TCEC 2025 - May 17 - San Jose

[Dr. Ivor Yeti]

I was expecting "I hope you die. I hope we both die."

[Greg]

What is up with you lately?

Like who died and made you AM oldies DJ?

Pot meet kettle. Don't you follow the Dead who haven't released an original song since the 80s?

[Drunk Monk]

The Grateful Dead released over 200 official albums and had a repertoire of over 450 original songs. Sadly the band ended with Jerry’s death 30 years ago. There has been some new music by the individual members of the band since then. 

But back on topic: 

Goin' to leave this brokedown palace
On my hands and my knees I will roll, roll, roll

[King Bob]

And we bid you goodnight.

[Drunk Monk]

Some say it’s just a part of it
We’ve got to fulfill the book

It’s feeling like another facet of my life that’s fading away. Last year was SNWMF. Now this. Although I had already let go of TCEC last year when they asked me to write a ‘going on hiatus’ email. This year’s event came up from those ashes. I think it would’ve hit me hard the week of, if it didn’t happen. Perhaps it’ll strike me down next May if it doesn’t come to pass. Time will tell…

[Greg]

The song is over
It's all behind me
I should have known it

[Drunk Monk]

You’re up early too.
I’m tasked to write a Thank You email for our volunteers. I am not to mention the hiatus.

[Greg]

4am is my usual start time.

Hiatus seems to be an ugly word.

[Drunk Monk]

It’s probably done. It nearly broke G2 this year. She can’t pace herself. Jonny is tired too, and understandably protective of his mom. I could keep it up because I have my trusty Dragon Crew watching my back. 

The TKD side will keep going - relocated somewhere else. TCEC might reform on a smaller level, like just the Shaolin games, but that’s in jeopardy too rn, due to a recent scandal. 

We had an epic run. I can’t even wrap my mind about this being the end.