I was remiss in not posting a final report yesterday - too much time spent in sorting and packing and attending to the great many details at the end of the tour - plus the magnetic attraction of the Open Golf Championship - all proved to be too much!
Nearly everyone has now left Bisley. A few people are touring in the UK or Europe and will come back here for a day or two before flying to Canada. Most have gone straight home.
The Team Dinner on Sunday was a great success. Only one team member had to leave early, so the family was nearly complete. We were pleased to be joined, as our Guest of Honour, by BGen Matthew Overton, Commander of CDLS(London), and several other family members and friends. All told 37 sat down to an excellent meal. Major recognition was accorded to: Jim Paton, top Canadian in the Grand Aggregate; Cadet Mary Patrick, top Under 25 Canadian and winner of the Gerry Ouellette Award, which will be presented to her in Ottawa; and Renee Paquette, top Under 25 on the Bisley Team. The catering and housekeeping staff were warmly thanked for their tremendous work over the past three weeks. Following brief remarks by the Commandant and BGen Overton, we repaired to the front hall for cheese and port. Some had to rush upstairs to finish packing for early departures on Monday, others, more well organised perhaps, could relax and enjoy the evening.
So, it's over, and it's been quite an experience - certainly for me, and I think for our team members, new and old.
In a few days, after I've got home and gathered my thoughts, I'll offer some general observations on our team and its activities. For now it's time for a little rest!
JCT
Nearly everyone has now left Bisley. A few people are touring in the UK or Europe and will come back here for a day or two before flying to Canada. Most have gone straight home.
The Team Dinner on Sunday was a great success. Only one team member had to leave early, so the family was nearly complete. We were pleased to be joined, as our Guest of Honour, by BGen Matthew Overton, Commander of CDLS(London), and several other family members and friends. All told 37 sat down to an excellent meal. Major recognition was accorded to: Jim Paton, top Canadian in the Grand Aggregate; Cadet Mary Patrick, top Under 25 Canadian and winner of the Gerry Ouellette Award, which will be presented to her in Ottawa; and Renee Paquette, top Under 25 on the Bisley Team. The catering and housekeeping staff were warmly thanked for their tremendous work over the past three weeks. Following brief remarks by the Commandant and BGen Overton, we repaired to the front hall for cheese and port. Some had to rush upstairs to finish packing for early departures on Monday, others, more well organised perhaps, could relax and enjoy the evening.
So, it's over, and it's been quite an experience - certainly for me, and I think for our team members, new and old.
In a few days, after I've got home and gathered my thoughts, I'll offer some general observations on our team and its activities. For now it's time for a little rest!
JCT
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