I have just been told by a certain Manx person that 2007 may not be as "FULLY" booked as was originally hoped....

Yes, it is reported that deposits on boat fares have been placed and hotels are supposedly fully booked but it is a fact that many punters drop out each year when they find out the fare or have problems taking the time off work....

I'm booked, of course, but I already have had a group contact me who have decided to miss the TT "because it will be a nightmare" stating that if it is as booked as reported there will be no where to park and the roads will be a bike park..

Will it be a nightmare or have the Highways lot got something up their sleeve .....

TT Course one way ALL the way round ????
Douglas Promenade will be triple parked and there will be camp sites on the beach ?

I like to think positive but at my age I rationalize more than I did when Ar were a lad !! The Island is only 33x12 !!

Oversell can do a lorra lorra damage and I hope the Island is not falling into this trap. Be honest, is it all as booked as reported ?? If so you won't be able to take many more or the Island will almost sink like it did in the 50's and 60's

When I take my car, can I get to places I got to in previous years ? Will the pubs be so full I will have to wait ages for food and drink. Will Ramsey be out of bounds to cars ??

Please read my rantings more than once and then start a sensible string to comment on my notes.

I am looking forward to 2007 but I want it to be a memorable centenary, not one that is remembered as a shambles !

Please do not think I am being critical, I am a longstanding (6'6") TTFAN after all, but.........................