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    Thread: It's nights like this
Post: RE: It's nights like this

I camped the first year I went in the early 90's but since I've been going back from 2003 I've done the home stay thing. Don't think I would go back to camping. If our digs fell through I think we wou...
Baldy Gaz General Discussion 2 7,648 02-06-2015, 12:30 PM
    Thread: STEAMPACKET website taking bookings NOW
Post: RE: STEAMPACKET website taking bookings NOW

I emailed the STP in march to find out when the bookings became available and they told me on the 1st at 08.30, so why then start it hours earlier. I would have been extremely annoyed off if I hadn't ...
Baldy Gaz General Discussion 36 57,073 02-06-2015, 12:13 PM
    Thread: TT 2016
Post: TT 2016

So who's booked for next year already? I got myself to the terminal in Liverpool first thing yesterday all done and dusted by 08.40. Where did you book and how long did it take? Hopefully you got the...
Baldy Gaz General Discussion 2 6,415 02-06-2015, 12:00 PM
    Thread: TT Douglas Promenade entertainment ?
Post: RE: TT Douglas Promenade entertainment ?

Will the big beer tent be going up opposite the villa this year? Not that I went in there at all last year just being nosey.
Baldy Gaz General Discussion 3 6,936 28-05-2015, 07:18 AM
    Thread: Protecting Bike on Ferry
Post: RE: Protecting Bike on Ferry

What about a massive roll of bubble wrap?? Pop pop pop, love that stuff!!!!😀
Baldy Gaz General Discussion 6 22,787 28-05-2015, 07:14 AM
    Thread: Motor museum opens its doors
Post: RE: Motor museum opens its doors

£10?????😣 Suppose they have to pay for it some how. I'll still be paying it a visit.
Baldy Gaz General Discussion 6 11,862 28-05-2015, 07:10 AM
    Thread: Breakfast & dinner advice
Post: RE: Breakfast & dinner advice

What time does the buttery open in the mornings? Just in case the caff is packed when we get off the boat.
Baldy Gaz General Discussion 4 9,028 28-05-2015, 07:03 AM
    Thread: Bike theft risk.
Post: RE: Bike theft risk.

Get the thieving scum and tie them to the back of the ferry then drag them all the way back to Liverpool/Heysham /Ireland.
Baldy Gaz General Discussion 20 46,515 24-05-2015, 09:38 PM
    Thread: Getting excited
Post: RE: Getting excited

My wife was asking me why I had to start cleaning my leathers and boots last week. You can't start too early I said, lots to do.
Baldy Gaz General Discussion 6 10,170 17-05-2015, 09:02 AM
    Thread: Hutchy's Back
Post: RE: Hutchy's Back

As Edward said it's been a long haul for hutchy, but he appears to be making vast improvements. I'm looking g forward to this this year's TT more and more each day.
Baldy Gaz TT Related Posts (Only) 51 101,649 17-05-2015, 08:51 AM
    Thread: Geoff Duke RIP
Post: RE: Geoff Duke RIP

(03-05-2015, 03:06 PM)V Twin Mechanic Wrote: (03-05-2015, 01:11 PM)luca Wrote: A great racer and a great man. Mi sympathy to Peter and his family. My little tribute to Geoff Duke: http://flic.kr...
Baldy Gaz TT Related Posts (Only) 24 44,132 03-05-2015, 04:25 PM
    Thread: Unfair Steam Packet costs
Post: RE: Unfair Steam Packet costs

(02-05-2015, 09:48 AM)captainsparkledotcom Wrote: Yep, I've just booked my annual day trip for the S100, £33.00 return, maybe I should keep quiet, or the SP will increase the fares in early July to...
Baldy Gaz General Discussion 13 29,370 03-05-2015, 04:10 PM
    Thread: TT build up
Post: RE: TT build up

You do realise stroller that if there are no pictures the whole event will be cancelled causing mass disappointment and misery. No pressure!!!!😃
Baldy Gaz TT Related Posts (Only) 68 157,798 01-05-2015, 07:49 PM
    Thread: TT build up
Post: RE: TT build up

(29-04-2015, 11:19 AM)Evilkinevil-15 Wrote: DVD nights have started, books are out and I'm getting ready. Almost ready to pack too! Has stroller made it across to this forum for the build up pics?...
Baldy Gaz TT Related Posts (Only) 68 157,798 30-04-2015, 12:12 PM
    Thread: Avatar
Post: RE: Avatar

(27-04-2015, 02:32 PM)Malcolm Wrote: Avatar issue sorted for Baldy Gaz. The pic he was trying to upload was massively oversized for what he wanted it to do, both in physical dimensions and overall ...
Baldy Gaz General Discussion 3 9,642 28-04-2015, 11:39 AM
    Thread: IOMTT Forum Closure
Post: RE: IOMTT Forum Closure

(26-04-2015, 04:23 PM)captainsparkledotcom Wrote: (26-04-2015, 12:07 PM)Baldy Gaz Wrote: (11-02-2015, 08:29 PM)captainsparkledotcom Wrote: Howdo'? chaps, Where's your avatar BaldyGaz? never coul...
Baldy Gaz TT Related Posts (Only) 244 491,834 26-04-2015, 07:28 PM
  Exclamation Thread: Avatar
Post: Avatar

Can anyone point me in the right direction please. I've had a go at loading a picture for my avatar but I'm having no luck. I select  update avatar choose a photo then press update & nothing happe...
Baldy Gaz General Discussion 3 9,642 26-04-2015, 12:24 PM
    Thread: IOMTT Forum Closure
Post: RE: IOMTT Forum Closure

(11-02-2015, 08:29 PM)captainsparkledotcom Wrote: Howdo'? chaps, Where's your avatar BaldyGaz? never could figure it out!! :icon_lol:  I see Redog's been banned already, must have missed that one! ...
Baldy Gaz TT Related Posts (Only) 244 491,834 26-04-2015, 12:07 PM
    Thread: IOMTT Forum Closure
Post: RE: IOMTT Forum Closure

[quote='Steady the Edward' pid='58267' dateline='1423684496'] What took you so long Baldy ?? no madhouse could be complete without you , welcome , how's things ? anything new we need to know about ? ...
Baldy Gaz TT Related Posts (Only) 244 491,834 26-04-2015, 12:04 PM
    Thread: What do you do every year?
Post: RE: What do you do every year?

