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Thread: Today I would be......
Post: RE: Today I would be......
| Today i would have ridden my bike 300 miles to Heysham,got off the ferry and tried to find camping gas.Along to Peel to put the tent up,and depending on the time,i would head for circuit,if no action,... |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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03-06-2021, 08:19 PM |
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Thread: Death of TT commentary time-keeper Tim O'Hanlon announced
Post: RE: Death of TT commentary time-keeper Tim O'Hanlo...
| Well known and familiar voice during races,that will be sadly missed.Thoughts to his family at this sad time. |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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05-05-2021, 10:27 PM |
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Thread: Happy New Year 20/21
Post: RE: Happy New Year 20/21
| Happy 2021 folks,cant be any worse than whats gone bye ? Ive booked Southern 100,and hopefully get vax soon.Stay safe! Greetings from Scotland |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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31-12-2020, 09:39 PM |
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Thread: Best TT Memories.
Post: RE: Best TT Memories.
| Thanks for the info re Okells,im on Scotlands east coast,so too far,but due to visit Chester soon, and will check that pub out...Hailstones,yes it happens,i was at Quarterbridge circa 2007/ 2010 and i... |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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05-06-2020, 10:11 PM |
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Thread: Not happy...
Post: RE: Not happy...
| Should have been over last week with the wife,for the week before practice week,in a hotel,and the weather we missed was great ,looking at the webcams.Then i was going over TT week with tent and no ve... |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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02-06-2020, 09:15 AM |
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Thread: 2021 booking
Post: RE: 2021 booking
| Me too,miss the Senior race,but hopefully see both sidecar races,got what i wanted on the website today. |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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25-05-2020, 11:03 PM |
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Thread: Best TT Memories.
Post: RE: Best TT Memories.
| Great stories ive enjoyed them all. Friday 22nd May 2020 and sailings cancelled to the island cancelled due to bad weather,but as you all know ,you can get sleet,hailstones,or sunstroke at the TT.We ... |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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22-05-2020, 05:26 PM |
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Thread: Best TT Memories.
Post: RE: Best TT Memories.
| (27-04-2020, 12:15 PM)easyasmith@yahoo.co.uk Wrote: Many happy memories over many years but first impressions stick uppermost in the mind. Arriving from Liverpool on a fine overnight sailing in 1974... |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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04-05-2020, 10:07 PM |
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Thread: Best TT Memories.
Post: RE: Best TT Memories.
| Great story Silja,just to let you know, ive had your guide printed off and in an A4 folder for a few years,and even with restricted room when camping on the bike ,it goes in the bottom of the top box ... |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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02-04-2020, 08:19 PM |
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Thread: Best TT Memories.
Post: RE: Best TT Memories.
| (31-03-2020, 08:14 AM)SILJA Wrote: I was a bus driver in Orebro, Sweden 1970. For five years I had worked nine hours a day in the light blue Scania Vabis busses. The steering was heavy as the engine... |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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02-04-2020, 07:56 PM |
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Thread: Best TT Memories.
Post: RE: Best TT Memories.
| Thats perfect.ive been at Cronk ny Mona ( great for the ladies,with Cat wi No Tail pub,for toilets etc ) for the last couple of years,and Signpost corner ,mega for watching sidecars imop,sometimes two... |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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30-03-2020, 07:29 PM |
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Thread: Best TT Memories.
Post: Best TT Memories.
| Hi everyone,just thought i would start a new topic, during these strange times,to hopefully, hear some stories of visits to the I.O. M TT over the years,however trivial,ive many ,having been 45 times... |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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30-03-2020, 06:03 PM |
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Thread: Classic/Manx gp
Post: RE: Classic/Manx gp
| The wife and i are heading over on Monday for the manx,we know there is a rock n roll night in the legion on Wednesday,and Laverda meet at Port Erin golf club Tues,any other events we should know abou... |
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laverda77 |
Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT
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22-08-2019, 08:02 PM |
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Thread: Daley Mathisons Go fund me still open !
