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The Thomas signing was interesting. They had two lines, one for just autos and one for individuals who paid $90 for a picture and small conversation while getting their auto signed. It was held at Mill Creek Sports, just north of Seattle; I'd never been there. Learning experience. If my art was completely done, that would have been a much cooler experience to get a picture.

I was in the line for just an auto. He was all business and flew through signatures, but he wasn't rude, just trying to get everyone through the line quickly. I was walking out of the store when this Mexican guy with tats talks to me about my art project, Jerry Alvarez. I gave him the basic elevator speech (30 seconds). He said he is an artist in Kennewick (tattoo artist), and he also had his own artwork to get signed by Thomas. I was blown away when he showed me, absolutely stunning. You can find him on Instagram @jerryalvareztattoos. He said he is a Dodgers fan, and the Dodgers reposted his Fernando Valenzuela art after his passing. Maybe you saw it if you're on social media. Anyway, talking to Jerry was the best part of my night. He was a really cool and personable guy.

***sorry if the pics are hazy, they are just screenshots.



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