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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I have to say that it was very tough for me, after
8 consecutive years of attendance at our premiere aerobatic challenge, to be
unable to be there this year.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I just spent a couple of hours reading Jim Quinn's
fabulous account of each day's outcome in rapt attention. Terrific work Jim !,
made up for a lot of my </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>dissapointment at not being able to be
there.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>It would appear that there were also some others
who found it difficult to make the commitment this year as I couldn't help but
notice in some of the pix</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>that the parking lots seemed to be devoid of the
usual overflow of cars. Let's hope this current economic temperature takes a
turn for the better soon.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I'm thrilled for Andrew. Nobody deserves the reward
more. I hope he receives the proper recognition at the Worlds. He has certainly
put in the effort.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Way to go also to my District comrade John
Tarpinian. What a great result for all your dedication to the sport
over the years. Congratulations John !!!!!!!!!!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Also the Lamprons, those kids are such neat guys
and going to climb the ladder over the next couple of seasons, just you watch.
It's fantastic to see new </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>blood continuing to enter the sport. These young
guys seem to be equipped with a higher level of natural ability that we
older varieties. How great is that?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>And they're coming from multiple
districts.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I'm also inspired by all those who consistantly
come in in the lower eschelons of their classes and yet continue to make the
commitment to support our</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>beloved sport. Some people might consider the
attitude sacrificial, but it goes far deeper than that and they're probably the
only ones who will understand that.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I'm proud of everyone involved in this great venue
and thank also the willing souls that go to serve that others might exercise the
manifestation of their </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>phenominal talent. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>What a great bunch of people you all are
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>G.</FONT></DIV>
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