Not exactly TT related - although he did co-own the 1923 TT-winning Freddie Dixon banking sidecar, my very good friend Bob Thomas of Milntown, near Ramsey, passed away on Thursday. Bob's interest in bikes was legion, and every was most welcome at his house. For many years I rode (rather 'aimed') his 1931 fore-and-aft trials Douglas at the Talmag and other trials. I know Don and others viewed his collection of bikes at this years TT.