My thoughts exactly...

The TT is still my main interest in life but I have witnessed the ups and downs when the event was stagnating, Then things happened to bring it back up.

I agree it is not the family event it was, but in those days we all stayed in the Victorian hotels along Douglas Bay front, went about in coaches and this compacted everyone as a group. I suppose the camp sites have now become the social centres but many others go into homestays as singles or pairs.

I look at my photos from the 50s and see crowds 2 or 3 deep at many vantage spots. A lot of these viewing areas are now closed off and or have houses and ploughed areas where public are not allowed.

I'm sorry that Malcolm feels he has to apologise for a fact he has stated in good faith.

Perhaps we "Oldies" are guilty of remembering the TT through rose-tinted brain cells but we can actually remember some great times and very significant milestones in the history of the TT.......and I hope I continue to remember them.

I identify with the "Continental Circus" atmosphere, it seemed to put everyone on the same level. Trouble was, everyone rode similar British machines..(!)

So what's changed...They are Japanese bikes now...

I love the whole TT event, there have been many changes over the years, some better than others, but I think most of us have contracted the TT Bug and don't want to lose it. I am still thinking positive.....

Not long now.......Time this site was buzzing...Come on put your thoughts onto your PC and fire them to ttwebsite.com