Post: Daley Mathisons Go fund me still open !
| Hi Folks, just a little reminder that the Go Fund Me, is still open for contributions,i was a bit apprehensive at the start getting the old debit card out,but is safe, and say someone gives the fund ... |
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laverda77 |
Events, Fundraising, Sponsorship
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15-07-2019, 05:56 PM |
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Thread: Whats the first thing you do after getting on the Island?
Post: Whats the first thing you do after getting on the ...
| Looks like everybody is using "Facelift" now,however ive bike packed with camping gear ready for Mondays afternoon crossing for practice week,first thing i have to do is find "campingaz" refills then ... |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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21-05-2019, 10:39 PM |
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Thread: Trailer and Van Festival
Post: RE: Trailer and Van Festival
| Obviously any ex TT winners are excluded from my rant ,regarding vans and trailers.personally i cant afford either,but guys ,take a reality check.the Elephant rally was about riding a bike to Germa... |
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laverda77 |
Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT
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22-08-2018, 11:02 PM |
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Thread: Trailer and Van Festival
Post: Trailer and Van Festival
| Just back from first weekend of mgp practice,and it was a last minute decision to go,as its usually the TT or Southern 100,unable to get a bike on any sailing ( A months notice isnt a lot time i know... |
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laverda77 |
Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT
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21-08-2018, 02:37 PM |
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Thread: First timers traveling from the US
Post: RE: First timers traveling from the US
| Hi again ,just to add, the walk from Braddan camping site to Cronk ny Mona, is mostly uphill and I would allow 30,45 minutes,on foot, and take water. |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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04-06-2018, 09:21 AM |
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Thread: First timers traveling from the US
Post: RE: First timers traveling from the US
| Hi Mike,I would recommend a "go explore ticket" it gets you unlimited bus travel and includes steam train and electric trains, which can give you more options when in Ramsey,or Port Erin or Laxey,you ... |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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04-06-2018, 09:17 AM |
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Thread: Race program and guide 2018
Post: RE: Race program and guide 2018
| Just back from practice week,and I noticed hardly anyone using the race guide like before,personally I don't bother with the programme anymore,and noticed the last couple of years our local WH Smiths ... |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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04-06-2018, 08:55 AM |
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Thread: Viewing points - Advice please
Post: RE: Viewing points - Advice please
| (21-05-2018, 09:40 AM)Alfie Noakes Wrote: There's a set back barrier which you have to stand behind for Signpost and the exit grass bank but further down you can sit on the inside hedge apex of Beds... |
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Information, Press Releases etc & Your Comments
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21-05-2018, 02:20 PM |
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Thread: Viewing points - Advice please
Post: RE: Viewing points - Advice please
| Here is a couple of spots that I enjoyed watching more than expected:Up at the bungalow,on the outside of the circuit,after the bikes straighten up ,once over the tram lines,they accelerate hard towar... |
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laverda77 |
Information, Press Releases etc & Your Comments
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21-05-2018, 08:31 AM |
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Thread: Where's the fun and excitement?
Post: RE: Where's the fun and excitement?
