As im heading off to Melburn, i guess id better retire as president of SYDBMA. Looking back after 5 years of throwing my shoulder to the wheel im well pleased with the progress of the sydbma. we (as in the collective 'we') sold a lot of schwag, built a website (or 3), printed some 'zines (2 different editions: the loaded crank, cranked) and have put on some fantastic alleycats. The highlight will always be the opportunity to host the CMWC's.

When i bid for the worlds in 04, the naysayers at the open forum shook their heads and kept telling me what a trial it was going to be. friendships would be ruined, money would be lost, people would stress out and the whole thing would be a disaster. i kept smiling and told them 'no worries mate'.

For me, CMWCXIV will always rate as the best worlds ever, for its scale, its attitude, its style and success. I dont think i will ever have the opportunity to have so much pride in my city and my community.

LONG LIVE THE SYDBMA!