We always get there early doors Friday. After we've got our selves together we head to the beer tent at the back of the grandstand. Always chips cheese & curry with a few pints. The other thing th...
Baldy Gaz General Discussion 14 37,691 24-04-2015, 08:07 PM
    Thread: TT help
Post: RE: TT help

Good man greengates. Love the IOM, love the people and can't wait to get there.
Baldy Gaz TT Related Posts (Only) 7 14,177 24-04-2015, 12:39 PM
    Thread: TT build up
Post: RE: TT build up

I've been watching previous years review DVD's, washing and polishing my bike ready for the mot. Now I'm itching to get my luggage out of the cupboard to start packing it. I'm off work during practice...
Baldy Gaz TT Related Posts (Only) 68 157,798 24-04-2015, 12:26 PM
    Thread: North Wales beware!
Post: RE: North Wales beware!

(07-04-2015, 10:26 AM)c iom tt Wrote: One of my neighbours is a copper, and even he will not ride his bike into North Wales as he says the Police are ruthless with motorcyclists. I got talking to a ...
Baldy Gaz General Discussion 4 10,387 13-04-2015, 09:29 PM
    Thread: TT eateries
Post: RE: TT eateries

The caff is top notch, we go there straight off the boat for breakfast and the odd time for tea. Good food, quick service & dead cheap.
Baldy Gaz General Discussion 21 107,910 13-04-2015, 09:13 PM
    Thread: TT eateries
Post: RE: TT eateries

(08-04-2015, 10:08 PM)ch108 Wrote: Capones I think its called on The Strand isn't bad. I think its open late during TT too. Can get busy but the service is fairly quick. The other place is the Taj...
Baldy Gaz General Discussion 21 107,910 13-04-2015, 09:03 PM
    Thread: Surtees.
Post: RE: Surtees.

What a great documentary, thanks captain & malcom.
Baldy Gaz General Discussion 33 58,465 22-03-2015, 09:36 PM
    Thread: Surtees.
Post: RE: Surtees.

Missed it, not on iplayer, not on YouTube any more and it sounds really good. Not happy.
Baldy Gaz General Discussion 33 58,465 21-03-2015, 11:30 PM
    Thread: is it time for Harley to return to the TT
Post: RE: is it time for Harley to return to the TT

Harvey Davidson racing at the TT, witch one of the village people will ride it???
Baldy Gaz General Discussion 3 7,307 21-03-2015, 11:01 PM
    Thread: TT Launch; Your Thoughts ??
Post: RE: TT Launch; Your Thoughts ??

I enjoyed it, better picture quality than last year and the content was very good. The presenters were also very good. Really getting in the mood now. :crazydance:
Baldy Gaz TT Related Posts (Only) 13 22,629 19-03-2015, 11:10 PM
    Thread: TT eateries
Post: RE: TT eateries

I remember a place opposite the villa mariner that served great food at good prices, I think it was called the ranch house or something like that. closed a year or two ago which was a great shame.
Baldy Gaz General Discussion 21 107,910 19-03-2015, 10:45 PM
    Thread: TT LAUNCH
Post: RE: TT LAUNCH

Better picture this time now it's got going. Getting in the TT mood now. Bring it on.
Baldy Gaz TT Related Posts (Only) 31 45,038 17-03-2015, 09:20 PM
    Thread: TT LAUNCH
Post: RE: TT LAUNCH

I think it loaded ok last year but it was awful picture quality, but at least it loaded!
Baldy Gaz TT Related Posts (Only) 31 45,038 17-03-2015, 08:55 PM
    Thread: TT LAUNCH
Post: RE: TT LAUNCH

Is it just me or is begger all happening? it won't bloody load!!!:censored: It censored b#gger, how hilarious!!!!!!
Baldy Gaz TT Related Posts (Only) 31 45,038 17-03-2015, 08:51 PM
    Thread: Getting around by bus
Post: RE: Getting around by bus

Being a bus driver myself, the idea of spending my TT week travelling around on a bus would fill me with dread :icon_frown:.  Saying that I suppose it beats walking from one side of the island to anot...
Baldy Gaz General Discussion 10 23,629 15-03-2015, 10:42 PM
    Thread: mike hailwood
Post: RE: mike hailwood

I'm gutted I never got to watch him race, documentaries & archive footage is good to watch but it will never replicate the real thing.
Baldy Gaz TT Related Posts (Only) 23 45,676 11-02-2015, 06:58 PM
    Thread: IOMTT Forum Closure
Post: New boy.

Thought I would say a quick hello. I'm a big TT fan and used to be an occasional  contributer on a previous forum. Looking forward to the build up now, starting  to get that IOM buzz.:party2::
Baldy Gaz TT Related Posts (Only) 244 491,834 11-02-2015, 06:07 PM