Some pics and a simple rejoinder to show my appreciation for the chance to simulate my favourite era. Unlike some of you I was up at the grandstand at 4.30 AM as I said I would be and just watched the dawn break.. No pretty colours since there was cloud cover, but what a lovely time of day with the smell of wild garlic drifting gently on the breeze (waxing lyrical as only a Geordie can). Its pity there weren't more of us but we enjoyed it (The damned cones got in the way though)

Roy and Dave were the Morecambe and Heysham (or was it Wise) and Helen and Cargo worked hard to keep us in line. No body searches this year !

The Coach driver who stayed on the road at all times !!

Final thanks to Malcolm, pity you couldn't make it.

And now for a soak in the bath and a kip.......

Please see:

http://www.ianhuntly.co.uk/prak8e.htm