[Hotfingrs]

Bill,

It was my decision to move the DVSF from London to the Cleveland area. BTW London isn't the only small town in Ohio, just because it says Cleveland area, as London was in the Columbus area, doesn't mean we will be in the big city. Since being handed the reins by DV, and having to contact all venues in London and surrounding areas, to host events, and those being 170 miles from us, it was just easier to work in another area.

Granted the city of London wants us there, but the leg work of arranging the event still had to be done. As far as economic impact, I seriously doubt that the Cobra's being there is going to make or break anyone.

Did the DVSF lose its roots?? Absolutely not. Everyone wants a fun weekend with friends and cars, a little drinking and telling lies, a little seat time in their cars, and something for the wives and families to do. The agenda of DVSF covers all those bases.

Each year, since SF I, the event has tried to outdo itself. Can we get more cars, can we raise more money, can we do this, can we do that. Well, DVSF V is back to basics, it's all about the people and the cars, and whatever money is left over goes to charity. BTW there will be a different charity every year, and the towns that we go to will also change every year, unless the participants decide that there is a must have on the schedule, and we will try and accomodate.

Bill, I echo your sentiments exactly, I don't want this thread to be a he said, they said. The Spring Fling has changed, some people can't accept change. Hopefully the change is for the good, but that will only be decided after the event.