This year, we decided to do something different on New Year's Eve, so we volunteered to drive for "Operaton Red Nose". This is a free service which operates this way - persons who are hesitant to drive home after an evening of celebrating call Operation Red Nose. Teams of three go out to wherever the person is. One drives the person's car, one accompanies the driver, navigates, and handles the paperwork, and one drives his or her own car and picks up the first driver and navigator to take them to their next job. We waited around until about 11:30, but once midnight arrived, we were busy. We did five trips in all, travelling to each end of the city, and collected a substantial amount of money to support the Manta Swim Club. (Donations are given voluntarily by the "clients"). It was an interesting, rewarding experience. All the clients were most appreciative, and were very friendly and co-operative. We met a Manta dad, who was our navigator. Our last drive finished about 4:30 a.m. after which we stumbled home and slept until 11:00 a.m. New Year's Day!
Hope your New Year's eve events were fun, and that 2008 brings you all you desire.
Waiting with our radio, our vests and I.D. badges, and our "Sherlock's" to be called to drive.
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