Birmingham, Alabama
February 13 – 16, 2003
“So many games, and so many wonderful gamers. Julie and I had a really wonderful time and are very excited and happy to be in this family of great folks!”
Michael Weston
“Thanks to all for the efforts put forth for this awesome family reunion.”
Ty Douds
“I really enjoyed seeing everyone again and meeting the newbies.It is a pleasure to be around so many helpful, caring individuals.I seemed to have played with a lot of the kids this time. I loved it. To all of the parents – whatever you are doing is working,someone should write a book. I applaud the fateful decision to make Gulf Games a family thing. It really fills niche in the gaming convention year. Great event everyone.”
Charlie Davis
“Great to see everyone again (and for the first time in some cases). What sterling company you all are!”
Michael LaBranche
“I thought nothing could surpass the marvelous time I had at Gulf Games 10, my first Gulf Games. Well, was I ever wrong. Gulf Games 11 was truly incredible. Instead of feeling like a slightly nervous newcomer in a room full of friendly strangers, this time I found myself feeling comfortable in a room full of familiar friends, all here to enjoy a shared passion for fun and games.”
Susan Rozmiarek
“Thanks again for all the work you and everyone put into Gulf Games. It was absolutely a perfect weekend. Julie and I are both already counting down to Williamsburg. It really feels like we just inherited a family of over 100 wonderful folks.”
Michael Weston
“I would just like to chime in with everyone else to say what a wonderful time we had. We all look forward to it so much and it seems like it will never get here. When Gulf Games finally arrives it goes by much to quickly and then another long wait begins. We can’t wait to see you all in Williamsburg!!”
Craig &Kim Berg
“Thanks for the kind comments about the kids! I have noticed they are all growing up and becoming wonderful young ladies and gentlemen! I played a game with 5 of the boys and actually enjoyed myself! It’s nice to have Nikole around other children whose parents are raising their kids the same way we are attempting to raise her…and it’s reassuring to hear that it seems we are doing things the right way!”
Patti Adams
“‘The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life. Rarely do members of one family grow up under the same roof.’ –Richard Bach
“A lot of times I don’t pay attention to what is under the email sender’s name because it is usually an automatic signature. But, in case you missed it, the above statements were under Michael and Julie Weston’s message. It certainly fits the Gulf Games family perfectly.”
Vickie Watson
“It seems almost rote to offer thanks to the Watsons, Schloessers, Douds and Bergs for all they do to make Gulf Games the special event it is! Yet, there’s nothing remotely automatic about the extraordinary and thoughtful ways they serve us all. Thanks again, and may God return to you abundantly beyond all that you have poured forth, pressed down, shaken together, and running over!”
Sarah Samuelson
“When The Bard wrote that parting is such sweet sorrow, he must have been thinking of Gulf Games. Kayla Berg’s tearful goodbyes to everyone she met on Sunday (including a few strangers in the lobby) was simply a more dramatic expression of what we all felt.”
Larry Levy
“I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for making Gulf Games 11 such a wonderful experience. It has been said before but it bears repeating, the people are what make Gulf Games truly special. I was a little apprehensive about going by myself this time, having only been to Gulf Games 6 before, but I needn’t have been. As soon as I walked in the door I was overwhelmed by the friendship and camaraderie that greeted me!”
Kevin Gonzalez
“As usual, I had a terrific time at Gulf Games!”
Stven Carlberg
“Julie and I had an absolutely perfect weekend meeting everyone and gaming. The Gulf Games family is truly special and we are honored and overjoyed to be a part of it. Thanks to everyone for their hard work, their joy and their love.”
Michael Weston
“Hats off (as always) to Greg & Tim & Vicki for running one of the coolest and most enjoyable events (gaming or otherwise)I have the privilege of attending.”
Mark Jackson
“Thanks for another great Gulf Games. It was tremendous fun, and all of the effort by … everyone is appreciated.”
Jeff Stephens
“It really amazes me how such a seemingly diverse group of people of all ages can come together and enjoy such camaraderie and friendship. Gulf Games is truly magical. My family and I are so lucky to be a part of it.”
Susan Rozmiarek
“I’m amazed how smoothly and wonderfully everything went all 4days. I can’t even get 30 college chums together for a day without hearing complaints and whines about what didn’t go right. It’s refreshing to see how it works when everyone’s equally interested in making it happen.”
Michael Weston