If anyone fully exemplifies what the word gemutlichkeit mean, it is SKIP. He showed so much friendliness, openness, fun, good times and just embraced the spirit of Oktoberfest. He met so many new wonderful friends at Oktoberfest and made everyone feel very special. We can tell how many people he met by how many people had stamps on their bodies. Next year he will have to change is nickname from the least original, SKIP to something related to his stamp happy personality. Congrats to SKIP KING as ROY 19. You will wear the hat proudly for the next year.
We just wrapped up our 33rd anniversary trip, with an incredible 125 Herren in attendance — making this truly another “best year ever.” Once again, the people of Munich welcomed us like family. They extended their warmth and Gemütlichkeit which we reciprocated. David (BiL) Newell embraced the spirit of Oktoberfest and won the Ronnie (ROY) Award. Legend Dan (Blackout) Sandlin who attended for the 17th straight year won the HAM award and will wear the purple vest