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Thread: Fiona baker-Holden raises £12.2K for The Walton Centre
Post: RE: Fiona baker-Holden raises £12.2K for The Walto...
(03-04-2024, 04:54 PM)captainsparkledotcom Wrote: In recognition for treatment received there, Fiona has raised £12,200 for them, read a bit more here -
https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2024-04...to... |
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04-04-2024, 02:01 PM |
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Thread: 'Hairy Biker' Dave Myers passes away, age 66
Post: RE: 'Hairy Biker' Dave Myers passes away, age 66
I met him in the paddock, I think it was 2017. He was chatting to all the fans and people were getting autographs and selfies.
He was outside Guy Martins stand waiting for an autograph. Don't think he... |
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04-03-2024, 02:06 PM |
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Thread: Steam Packet balance to be paid buy Thursday
Post: RE: Steam Packet balance to be paid buy Thursday
(27-02-2024, 07:36 PM)Nasher Wrote: Don't forget that you have until the 29th February (2 days to go) to pay the balance of your 2024 TT ferry bookings
Unpaid TT deposit bookings will be released... |
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28-02-2024, 12:38 PM |
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Thread: Ryan Farguhar gives leathers to Eddie Kidd
Post: RE: Ryan Farguhar gives leathers to Eddie Kidd
(01-02-2024, 08:57 AM)captainsparkledotcom Wrote: Nice little story about Ryan here, giving a set of leathers back to Eddie Kidd,
read, & indeed watch, the story here -
https://www.bbc.co.uk/spo... |
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03-02-2024, 01:43 PM |
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Thread: Steve henshaw gold cup at Oliver's mount
Post: RE: Steve henshaw gold cup at Oliver's mount
Yes up for the weekend. Saturday is ok so far but I have a weekend ticket so may head home Sunday.
Have a great time everyone. |
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22-09-2023, 05:45 PM |
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Thread: Ian Bainbridge
Post: RE: Ian Bainbridge
So sad. Rest in peace Ian. |
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Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT
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26-08-2023, 12:55 PM |
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Thread: Manx Grand Prix ferry ticket 2023 for sale.
Post: Manx Grand Prix ferry ticket 2023 for sale.
For sale is my brothers ticket for The Manx Grand Prix.
Face value is £60.50 if anybody is interested.
Full details are as below.
Liverpool > Isle of Man
Fri, 25 Aug 2023
Depart: 04:00 Arrive: 06:... |
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Miscellaneous For Sale
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18-07-2023, 05:49 PM |
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Thread: Peter Hickman Protests
Post: RE: Peter Hickman Protests
(16-06-2023, 12:14 AM)Sam Pato Wrote: I'm assuming this related to the fact that Hicky hadn't qualified the super twin. Turning your back on the racing = cutting your nose off to spite your face. ... |
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16-06-2023, 10:04 AM |
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Thread: Peter Hickman Protests
Post: RE: Peter Hickman Protests
(15-06-2023, 06:59 AM)Paveway Wrote: There's a bit in MCN this week. It doesn't look from that like it came to anything and Peter thinks it's quite amusing.
I spoke to a couple of MD fans after he b... |
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15-06-2023, 03:21 PM |
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Thread: Well, how good was that then!
Post: RE: Well, how good was that then!
(14-06-2023, 10:04 PM)H2pots Wrote: Very very busy on the first weekend of racing (but that might have been a lot of manx) and busy early race week but thinned out back end of week.
In my opinion
E... |
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15-06-2023, 03:09 PM |
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Thread: Well, how good was that then!
Post: RE: Well, how good was that then!
(13-06-2023, 10:06 PM)Nasher Wrote: Bike number 69 (posted by Dommyman) on this page - but mega exhausts added this year
https://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthr...567&page=5
It's a Honda K4 3... |
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14-06-2023, 02:22 PM |
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Thread: Well, how good was that then!
Post: RE: Well, how good was that then!
(12-06-2023, 08:08 PM)Nasher Wrote: Well, I for one was very disappointed
I was looking forward to a nice break
When I got there, instead on the Wind, Rain and Gales I'd been promised, it was ho... |
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13-06-2023, 01:33 PM |
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Thread: New record
Post: RE: New record
Lucky you only got a bollocking. I'm on the 1845 from Liverpool today. See you all there. |
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General Discussion
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01-06-2023, 02:03 PM |
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Thread: Remembering DJ, 29th May 2003
Post: RE: Remembering DJ, 29th May 2003
What a legend. Went too soon.
R.I.P DJ |
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29-05-2023, 04:18 PM |
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Thread: In the hedges.
Post: RE: In the hedges.
Thanks everybody for your advice.
I knew I could count on good advice. |
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28-05-2023, 01:44 PM |
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Thread: In the hedges.
Post: RE: In the hedges.
Fantastic. Think I will try Barregarrow first.
Could anybody give me a specific place? I dont want to upset any locals.
