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Happy New Year
Thursday 1st January 2015
Well, it is the start of a new year; let's hope it a good one!
As usual, I am starting the year with a few bookings for 2015, but there are lots of empty spaces in the diary. The same thing happened last year, but a steady flow of enquiries in February and March ensured I finished up with lots of weddings throughout the summer. Looking back, I was lucky to meet some really nice people and have a lot of fun driving the vintage cars. My trips included two visits to St Albans Abbey, which is one of my favourite wedding venues, and two visits to Brocket Hall, which is excellent for great photographs. I somehow managed to avoid too many long distance trips in 2014; these do bring in a bit of extra money but it is uncomfortable to drive the cars for long periods of time without a break.
There have also been a few frustrating trips. One customer stands out in my mind; she sent me an email containing a detailed plan of the whole day which included precise timings for everything and instructed me to be prompt. I make a point of being early for every wedding; it is a matter of professional pride and it is mildly insulting to think I need reminding. So you can imagine my feelings when she emerged 35 minutes late for the start of her journey to the Church without a word of apology for keeping everyone waiting.
I am sure I shall be busy again this summer. The cars may not be Rolls Royce limousines but they do have masses of charm and they are certain to attract their fair share of happy couples.