I got to meet Hurst (he signed my program), BenP (he red carded me) and the Real McCoy (the strong, silent type). I also got to meet some jerk named Josef Lorenz. He was speaking some nonsense about how Kahn should have started over Lens in WC2006, but I just wasn't hearing it.
The tournament is a massive undertaking. If you haven't ever hosted your own tournament, you might not be able to appreciate what is going on around you and the stress involved (missing officials, withdrawing teams, late matches). It's kind of like showing up for a wedding. 8 months of planning for a five hour gig. Well done Steve and all those involved!