Where to park my bike etc.
Thanks everybody for the replies and advice. |
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27-05-2023, 04:46 PM |
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Thread: In the hedges.
Post: In the hedges.
I think everybody has seen the videos on You Tube etc of spectators in the hedges.
Can anybody tell me where it is?
I can get around on the Island this year so would love to get to one of those positi... |
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26-05-2023, 01:26 PM |
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Thread: Weather!
Post: RE: Weather!
(22-05-2023, 06:33 AM)Nasher Wrote: As a pilot, I can tell you that weather forecasts are horoscopes with numbers!
That said, I'm hoping for a warm & sunny TT fortnight
Nice one Nasher. :icon_b... |
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22-05-2023, 11:59 AM |
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Thread: Just booked for 2024
Post: RE: Just booked for 2024
Excellent system with the online booking now.
I logged on at 0829 and booked the exact sailings I wanted at 0920. Had my breakfast waiting as I was given the exact countdown.
At first it said over 3 h... |
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22-05-2023, 11:58 AM |
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Thread: Sad state of the island
Post: RE: Sad state of the island
Same in Liverpool mate. The streets and roads are a disgrace. People used to take pride in their streets but nobody gives a toss anymore.
The council are a disgrace. The streets are never cleaned anym... |
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21-05-2023, 07:31 PM |
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Thread: Laid up but thinking of you all
Post: RE: Laid up but thinking of you all
Get well soon mate. Make sure you book for TT 2024 tomorrow. |
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General Discussion
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21-05-2023, 07:26 PM |
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Thread: So when is everyone going over?
Post: RE: So when is everyone going over?
Out on 1st June from Liverpool and back on the 10th.
Thought the senior was on the Friday but some begger changed it.
Going to miss it now. Feck it!!! |
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General Discussion
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18-05-2023, 02:29 PM |
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Thread: TT 2024
Post: RE: TT 2024
I am definately booking online. They must make a fortune keeping you hanging on. |
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General Discussion
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17-05-2023, 05:29 PM |
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Thread: TT 2024
Post: RE: TT 2024
Thanks Jat.
I will give it a try. |
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16-05-2023, 02:21 PM |
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Thread: TT 2024
Post: RE: TT 2024
(16-05-2023, 10:35 AM)JAT Wrote: Does anyone have any idea of the cost to ring Steampacket via a mobile? I’ve got rid of my landline.
I had to phone The Steam Packet in February as I had an issue wi... |
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16-05-2023, 12:59 PM |
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Thread: TT 2024
Post: RE: TT 2024
(16-05-2023, 10:30 AM)JAT Wrote: I phoned them the other day and they confirmed Monday 22nd at 0830, can’t wait…..
Let me go first please.
Thanks Jat for confirmation.
You can go second behind me. |
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16-05-2023, 12:56 PM |
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Thread: TT funfair back in the prom......
Post: RE: TT funfair back in the prom......
(15-05-2023, 07:45 PM)csd4t Wrote: I told the lad I was spannering for in the 90's, if he got a top ten I'd do the bungee jump.......................he finished 11th!!!!
Lucky sod!! |
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16-05-2023, 09:40 AM |
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Thread: TT 2024
Post: RE: TT 2024
Thanks Captain.
I Will have to book the day off work. |
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General Discussion
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16-05-2023, 09:39 AM |
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Thread: TT 2024
Post: TT 2024
I cannot find the date for the 2024 ferry bookings release.
Can anybody enlighten me please? |
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General Discussion
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15-05-2023, 06:45 PM |
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Thread: TT SHIRTS
Post: RE: TT SHIRTS
Are they the ones that are usually 2 for £20.00? |
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General Discussion
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02-04-2023, 11:32 AM |
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Thread: Motorsport Merchandise no longer TT suppliers
Post: RE: Motorsport Merchandise no longer TT suppliers
(16-01-2023, 10:08 PM)civ Wrote: It's event merchandise, it exists to generate money by definition. No company should have to apologise for making money, or for calling it a day if they don't think ... |
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31-01-2023, 02:08 PM |
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Thread: Motorsport Merchandise no longer TT suppliers
Post: RE: Motorsport Merchandise no longer TT suppliers
Seems to be the quality of the merchandise last year was inferior to previous years.
I used to buy 3 t shirts and a couple of caps minimum.
Last year I didn't buy anything due to the quality. |
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16-01-2023, 10:27 PM |
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Thread: 2023 TT Granstand tickets available now
Post: RE: 2023 TT Granstand tickets available now
I have only been in The Grandstand once in 2010 when my kids were young.
We watched on the last Friday of practice and it cost a pound each. How is that for inflation as it will cost twenty now?
