Day 271 SLS Super Crown World Championship

October 5, 2015
Day 271

Waiting for the competition

A road trip to Chicago, World Championships and old friends - this was a winning combination for two brothers this past weekend. Through an Instagram contest that Kelvin Hoelfer, a professional skateboarder from Brazil, posted, Jesse won two tickets to see The Street League Skateboarding Super Crown World Championship. Kelvin said that if you want the tickets you have to comment on a picture he posted and tag a friend. Let's just say, Jesse did just that.

Jesse not only posted a picture of him and Christopher, he then tagged everybody else who was in the competition, including Kelvin. He then said, "Can't wait to see everybody if Kelvin gives us these tickets." Then he sent the same picture in a personal message and begged him for the tickets. He said, "plz, plz, plz, plz, plz,PLZ (along with a flurry of sad faces). I'm the little one plz pick us plz I'm begging you plz and I love watching you skate you the best.

It was cleary not a hoax.

Kelvin then sent him a message and said he was giving him the tickets. We didn't hear the end of this. Jesse was telling everybody, and I mean everybody when I say everybody. He was so excited and I was groaning inside, oh boy, this kid's gonna be disappointed, this is not going to work out. A hoax is what many thought, but Jesse and Christopher were waxing excitement. Next thing I know they are planning a trip to Chicago and in the morning they are gone, snacks and all.

All day Lynn and I are trying to connect them with folks in Chicago, surely we have to know someone they can stay with. Then the call comes at 9 pm, it is Mark and Beth Buckholtz, friends of Lynn's sister, Wanita and her husband Jim. We have also had the good privilege of knowing them as well. They promise food and shelter and there begins the beautiful relationship.

Kelvin and Jesse

The next day they happen to meet the skater dude, Kelvin, the guy who relented and gave Jesse tickets. They were able to get a picture with him and also discover they have great seats. These two experienced a great opportunity.

Kelvin won the championship, he was not slatted to win, but he did anyway. These sons of mine really maximized their time! I love opportunistic folks and I am glad to know at least six of them. Their father has taught them how to ask!

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