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    Thread: How is hillberry corner these days
Post: RE: How is hillberry corner these days

The big white bungalow next to the fixed grandstand let's you sit in there garden with just a donation. Good spot raised up from the road. You can nip across the side road to the burger van if you fa...
Chrisp955 TT Related Posts (Only) 4 6,999 05-03-2024, 02:51 PM
    Thread: Gorse lea this year
Post: RE: Gorse lea this year

It was still the same last year . Great spot. You have to get there early for a place on the wall. Cakes and sandwiches on race days. Don't think they had food on practice days .
Chrisp955 TT Related Posts (Only) 10 11,733 16-02-2024, 08:47 AM
    Thread: TT merchandise contract ended
Post: RE: TT merchandise contract ended

I thought this year's t shirts are very poor. The material was a very thin and didn't look like it would stand meny washes. A friend asked me to get them hoodie and sent me the pic from there on line ...
Chrisp955 TT Related Posts (Only) 6 2,442 25-10-2023, 02:32 PM
    Thread: manxman
Post: RE: manxman

Mates bike and two others fell over on the Friday crossing. He said it was a millpond crossing as well. Lucky no damage done . When we come back on bank holidays Monday again very still crossing but t...
Chrisp955 General Discussion 9 8,892 03-09-2023, 10:21 PM
    Thread: Paul bird
Post: RE: Paul bird

Sad news indeed. He put a lot into the sport .RIP
Chrisp955 General Discussion 3 1,051 02-09-2023, 09:27 AM
    Thread: Plaque for Malcolm
Post: RE: Plaque for Malcolm

Looks mint mate. Well done for putting in the time and effort
Chrisp955 General Discussion 60 14,990 30-08-2023, 04:55 PM
    Thread: Camper van
Post: RE: Camper van

Thanks for the info. First few hours on the island was spent catching up with some kip on Marine Drive great views after the big lads breakfast in the cafe of course. Very smart Honda endurance racer ...
Chrisp955 Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 4 2,008 24-08-2023, 01:19 PM
    Thread: Ian Bainbridge
Post: RE: Ian Bainbridge

Very sad indeed. RIP
Chrisp955 Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 5 2,150 23-08-2023, 07:18 PM
    Thread: Camper van
Post: Camper van

So this will be my 1st Manx and the 1st time iv been to the island without my bike. I'm on the 2am tomorrow morning. I'm looking at parking the van up in a different place each night. It's a VW That 5...
Chrisp955 Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 4 2,008 23-08-2023, 10:23 AM
    Thread: Forum Funding
Post: RE: Forum Funding

£20 sent via PayPal. Hope iv done it right
Chrisp955 ADMIN Posts - Everyone Please Read 25 5,072 22-08-2023, 10:35 AM
    Thread: Black Dub.
Post: RE: Black Dub.

It was something like £50 to watch from there over the TT
Chrisp955 Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 2 1,736 22-08-2023, 10:26 AM
    Thread: Ballagarey Incident
Post: RE: Ballagarey Incident

Thoughts are with his family
Chrisp955 Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 5 2,149 22-08-2023, 10:25 AM
    Thread: Dean Harrison to leave DAO racing
Post: RE: Dean Harrison to leave DAO racing

He got the best out the kwak. But he needs a bm or Honda to win
Chrisp955 TT Related Posts (Only) 6 4,134 23-07-2023, 03:51 PM
    Thread: New record
Post: RE: New record

I think on the hole the police seemed pretty decent. I thought I was doing well as a 57 year old hooligan. But 70 years old and speeding. Fair play to him iv still got a few years to go. But next year...
Chrisp955 General Discussion 5 2,941 17-06-2023, 11:16 AM
    Thread: 2023 UK mobile phones in The Island
Post: RE: 2023 UK mobile phones in The Island

No your fine with your virgin phone. There no costs and up to 25gb of data . So my Dorris tells me and she works for O2 . We not long got back and I used my O2 phone as normal with no charges
Chrisp955 General Discussion 6 2,292 14-06-2023, 10:34 PM
    Thread: Missing it yet?
Post: RE: Missing it yet?

Just got of the Liverpool ferry. It's all gone to quick and the weather wow .great pic by the way .
Chrisp955 ALL Photographs and Video Shots etc... 2 1,752 11-06-2023, 09:53 PM
    Thread: Plaque for Malcolm
Post: RE: Plaque for Malcolm

Looks mint. I think the two dates take care of the in memory of.
Chrisp955 General Discussion 60 14,990 07-06-2023, 09:36 AM
    Thread: Where are we watching from.
Post: RE: Where are we watching from.

