When I started this whole adventure I ran it by my wife first.  I said I’m thinking about doing this competition and it’s going to mean the next 9 months aren’t going to be pretty.  She made me a deal.  As long as it came off right after the competition.  The caveat being if I got first place, I would continue on to the world competition in Germany.  So for my wife, the best possible place I can get was 2nd place.  (and after 9 months of moustache flavored meals, it can’t disagree with that).

My friend Dave Johnson with my 2nd place medal.