• The Predators:  George, Jim H, Wayne, Mike, Joe and Mike
• On Aug. 4-12, 2002 the P.A. Predators traveled to Pittsburgh, PA for the Diablo International Amateur Open presented by Dick's Sporting Goods.
• The Open was played on Big Butler Fair Grounds, with an assortment of speedball fields. There was an Industry Conference on Aug. 6. We played the next 2 days and won a sportsmanship award (we handed out small Canadian pins and loonies).  We also won the Redz golden ticket randomly in a case of paintballs.  Very nice prize of a complete Redz set of 5 player package of jerseys, pants, packs, gloves, knee pads, which was worth more than 1st Place.  Awesome prize. I remember using the booster pump at the field stations to get full 4,500 psi fills, otherwise their flash fills in 15 seconds, had major cool down after filling to 4,500 psi, like losing 1,000 psi. Massive trade-show on the Fair Grounds, with 3 huge tents, plus many standalone booths.
  
• I want to thank Mike Wyatt for taking all the pictures in Pittsburgh.
• Aug. 8, 2002 - took in a preseason football game of the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. NY Jets. Nosebleed seats, with an amazing TV screen across the far end zone. Heinz Field was amazing looking out onto the river.
  
• Kyle left his bank card in Wakaw gas bar, distracted by a nice young gal, which made money interesting in the USA. lol
• We had a great meal at the Lone Star Texas Steakhouse one night.