Isle of Man 21 June 2014 - Page 2

hadd · 18 September 2013, 08:28

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Originally Posted by mick

That's you not gong then

Maximus · 18 September 2013, 09:40

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Originally Posted by rocknrolla

No buggies Looey

Be good to see you and 'The Crew' down South sometime next year too

rocknrolla · 18 September 2013, 17:37

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Originally Posted by Maximus

Be good to see you and 'The Crew' down South sometime next year too

u can count on it matt

Cypman · 18 September 2013, 19:25

Brian and I have just got back from a trip to Southampton to look at all the shiny boats.
Would certainly assist in any plans for a visit during next year's TT.

rocknrolla · 20 September 2013, 20:05

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Originally Posted by Cypman

Brian and I have just got back from a trip to Southampton to look at all the shiny boats.
Would certainly assist in any plans for a visit during next year's TT.

cheers Looey :thumbs

rocknrolla · 23 September 2013, 17:21

Come on MrT shape up lets start kick'n the ball abt

Tim&Linda · 23 September 2013, 18:00

looey I have some oars if you need them ,

rocknrolla · 16 January 2014, 17:07

I av ad the word with this lad tdy ,any wkd bar the TT he will sort out acom,where the tents will go and can get fuel for us if anyone needs it,if u av the cans,all i need is dates an numbers,be a change wow it ay

Brian · 17 January 2014, 12:13

rocknrolla,

Cypman and myself would be very pleased and indeed even delighted to help you, in your planning and when you get to the island.
It would help us, if however, you would make more of an attempt to translate your comments and questions into normal-speak as neither of us, being of a certain age, are particularly au fait with text-speak.

tony t · 17 January 2014, 14:20

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Originally Posted by Brian

rocknrolla, Cypman and myself would be very pleased and indeed even delighted to help you, in your planning and when you get to the island. It would help us, if however, you would make more of an attempt to translate your comments and questions into normal-speak as neither of us, being of a certain age, are particularly au fait with text-speak.

Haha brian it's okay I understand him, he's the BS. Gang's enforcer

Once I can arrange a date and find out who's coming along I will be in touch with you, we would welcome any help with planning and accommodation etc
I think a few would prefer a comfy bed rather than a tent

I will pm you once we have a date

Brian · 17 January 2014, 15:50

tony t,

Thanks for your understanding.
However on the subject of finding a bed............
To give you an idea, the island has 80k residents. When the TT is on this number DOUBLES!!! Roughly another 80k visitors arrive.
Imagine how many beds are spare?
All spaces in hotels, B&Bs etc. are sold for 2/3/4 years ahead.
Unless you know someone, or are v. lucky the only SLIGHT chance is camping.
But all camp sites will say they are full, including campsite overflows, emergency campsites etc.
Believe me, it is almost impossible to find ANY accommodation.
I don't want to put anyone off, but........it is difficult.

Here is what I said to someone else who is thinking of coming, they asked about fuel, tides etc.

"OK the first thing is fuel.
Diesel is only available at the dockside and is v. difficult to obtain. The fuel is run by the fishermen's collective and you have to buy a card with a secret number on it. The place where you have to buy them is in Peel and they will want to know exactly how much you want! Peel is shut at weekends and runs normal office hours i.e. closes at pint-o-clock on Fridays! You then have to go to an unmanned point on either Douglas or Peel harbour walls.
You must climb up a ladder and start the pump. It is almost impossible to do this with only one guy as the pump times out before you can put the nozzle in your tank. More on this if you need it.
Otherwise all fuel must be bought (at IOM extortionate rates) from a garage. For this you will need a car (which can be available) and lots of cans (which are not).
Better by far to bring enough. I did Holyhead to Douglas, single handed in a Force 6, easy peasy. Its only 65nmiles so should be no probs even for a small petrol outboard.

Tides.
Let me know what month you are coming and to which port!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will then let you know the tide times for that port for that month.

Waypoints??
What for? Its open sea the whole way?

Timing.
You CAN come during TT fortnight. But you wont get ANY accommodation.
But if you just want to watch the races, I can give you, and to organise, enough cars to give you a lift to the best vantage point.
But unless you are sleeping on your boat....................

