Having posted earlier in this thread I thought I would update it.

If you read it I was growling about missing out on booking a ferry for next year even though I had qualified to book early as I had marshalled last year.
Well today I am pleased to say that I received a confirmation of my booking with an apology for not contacting me sooner.
Apparently because of the heavy work flow my booking was lost. Although annoyed I can understand that so not something I wanted to give either the staff or SP a rocket for.
I wanted Liverpool crossings but unfortunately they could only give me Heysham so an even longer journey for me then from down South.
Still its now nice to sit here listening to Manx Radio knowing I will be back there next year.
Next hurdle is to get somewhere to stay now.