Thanks - it was good to meet you too. I took the coastal route back as discussed - excellent road just like you said.
I missed the festival because at that time, I really had a tight budget and there were no affordable deals on accommodations for me. Next year, I hope I could go attend. I learned that Blue Chip Holidays has discounts for http://www.bluechipholidays.co.uk/paignton-holiday-cottages.html for the months of June - August. Arg! They should have offered those last May and April. I really get jealous looking at the videos and pictures of the event http://www.bmad.co.uk/festival.html.
First post? Talking about getting accommodation for Paignton though your profile says you are just along the coast in Brixham? You wouldn't possibly be associated with Blue Chip Holidays at all would you Marieann?