| Come on guys Cheer up! Much of the "banter" on the old site was rubbish anyway,Shame about JM 130,Hutchy,and hopefully Bruce can get on top of this setback,But the racing will take care of itself.I gu... |
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laverda77 |
Information, Press Releases etc & Your Comments
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25-04-2018, 03:01 PM |
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Thread: trap speeds 1982 1983
Post: RE: trap speeds 1982 1983
| A bit off topic,but I remember Dave Hiscock,(white leathers If I remember?)coming into the Raven Pub at Ballaugh Bridge,for a pint during a race in 1981,he must have retired nearby? I watched most of ... |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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19-04-2018, 10:25 PM |
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Thread: Southern 100 Staying in Douglas
Post: RE: Southern 100 Staying in Douglas
| Hi,we usually catch the bus beside the petrol station in Castletown,but it can be caught beside the co-op, in the town square, if you fancy something to eat and drink. Even after the final day of raci... |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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19-04-2018, 06:23 PM |
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Thread: OVERHAUL FOR STEAM PACKET VESSEL BEN-MY-CHREE
Post: RE: OVERHAUL FOR STEAM PACKET VESSEL BEN-MY-CHREE
| I hope they put Okells bitter back on tap in the bar,as it was always a treat, to get a taste of the island,after a year away. |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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19-04-2018, 06:12 PM |
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Thread: How safe are bikes on the island
Post: RE: How safe are bikes on the island
| Any TT visit I've had has been enriched by visiting the Creek Inn,unless it's turned into some low life joint over the winter?...After a Okells frenzy, I once leaned against the fire escape door in th... |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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28-02-2018, 09:36 PM |
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Thread: How safe are bikes on the island
Post: RE: How safe are bikes on the island
| Safer than anywhere on mainland UK ,in my opinion,never any probs, in 39 years of visits, As for the Creek Inn Peel,being a place to avoid.all I can say is I look back in fondest terms, the TTs I've h... |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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28-02-2018, 08:51 PM |
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Thread: Planning permission sought for new pub during TT
Post: RE: Planning permission sought for new pub during ...
| Perhaps the temporary ground rents are expensive for this sort of thing,but the beer tent behind the grandstand is like buying booze in Norway. |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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28-02-2018, 08:23 PM |
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Thread: Great job ITV 4 production team!
Post: Great job ITV 4 production team!
| Just want to congratulate everyone involved with the Itv 4 coverage of this years tt,what a great job of editing and getting these shows together quickly,I could only manage practice week,so the cover... |
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laverda77 |
Information, Press Releases etc and your comments
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10-06-2017, 09:40 AM |
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Thread: I'm an American so I don't know the right word for this weather.
Post: RE: I'm an American so I don't know the right word...
| Cheer up folks! For me that's what okells and the great Manx pubs are for.I feel smug because I got two wet days and two sunny days practice week under canvas at Douglas rugby club, but nothing compa... |
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laverda77 |
TT Related Posts (Only)
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08-06-2017, 03:03 PM |
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Thread: I.O.M TT APP is useless this year!
Post: I.O.M TT APP is useless this year!
| I.O.M TT APP,Just a warning to anyone buying videos or trying to use this, don't waste money or your data downloading this,as it seems its no long supported and therefore doesn't work,its a shame to h... |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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04-06-2017, 04:08 PM |
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Thread: HEYSHAM SEARCHES / ID
Post: RE: HEYSHAM SEARCHES / ID
| I came back last night on the delayed 17.45 to Heysham ,it left at nine,and took a large rucksack as hand luggage,and got searched,the guy even looked at the contents of my wallet,which was seriously ... |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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02-06-2017, 01:26 PM |
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Thread: Who's for winning , for a bit of fun ???
Post: RE: Who's for winning , for a bit of fun ???
| Dean harrisson for a podium at least imop! |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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28-05-2017, 11:43 PM |
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Thread: Bus App !
Post: Bus App !
| Just a post to make anyone using buses during TT,aware of the new app "Bus-Man" ive just got it on my phone,and it looks great,with journey planner,maps,timetables,bus stop names etc.the new Mercedes ... |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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23-05-2017, 04:52 PM |
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Thread: Is it worth taking push bikes
Post: RE: Is it worth taking push bikes
| HI, Me and my brother in law took a couple off push bikes 2 yr running circa 1989/ 90,camping at Peel,stumbled on or got lost, is nearer the truth,and ended up finding interesting spots ,I guess we wo... |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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08-05-2017, 09:36 PM |
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Thread: early morning cafe
Post: RE: early morning cafe
| Al capones in the strand serves great food,and is a place we always go.not sure how early it opens? |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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30-04-2017, 10:34 PM |
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Thread: TT tender process 'flawed' Vision 9 rival says
Post: RE: TT tender process 'flawed' Vision 9 rival says
| 60,000 more visitors.....how were we supposed to get there? |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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30-04-2017, 10:05 PM |
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Thread: New Isle of Man TT promoter has ambitious plans - but how will fans get here etc....
