I have to say I was terribly disappointed in the QM this year. The outside layout was changed from the last several years due to the presence of a haunted maze in the outside area. Most of the vendors that are normally outside just were not there at all. There seemed to be only one place to buy food, down in the ship itself and it didnt look all that good either.

The clans had a lot of space, that was one of the high points, but the vendors inside seemed spare as well. I never even found a place selling Flake! (Flake is just awesome chocolate candy they sell in the UK)

With parking and two tickets I spent $50.00 before I even saw the first kilt. Also, because of circumstances beyond their control there were no athletics this year. Normally I compete which I couldnt this year, but I also like watching the competitions as well.

All in all the best time I had was at the gift shop for the russian sub parked next door. I plan on writing a letter to the organizers letting them know of my disappointment.