I took no offence, as I said, I think you just missed the point that's all. I'm not a bold traveller abroad in my vehicle, just a follower and plodder. I have neither the time nor experience to be otherwise, and as for leave, I have a limited amount and a limited window in which I can apply for it, and as you surmised, once booked, I am budgered ! All I can do to change it then it to try to do a mutual swop.
It does surprise me to be frank, as a prior poster said, I don't see how someone can get people and vehicles signed up and paid into an event, when to date, there simply seems to be NO event.
Time will tell, but sadly it's not on my side on this one