Yes, it is shaping up nicely. It is hot right now but it is supposed to cool down on Saturday. Jim Neff and Eli Hickerson have kindly volunteered to be judges for nationals at noon. Jun and Mark L. are in the open division as they are not from the U.S. Mark Hayward is bringing the national championship trophy and will compete with Texture (Marcus), Paul Stewart (big tops) and myself. I am hoping Austin and Kirk consider competing again. Maybe even John Buechele? We have a woman who is great with origami and she will be here making and showing others how to make paper tops. She is also very good with Japanese and is very excited to communicate with Jun. My wife Dawn says she will be happy to get a food tray for Saturday lunch. That way we can all stay together a bit more. She will also pick up two big cases of water. And of course, we will want to be sure to head to Bullwinkle’s Top Hat Bistro for our evening meal after the youth battle from 5-7. Eli and Vanna White love those ribs!!!
