First of all: thanks for checking out my page. I realize I got lucky having you even read this, and I hope I can make enough of a case for you to actually consider inviting me to your home when that indoor driving range has been put into place.

The idea for actually being bold enough to ask you this favor didn't come in July of '09, but over a month later when the WSOP '09 broadcasts started making their way to Europe. Always having been a fan of you, I loved the fact that even millionaires can set themselves goals for big personal treats. Being a young entrepreneur and amateur poker player, I try to live by the same rule. For big treats, I set personal goals. As a related goal: I promised myself not to buy in to a WSOP tournament before I make $50,000 a month. I'm not even close. It takes some discipline. Discipline is good.

Anyway, back to business. Basicly, I would be honored to visit you in North Carolina (obviously at my own expense) and have a couple swings. I'd love to meet you, and am very willing to read up on fossils if that were to be your favorite topic. In that case though, I would appreciate you suggest some books for me to study.

This question is not a joke. I'm a big fan, and I honestly hope I have a chance to actually pull this off. I'll be reaching out to my poker buddies hoping they can help spread the word - and every single time I visit Las Vegas, I'll be dropping the word to anyone I feel has a chance of ever bumping into you. I realize I'm being ambitious - but obviously - I've got nothing to lose, right?

Greg, Thanks for checking out this page. I didn't want to turn this into a long letter explaining why I think you're a great poker player (it's your 2004/2005 combo in the main event, by the way!) or why I believe I'm the right guy to be so lucky (I'm reasonable company, and I promise not to steal anything!). I just hope you'll consider this - I promise to keep it quiet if you want me to!

Contact me at any time through email@gregraymercanitestyourindoordrivingrangeplease.com