I have always attended the TT Launch as I live nearby, but this year I went all technical and watched it from home.

I commandeered the big screen with the computer on Youtube and used the laptop for tuning into the Twitter feeds. It was excellent once the technical difficulties (at both ends) were sorted.

The guys were brilliant and it is wonderful to see the human side of our heros!

I do have to say though, that although I could explain to family members what was going on and what was being discussed most of the time (they are all football fiends and I have to ask them what is going on when they have the footie on) there were a couple of moments when I was not able to fully explain, such as sitting on the hedge at Rhen Cullen or bringing an injured wrist back into full use. But it was all good craic, as they say. Although I wonder if our TT heros would be so welcome with their antics on this forum.

Nonetheless, an excellent evening and I thoroughly enjoyed it from the comfort of my computer. Roll on TT 2015, I'll be there, The Isle of Man TTs Number One Fan.




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