Clive,
Really sorry if this is the reason for you being left out of pocket so badly. Unfortunately its just a shame when trying to organise these things that we get the ball rolling and get a good sized list, then everyone drops out. Tried to drum up support at the Chailey meet (as you know) but seemed i was fighting an uphill battle
I've still booked the day off work and could still do it, but think its best to try and rearrange it for another time if theres only 2 of us (its not like my scoob will offer you any competition either!). Like you say, guess we'll all have to save it for the Ring!