First of all, I have forgotten to thank someone who was an important part of the day & evening. And that was Cheryle (Repairman's wife), who brought her big camera & lenses with her and was taking pics all day & evening long. Tirelessly, it seemed. She was taking pics from numerous angles too. You had to be there to see it. It was quite a professional job. Thank you Cheryle and I can't wait to see the pics.

Wes Hansen & Paul Semple's appearance before dinner yesterday, was significant. They didn't have to come. As mentioned earlier, Wes had other committments. Just my opinion, but it would appear that he may have delayed those committments a bit, to make the surprise appearance with Paul. Many speculations on why this occurred. I heard it all from A-Z.

Mattusvi, flew in from the US Virgin Islands, to attend dinner and conduct some business in town I suspect. Goldfinger flew in from Florida, just to ride in the same golf cart with Jim Voisin and of course attend the dinner.

HerbertWiebe & his wife Pam, along with Chauncey Gardiner flew in from Winnipeg to play in the golf tournament & attend dinner. And many people came from all across Ontario to get to this event. I am so very humbled by the response to this event. It started out as a tiny 14 player golf tournament. I figured that was it. Now look at it. What have I created ? Yikes, now I have to out-do this year, next year. How’s AC/DC for the entertainment ? Anyone ?

As I stood before the dinner guests, making prize announcements, I looked around the room at the dinner guests & golfers. As one, this was a very powerful group of people, I was thinking. Add to that, some of the people that couldn’t attend this year and the total shareholdings in the ROF of all these people, must be quite significant. I staggered a bit as I thought that out (or maybe it was the wine…).

Again, thank you to everyone who attended yesterday. For me, this was a huge success, with so many wonderful pieces falling in to place, including some I didn't even expect. There were some disappointments of course. It can't be perfect, as much as I strive to have it that way.

My Strato-Cash ROF Song was way better in rehearsal than in performance. A few people have asked for a video of me doing it and so I will. But I won't be able to post it, as I am putting my own words to another recording artist's music. So PM me if you want a copy and I'll send it you. I would also ask that it not be posted anywhere. It will remain Private in my YouTube Music and access will be granted to those who wish to view it.

My final words : This was a huge undertaking this year, due to the expansion of ideas, entertainment, food, recruiting, etc. But I'll gladly do it again for this amazing group of people who attended this year & last year and new entrants in the future. And GleeGee, you are also invited to attend.

Thanks everyone !

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