well said, Larry
big thanks to everyone, volunteers and participants.
not to mention everyone who pitched in or offered to help fixin my junk, again.
and an especially large hug to Junior, saved my bacon, again!
it was really great to see everyone, and nice to see some new folks!
QUOTE=LCCRUISER;7958301]There are lots of people working hard to make this event a success! Some up front and others behind the scenes. They include volunteers mentioned and so many others. It includes the Board members and their spouses and/or girl friends along with trail leaders and the many donors and bigger sponsors on your list.
It includes all the people who attend who help out here and there plus those who share stories, jokes, food & drink and their campfire. It also includes those who guide you around "out back" at Gretchen's in your recently acquired (and more capable vehicle) that keep you away from the hardest lines so you don't get to far in over your head but still challenge you to the limits of your rig and talents.
Sometimes it is just the support a person gets from another member when something breaks or goes wrong. Like Jonathan loading my Minnie on his trailer to get me home. Yeah, I broke!
It's all very cool! It's not just an event, it's an experience and I had a great time as always. This was the first year for my wife attending and she is already looking forward to going back next year.[/QUOTE]