Thanks Ian for all your daily updates, we feel as though we are living it already and the weather is with us.
We had the offer of accommodation in Port Erin in 1993, as a then younger family with 2 small children. It was for the first week in June, TT practice week so could not be refused! A great week in beautiful Port Erin, we watched the evening practice on most days at different parts of the course, mostly Start & Finish and the Creg. It was the days of Joey and Robert Dunlop, Nick Jefferies, Bob Grant and Ian Lougher, who I think may still race, with good bikes but not so much funding. I think the lap record was held by Carl Fogarty, Senior TT 123.6 and Steve Hislop, TT Formula 1,123.5 mph, what a difference to today and how difficult it must be to add even 1mph on that circuit.
Racing also took place that week at the Southern 100, Castletown, a shorter, but tight road circuit in the south. We spent sunny evenings on Douglas seafront with all the bikes and many performances whilst our 9 & 11 year old son and daughter were looked after, cared for and entertained by the impassioned bikers, decked in leathers etc, unbelievable maybe, but great people.
During the daytime we toured the island to the many interesting places including driving the TT course, unfortunately the view from the top of Snaefell was shrouded in cloud the day we arrived but we enjoyed the train journey.
I always wanted to return to the island, preferably on 2 wheels but with age I think 3 wheels is safer for all concerned.
Look forward to tomorrows journey and thanks to all who have welcomed me and Carole to TM.

Colin

Morgan S/S 1933
Velocette Venom 1958