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    Thread: TT Fan (Ian Huntly)
Post: TT Fan (Ian Huntly)

Can't find TT Fan's phone number - must have deleted it by accident, doh! If anyone on here has Ian's on-island contact details, can you PM me them, please? Ta, Boakesey
boakesey General Discussion 0 4,110 05-06-2017, 10:28 AM
    Thread: TT 2010 piccies
Post: RE: TT 2010 piccies

Fabulous shots! Thanks for sharing these. B
boakesey ALL Photographs and Video Shots etc... 9 20,939 13-07-2010, 11:19 AM
    Thread: Ian Bradshaw.
Post: Ian Bradshaw.

Am after Ian Bradshaw's contact details, please. The following post copied from the Joey Dunlop section of the forum will explain why: Ian Bradshaw from St Helens is the chap who caused me to nearly...
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 2 5,086 03-07-2010, 06:58 PM
    Thread: For sale on Ebay.co.uk
Post: RE: For sale on Ebay.co.uk

Sorry Hayley (and Ian), but I've just nearly choked on my coffee reading your last post... I got a mental image of Hutchy wearing a long macintosh, with a fag in his hand, somewhere in a foggy gloomy...
boakesey General Discussion 9 15,376 03-07-2010, 04:33 PM
    Thread: SEE THIS WEBSITE !!!
Post: RE: SEE THIS WEBSITE !!!

Brilliant - thanks for pointing me in the right direction, Ian.
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 2 4,772 03-07-2010, 04:28 PM
    Thread: Should TT be Banned
Post: RE: Should TT be Banned

Same old, same old.... Yawn!.........
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 9 14,704 03-07-2010, 04:26 PM
    Thread: Connor Cummings Fund Raiser
Post: RE: Connor Cummings Fund Raiser

Hi Rosie, I think Friday would probably be better from the point of view of the good folks who would be having to go into work on Monday morning with a raging hangover... Also, a Friday night is a gr...
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 2 5,852 03-07-2010, 04:25 PM
    Thread: Ian Bradshaw from St Helens.
Post: Ian Bradshaw from St Helens.

Ian Bradshaw from St Helens is the chap whoi caused me to nearly have a heart attack yesterday and do several double takes! He completed the Memorial lap in a replica of Joey's Vimto Honda machine - ...
boakesey Joey Dunlop 0 5,255 03-07-2010, 03:51 PM
    Thread: Joey Dunlop Run photos
Post: RE: Joey Dunlop Run photos

Great stuff, Jo. I'm uploading mine to Flickr and Facebook at the moment, so I've probably got some of you. I can see myself in these, but in the distance, thank goodness, lol! PS - They're now all p...
boakesey Joey Dunlop 2 8,895 03-07-2010, 03:46 PM
    Thread: Dobsy's final lap.
Post: Dobsy's final lap.

I was one of many at Dobsy's celebration this afternoon, but did not do the full lap with everybody else. Instead, I shot up to the Creg to get some photos of them coming down from Kate's. I've put ...
boakesey ALL Photographs and Video Shots etc... 0 4,789 22-06-2010, 02:13 AM
    Thread: Paul Dobbs - Funeral Notice/Details
Post: RE: Paul Dobbs - Funeral Notice/Details

Just want to add to what Jo said - it was an extremely moving and heartfelt celebration in the pit lane, followed by a lap of honour that did Dobsy proud.
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 3 5,830 21-06-2010, 08:41 PM
    Thread: Paul Owen wins inaugural PokerStars ‘Spirit of the TT’ Award
Post: RE: Paul Owen wins inaugural PokerStars ‘Spirit of...

They got it wrong on ITV too...
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 3 5,359 12-06-2010, 03:42 PM
    Thread: When did morning practice end?
Post: RE: When did morning practice end?

2004, Bill. http://www.gov.im/Tourism/ViewNews.gov?p...nuid=11570 Still miss it, though...
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 6 8,889 12-06-2010, 03:09 PM
    Thread: Suzuki Parade Lap
Post: Suzuki Parade Lap

Can anyone please help me with a list of riders and machines for this afternoon's Suzuki Lap of Honour? I know there were quite a few last minute alterations - aren't there always? - but I'm trying t...
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 0 2,447 11-06-2010, 11:35 PM
    Thread: ITV 4
Post: RE: ITV 4

Thinking back to when I - amongst many others - heard that Greenlight had lost the contract.... Boy did we all moan. Fair play to North One, their coverage has been amazing so far and those super sl...
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 8 9,966 07-06-2010, 05:26 PM
  Wink Thread: 2010 Gorse Lea Marshals' Report Number 1
Post: RE: 2010 Gorse Lea Marshals' Report Number 1

Excellent reportage as usual - ever thought of getting a job with the Courier - or even the Manx Independant? Only this is , I couldn't get the funnyordie video clips to load, so could you poss tweak...
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 2 6,208 04-06-2010, 11:47 AM
    Thread: TT Lap of honour
Post: RE: TT Lap of honour

Wow! What a great experience you'll have. Will pass on any pix I get! Enjoy yourself. B
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 4 8,312 04-06-2010, 11:35 AM
    Thread: Not photographing this year
Post: RE: Not photographing this year

Oops,sorry to have confused anyone. Perhaps I should have started a new thread. Oh well, I'll blame it on the pills....
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 6 9,942 31-05-2010, 09:53 PM
    Thread: Sulby Glen Hotel forecourt a prohibited zone?
Post: RE: Sulby Glen Hotel forecourt a prohibited zone?

