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    Thread: Two things I miss , a few years back .
Post: RE: Two things I miss , a few years back .

Wheelies on the prom.. Didn't see one all week. Bikes parked side by side for the full length of the prom.
King Orry General Discussion 11 21,693 13-06-2016, 10:30 AM
    Thread: John McGuinness: To match Joey’s record would be icing on the cake
Post: RE: John McGuinness: To match Joey’s record would ...

Just to throw a curve ball.. How many wins would Hutchy be on now had he been fit to race.? I recon 18-20 minimum. As for McPint, for me any win is a win, especially the Leccy bikes. Let's face it h...
King Orry General Discussion 38 61,773 09-06-2016, 11:41 PM
    Thread: TT Moon
Post: RE: TT Moon

Ta Mr Sparkle. One day I'll post em all, the good the bad and the ugly.! 👍
King Orry General Discussion 5 10,759 09-06-2016, 11:30 PM
    Thread: Camp site recommendations.
Post: RE: Camp site recommendations.

Generally, nowhere's too far from the course. Of those I've stayed at.. Douglas Rugby Club, on the course, staggering distance from the Quarterbridge pub, not sure what they charge now but think we p...
King Orry Accommodation (TT, S100 and MGP - Homestay) 9 13,392 31-05-2016, 10:06 PM
    Thread: Bike & rider ticket out Thurs 2nd Wanted
Post: RE: Bike & rider ticket out Thurs 2nd Wanted

All sorted now thanks, once all those booking ridiculously early for TT'17 got off the tinterweb I was able to book mine for this year, easy-peasy. Job done ;-)
King Orry Miscellaneous Wanted 2 6,644 31-05-2016, 06:35 AM
    Thread: 2017 booking
Post: RE: 2017 booking

Logged in last night and booked the slots I wanted.. Boat leaves in two days time cos it's for this TT, 2016. TT2017? There's not a chance I'll queue up or wait on the phone for hours, I'll book tha...
King Orry General Discussion 13 21,172 31-05-2016, 06:31 AM
    Thread: Where's Radio TT?
Post: RE: Where's Radio TT?

Nah, the trite excrement is all part of the TT. RadioTT is TTop Class. 'The ferries are flat out, more bikes stream from the jetty. RadioTT's the soundtrack, over to Mavis and Betty'.
King Orry General Discussion 9 14,105 30-05-2016, 10:33 AM
    Thread: Bike & rider ticket out Thurs 2nd Wanted
Post: Bike & rider ticket out Thurs 2nd Wanted

Looking for a ticket out Thursday 2nd if anyone has such. PM me.  :icon_biggrin:
King Orry Miscellaneous Wanted 2 6,644 30-05-2016, 10:19 AM
    Thread: Where to go for breakfast
Post: RE: Where to go for breakfast

Harry's Cafe, in Douglas, cheap (TT cheap-ish anyhow) and cheerful. If you're heading to Ramsey call in Shoprite, they do great Breakfast Buns.
King Orry General Discussion 3 7,714 30-05-2016, 10:14 AM
    Thread: 2017 booking
Post: RE: 2017 booking

Always wonder why the Racket don't wait until the TT is at least underway before opening next years bookings. Just chews up the system for those looking to sort/re-arrange this years ticket. Like me ...
King Orry General Discussion 13 21,172 30-05-2016, 10:10 AM
    Thread: spectating
Post: RE: spectating

In the past I've headed out early to Ramsey, watched for a bit there, then on to the Gooseneck, Creg or Hiilberry. Or on the other side. Back to Milntown, even Union Mills or Bradden etc. Traffic is e...
King Orry General Discussion 11 24,000 28-05-2016, 11:26 AM
    Thread: Bushy,s Tent
Post: RE: Bushy,s Tent

Yup, they've splashed out on a new tent. Same sticky floor though. :-)
King Orry General Discussion 11 15,020 26-05-2016, 11:15 PM
    Thread: TT Moon
Post: TT Moon

TT Moon Like sardines bikes fill the ferries, the air thick with fumes. In the backstreets and the villages, they're renting out their rooms. Campsites pop up like mushrooms, as if by magic overnight...
King Orry General Discussion 5 10,759 26-05-2016, 11:02 PM