Firstly it was nice to meet so many old friends and make some new ones, especially those who'd crossed the "pond". Great to see you Brad and Ed. Only sorry that Jim and Simon couldn't make it.
Secondly if I didn't get a chance to chat with people then I apologise but it was a very busy and tiring weekend. I swear when I tried to get my boots on this morning my ankles had swollen ?
Thirdly I think we may need a S.I.G. wine rack next year ?

My journey up was a bit of a pig as the train broke down

However in all fairness to Virgin (not my favourite brand) they have already paid me my compensation without the need to claim. Journey home yesterday was better although the train was very busy as far as Birmingham Int.
Show was very good and I'll have money I missed half of it ! Many thanks to those who took all the pictures

I did notice a couple of things. there appeared to be far more kids attending this year. A couple were very interested in Martin's Hanuebu's and one stunned both his dad and grandad when he told us he was getting one for Christmas.

Ed S didn't know anything about it either

The other was the number of woman who were not necessarily just in tow so to speak, but actually taking an interest and asking questions. Not just us but all around the show. Has to be good for the future of the hobby, but it does make judging "best in show" more difficult

The best result for me personally though ? For various reasons I've been feeling a bit down in the dumps (depressed is far to strong a word) for a couple of months recently, but I've been much cheery since Saturday and hopefully have shaken it off. So thanks lads it was a good show all round.