Mmm let me think. Motorcyclists racing on the Island and the Ministers comments that the Island is able to export 1000 lambs a week.

Farmimg community hold the political power on the Isle of man! nuff said.

The world of motorcycle racing must be reading and digesting the views coming from the Isle of Man, the 'Them and Us' attitude is very much underlined. Never let the racing freternity forget these past few months.

Freinds on the Island have informed others that the word is already out for TT/MGP 2002. If Foot and Mouth is still in evidence come winter (this thing thrives in cold weather) there will be no racing in 2002. Expect a very early announcement to divert funds (which are very important to IOM commerce) away from compensation. If the races are cancelled early enough no paymernts are required.

Last point, an excellent package was muted for TT 2002 was this just to pacify the masses knowing all along that the action wouldn't be used.