David, your post about Gail is a sad insight to what is happening to this great old event. I do understand your cynicism too.

Now Cargo?
Was that you ofering your services?
Could you be the Paul Phillips of the Manx?
I could see you being just the man for the job with your knowledge of the event and its riders.
You also have the networking capabilities to carry it off.
You woud be a natural to see and encourage new riders and "tell it like it is"
So, is this the perfect job for Stephen Carr, after he hangs up his leathers.?
I hope I havent embarrassed you (he lied!), o rput you on the spot?

MV