Yesterday I was at Sarah's cottage great spot . Roy the owner is a lovely bloke dose burger hotdogs filled barms and the like very cheep. Today I was at Crosby jump. Sat on the bank Infront of the mon...
Chrisp955 TT Related Posts (Only) 3 18,044 04-06-2023, 08:17 PM
    Thread: Who is going to win the Supersport TT Race 2
Post: RE: Who is going to win the Supersport TT Race 2

I'm amazed how fast Dunlop is this year . Unless he has a mechanical issues I can't see anyone beating him on the 600. I think the 1000 stocker will go to Hickman though.
Chrisp955 TT Related Posts (Only) 1 3,345 04-06-2023, 08:06 PM
    Thread: Saturday Delay
Post: RE: Saturday Delay

We are at Sarah's got here about 8.15. Could be here as late as 7or 8pm we can't get out to roads open. But I can think of a lot worse places to spend your day. I'm two hotdogs and two hamburgers in a...
Chrisp955 TT Related Posts (Only) 1 1,321 03-06-2023, 02:18 PM
    Thread: Where are we watching from.
Post: Where are we watching from.

I was at Barraggow yesterday facing the white chapel not bad but filled up early.£1 to park your bike . Today I'm at the end of cronk_y_Voddy straight just after the crossroads. Plenty of room here. ...
Chrisp955 TT Related Posts (Only) 3 18,044 02-06-2023, 12:04 PM
    Thread: Plaque for Malcolm
Post: RE: Plaque for Malcolm

Was there today Chris . Used the style s few times I would say the tree you hold on to as you step over will be there a lot longer
Chrisp955 General Discussion 60 14,990 02-06-2023, 01:11 AM
    Thread: New record
Post: New record

Landed on the island at 5.15. Decided to do a steady lap. Got a bit giddy and over took a trike going through Crosby. Seen the copper to late. Pulled me in give me a bollocking. I'm a 57 year old hool...
Chrisp955 General Discussion 5 2,941 01-06-2023, 01:39 PM
    Thread: Team Roundhay fundraiser - Win a pair of TT VIP Hospitality tickets
Post: RE: Team Roundhay fundraiser - Win a pair of TT VI...

I will be in the legion Tuesday . There's a lot worse places for a pint.
Chrisp955 Events, Fundraising, Sponsorship 2 1,071 31-05-2023, 12:48 PM
    Thread: 1st Practice Times
Post: RE: 1st Practice Times

Mc G wasn't hanging round last night. Think Dunlop will be pushing for a big bike win this year. He already the man to beat on the 600
Chrisp955 TT Related Posts (Only) 7 2,970 30-05-2023, 12:54 PM
    Thread: In the hedges.
Post: RE: In the hedges.

I have watched from Barraggow on the inside facing the little white chapel. It's a good spot but the bank you sit on dose fill up so get there early. There is a burger van at the top of the field or w...
Chrisp955 TT Related Posts (Only) 25 101,286 30-05-2023, 12:52 PM
    Thread: In the hedges.
Post: RE: In the hedges.

Use to sit in the bomb hole on the inside of Rhencullen next to the telegraph pole. What a great spot. But sadly another one lost to health and safety
Chrisp955 TT Related Posts (Only) 25 101,286 29-05-2023, 06:36 PM
    Thread: In the hedges.
Post: RE: In the hedges.

If you head up the land past the campsite you can get to Douglas on closed roads . So depending on where your staying as to which side of the track you park on . There also a begger van on the field n...
Chrisp955 TT Related Posts (Only) 25 101,286 27-05-2023, 09:18 PM
    Thread: Weather!
Post: RE: Weather!

You should be in for a smooth crossing Andy .
Chrisp955 TT Related Posts (Only) 9 10,975 26-05-2023, 08:08 PM
    Thread: In the hedges.
Post: RE: In the hedges.

Yes there also the farm at Balacraine corner. If you have transport try the goose neck . Sarah cottage is a great spot get there early
Chrisp955 TT Related Posts (Only) 25 101,286 26-05-2023, 06:27 PM
    Thread: Paddock build up
Post: RE: Paddock build up

The rock looking very sunny Alife let's hope it stays like that for a few weeks. Roll on next Thursday
Chrisp955 TT Related Posts (Only) 15 12,336 25-05-2023, 07:46 PM
    Thread: Nearly sidecars...!
Post: RE: Nearly sidecars...!

Cool pics. Good camera work
Chrisp955 ALL Photographs and Video Shots etc... 3 1,705 23-05-2023, 09:38 PM
    Thread: TT entertainment schedule 2023
Post: RE: TT entertainment schedule 2023

I was in that that night Evilkinevil. If the weather good they open the side door. So you can get a pint in the Market Tavern and watch the bands through the side door. I wonder if Shoddywoddy will be...
Chrisp955 TT Related Posts (Only) 7 4,037 23-05-2023, 06:26 AM
    Thread: TT entertainment schedule 2023
Post: RE: TT entertainment schedule 2023

Always a few good bands on in the legion . You can get a seat and the beer cheep unfortunately it's not Okals . But the also give out temporary membership for TT fortnight. Rosemont didn't have and ba...
Chrisp955 TT Related Posts (Only) 7 4,037 19-05-2023, 10:44 AM
    Thread: TT entertainment schedule 2023
Post: RE: TT entertainment schedule 2023

Bit hard to make out captain. But looks like a blonde tribute band at Bushys on the Monday night . But with the new race schedule there won't be many late nights. Will have to be up and out to get yo...
Chrisp955 TT Related Posts (Only) 7 4,037 19-05-2023, 08:13 AM
    Thread: TT funfair back in the prom......
Post: RE: TT funfair back in the prom......

