As a newbie this year, there is no question I could sense the concern and felt your "air of responsibility" for the event and everyone's well-being. I thought about that a lot over the course of the week, and really can say I appreciate, maybe more than some, but I know we all do, all that you and Di do, and everybody else that contributes behind the scenes. It takes a team to pull something like the GAR off, especially to do it over and over again.
I only hope that it really can be a time you enjoy, like the rest of us, and not a time that you feel you have to be burdened with so much responsibility that you wish it would end, or have thoughts about stopping it. I think I can speak for the lot of us - let us help, let us do whatever we can to lighten your load, but we definitely want to come back!
If funds or other hurdles become obstacles, let us know so we can work it out!
For being my first time there, it seemed like a "family affair" from the moment I rode up your drive, and I think that feeling is obvious to a lot of us - we even talked about it a little. You don't get that at a RAT Rally, I'll bet. That's what makes the GAR so special.
I hope I wasn't too much trouble, and I'm mighty obliged for the quick help, concern, and expertise demonstrated at the time. I hate being a statistic.
If I find I have any pics that are worthy of posting, I'll try to figure out how to get them posted. I even shot a vid or two that I did not know I had.
My calendar is marked for next year!
Love you all,
Keith Houston Ridin'Texas '04 Speedmaster AI removed, Pingle, UNI Filter, 1 shim, straight-through slash-cut TORs, Stage 1 DynaJet, 140 mains, 3 turns, 16/42 final drive, 115K 2020 T120 Black
