(19-08-2009, 10:43 PM)larryd Wrote: [quote='Carole' pid='39973' dateline='1250684254']
As far as the Paton and MV scenario goes, we of course all have different views, and of course it is well documented where I stand on this. As far as I am aware however, the only Sponsor to categorically pull out of the Classic is Fred Warmsley, siting the Paton, although there has been many talk about it. In addition there are now a number of entries that weren't there before Steve rode the Paton there for the first time, so in fact increasing the Field.

Carole - was I the only one to chuckle when Fred the Fish (as a good friend of mine calls him) pulled out of sponsoring riders in the Classic Manx because of the "unfair" Paton?

His G50s bear the same resemblance to "proper" G50s as my Jack Russell does to a Westie!

Well, they're both dogs . . . . . . . . . . .

Never mind, speaking as one who was comprehensively lapped by Olie in the Tandragee this year, I hope it flies just as fast over the Mountain!!

Larry, I couldn't possibly comment on Freds very fast G50's - but I do think it's a shame that they're still not in the mix, whatever form they take- the more the merrier, nose and face springs to mind for some reason.

Thanks for your kind words about Olie and his Classic ride this year- he is still recovering from his TT off, so we'll see how he fares, but I know he'll give it his best shot as ever. He can't wait to get back to the Island and is really looking forward to the challenge, but as he's not raced since Scarborough, he and the Paton will probably have a natural handicap this year, which should please "an old Man returns" perhaps!.

Roll on Saturday!