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Originally Posted by Mr MOE
The inaugural DC regional was a very memorable experience.
THE PEOPLE
Where else can you walk around a regional and see Andy Baker dressed as a nun, newly-minted Woodie Flowers regional award winner Rich Kressly (way to go Rich - well deserved and long overdue!), Dean Kamen, head of the patent office, Dave Lavery, many congress people and staffers, and Paul Gudonis and John Abele. Wow.
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Not only see but talk to.
John Abele stood quietly in the pits, near the safety glasses and welcome discussion with anyone who approached him. There were many who recognized him and took advantage of the time to chat, as noisy as it was. I've been fortunate to have a few conversations with him over the past few years, sometimes about difficult topics. He is a great listener and welcomes feedback and is one of my heroes.
And the moment I realized it was Andy inside the habit ranks up there in all time bursting out laughing moments.