Wow, we had so much fun on Saturday at Blake Street Tavern. We had a great turn out and I think everyone had a great time. Thank you so much for the support from all the people who donated time, energy, raffle prizes, poker prizes and of course for donating to Abby and I for the greatest journey of our lives. We had items donated from friends and businesses around town. Thank you to Kim for all your help. Thanks to Bob Salazar and Rocky Mountain Poker Players for stepping in to help us make this event a success at the last minute. Thanks again to all who donated wonderful prizes, we would not have been able to pull this event off with out the wonderful giving of our support group.
On to the day, Abby and I arrived at Blake Street around 11am, and were soon joined by our friends Lisa & Chris Kirby who are also adopting from Ethiopia. Soon we were joined by our many friends and family. People started playing corn hole while we waited for the rest of the poker players to show up for the tournament.
We were joined by: Nellie Trask, Greg Dunlap, Ian Dunlap, Mike Dunlap, John Rohner(Zilla), Sara Rohner, Steve Harris, Jordan Solla, Shanna Solla, Erin Henderson, David Truax, Landon Harmon, Brandon Grant, Joe Scott, Stephanie Collins, Meg Pullam, Yvette Berry, Ryan Kenny, Ben Harris, Kyle Chandler, Steve Brantz, Lane Rabe, Danny Wright, Jessica, Kim Brovold, Julie, Veryl Berry, Jan Berry, Greg Gomez, Eria Baliruno, Aaron Rich, Hanna (soon to be Rich), Lauren Dunlap, Luane, Joe Moore and his kiddos and a few others- sorry we didn't get your names written down.
The poker tournament started with 4 poker tables with 10-11 players at each table. Steve Brantz was unfortunately the first player out of the tournament, quickly followed by yours truly. Abby was smart and was taking pictures and watching the tournament unfold. My mom, Jan Berry, was doing her best impersonation of a waitress and making sure everyone had an adult beverage, thanks mom. The tables were quickly dwindled down to 2 after a break for a little backyard BBQ with hot dogs, brats, BBQ chicken sandwiches, cole slaw, baked beans and all the fixings. Everyone enjoyed lunch and then it was back to the card action.
The tournament was beginning to unfold and quickly we were at the final table. The final table included: Ian Dunlap, Veryl Berry, Lisa Kirby, Ryan Kenny, Danny Wright, Jessica (one of the dealers who instead donated her pay and time to us, thank you), Steve Harris, Landon Harmon. With the bets increasing people were quickly being knocked out of the tournament and then there were only 3. The final 3 included Danny Wright, Ryan Kenny & Lisa Kirby. Lisa definitely had the chip advantage and she used it to finish off the tournament and walk away with a rather large pair of shoes autographed by Nene of the Denver Nuggets. She also won an autographed basketball from the Nuggets. Ryan Kenny then chose a gift basket donated by Nene's wife Lauren, which was filled with all sorts of goodies- Ipod shuffle, 3 DVD's, Ear Buds, candy and a $25 Itunes gift card. Danny then chose 4 $25 gift certificates to 4 different restaurants around town.
More to follow, including pictures and the amazing raffle which included many wonderful prizes. Thanks again to everyone, we had a great time.
With our love,
Mat and Abby
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