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[Rattler]

..... many thanks to all the DSC peeps that came to support us in our days of need!! , it was great to see so many out there. And particularly to my butler Jon - who cancelled his weekend's leave to look after me.

The weekend was really a bit of a blur, both from an mental point of view and from trying to see through a steamed visor!!

There will be many stories to be told, and if I could remember my password, I'll stick my full write up in the proper place - still too knackered to think, let alone write!

But in brief (and in no particular order);

- it was everything I expected - and much, much more
- it all passed by very quickly
- gazebos are in fact just large kites
- I learnt a helluva lot
- I've scored good points in both races
- great, great camaraderie
- qualification is very, very important
- I must get used to wearing ear-plugs to sleep
- I'm crap at putting up tents!
- I kept her upright
- quality preparation is key
- don't forget to do your helmet up!!!
- brake later, turn quicker, accelerate faster
- don't use brand new boots for the first time in a race!
- tents are deliberately designed to be fuggers to put up.
- some guys are bluddy quick!
- wet tracks are a nightmare
- a curry the night-before is a mistake!!
- not crashing is a good thing
- scoring points is gonna help
- I'll be better next time
- there are never enough tent pegs

I'm off back to bed now, its the adrenalin that's still keeping me awake.

To those that were injured - hope you and bike get better soon......to those that got a podium - great work - see you all at CC... onwards and upwards.......

Tim