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The OFC - Website Launch (now with video) |
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Wednesday, 22 August 2007 |
 At the launch - 817ft ASL (Click to see larger image)
We descended back to the car park in anticipation of seeing more of the website and in order to consume our picnic so kindly contributed by us all - a real 'Jacob's Join'. I think top marks had to go to Jill Batchelor's chocolate cake complete with sheep dropping toppings! Gradually the darkness grew and there we were standing in a carpark perusing a webpage on a laptop perched on a camping table.
Souvenirs were shared (recognising the launch and the first southern meet) and gifts were presented to James in grateful recognition of all the hard work he has placed into the new site. Without him it would not have been possible.
As darkness fell, we finally gained 3G connection and we saw more of the site - quite amazing in such a remote spot. Mr Long came to the rescue with his fabulous wind up torch and I just wish I had known what the police officer was thinking as he drove into the car park and saw 10 people gathered around a table!
All in all it was a fabulous gathering. It may not have been a long walk; it might not have been the highest ascent; it might not have been the longest time spent together - but it was just one almighty do. As I have already said to somebody, tonight was just another piece of OFC magic!
Ad altiora!
Peter
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