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The US Open began Saturday evening. Tim's first round went rather well... victory in 15 moves! His opponent's fate was sealed at move 11. This willl probably be his easiest game, but it gets him past any first game jitters and puts him in a positive frame of mind.
He's got a morning game in the Denker High Shcool Championship, and an evening game in the Open each day for the next week. I can't stay, I'll be heading back to Detroit after this mornings opening ceremonies. QW and I have a hot date!
We skipped going to Retro on Roscoe. Tim had some registration details to attend to, and once we had breakfast and dealt with that stuff, he felt like staying close and getting hes game face on. Lou and I wandered though the Oak Brook Center mall for a while. There's a neat store called Murray's Irish Outfitters. I found my family crest in one of their books! (I already knew about it. My older son has it tattooed on his arm)
With the exception of losing the pictures from Friday night, this has been a tremendously enjoyable adventure, thanks to our Chicago TFP contingent! I truly hope to see you all again. Thank you!
TO ANY TFP MEMBER TRAVELLING ANYWHERE: Take a shot! Post your plans here! Meet up with the local forum members, even if only for a few short hours. It'll make your trip all the better. If you are coming near Detroit, send me a PM. We'll find a way to connect!
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