I don't know what has been said ( nor do I want to know) to require the admin to remove posts but have to assume they had a nasty tone. Hate to go to a negative place but it needs to be said. There are only a few select people that I will take criticism from about the derby, the rest of you sorry in one ear and out the other. I will listen to criticism from myself, over 200 hours non paid time into this event, Chris Bos the same, the other "to few" volunteers who had roles in this event and from George Wetherell and his crew who have 25 years under their belts. In fact anyone who has helped at any derby at least once you have my ear! The organizers know where the shortcomings were, we feel it when things can't be pulled off as hoped...we try but with so little manpower and with those who were helping all running around doing multiple tasks it isn't easy. I feel bad about not having the time to mingle and chat and thank people for participating more. In fact on banquet day that is all me and Chris should be doing, beyond the stage presentations. There will be lots of things discussed at the debrief, but even with good ideas presented to fix problem areas, you still can't implement them without more help. As an example....I now strongly believe we need one person who's sole job is to learn the entire derby inside and out so they know as much about all details as me and Chris do. On banquet day that person is the only go to person for all staff if they need anything, have problems, have questions etc....me and Chris should be out of bounds so we can focus on the stage and the crowd. Myself being pulled here and there to troubleshoot last minute details, organize the draws in the back room so they got done in time and in the correct order, being on stage, running up and down for pictures, calling an auction for the first time ever.....and honestly guys and sadly I mean this....that was the only part of the day when I had a good time. I learned I could call an auction and not make an butt of myself. Otherwise it was full on stress and not a good time for me. I was happy with how the George Wetherell tribute went and I'm happy that he,had a chance to be recognized by many who fished his derby and who were in the room. So in a nut shell....everyone on the derby committee wants to have the best run and liked derby ever run. For those who criticise and want the derby to improve to the next level next year, my number is in the book, we have some jobs for you. We are still running with the same very small group of volunteers who signed on back with the 130 ticket Banana Challenge that was held in a field at Pedder Bay. This is my own personal rant and opinions.