OK, so 48 hours later I reckon I'm together enough to post a few quick thank you messages out and describe a little of what we experienced. And experienced is the word in my view. I'll never forget the evening of 6th July 2013, or the wee hours of the 7th either for that matter. Seriously, my head...
Thank yous first though:
Cheers first and foremost to everyone who came along. Particular mention should go to
Rickkiebags and
Novayshun for their input in the run up - welcome support and ideas-boards both, you both played blinders. Thank you.
IanRedpoint. We've been to a few amazing gigs now, but this probably topped the lot I reckon? (OK, Stars of the Lid MIGHT have just topped it. Maybe...). You're very welcome re the bacon sandwich on the way home. Apologies if I was a little quiet - I was dog-tired to be honest and I reckon I hit the hay about 30 seconds after you left. Didn't lift my head off the pillow for 3 hours. Bless my Mrs for looking after Mini-Mexicola I say
Twoist - so good to see you again dude. Always a genuine pleasure
Those photos are incredible! So many memories in my head though - that jaw-dropping Milky Way across the sea as I tried to go to sleep at 2:30AM, the ISS flying overhead, the Chinese Lanterns from that other party in the corner soaring over our heads and out to sea. I'll never forget you guys wandering back with that lot in-tow either. The looks on their faces -
'Are you guys in the Army or something?!?'. Priceless.
Ray / Matty - sorry guys, I've forgotten your Twoism names (I actually had a spreadsheet at one point with everyone on when I was organising all this - it got that silly!). What a pair of legends!!
Ray, firstly huge kudos for travelling down from the Pentlands man. You find yourself down this way again, be sure and let me know and I'll get the first pint in.
Matty - to coin a phrase, you brought the party man!! Stay off the grid dude, but like Ray, it'd be awesome to catch up at some point.
Wanted to take the time to say 'Cheers' to
Ae as well. Not just for putting the banner up (although clearly, thanks!), but also for your support and encouragement. You practically told me to use the Twoism logo, not to mention that evening we sat online thrashing out the graphics for the banner. Invaluable, cheers man. Hope you can make it over next year - for there WILL be a next year
MDG - cheers for permission to use the BOC and Tomorrow's Harvest images. Much appreciated. Incidentally, Facebook keeps suggesting I add you - fear not, I know better
Finally, cheers too to Billy, Jon, Jamie, Will, Callum, Luke, Andy H, Techboy, Ben, Fugee (natch!), Chris and any other bugger I've forgotten who expressed an interest at one point or another. Still meant alot.
