Well, I braved the big car-park that is the M25 to attend and what a great day it turned out to be.

It was really good to meet some of the guys there too, especially Mark Murphy, who flew in from Ireland to attend - that is keen!

Good to meet you Mark - I hope you had a good return trip and caught that 9pm flight OK.

James Dillon's presentation on Networks was very informative and entertaining - if you fancy a change of career James give some serious thought to stand-up comedy.

Frank Massey's message was rather more serious, reiterating his concerns for the future of the independent garage and repeating his advice to consider specialising in one/a few makes and being prepared to make a serious investment in the necessary tools.

The message of supporting the Right To Repair Campaign lingered however and it is a serious consideration for all of us in view of the imminent end of Block Exemption in 2010.

All-in-all a very worthwhile day away from the workshop so look out for the next event promised for early next year.

Peter Warman said he will try to get some of the pictures being taken throughout the day to post here - you have been forewarned!

(No, I'm not on commission!)

Regards,

Steve

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