Where to begin? We'll start with the @SPL. I have to give a big thank you first of all, to @reko because he sent me the reminder for the International Women's Day Tournament. He's pretty thoughtful like that. Sends me notices once or twice a week for the bigger tournaments. Love that you think of me by the way! I know I can't always make them, but it's always appreciated my man. Also, many thanks to @guiltyparties and @ats-witness for sponsoring the event. And one more special thank you to @ancapbarbie for throwing up some bonus prizes for the top 3! Was a hell of a tournament!

Yes, I spread my mighty wings and swooped down into this tournament. Most of my time was spent at my first table with the lovely (and crazy tired) @beanz. She was up and down and up and down, just like myself for the first half. Then I got a little more aggressive and snatched some wicked river rats. I somehow managed to make it to the final table where things really started to get intense. Maybe it was divine intervention? It certainly wasn't @bethalea and @ancapbarbie trying to distract me from play. They must not know that one of my first tax paying jobs was at a casino! I lasted to the final three before Diogo busted my pokkit 7's. Was real good watching @libby-stories overcome the deficit and be the winner of the International Women's Day Tournament. Well played everyone!

Yes! Now, I'm no where near the caliber of stackers that some of you out there are, but I have the same fever. I'm totally stoked to see who is going to win the Design Contest for the 2018 STEEM Silver Round. It's down to @bearone and @welshstacker (both fabulous members of #thealliance and #steemsilvergold) and right now it looks like ol' Welshie has the lead. You can still vote for your favorite as there are about 4 days left to get your votes in. Click that picture with the designs to go vote!

I recently delegated to two accounts that are helping to support my family. Those being @STSL (Share the STEEM Love - ran by @bmj) and @tyedyefirepower (Tye Dye FirePower - ran by @armshippie). In doing so I got entered in a raffle contest to win a 1 oz. Buffalo Head Silver Round. I really didn't expect to win, I was just happy to help but viola! Sorry @saffisara, I know you had quite a few tickets! But check it out, here's my new-to-me piece being sent from @armshippie:

You want to win some silver coins too? It just so happens, brand new member of #steemsilvergold, @thebugiq, is doing a few raffles! Two totally gorgeous rounds you can see below. I've got my entries in and you can get multiple entries until he reaches the retainer he's set forth. Believe me, they are worth every single copper penny, so click that picture of those beauties below and get your entries in!

Believe it or not, all of this happened in the process of getting my own support bot set up with the help of @yabapmatt AND attending PYPT hosted by @shadowspub. Was a fabulous week my peoples! Let's hope the week stands in good form and maintains the momentum as we all continue (or start) to have just a fantastic weekend. STeeM ON!