Thanks very much for all the kind words folks. Really glad that you all enjoyed yourselves - that's our number one objective!
Whilst we put a lot of work into it, the whole thing only comes together into the popular event that it is because of the fantastic people that come along with their Mokes.
The great drives and lunch venues are certainly a popular part of the event and we hope enable some people to see some sights they would not otherwise get to, as well as using their Mokes in ways they would not be able to (or game to) without the group support. We have long since realised though, that the thing that really makes the event is the people!! It's all the chats sitting on Moke guards at the various rest stops, or with a beer or wine at the end of the day at Moke Central that have people coming back time after time. Greg and I can't take credit for that.
We also have help from others such as Michael, Sue (who organises the nibblies each afternoon and cooks breakfast for the campers each morning) and Mat who helped out big time with the fundraiser this year, which turned out to be way more work than we anticipated. Peter H makes the pre-Round Up workload lighter by helpng with sorting out the goody bags. On top of these though, there were many who were more than happy to help out in little ways. You would not believe how much pressure it takes off us knowing that we have people we can rely on to tail up a group at the last minute, or help get someone back on the road. Even offering to pick up a few drinks for the next day while they're doing the shopping for their own dinner can save us a lot of time and gives us a chance to take a breath here and there.
We'll be doing it again of course, so pencil in October 2020 for the next one (it's a
biennial event Dean! The way others have done it is to turn up every two years, not come once, then talk about maybe coming again for six years before finally making the second one
)
Finally, while we really appreciate your thanks and the fact that you all have a good time, our secret is that we have a selfish motivation - we really enjoy ourselves too
although I'm still trying to catch up on lost sleep - and I didn't even travel far to get there.
Newie
Topic: TAMWORTH ROUND UP 2018 - All over and back home (Read 1499 times)
