Yes, it is too bad.

I'm not sure that they are wrong..... after all, Ron and the others were not only in attendance but worked hard as volunteers. You and Ken and a handful of others I didn't see at the event (or any others of signifigance) claim to have the "inside sccop"....

Despite the financial hits the event took by absorbing hardships like teams being abandoned in Montreal by Air Canada (a class move if you ask me), the event was, at least to my reckoning, a grand success. In fact, if you count exposure time on Discovery channel and several Networks (CTV, Global etc.), Magazine coverage, you might even say it was a financial success if you were to factor in the advertising benefits.

Should the same plan be executed again? Probably not. Should we learn from the mistakes? Yes. Were there unforseen circumstances? Yes. Should we host another? Unlike some claim to speak for modellers across Canada, I will only speak for myself knowing that I echo the sentiments of several hundred I've personally met at and since the event, and the countless more I've exchange email with ever since .... YES!