I had to get up at 4AM on Friday to get ready to catch the early morning ferry to Heysham.

I looked out of my bedroom window while I put me pants on and it was just like getting up to go to see EMP.

It was cool outside as I loaded my final cases and one or two birds were talking to each other ("Huntlys going Home. Tweet Tweet") and I eventually left my residence, to drive down to the docks....

As I arrived at Kirk Braddan the smell of wild garlicc was heavy on the air and the widscreen and windows of the car were covered in a fine condensation.

It was a lovely dawn over Onchan and I decided to drive the length of the prom before going to the ferry. There were literally tears in my eyes.......... The only thing missing was a Honda-4 going past !!

It was very much like it was in those days when there was EMP.

I wish that we could have just ONE MORE EMP but I guess it is now impossible.

Was it REALLY 2004 ?? Shame, I say !