Damn right Bill, and others who have observed the quality of life we are privileged to share and enjoy, I feel this is regularly reflected in the ongoing positively-charged atmosphere in which the vmx world operates, that thread that ran recently based on Where Are All The Old Guys, or similar, uncorked a volley of disparate but benevolent suggestions, and showed that by and large, contributors from all over the joint just want us all to work together to make sure we, and all our friends, have a good time on old bikes. So we can assume that plenty of us appreciate our fortunate lives, well done lads.
Also Bill, speaking of Jeff Smith, I note with interest he is heading your way for meetings in Wanganui and Nelson, make sure you get along and see him ride, but also hear him chat, cos not only is he still quick, and smooth as silk, but has a vault of fabulous grand prix mx yarns that appears bottomless, he is great value and still an excellent ambassador for the sport. Last time he raced in NZ (I think it may have been in 1970), he and Dave Bickers tied on points for the summer series in which they raced, so shared the trophy by hacksawing it in half down the middle, figuring that the individuality of the half-trophy each would have received would have made it an excellent talking point. Sadly, the series organisers didn't share their viewpoint, and took the news rather sulkily. However, that trophy has never re-appeared, and Smithy is pretty keen to get hold of it, so maybe you could get the deerstalker hat on and find out where it may be ?