Post: RE: New Isle of Man TT promoter has ambitious plan...
| The politicians,want to get a hold of Andrew Banks,( I think his name is) who owns Pentland Ferrys. He managed to establish a new ferry company, making Orkney super connected .This rival to the establ... |
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laverda77 |
TT Related Posts (Only)
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07-06-2016, 12:19 AM |
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Thread: Promoter says entertainment is key to growing TT
Post: RE: Promoter says entertainment is key to growing ...
| Vision 9, plan to extend the entertainment at the tt,and bring over bigger crowds,count me in, but how am I getting there, and where will I stay?..I usually do the tt and put circa 2k into the Manx co... |
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laverda77 |
TT Related Posts (Only)
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03-06-2016, 12:01 AM |
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Thread: Manx pubs, good and bad?
Post: Manx pubs, good and bad?
| One of the best things about going to the TT for me is visiting various pubs on the island,but like everywhere, there are changes, any thoughts or suggestions folks? |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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28-05-2016, 01:47 PM |
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Thread: When did your TT love affair start
Post: RE: When did your TT love affair start
| 1978,Hailwoods return, ferry from Ardrossan ,camping at greenfield rd,next to cemetery over from grandstand,German fans drinking 100s of huge party cans on site,2 strokes,being woken up at 5am by prac... |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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28-05-2016, 12:04 PM |
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Thread: Steam Packet’s £170m investment pledge
Post: RE: Steam Packet’s £170m investment pledge
| What the island needs is what happened on Orkney a few years ago, when an independent company started a new rival ferry service,(after much political meddling and goings on) the guy persevered and now... |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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24-05-2016, 09:09 PM |
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Thread: Enough is Enough
Post: RE: Enough is Enough
| shame a minority of morons has made this difficult for Malcolm to run this great service.its my first place to go online before,and during the tt and for weeks after too,the other tt website was alway... |
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laverda77 |
TT Related Posts (Only)
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18-06-2015, 09:22 PM |
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Thread: TT spectator arrested after disturbance
Post: RE: TT spectator arrested after disturbance
| Hope the police can get to these morons quick, the muppet with the distinctive trousers can be easily identified and the creg only has one road out at road closing time,I think, can some one send this... |
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laverda77 |
TT Related Posts (Only)
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08-06-2015, 12:46 PM |
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Thread: What happens to the old bikes after the racing season?
Post: RE: What happens to the old bikes after the racing...
| (06-06-2015, 09:26 PM)desmophile Wrote: In my experience the hard up privateer runs his (or her) bike for a few years until it's completely obsolete and then sells it for a song, only to see it wort... |
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laverda77 |
TT Related Posts (Only)
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08-06-2015, 12:15 PM |
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Thread: Remembering larger than life tt fans ?
Post: RE: Remembering larger than life tt fans ?
| Spot on guys I met Harry at a matchless club meet at rushen abbey I think, and yes it was Alister Laurie I wonder where he is ? and has anyone got the tridents now ?I'm sure I saw 3 or 4 of these bik... |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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01-06-2015, 10:51 PM |
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Thread: Remembering larger than life tt fans ?
Post: Remembering larger than life tt fans ?
| Can anyone remember real characters amongst tt fans of the past? Like the old Swedish guy who used to ride a Honda 70 all the way over from Sweden,or the Guy from Dumfrieshire withe the super light tr... |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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01-06-2015, 10:02 PM |
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Thread: NO Subaru laps
Post: RE: NO Subaru laps
| For me , when in the company of car nuts, ( my family members) they get excited looking at subarus, I just think they look like a rubbish 80s jap car, I'm sure there fast ,but you know your a biker w... |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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01-06-2015, 03:20 PM |
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Thread: TT Weather Watch Updates
Post: RE: TT Weather Watch "not good"
| Hail,sleet,hailstones,sunstroke all possible at the tt, rain solid for a fortnight in 1981,check the old dvds,however I only remember the sunny times,so bring it on.As for forecasts, remember when the... |
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laverda77 |
General Discussion
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