(22-05-2010, 12:39 PM)ian huntly Wrote: Will the TT end up like a Nascar circuit with 10 feet high fencing all round the circuit ? The way things are going................... .... I keep having nigh...
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 7 11,788 31-05-2010, 08:52 PM
    Thread: Not photographing this year
Post: RE: Not photographing this year

Hello strangers. It's been ages since I last posted, as I have to confess to not being very well of late. I hate to say this, but I'm still not 100% and my GP even banned me from marshalling. I'm feel...
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 6 9,942 31-05-2010, 08:41 PM
    Thread: Apologies
Post: Apologies

Hi folks, Just to apologise to one and all & especially anyone connected witht he sidecar push who I promised photos to. Got in from the push and went to peg some washing out and had a bit of an a...
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 0 2,827 27-07-2009, 11:42 AM
    Thread: The Sidecar Push at Kirk Michael
Post: RE: The Sidecar Push at Kirk Michael

Trust me to get in the way - that's my yellow striped elbow in the corner! More pics on the way. Uploading in process...
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 2 5,395 04-07-2009, 04:52 PM
    Thread: TT2010 fundraising event
Post: RE: TT2010 fundraising event

I must admit that when I read the story for the first time myself, I had to do a quick check to make sure it wasn't April 1st, but apparently it's genuine. Still, this is the person who went up Snaef...
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 2 5,145 26-06-2009, 08:18 PM
    Thread: TT2010 fundraising event
Post: TT2010 fundraising event

(Hope this is in the right place, Malcolm - if not, please move it - thx!) Manx Radio have announced that Breakthrough Breast Cancer are after volunteers for a rather unusual fundraising event next y...
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 2 5,145 25-06-2009, 07:25 PM
    Thread: Help needed
Post: RE: Help needed

DCLUCIE Wrote:Hi All, I need a good photo of Davey Morgan ... Cheers Dave I know you said "good" but that will take longer to dig out. (Some might say a miracle!) This ok for starters? [Image: htt...
boakesey ALL Photographs and Video Shots etc... 3 8,053 25-06-2009, 03:03 PM
    Thread: Anyone got any stocks?
Post: Anyone got any stocks?

Not the financial shares type - I'm after the things you stick your local teacher in (I wonder who that could be...) and then chuck soggy damp sponges at... & soak them with water pistols and cus...
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 2 5,310 18-06-2009, 07:08 PM
    Thread: ** Nick Crowe and Mark Cox Fundraising Activities **
Post: RE: ** Nick Crowe and Mark Cox Fundraising Activit...

Many thanks for that, Malcolm. I've forwarded the pdf to all IoM schools and have asked them all to display it. B
boakesey Events, Fundraising, Sponsorship 23 102,868 17-06-2009, 04:30 PM
    Thread: TT 09 Wheres the party?
Post: RE: TT 09 Wheres the party?

On the plus side, I went to the "classical" concert last night at the Villa and it was fantastic! Will tell you more when I get back tonight. In haste. B
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 25 36,926 12-06-2009, 09:19 AM
    Thread: TT 09 Wheres the party?
Post: RE: TT 09 Wheres the party?

Martin from Bushy's was on't radio earlier on too - saying the Beer Tent may be making its last appearance on't island due to lack of big screen and other entertainment. Read what he says here: http:...
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 25 36,926 11-06-2009, 05:03 PM
    Thread: Looking for Brian Purslow
Post: RE: Looking for Brian Purslow

My Uncle Arthur was a big pal of Fron's in the 50s. I believe they were in the RAF together, along with George Gelling (Peel Cars). My Uncle now lives in Canada, but one of these days I'm going to get...
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 4 10,949 07-06-2009, 01:22 PM
    Thread: Not photographing this year
Post: Not photographing this year

Just before anyone else asks me, when I bump into them, I'm not photographing the TT or Pre-TT Classics this year, but will be marshalling for the whole fortnight instead. I had a spot of ill health ...
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 6 9,942 01-06-2009, 05:11 PM
    Thread: Worlds fastest Indian
Post: RE: Worlds fastest Indian

If anyone's after the dvd, which is selling for £18 - £27 on Amazon / eBay, those nice folks at HMV have got it for only £4.99, with Free p & p in their sale: http://hmv.com/hmvweb/simpleSearch.d...
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 14 21,529 01-01-2009, 12:19 PM
    Thread: What a man!
Post: What a man!

