The End Of An Era
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Okay, maybe not an era, but we had a nice, little 4-year run there.After much deliberation, I've decided not to host Okie-Vegas 5 this summer. I've talked it over with my family and as busy as things are in our lives and as tight as money is right now, I just don't see any way I can make it happen. I probably should have decided this a year ago, but I felt like I owed it to a few people to do it one more time. The big plans of moving the dates, so that more people could attend, were just more trouble than it would have been worth, in my opinion.
I'd like to personally thank each and every person that made this trip over the last four years, because you've all brought something special and unique to the party. I've learned alot from, and about, each and every one of you and I've had a blast trying to be the ringleader. I consider myself a very lucky man to have been able to make as many good friends through this humble little blog as I have over the last four or five years. When I started this blog, all I wanted was to be a part of this little community of poker bloggers. Mission accomplished.
To my co-hosts over the years, MrsGCox25, my daughter Casey, the fabulous Miss Maudie, the Orange One - Oossuuu, DuggleBogey, Turd-Chaser and many others, thanks for all your help and support. I could not have done it without each and every one of you and I really appreciate all that you've done over the years. If one of you would like to take up the reins, I can assure you I will do my very best to clear the calendar and be a part of it. If not, I completely understand.
If any of you were dead-set on coming to Oklahoma this summer, shoot me an email or IM (I know, I'll leave it turned on for the next few nights) me and we can discuss some alternative plans. We still have a lake place that we will be spending every available minute at this summer, so coming to Oklahoma for a visit is not out of the question. We'll just need to coordinate dates and times, etc. That coordination (read:work) was just more than I was willing to do this year with the types of numbers we've had in the past.
Again, if you've made the trip in the past, I send you my sincere thanks, because, like I've said in the past, this doesn't happen if you don't book the flight, drive in from neighboring states or make that committment to come to the Flyover/Koozie state in the heat of the summer. Each and every one of you have become a great friend of mine and my family and friends here in Oklahoma and I wouldn't trade the memories of each one of these events for anything.
Thanks again.
G
posted by GaryC @ 3:12 PM,
9 Comments:
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At 5:45 PM,
Katitude said...
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Dearest Gary,
Thank you again for letting me a part of the summer, of the Okie fun. But don't think you've got rid of me - you got me hooked on chicken-fried steak, Eischen's and Keystone Light! -
At 6:44 PM,
Special K said...
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All that Kat said and more. The first year you helped me to heal. The second summer was a great send-off when I was headed back into the breach. I learned and laughed and shared. It is a much greater gift than you could ever imagine. I am happy for you to take your summer back. Enjoy. I'll look forward to the next time we can kick back over a beer and count the ways we are the luckiest people alive. Cheers.
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At 8:32 PM,
Yes... a Blog said...
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Gary, you're a class act - a great guy and generous host. I'm sure we'll hoist a few and sling some chips together again I'm sure.
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At 5:18 AM,
OhCaptain said...
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Bummer. What Kat said, only I was hoping to get there...
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At 10:51 AM,
BWoP said...
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GCox,
Sorry to hear that there won't be an Okie-Vegas this year. I'm smacking myself on the wrist for missing out on all of the fun. -
At 2:35 PM,
TripJax said...
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I hate it, but understand it. I definitely have regrets for missing too many; that said, you are no where near done with me, sir. Everybody needs a wingman!
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At 3:22 PM,
Sean D said...
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It was an honor to be a part of such fun shenanigans. Joanna and I will visit just because of the great friends we have.
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At 7:37 AM,
23skidoo said...
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Gary, thank you for taking the leap and doing everything in your power to make your home feel like....well home.
My mind and my foot will never forget the lure of Okie-Vegas.
Cheers my friend, and may we cross paths again soon. -
At 7:36 PM,
yestbay said...
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Gary, I am glad to have had the chance to attend a couple of Okie-Vegas wingdings. I had a great time and truly appreciate everything that you and your family did to make me and the rest of the fine folks that I met there feel at home.
I will be back in OK again soon and hope that we can meet up sometime for a cold one or four.
