My randomly selected number theory: 75% followed the procedures, 20% made a decent stab at it and 5% were complete numpties. Other theories may be more accurate.
Two 'learning'points: Firstly, the hog roast. Queue for it (Friday) joined 19:05; 19:30 obtained food. No cole slaw left and the very last bits of salad (=a tomato, a tiny amount of lettuce and some cucumber). The vegan burger was just warmer than cold. Whether there was a limit on tickets sold or not, those who followed must have had even less to eat. Perhaps the concessions vans should be persuaded to attend/stay open in the evening; they seem to cope rather better.
I understand from one or two involved, much of the organisation had to be done at short notice and I feel the last thing they need is criticism, so hesitated even to mention it, but whether it was lack of comms or something else, it didn't quite work, even for a fairly docile clientele.
Also, one of the loo blocks (female half) didn't seem to have been set up properly. Fortunately, the other was.
Everything else was excellent. It was good to see all the marshalling team again - thank you all - and to the diverse ground crews. Whatever made the 'tower' laugh during the departure stream comms, the smile was audible.
Many thanks to all LAA people - and everyone who said hello. A Rally to remember
