Half way

[Biff]

5100 down, 5100 to go.

[MsDeville]

5100 down, 5100 to go.

Are you referring to your trip "Down Under"?

[Zaza]

Go Biff Go! ...and don't come back without my footage!

Have a safe & fun trip and please give our best to Deano and his Dad.
(wish I was going )

[Speedbag]

Mr. George Kam, master speed bagger.

5100 down, 5100 to go.

Just talked to Biff on the phone from Hawaii. He had a great meeting with a true speed bag historian and legendary teacher, George Kam. (slide down this page link).

This has been a dream of mine since I first heard from Mr. Kam in the mid 1990's. Mr. Kam is tribute to the history of teaching under that board, as well as the greater brotherhood of the bag.

Congrats Biff, and thanks for letting Mr. Kam know he is well known and cherished by the worldwide bagging community.



Safe travels on to Australia and a visit with Deano, Ted and maybe some other baggers down under.

[Zaza]

Did he by chance video any of is meeting?

[doss darwin]

down under

what a great place to visit--the people are among the friendliest on the planet and there is tons of things to both see and do--a lot of great food and the pubs are an experience of their own--have a great time dd

[Speedbag]

Did he by chance video any of is meeting?

(word has it....no)

[Biff]

Did he by chance video any of is meeting?

Unfortunately, no.

I did get to spend 1-1/2 hr with a true gentleman, a dedicated teacher, a wise man, and a mentor to his students.

It was remarkable how similar Mr. Kam and Alan sounded when they were talking about the rhythmic sounds of the bag and their love of instructing. Although he is now 84 years old, and understandably less active, Mr. Kam's mental acuity shows no sign of slowing down.

Thanks, AK, for suggesting I meet with with him. He is a true ambassador of the bag. It was time well spent.

Btw, he is looking for a Tufware, model 102 bag(s). Any member that find one or more for sale on line, please contact me. I would love to send it to him.

Pic to follow.

[Biff]

Mr. Kam and me. Nu'uanu YMCA.

[doss darwin]

down under

just wondering how your adventure was going--dd

[Biff]

Hey dd, in a word -unreal! Australia is beautiful, and the area where Dean lives is spectacular. Beach after beach on the coast, and rolling green hillside about a mile or two inland. I have seen nothing like it in the US or anywhere I have visited. Dean and his family have been the greatest hosts. On our own now traveling in Oz.

Spotty Internet in different places, so I haven't posted much. I have a ton of pics, but can't post for a while.

[Zaza]

Sounds like a great trip...safe travels!