Dear DML, The people in Northern Ireland are very friendly and inviting. During our 1997 expo there, Scott Muller, James Espey, Scott Rabilias, and I were invited inside of a gentleman's 20 story apartment to photograph the DeLorean plant. He even offered us tea. Not many people in the US would do that, let alone help you if you break down on the freeway. The security guards of the plant allowed us to take a private tour, just the 4 of us, and we were treated exceptionally well. Additionally, Not many police officers would allow me to drive their police cars in the United States, however the police in Northern Ireland did. (I think I scared them driving their Rover police car around the DeLorean test track going the wrong way) The Police even invited us (Rob & Debbie Grady, Scott Mueller and I) to the Royal Ulster Constabulary for another Private Tour. The only private tour in the USA police depts is if you're in for booking. Robert Lamrock really does an outstanding job organizing and planning the event. I hope that the DeLorean Owners Association and everyone that attends gives him a big THANK YOU for all of his efforts. You should make every effort to stay in the same hotel. You never know when a party will happen. It is also wise since the Europa Hotel Belfast is outstanding. Four Stars, First Class Hotel. Everywhere we went, the citizens of Northern Ireland went out of their way to make us feel very welcome. I have encountered some friendly people in my travels of the world. The people in Belfast Northern Ireland were the most hospitable ever. If you have an opportunity to attend the Belfast expo...GO and don't worry! In addition, while I was in Germany & Switzerland the Mad Cow panic was constantly on the BBC and CNN warning about meat. The finest restaurants in Europe and junk food establishments (McDonalds) were still open. The supermarkets still had meat for sale. The water was still fresh and the air still clean. Don't believe the naive media...they even get the DeLorean story wrong. Mike Pack VIN 3713 DOA 4743