Hold on, Kenny, I see nothing patronising in what Carole has said, but you, on the other hand have repeatedly referred to other people's contributions as rubbish.
Enough all round... I will start zapping if this continues. The discussion has been excellent and has raised some good, and eminently debatable points.
Lets encourage new members, especially as some have been young and enthusiastic, by showing respect for their well thought out, and passionately held stances, even if they differ from your own.
Any personal stuff will be removed forthwith.
Personally, I am very excited about the whole Manx, Classic and modern, and amazed by the standard of entries, both from the machine and from the rider point of view.