CRIKEY ! What a great event....except for the weather of course !  still the rain held off until about 3.30  -  after that it was that sort of rain that gets you very wet (if you know what I mean ). Team strongman was very well received and a real attraction for the crowd  -  there was a top top bunch of competitors  and we're lead to believe there was a world record on the day !  Birdman had been listed by The Times as second best event to attend in the south west and wales with the North Devon Show only coming in 5th !  these are real indications of how the event is growing in stature. The birdmen that day were very wet before they even hit the water !  we had a great bunch of entries with a few more "wings" than in previous years. So, thanks to everyone that attended, to the bands (who were fantastic), to the strongmen, to everyone that pitched in and helped, to the sponsors, to Tom Jones, the organiser of the Strongmen event, Ray Williams for organising the music stage, to Lantern's Karen thunderpants for her excellent commentary throughout the day. Basically, thanks to anyone who had an involvement in the event  -  you know who you are !    no thanks to the people who stole 2 of our banners advertising the event  -  interestingly, the only 2 banners to disappear were those nearest the Creationfest festival -  not a very christianlike activity was it ?    roll on Birdman 2009.