Thanks from Ham.

[Graham]

Glad you're back safely, I'm all too aware of the hazards of international flights these days.

I'll look forward to the piccies

[Colin]

It was a pleasure to have met you and Dave and to have you come and visit us. Fiona is still talking about all the "tilts" that were at her house.

[Freelander Sporrano]

I can't wait to see thoose pictures Hamish?
welcome home Mate!!!!

[Raphael]

Thank you for the Kind words, Ham. I am just glad that you and Dave enjoyed the trip. Your visit to Vancouver will forever live in our memory as well.

[bear]

Hamish was the exact same person we have come to know on the forums and it was entirely our pleasure to have him here. He was witty, charming, and always the gentleman you'd expect him to be.

We never hear enough about Dave on these excursions. Dave is a great guy, who also has a quick wit. A series of events had us strolling through serene Japanese gardens in the morning, then digging in the dirt together in the hot afternoon sun. Dave was an eager participant in both cases.

I wish I'd had more time away from the store to spend with them but it just wasn't possible. The time I did manage to sneak away was all fantastic.

The success of Hamish and Dave's trip and The Gathering was all due to Raphael. He spent countless hours searching venues for the dinner, seeking places to take Ham 'n Dave, and a managing a million details.

There was a LOT of people that confirmed their attendance at the dinner, then just plain didn't show up. We got a few regrets but most who promised to be there and weren't, simply didn't come. The dinner would have been bigger but not better. The food was great, (mmm that pie!), and the company was excellent. We had a Kilts Night that is going to be tough to top.

I suspect Ham 'n Dave will need some time to rest up from their vacation. Some of those days were very long days! I think they must have seen every landmark of Vancouver and the surrounding area. I'm very happy they had a great time.

[Macman]

I very much enjoyed meeting Hamish, Dave, the Vancouver group, and all the other attendees and their families. I had a great time and managed to fit in the Vancouver trip with my visiting mother-in-law. I wish I could have spent more time getting to know everyone, but there will be other times too. I'd like to thank Raphael for all his effort in putting this together for us, and for providing the great weather - sunny, warm and beautiful!

Hamish, I'm glad you and Dave had a good time.
Cheers,
David