I would like to say a big up to Stuart Sturrock and clan, Rab "mullet" Davie, Alan Bennie, Ronnie Todd and Sharon and Jarvis "cocker spaniel" for all that fine visitfife.com help and laughs and even a swig of champers...I expect the bill in the post!!!!!.

Mick Skene for his patience and my lack of speed when giving me advice...Russ for scaring me senseless before the race with his Alpine Cottage tale.

I am going to be completly biased and name check all of my fellow Scots, Wattie Broon, Adam Easton, Ewan Hamilton, Andy Wallace, Peter Robertson Dennis Gallagher, Bob Pearson and Big Alec & Dorothy Christie for giving the Manx a tartan feel.

Also a huge big up to Chris Woods and Elle for both kicking my ass so hard I will switch class next year!!!....mibbays a push bike.

Nice to see so many Scottish visitors and fans of road racing would made time to speak and crack a joke or three, also cheers to my adopted Scottish cohorts The Duke and Cargo for passing the time of day and having a crack during practice week.

In fact there are so many who remain nameless such as the Marshalls, First Aid, Scrutineers and MGP club who put all of this two wheeled festival on for club racers from all over the world.

Nice to get that of my chest, I apologise for my Scottishness, and wish everyone well.