wow... I first found out about this news this morning, and laughed, as i thought it was anything but the truth. Unfortunately, it wasnt, and I must have spent a good 10-15 minutes reading, and re-reading the news on the front page of the site.
I've had the better part of the day to think about it, and I'm still not completely done with my thoughts and feelings on all of this. But here it goes..
First and foremost, I want to thank Chris and Robin for what is over 4 solid years of hardcore memories for me. I never made it out to a Hulla until "Oh Crikey Wot A Scorcher", although I'd been partying for quite some time prior.. Let me say I was anything but disappointed. I knew this was something special. Although some limitations kept me from certain parties after that, I made it out as many times as I could.
Some of my best raving memories have come from Hullabaloo parties. I would love to share them all, but we really dont have the bandwidth for that so I'll keep it short and sweet
I can remember hearing some of my favorite tracks, meeting some of my favorite Djs / MCs and experiencing the "vibe" everyone always talked about.
I was fortunate enought to have Hullabaloo book me for "Enchanted" and let me scratch off one of the biggest goals I had when I took up Djing a few years back. It was a night I will never forget, and anyone who saw me that night, knew that there wasnt a smile bigger than mine in the venue. Chris and Robin have always supported me and given me encouragement. For that alone, I owe them indefinately.
A big thanks also goes out to all of the other Hullabaloo staff that made my visits the best they could be:
Kristine (Moondancer) and the friendship crew - Kristine alone has been an inspiration to me since we first met. The friendship crew has always been out in full force giving out awsome things to all the people and putting smiles on everybodys faces as they walk through the front doors.
Jory (elixer) - for always coming up with some great flyers and giving me some great art on my wall in my old place. Ive still got some copies of each flyer stashed away in a binder to show the grandkids one day
Although I am sad to see this wonderful journey come to an end, I can only support Hullabloo's descision and wish Chris, Robin and Gavin only the best. It's been one hell of a ride. You've taken me to some of the highest highs in my partying days, and I could not think of a better way to wrap this jouney up than on a high note as it is right now.
I'll see you all in December, February, April, and of course, July. I wouldnt miss it for the world.
Much love and many hugs,
-Paul / Tranzit