATURDAY- Blue Dome District
El Guapo's mexican restaurant for Dinner- Carne Asada Tacos, Pacifico con limon
James McNellies Irish Pub for microbrews/ciders

Today will be another fun filled time.  I get to watch the semifinal and final rounds of the US Open: Allison Fisher vs. Monica Webb and Jeanette Lee vs. Gerda Hofstetter.  I get to take photos and watch some of the best pool players in history duke it out for the title.  I am kind of routing for Allison to defend her title, but ultimately at this point I am just along for the ride.  It should be a great afternoon for pool.

After the event concludes the owner of the River Spirit Casino invited the players to attend a dinner at the casino's steakhouse.  I will be attending that as well, with what players remain.  Apparently, most players depart once their jouney has concluded.  Kind of similar to regional tours, unfortunately, but I do understand the compulsion to look forward and not back.  Oh well, it should be great to socialize with the tournament staff and players that are left.  More experiences in the making :).