<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" ><tr><td valign="top" style="font: inherit;"><DIV> Thanks to all who hosted and participated the contest this weekend. It may very well have been the best weekend contest I've ever been to. </DIV>
<DIV> Weather, food, extremely tough competition, guys from long distances, 32 flyers who came ready to compete hard, great food, adult beverages with Bobby Satalino, casino night ( we won!!!!) on Friday and more adult beverages with Bobby, awesome night flying and pyro show. It all made for a truly unforgettable experience.</DIV>
<DIV> Thanks Mark Atwood, Bob Pannell, Dave Johnstone, Ray Morton, Amy and all the others for having us.</DIV>
<DIV> Funny thing happened on Saturday evening during the fireworks. I looked behind the pits and the parking area was full of cars. Seems that the locals know that the festivity's are a blast to watch and there coming in numbers.</DIV>
<DIV> I was impressed with the way the flight lines flowed and we got in all 6 rounds without a hitch. It says a lot about how responsible and ready the flyers were. </DIV>
<DIV> All in all a nice way to closeout the area's contests for this year. </DIV>
<DIV> When 2008 started off I suspected it to be a down year for pattern due to a myriad of reasons and it turned out to be one of the best years. Pattern is alive and well here in the Midwest. Mike Mueller</DIV>
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