Ditto - breathed some life into the forum - much appreciated at this end.
My first TT was in 93 and thankfully it was still in the days when Douglas prom was double parked bikes from the Sea terminal to Summerland. Loads of B&B's most of them with heaving bars.
The thing that most struck a cord though was the exotic specials (like the Harris Magnums) and also people fettling their bikes in the street.
Hard to say if I'm missing those days or just missing my youth in general :-)