Hi Doc, (this is in no way directed towards you, or most of the people here)
To those that don't know me, haven't spent time in my house as guests, shared a motel room at a contest, played ball with me at some point, etc.,:
It seems that I am the guy your Mother's warned you about.......... without even trying.
As I have aged, I enjoy the friendship of guys involved in this event as much, if not MORE, than the actual competition. I feel I am past the point of ever being a serious contender on the *National level*, which definitely serves to my detriment in some circles, although not among two of my most favorite people who are both ex- World Champions. The fears many experience of voicing their opinions is real. My oldest son will trash me for even saying anything about that! But, there are those that many would not believe that don't do or say certain things because they feel it will harm their chances sometime wither in the present or down the road.
(from this point on, the original text is deleted by me, it serves no purpose).
Bill Little