Is the big stage back this year. Outside bar 1886
Chrisp955 General Discussion 8 4,101 15-05-2023, 08:52 PM
    Thread: Plaque for Malcolm
Post: RE: Plaque for Malcolm

If anyone has a picture of Malcolm and everyone gives a fiver or £10 we can get a plack but also we could get his picture on the fairing of the peoples bike. Its a team that brings young riders throug...
Chrisp955 General Discussion 60 14,990 13-05-2023, 09:28 AM
    Thread: Plaque for Malcolm
Post: RE: Plaque for Malcolm

We put a plack up on the trees to the left as you come out the nook. It's been there a few years now with no problems . The clear fairy bridge every so often so wouldn't suggest there. Or Sarahs there...
Chrisp955 General Discussion 60 14,990 09-05-2023, 10:35 PM
    Thread: So when is everyone going over?
Post: RE: So when is everyone going over?

That should read 6am on the 1st
Chrisp955 General Discussion 21 15,665 04-05-2023, 07:45 PM
    Thread: So when is everyone going over?
Post: RE: So when is everyone going over?

I'm on the early morning ferry from Liverpool . Land 6am I think. We deffo need to sort something out for Malcolm. I put a plack on a tree a govners few years back. It's still there no one has ever te...
Chrisp955 General Discussion 21 15,665 04-05-2023, 10:28 AM
    Thread: Motorsport Merchandise no longer TT suppliers
Post: RE: Motorsport Merchandise no longer TT suppliers

Will this be a government decision? Seems to me as somone who lives in England the iom government seems to do as they please with out challenge. Seems like jobs for the boys and its all about making m...
Chrisp955 General Discussion 7 4,698 15-01-2023, 11:07 AM
    Thread: TT2022 More Bad News
Post: RE: TT2022 More Bad News

Seen this on the news this morning. Very sad. Thoughts go out to his family
Chrisp955 TT Related Posts (Only) 5 3,153 26-10-2022, 12:43 PM
    Thread: Chrissy Rouse
Post: RE: Chrissy Rouse

Heart goes out to his family
Chrisp955 Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 4 3,224 08-10-2022, 03:27 PM
    Thread: Phil Read
Post: RE: Phil Read

My old dads favourite rider. A great man RIP Phill
Chrisp955 TT Related Posts (Only) 8 5,507 08-10-2022, 03:26 PM
    Thread: The Forum / The Future
Post: RE: The Forum / The Future

We put a plaque on a tree at Governors 8 years back for a friend that passed it's still there . I will be over for next year's TT so more then happy to put one up somewhere . Maybe the site members th...
Chrisp955 ADMIN Posts - Everyone Please Read 82 24,140 15-09-2022, 06:34 AM
    Thread: The Forum / The Future
Post: RE: The Forum / The Future

So sorry to hear the news . Like others have said Malcolm was a great guy from the few emails we exchanged he seemed a true gent. Maybe we could put a plack or such like somewhere on the course next y...
Chrisp955 ADMIN Posts - Everyone Please Read 82 24,140 14-09-2022, 10:32 PM
    Thread: Hislop Norton
Post: RE: Hislop Norton

It dose look bloody nice. I've seen the Norton's go round Oulton park many years ago and I was on the island to see Micky Dunlop's lap. But I would of sold  a kidney to Hislop ride the white charger o...
Chrisp955 Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 10 5,515 23-08-2022, 08:46 PM
    Thread: Apologies Again
Post: RE: Apologies Again

Ya get well soon Malcolm our thoughts are with you.
Chrisp955 ADMIN Posts - Everyone Please Read 32 15,514 23-06-2022, 09:15 PM
    Thread: MANX GRAND PRIX 2022
Post: RE: MANX GRAND PRIX 2022

I have said before the Marshalls need some reward for what they do. At the very least free travel to the island. If they give that I still wouldn't Marshall so fair play to them that do. And those on ...
Chrisp955 Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 19 11,287 20-06-2022, 07:06 PM
    Thread: Covid - The TT variant
Post: RE: Covid - The TT variant

There was 7 in our digs and 5 tested positive for covid when they got back and all felt very poorly.
Chrisp955 TT Related Posts (Only) 6 21,870 20-06-2022, 03:06 PM