Fairfax Lollapalooza 2018: Thank You

[NormR]

I might be biased (and running on fumes), but I thought it was a great week for Fairfax fans!

 

I'm grateful for the community of value investors who come together in Toronto each year.  Thank you one and all for your kindness and generosity.  While value investors like to save like Scrooge, they're quick to lend a hand and to help others.

 

I like to think of Prem Watsa, the founder of the feast, as our community's Mr. Fezziwig due to his generosity of spirit. Thank you Mr. Watsa!

 

While I'm at it, I'd like to thank everyone who helped put the week together.  It takes a great many people to do it and I don’t know even half of them.  Thank you one and all!

 

At the risk of embarrassing them, I’d like to highlight just a few of the volunteers who helped to make the non-official events a reality.

 

A bravo to James East who organized this year's fantastic YY^X Toronto Value conference.  You might not know it, but James is responsible for having started many of the week's meetings.  Great job James!

 

Kudos to Trevor who provided the space for the YY^X and for his help at many of the other events.  (Get better soon!)

 

Three cheers for Phil who ran the very successful Ben Graham Dinner.  A fine first outing Phil!

 

The week was enhanced immeasurably by Rob Ruffin, who elevated the Pre-Dinner Happy Hour into something truly special.  Thank you Rob! 

 

Many thanks to Sanjeev Parsad (and his team) who kicked things off many years ago with his dinner.  It was a particularly good one this year!

 

A special thanks to Francis Chou who goes out of his way to help turn a good experience into a fantastic one.

 

My gratitude also goes to Jeff Stacey for his panel hosting skills, positive influence, and new status as a travel guide to the value stars.

 

Bravo to Dr. George whose value conference is so popular that it’s bursting at the seams and for teaching the next generation about value investing.

 

Thanks also to the very long list of speakers at the various events and every one at Fairfax for making the week a huge success. 

 

I’ve probably missed a few people.  A deficit I can only blame on a lack of sleep and a couple of pints of good cheer.  Please remedy the situation by chiming in and thanking those who helped make this year’s Lollapalooza something special.

 

I hope to see you all next year – or sooner! 

 

As Tiny Tim says, “God bless us, every one.”