10 Years After
Gentlemen,
As the days tick down to Rally 10 and I occupy myself servicing the Trailex, changing the oil in my new F-150, and detailing #34, I find myself thinking back to our first gathering 10 years ago. Meeting Bony for the first time, Frank, Chris, MJ, Terry, and so many others who have become good friends over the last decade. I remember being surprised at how young DBK was, and how difficult it was to get a read on him. I remember feeling like everybody at Rally 1 knew each other so well and how I felt like an outsider. I smile remembering how my then 12 year old son Charley was wide eyed trying to take it all in. The incredible sight and sound of a hundred Ford GT's in formation heading to each event. But most of all I remember the raw enthusiasm, passion, good humor, and fellowship of Forum members at that very first gathering of the faithful. That first Rally was the genesis of a worldwide brotherhood that continues to this day. If this is your first Rally, you are in for a real treat. And if, like I did, you feel a bit like an outsider at your first event, come find me. You won't feel that way for long. See you soon!
Chip
