Took a nice ride over to Snells today and met up with a mate.  I had booked a go on a 996 so my mate followed me out for a blast on his Mille.  Wanted to try the 999 but that was all booked up. Still enjoyed the 996.  Bags of power compared to my 748 really enjoyed it.  I think i shall be looking for one as soon as i have the extra cash!
 Had some good buys there too on Ducati gear.  Bought a Ducati shirt for £25 compared to the £65 normally charged.  Happy with that!  By the way if anyone buys one of those red Ducati shirts on Ebay go a size larger than you think, they come up a bit small.  That said the embroidered badges are top and the shirt should last forever!