I fou... |
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24-11-2022, 02:27 PM |
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Thread: TT2022 More Bad News
Post: RE: TT2022 More Bad News
Sad news. RIP mate. He put up a good fight. |
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26-10-2022, 02:04 PM |
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Thread: TT 2023 Schedule Changes
Post: RE: TT 2023 Schedule Changes
Thanks Alfie
Any idea what time the senior will run on the Saturday.
Will get time to get to the ferry if we see the senior?
The ferry leaves at 1445. |
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25-10-2022, 02:58 PM |
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Thread: TT 2023 Schedule Changes
Post: RE: TT 2023 Schedule Changes
I cannot understant the change. I booked this year to return Saturday afternoon so we could see the Senior.
I will try to get back Thursday or Friday now. Can anybody please tell me why the change? |
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25-10-2022, 02:19 PM |
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Thread: Olivers mount gold cup meeting back on
Post: RE: Olivers mount gold cup meeting back on
Really looking forward to the weekend. This is my second time as my first was last year.
We really need to support this meeting. See you all there! |
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12-09-2022, 08:45 AM |
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Thread: Another Consultation
Post: RE: Another Consultation
(20-07-2022, 09:01 AM)Chris_Sav Wrote: Another consultation opened yesterday on future plans for the TT
https://consult.gov.im/economic-developm...e-tt-2023/
Ten races instead of eight in two day ... |
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21-07-2022, 06:08 PM |
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Thread: Tv
Post: RE: Tv
(19-07-2022, 11:56 AM)captainsparkledotcom Wrote: End of the month Rich, and it really was, can't wait to see it all!
[Image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/63572971@N...ed-public/][Image: https://l... |
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20-07-2022, 08:36 AM |
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Thread: TT 2023
Post: RE: TT 2023
Have accommodation now. Thanks everybody. |
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Accommodation (TT, S100 and MGP - Homestay)
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19-06-2022, 01:04 PM |
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Thread: Last visit next year.
Post: RE: Last visit next year.
(16-06-2022, 10:18 AM)Revvin rich Wrote: The only gripe I had this year was the ferry service 4th car there at Liverpool one of the last ones on also I took my bike for donkeys years always put my h... |
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16-06-2022, 07:58 PM |
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Thread: Last visit next year.
Post: RE: Last visit next year.
(15-06-2022, 07:07 AM)Nasher Wrote: The prices quoted are typical for any major sporting event
Prices will find their own level, if no-one buys a £6 burger the price will come down - it's down to s... |
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16-06-2022, 07:55 PM |
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Thread: TT 2023
Post: TT 2023
Evening all.
I am looking for a twin room around the Douglas area from the 2nd of June 2023 for 7 nights please.
Please pm if anybody is interested.
Thanks
John |
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Accommodation (TT, S100 and MGP - Homestay)
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12-06-2022, 08:28 PM |
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Thread: Last visit next year.
Post: RE: Last visit next year.
I forgot to mention £291.00 for myself and a bike. £7.00 to book a seat each way on the ferry because selfish gits put helmets and bags on seats.
How much next year? |
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12-06-2022, 08:19 PM |
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Thread: Saturday's Schedule
Post: RE: Saturday's Schedule
(12-06-2022, 08:45 AM)Chris_Sav Wrote: Anyone booking for next year should note the extended schedule planned for six out of eight days, including the senior on the Saturday.
https://www.iomttraces... |
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12-06-2022, 01:45 PM |
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Thread: STATEMENT ISSUED FROM THE ISLE OF MAN TT RACES
Post: RE: STATEMENT ISSUED FROM THE ISLE OF MAN TT RACES
(02-06-2022, 10:05 AM)sprocket Wrote: Agree. Thoughts are with all the family's and friends.
Deepest sympathy to his friends and family. |
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02-06-2022, 12:08 PM |
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Thread: Road layout changes at Liverpool
Post: Road layout changes at Liverpool
Please note that the road layout has changed.
You can now turn left coming from the south and turn right coming from the north into the ferry terminal.
If you remember there was a crazy way in and out... |
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31-05-2022, 12:04 PM |
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Thread: TT 2023 Booked!
Post: RE: TT 2023 Booked!
(23-05-2022, 11:35 AM)Spartacus Wrote: Thanks H2pots.
Did what you said and luckily got the sailings I needed on the phone.
The Steam Packet really made me sweat this year.
See you all the Friday of... |
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25-05-2022, 09:08 AM |
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Thread: TT 2023 Booked!
Post: RE: TT 2023 Booked!
(23-05-2022, 10:57 AM)H2pots Wrote: Done and dusted. 2 and half hours on the phone and it's all sorted. Out Friday afternoon of practice week, back on Sunday the 11th, in the morning. Just the ferri... |
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23-05-2022, 11:35 AM |
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Thread: TT 2023 Booked!
Post: RE: TT 2023 Booked!
(23-05-2022, 09:40 AM)Spartacus Wrote: I have been waiting for my payment to be processed for over half hour.
What is going on????
Still waiting for the process to go through.
What should I do?
Any... |
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