🎉 “The Beginning of the End” 🎉
And so it begins… 24 hours since the last-ever Dumball rally screeched to life from the regal lawns of Chiddingstone Castle – and what a launch it was! An all-star line-up of vehicles that would make even Jonny Smith weep into his driving gloves, and a crew that’s a blend of Dumball veterans and wide-eyed newbies wondering why they’re dressed as superheroes at a motorway toll booth.
After rousing speeches and the kind of emotional uplift that could power a small hatchback, the mighty Colin Horn reminded us why we’re doing this: raising cash, awareness, and general chaos for a cause that truly matters. And if that didn’t stir your soul, the UK’s number one Boyz II Men tribute band certainly stirred something…
Of course, it wouldn’t be Dumball without drama before we even hit the Eurotunnel. Fireman Sam lost a car (already!), but in true purple squad style, they’re making a heroic comeback. Legends. Shout-out also to those joining us late – may your sat-navs be accurate and your fuel tanks full.
Massive high-five to Maurice for sorting the stragglers’ hotel rooms last night like a suave, continental accommodation ninja. And special thanks to the bar next door, which we definitely didn’t drink dry of… soda water. Look, hydration is key, alright?
Today’s drive? A straight-up toll-booth tango all the way to Toulouse – France’s most toll-happy route since the baguette tax riots of ’09. Squad radios are crackling, challenges are being conquered (shout-out to everyone who managed a can-can with a confused local), and cars are being held together by equal parts glitter and gaffer tape.
To everyone reading: whether you’re cruising along in convoy, still catching up after a shaky start, or halfway through a baguette at a service station that smells faintly of diesel and despair — we love you. You’re Dumballing. You’re doing it right.
Next stop: the mountains, madness, and possibly monks. Keep your spirits high, your snacks close, and remember:
🛑 It’s not about being — it’s about getting there in style (or at least in one piece).
🎭 Fancy dress is mandatory. Dignity is optional.
🎤 Karaoke is coming. Prepare your vocal cords (and your apologies).
See you in Toulouse, you magnificent misfits. Let’s make this final ride one for the ages.
— Dumball HQ x