This year was really exceptional, as there were many many people who had the opposite problem to yourselves and were unable to get home for a few days after the TT.
I particularly noticed that many of the extra people were from Eastern Europe and the more far-flung bits of our neighbouring islands.
I don't think the same will happen in 2008. What causes it to be a wee bit more difficult (apart from only 4 and a bit miles, and much of that inaccessible to spectators) is the fact much of the viewing area is flat, so if someone is at the front, no-one else can see. If it ever became becessary I am sure there is potential for more grandstands at several points.
Most of the problem was in the pits/paddock area, and if people were more familiar with Billown, they would move out of there.
The people who were in unsafe places chose to go there. There was no need, and they are completely responsible for their own vulnerability in that instance. No sympathy.
While a bit of me selfishly wanted these all extra people to go home and let me see (!!), I would encourage everyone who possibly can to come early for the Pre-TT CLassic, and stay late for the Steam Packet / Southern TT Races.

Billown is best slightly biased witch