Anything else?"

rocknrolla · 17 January 2014, 15:58

Ok looey

kerny · 17 January 2014, 17:14

Me thinks that another date for this is in order

tony t · 17 January 2014, 17:29

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Originally Posted by kerny

Me thinks that another date for this is in order

WE ARE NOT GOING TT WEEK ..!!!
Do you think we are mad Kerny ... Don't answer that

Chris Caton · 17 January 2014, 17:56

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Originally Posted by tony t

WE ARE NOT GOING TT WEEK ..!!!
Do you think we are mad Kerny ... Don't answer that

don't worry Kerny, I'll answer for you ............. Yes Tony T, we think you're mad

I'd love to go to the TT, like d love to go to the Monaco GP, etc etc, but life's too short to spend a week stuck in queues, feet up telly on n beer o'clock, save you boat juice tokens for another weekend, The Isle Of Mann will still be there

tony t · 17 January 2014, 18:55

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Originally Posted by Brian

tony t, Thanks for your understanding. However on the subject of finding a bed............ To give you an idea, the island has 80k residents. When the TT is on this number DOUBLES!!! Roughly another 80k visitors arrive. Imagine how many beds are spare? All spaces in hotels, B&Bs etc. are sold for 2/3/4 years ahead. Unless you know someone, or are v. lucky the only SLIGHT chance is camping. But all camp sites will say they are full, including campsite overflows, emergency campsites etc. Believe me, it is almost impossible to find ANY accommodation. I don't want to put anyone off, but........it is difficult. Here is what I said to someone else who is thinking of coming, they asked about fuel, tides etc. "OK the first thing is fuel. Diesel is only available at the dockside and is v. difficult to obtain. The fuel is run by the fishermen's collective and you have to buy a card with a secret number on it. The place where you have to buy them is in Peel and they will want to know exactly how much you want! Peel is shut at weekends and runs normal office hours i.e. closes at pint-o-clock on Fridays! You then have to go to an unmanned point on either Douglas or Peel harbour walls. You must climb up a ladder and start the pump. It is almost impossible to do this with only one guy as the pump times out before you can put the nozzle in your tank. More on this if you need it. Otherwise all fuel must be bought (at IOM extortionate rates) from a garage. For this you will need a car (which can be available) and lots of cans (which are not). Better by far to bring enough. I did Holyhead to Douglas, single handed in a Force 6, easy peasy. Its only 65nmiles so should be no probs even for a small petrol outboard. Tides. Let me know what month you are coming and to which port!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will then let you know the tide times for that port for that month. Waypoints?? What for? Its open sea the whole way? Timing. You CAN come during TT fortnight. But you wont get ANY accommodation. But if you just want to watch the races, I can give you, and to organise, enough cars to give you a lift to the best vantage point. But unless you are sleeping on your boat.................... Anything else?"

Hi Brian
I'm thinking about Saturday the 21st June and Peel looks best, maybe we could meet up there with Willk and Dan if that dates okay, tides are good that weekend for Caernarfon
How's the accommodation in Peel looking any info would be great we would also like a group meal on Saturday night is there any place that could take a large booking

So who's up for this weekend ?

Brian · 18 January 2014, 10:38

Peel is ALWAYS the best bet (for some reason I cant quite fathom at the moment!).
Accommodation in Peel-The Albany House is the best B&B.
Group meals-you could try the Creek Inn on the quayside right by the marina and there are a couple of others along East Quay.

Lets talk nearer the day when you are likely to know better numbers.

Chris Caton · 18 January 2014, 10:59

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Originally Posted by tony t

Hi Brian
I'm thinking about Saturday the 21st June and Peel looks best, maybe we could meet up there with Willk and Dan if that dates okay, tides are good that weekend for Caernarfon
How's the accommodation in Peel looking any info would be great we would also like a group meal on Saturday night is there any place that could take a large booking

So who's up for this weekend ?

maybe, see how things are going by then

indaba1991 · 18 January 2014, 13:52

I bought my best ever T shirt at the TT.

Pic on the front was of a hugh canyon full of fire. (Obviously where the fire god lives!) On the cliff above two red indian type blokes are about to hurl in a young red indian girl as a peace offering.

Speech bubble comes up from the fire saying: "Oh God! Not another Virgin! Can't you send me a dirty old slag for once?"

Will pay good money to anyone who can find me that T shirt again - wife destroyed the last one - threw it on the bonfire!

Barrowboy · 18 January 2014, 13:57

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Originally Posted by indaba1991

I bought my best ever T shirt at the TT.

Pic on the front was of a hugh canyon full of fire. (Obviously where the fire god lives!) On the cliff above two red indian type blokes are about to hurl in a young red indian girl as a peace offering.

Speech bubble comes up from the fire saying: "Oh God! Not another Virgin! Can't you send me a dirty old slag for once?"

Will pay good money to anyone who can find me that T shirt again - wife destroyed the last one - threw it on the bonfire!

Ah well, wifely intervention, or not, it still has to be said....