Shaun has been in touch today to say that he has been thinking hard, and, in the interest of his family, he will not be doing the TT.

His greatest dream was to win a TT, and he did that with flair and panache.

Now his dream is of a future with Fee and Petra, his two beautiful ladies, and the close family they all have. Those of us who met them all at TT 2007 can see why. A really lovely family.

Shaun says"I really want to still race , but want my family more".

I'm sure we all wish Shaun a happy future with them, and I'd like to take the opportunity to express my admiration for his courage and strength of character through all he has had to deal with since May. Added to that... I have never met anyone like Fee.. she is amazing. What on earth will Petra be with that combination of genes.

Come back soon, Shaun... your friends want to see you.



Shaun on the Britten (Thanks Ian H)

I am so pleased.
Good decision "BERT!"

You enjoy tha lovely family and come and see us all soon.

The right sound decision, I can think of a couple of great top riders and close friends who should have done that but paid the ultimate price.

Bob Heath and Alan Dugdale both quit after serious injuries then came back years later and won.

Good luck to Shaun.

I think it must take great courage and strength of character to stop when every fibre is saying "I want to race", and everyone is encouraging you to do so. He's a star, with nothing to prove, just like Steve Hislop when he quit the TT. He said to me at the time "I've had all my lucky breaks" and he never looked back.

Fair play Shaun, a tough decision no doubt but probably the right one given your explanation. Enjoy and prosper in your next venture.

At least I'll save a few bob on the price of a T shirt alf

Oh, I'm sure we'll think of something else to part you from your hard-earned!

A great shame, but then again the right decision

Been there and done that Shaun, so please wear that T Shirt with pride matey :wink:

Kev

Nice one Shaun.

My birthday today, respecting you as i do.

I`ll sleep a bit easier tonight 8)

23rd today, #23 in the photo.

Enjoy your family as much as we love roadracing.

After life changing events like yours n at times like these,

Life is far too precious.

Stella x

There must be something in all this Stella, as I'm 46 today Double the number on the bike :wink:

Kev

The hardest descisions to make are often the right ones. You deserve a long great time with your family and also you will always have a place right here in the isle of man.

All the best.

DCLUCIE Wrote:The hardest descisions to make are often the right ones. You deserve a long great time with your family and also you will always have a place right here in the isle of man.

All the best.

Hope so man, Me and fiona and Petra are seriously looking at moving to live there 8) Just need to find a bike related, or engineering job related for me, ( Structuall welder) Fiona, is a Registered nurse, so work will be easy for her to get,

Maybe see alot of your wife then Shaun as I work at the Hospital lol

No that didn't seem to come out right..... lol

Hope to see you soon mate, and I am sure you will not have a problem over here finding something, or start on your own, I am sure there would be plenty of supporters and clients coming your way ....

DCLUCIE Wrote:Maybe see alot of your wife then Shaun as I work at the Hospital lol

No that didn't seem to come out right..... lol

Hope to see you soon mate, and I am sure you will not have a problem over here finding something, or start on your own, I am sure there would be plenty of supporters and clients coming your way ....

I'm honoured by men Lusting after my women :roll:

And so you should be, surrounded by such gorgeous ladies (that includes Petra!)