Landed back at Chez Wogan at around 3pm yesterday - excellent run up the road with only the odd torrential downpour to contend with.
Once again, 'Fest was a complete blast. From meeting up with various people at various service stations on the way down the road on Friday, to waving off Dick and Dar yesterday as our three car convoy parted ways at Scotch Corner and Barton respectively.
It was so good to see everyone again - it's one thing bantering back and forth on here, and there are some real giggles on the forum, but face-to-face, it's just downright hilarious. Never before have I witnessed so many people, from so many different age groups, backgrounds, regions, walks of life - even gingers - all crackling along on the same wavelength.
And it's all thanks to a Ford.
Highlights include;
- Bobby & Dusty and the tent sketch. There are a few photos, but I can only hope there's some video. Tony (Topcat) and Paul (Procomm) looked as though they were going to have a coronary!
- JJ's look of horror when he saw an airbed and tow-rope being assembled
- Everyone else's look of disappointment when said tow-rope and air bed had to be put away.
- The waterslide - again - though I'm still washing Fairy liquid out of my hair, and DAMN do I ache!!!
- Dan (Mini Mofo) making like Big Bird......with a carrot stitched to his head
- Rich B and the buckets of water - I think the final score was 40-30 to him
- JJ's ICE....has to be heard (and seen) to be believed. I've never seen a rear windo try to part company with the rest of the car before.
- The 'Fest kettle - like an old friend, good to see again.
.....etc, etc, etc.
There really is just too much to list, and if you missed it, you missed an absolute blinder!
Huge thanks to JJ and Kully for organising it all once again - a thankless task, and I know it's a total headache, what with insurance and whatnot to be sorted out.
Rich B and THE cake. Dude, it was simply beautiful - I hope it's not the last time I get to taste it.
Bobby & Dusty for either providing, or at least instigating at least half of all the laughs at the weekend.
Mo for turning out yet more delicious food......and for a photo shoot that can only be described as duuuurty
And to everone else. I cannot think of another group of people who I would rather spend the weekend with in a field in Northampton. Thank you all for making it what it was.
.....see you next year
