Hello All You Lovely People!!!
I'm safely back from the Isle of Man TT for another year, and can report a very successful Ramsey Sprint Result!!!
Sprint day started with me waking up around 4am to the sound of torrential rain, and the outlook was pretty gloomy for anyone even turning a wheel in the morning...however, as the tide turned in Ramsey Harbour, so did the weather, and gradually the day brightened up enough for us to start sprinting.
The first couple of runs were tentative and a little on the 'squirrelly' side of controlled!!! Whilst I was satisfied to at least have completed a couple of sprints, I was feeling more confident in Morpheus, and my times improved until I was turning in steady 8 second runs. Anyone who remembers last year's Sprint will know my best time was 7.97 seconds. Well, I broke through the 8 second wall and put in an exact matching time. After a short break and a large can of Monster Energy drink to cool off (the orange flavoured one is really yummy!!), I grabbed Morph by the scruff and as soon as I launched him, I knew my time was going to be good...it felt banzai!!!...so...without further ado...
...my best time was achieved on my 20th Sprint...7.92 seconds......and this year, I won the trophy for being the Fastest Lady at the 2010 Sprint!!!! Added to that, the Trophy was presented by ex British Superbike Champion John Reynolds, and one of my musical heroes, Keith Flint of The Prodigy!
I came 9th overall in my cc-class of smelly boys, and beat my nearest lady rival by 0.31 seconds, and she was on a bigger bike in the bigger cc-class (Gixxer 750!!) Morpheus rocks!!!
So, I'd just like to say a HUGE THANKS to everyone for their support, and a special mention to my fab partner Nige, who put stickers all over my bike, paid my entry fee and gave me the confidence to go for it again this year (for the record, Nige came 2nd in his cc-class and also got a very smart trophy for his troubles!!!)... and I've still got a collecting tin to count up, and some cash donations from some really lovely people both on the Isle of Man and back here on Blighty. You've all been wonderfully generous and I know the NGVFA will be putting the funds to good use for our brave service men & women.
Love from
Moonwitch xxx
PS I've changed my photos to a selection from Sprint Day, so please have a look!
PPS Thanks to Goose for taking all the pics, and Ange for coming along in the pouring rain to cheer me on xxx
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Raised so far: £696.66
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Thx Di. Karma. Donation by si norris on 30/07/10 |
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7.92 second's ! Did you hear someone shout last orders ? Donation by Paul Jackson on 29/06/10 |
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From Blagrove Insurance Brokers, Well done from all of the team Donation by Tony McLeman on 16/06/10 |
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Monty here Donation by Robert Boardman on 10/06/10 |
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Have a great time over there Di, and best of luck in the Sprint. x Donation by David Furley on 29/05/10 |
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Have a good time at IOM and stay safe on Morpheus! Donation by Paul (revidabucs) on 28/05/10 |
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Go for it Moonwitch. Want to smell burning rubber and hear the scream of a triple! Donation by Angela, Chris and Zack on 28/05/10 |
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Have a good ride, take it easy. Donation by Andy Hirst on 28/05/10 |
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Good luck Di. Give it some wellie. Donation by Lee jones on 28/05/10 |
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Good Luck Diane Donation by William Cocker on 28/05/10 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Go for it sister. make sure you beat the previous time and pull a massive wheelie for me!! Donation by Uncle DUG x on 27/05/10 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Di Donation by Frankie (fkkr1s) on 24/05/10 |
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Donation by Christian Wray on 19/05/10 |
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Best of luck Witchypoos! Love Daytonabuff and DizzyBuff X Donation by Mark Buffery on 17/05/10 |
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Good luck to you, Diane!!! Donation by Darren Pickering on 17/05/10 |
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Di I can understand how hard this challenge must be after the accident but dont worry just remember what your doing it for. Good luck Darren S Donation by Darren Stephens on 17/05/10 |
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Go Biker Girl all the best Stu Donation by Stuart Caines on 14/05/10 |
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Hey Di! Wishing you all the best! James & Darren xxx Donation by James Wilkie on 14/05/10 |
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good luck Di and remember the extra padding, CSR Donation by christopher ransome on 12/05/10 |
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Donation by Brian Pyplacz on 06/05/10 |
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Go for it girl, I am right behind you, so you had better be quick!!! Donation by Anita Thompson on 06/05/10 |
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Best Wishes & Good Luck Donation by Jean&Bass. on 26/04/10 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid |
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Happy Revving! Donation by Paul Sheehan on 23/04/10 |
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'AP' contribution, have a great day, everyone's right behind you Donation by Nigel Pitt on 21/04/10 |
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Good luck & ride safe xx Donation by Viv Porteous on 03/04/10 |
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| * Total raised online: | £696.66 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £696.66 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £151.37 |
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