MAG get-together

Grezza and I went over to Manchester on Saturday to meet up with some of the other folk who'll be coming along on the Vietnam-Cambodia bike ride. I wasn't sure what to expect - Grezz was amused to hear that I hoped there wouldn't be too many people like he and I on the ride! I don't think I could deal with a week of 30 overpowering idiots!

Anyway, seems like a good mix, all ages and abilities. The people from MAG and Action Challenge (who do the logistics on MAG's behalf) seem great too.

I'm going to have to reign in the competitiveness though. If I want to nail down every rider that overtakes me I'm in for a painful week....

...but then again...

Auction!

Looking back at the auction is great. At the time, it was a nightmare! I think if someone had given me £500 and promised to magic it away I'd have taken it! Infact - I'd have probably done a deal at £20 when, at 8pm, there was only 12 people in the room!!!

Anyway, all's well that ends well - and it ended amazingly. We had a room full of great people, some really competitive bidding, some great laughs and all in all raised £2238!! Which is a massive boost toward our total.

Massive thanks to everyone who came. A big shout from the two cycling idiots to Cordelia, Anaabel, Phoenix, My Dad and anyone who helped out! The Alea Casino were excellent and ensured everything went smoothly!