Just heard that Shaun Harris competed on Boxing Day in his second race since "The Accident".... ... and only bloomin' well won it!!! What a man! Respect. Happy New Year & roll on TT2009.
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 10 14,101 27-12-2008, 08:31 PM
    Thread: Johnny Rea 1989 Junior TT
Post: Johnny Rea 1989 Junior TT

I've had a request for photos of Johnny Rea, but am afraid I don't have any. Can any of you help, please? If so, please PM me and I'll put you in touch with the gent concerned. Seasons Greetings, ...
boakesey ALL Photographs and Video Shots etc... 0 5,575 22-12-2008, 06:29 PM
    Thread: Entry deadlines for TT 2009 - Take Note
Post: Entry deadlines for TT 2009 - Take Note

According to Manx Radio, the TT2009 regs are now available and the entry dealines are EARLIER than in previous years. Full details here: http://www.manxradio.com/readNEwsItem.aspx?id=29916 I'm sure...
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 1 4,308 17-12-2008, 07:07 PM
    Thread: TT & MGP Memorial Book on Sale
Post: RE: TT & MGP Memorial Book on Sale

I have a confession to make - and an apology. When I first heard that a book about our fallen heroes was being prepared, my initial thought was that it was in bad taste and that the author would be p...
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 8 21,633 16-11-2008, 02:48 PM
    Thread: Manx Radio and Return from Hell
Post: RE: Manx Radio and Return from Hell

Just heard it on my way home from school & it sounded great! Hope it has the desired effect - keep up the good work!!!!
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 1 4,012 05-11-2008, 08:57 PM
    Thread: Halker Hall
Post: RE: Halker Hall

Following the recommendations posted here, and having my Welsh trip washed out by bad weather, I decided to head off up the M6 and see it for myself. Here's one of the results: [Image: http://img89....
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 10 13,826 01-11-2008, 11:33 AM
    Thread: Jay Leno meets the helmet man
Post: RE: Jay Leno meets the helmet man

TTMA = Tiny Thong Makers Anonymous? Any more acronyms anyone?
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 9 12,704 22-10-2008, 06:28 PM
    Thread: TopFoto - early TT images
Post: RE: TopFoto - early TT images

Chris Maybury Wrote:Not in 1906, surely.:lmao :think I'm older than I look - or so I've been told....... :rolleyes:
boakesey ALL Photographs and Video Shots etc... 10 20,349 16-10-2008, 05:53 PM
    Thread: Hilary Musson latest
Post: RE: Hilary Musson latest

Wishing you a speedy recovery.
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 21 27,801 12-10-2008, 11:35 PM
    Thread: Nippondenso plugs
Post: RE: Nippondenso plugs

http://aftermarket.denso-europe.com/Spar...00001.aspx or even http://www.globaldenso.com/cgi-bin/globa...-maker.cgi Any good to you, Bill? Welcome home to the lovely, warm, sunny IoM, btw!
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 2 5,269 12-10-2008, 05:51 PM
    Thread: TV ads for the IOM
Post: RE: TV ads for the IOM

You can also watch the ads online here: http://www.visitisleofman.com/ Click one of the 3 photos and it'll take you to that advert and associated info. Anyone spotted anyone they recognise yet?
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 9 13,818 10-10-2008, 06:19 PM
    Thread: TopFoto - early TT images
Post: RE: TopFoto - early TT images

larryd Wrote:Nice selection, Liz, but quite a few of the captions are nonsense!! For example, one shot is from the RAC TT on the Ards circuit, 6 miles from where I type this . . . . . . ....
boakesey ALL Photographs and Video Shots etc... 10 20,349 10-10-2008, 06:17 PM
    Thread: TopFoto - early TT images
Post: TopFoto - early TT images

http://www.topfoto.co.uk/gallery/ttraces/default.htm None of these images are by me - before anyone asks! I found this site by accident & just thought some of you might be interested in them. D...
boakesey ALL Photographs and Video Shots etc... 10 20,349 08-10-2008, 11:00 PM
    Thread: IMC course
Post: IMC course

Hope this is in the correct bit of the forum - if not, I'm sure someone will move it! Anyway, I'm just back from the TT marshals Association Incident Management Course (IMC) and can I first of all, t...
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 0 2,694 05-10-2008, 05:31 PM
    Thread: tt game early 1950 with reg armstrong on the lid
Post: RE: tt games

ian huntly Wrote:PLEASE SEE:- http://www.ttfan2.co.uk/game2009h.htm and try a few laps !! What a super game, Ian. I hope you don't mind, but I've posted a link to it on the Department of Education's T...
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 10 16,906 04-10-2008, 04:40 PM
    Thread: New TT video released?
Post: RE: New TT video released?

lewy15 Wrote:Good stuff. What happened to the mountain?:D You couldn't see it 'coz of the mist..... :rolleyes:
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 4 7,180 04-10-2008, 04:33 PM
    Thread: New TT video released?
Post: New TT video released?

After all the recent controversy regarding Greenlight losing tv rights etc., I thought this might cheer you up. http://www.sch.im/marown/Site/TT_2007_the_movie.html Well, I like it and in 10 years' ...
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 4 7,180 02-10-2008, 07:09 AM
    Thread: tt game early 1950 with reg armstrong on the lid
Post: RE: tt game early 1950 with reg armstrong on the l...

I bet Bill's got one, btw! I also reckon he won't be selling it, either.
boakesey TT Related Posts (Only) 10 16,906 01-10-2008, 06:10 PM