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    Thread: 2015 TT ferry prices
Post: RE: 2015 TT ferry prices

My invoice arrived too. Car plus 2 travelling on the Thursday before Practice Week returning Thursday after race week = £436 The same booking for the last two years has been under £240. The higher T...
alf885 General Discussion 24 45,169 12-12-2014, 10:50 AM
    Thread: RRS.Com Calendar Proceeds
Post: RE: RRS.Com Calendar Proceeds

Thanks to Malcolm and the Team at ttwebsite.com for their support and allowing us to run an ad for the calendar. alf
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 1 4,034 21-02-2009, 08:29 PM
    Thread: Merry Xmas
Post: RE: Merry Xmas

Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to everyone, keep 'er lit as they say. [Image: http://uk.f866.mail.yahoo.com/ya/downloa...x&inline=1]
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 4 7,449 24-12-2008, 05:55 PM
    Thread: Road Racing Calendar 2009: Update
Post: Road Racing Calendar 2009: Update

With thanks to TTwebsite, Malcolm, Helen, Cargo and all site members please see here for the latest news http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/Charity-c...4715906.jp
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 0 3,263 21-11-2008, 09:43 AM
    Thread: Road Racing Calendar 2009
Post: RE: Road Racing Calendar 2009

Many thanks to everyone that has encouraged and supported us so far and thanks in anticipation for future support as well. Remember that the proceeds, £4 from each sale, will be divided equally betwee...
alf885 Miscellaneous For Sale 9 14,678 29-10-2008, 11:33 PM
    Thread: Road Racing Calendar 2009
Post: RE: Road Racing Calendar 2009

Many thanks for your support, calendars will be dispatched commencing Mon 20th October.
alf885 Miscellaneous For Sale 9 14,678 14-10-2008, 05:10 PM
    Thread: Road Racing Calendar 2009
Post: Road Racing Calendar 2009

A group of us from roadracingsupporters.com and ttwebsite.com have got together to produce a road racing calendar for 2009. The perfect Xmas gift for that special person in your life. The A4 wall han...
alf885 Miscellaneous For Sale 9 14,678 13-10-2008, 05:20 PM
    Thread: get Well soon pykey
Post: RE: get Well soon pykey

Sorry to hear you're not well pykey. Get well soon.
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 7 10,370 06-10-2008, 11:05 PM
    Thread: Gold Cup
Post: Gold Cup

A few from what turned out to be, in my opinion, the meeting of the season so far; [Image: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/2882...48.jpg?v=0] [Image: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3102/2879...d...
alf885 ALL Photographs and Video Shots etc... 1 6,188 22-09-2008, 08:13 PM
    Thread: Helen G
Post: RE: Helen G

Happy Birthday Helen
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 19 22,923 17-09-2008, 08:04 PM
    Thread: Gold Cup Scarborough
Post: RE: Gold Cup Scarborough

pykey, I'll be there for both days, arriving early Saturday morning. I'll be camping at the circuit on Saturday night. There's a big multi-forum meet up going on, with roadracingsupporters.com, flying...
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 6 9,679 12-09-2008, 10:44 PM
    Thread: GARRY DICKINSON UPDATE
Post: RE: GARRY DICKINSON UPDATE

Gaynor, I'm so pleased to hear that Garry is doing so well. I wish him all the best on his road to recovery. Well done both of you.
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 8 11,542 06-09-2008, 03:50 PM
    Thread: Major Plans announced
Post: RE: Major Plans announced

:lmao Or; - petrol at 50p/litre = ride your bike more = burn more fossil fuel = accelerate global warming = no TT or MGP postponements = bask in warm evening sunshine supping cold beer for ever. [Im...
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 7 9,932 01-09-2008, 09:15 AM
    Thread: Hutchy
Post: RE: Hutchy

Hutchy to ride for Rob McElnea at UGP. See here http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorspo...554689.stm
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 5 9,369 11-08-2008, 06:58 PM
    Thread: Hutchy
Post: RE: Hutchy

Great shame that Hutchy won't have any bikes for the UGP, here's hoping. After last year he must feel a bit deflated the ways things have gone at AIM. However judging by rumours circulating during the...
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 5 9,369 10-08-2008, 07:38 PM
    Thread: Craig Jones
Post: RE: Craig Jones

A memorial site has been set up for fans to leave tributes and condolences here
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 12 17,720 05-08-2008, 06:18 PM
    Thread: Road Race World Championship
Post: RE: Road Race World Championship

I like this idea but how about, for fun, a "4 Road Race International Championship 2008" to kick things off covering NW,TT (Senior), S100 (Senior Solo) and UGP. Going into the UGP 2008 as the final r...
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 12 16,476 27-07-2008, 08:56 PM
    Thread: The return of the caption competition...
Post: RE: The return of the caption competition...

"Sssh! Just keep smiling, the scrutineer thinks that's an Arai on your head."
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 18 23,385 17-07-2008, 09:11 PM
    Thread: Who's the fat lad making a racing comeback?
Post: RE: Who's the fat lad making a racing comeback?

Fitz, Wear your new T shirt, they're very slimming . alf
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 23 35,298 17-07-2008, 08:28 AM
    Thread: TT Stars in 10,000 ft Parachute Jump - Accomplished - Now with Photograph
Post: RE: TT Stars in 10,000 ft Parachute Jump (Plus mum...

Congratulations to all of you and good luck with the fund raising. alf
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 23 36,140 15-07-2008, 08:44 PM
    Thread: Yet More Southern 100 Pics
Post: Yet More Southern 100 Pics

A small selection from Thursday. The wind, rain and cold were thwarted as the "Splash and Dash Crew" were fortified by the Witch's brew and a great day out was had by all. [Image: http://farm4.static...
alf885 ALL Photographs and Video Shots etc... 0 4,674 12-07-2008, 10:05 PM
    Thread: Tonight at the Southern
Post: RE: Tonight at the Southern

maggie Wrote:Can anyone tell me the schedule for the racing, tonight and tomorrow, please? I've looked everywhere but can't find anything about the order of races. Many thanks. Here you go maggie Roa...
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 11 13,967 09-07-2008, 06:29 PM
    Thread: Tonight at the Southern
Post: RE: Tonight at the Southern

Thanks for the update Helen, counting down the hours now, see you Thursday.
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 11 13,967 07-07-2008, 11:09 PM
    Thread: Skerries Incident
Post: RE: Skerries Incident

Baylon McCaughey Wrote:latest, the guy is stable, think 2 bikes, not 3 bikes involved, both riders suffered minor injuries, ie most seriousd, broken collarbone Thanks Baylon, fingers crossed he makes...
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 6 10,472 06-07-2008, 02:30 PM
    Thread: FAO Paul Phillips
Post: RE: FAO Paul Phillips

degsy24 Wrote:(Witch & Cargo, I am the lucky one who won your quiz on the early morning bus tour this year so thanks again!). You're just not going to let me forget are you? :Doh
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 56 86,702 02-07-2008, 09:04 PM
    Thread: Connor signs for McAdoo
Post: RE: Connor signs for McAdoo

Excellent news. I'll be over on Thursday only with the wide awake club (24hr dash across - fuelled by caffeine) and looking forward to it. Here's hoping for better weather than last year. Anyone else ...
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 5 9,554 02-07-2008, 05:35 PM
    Thread: Shocking News - Christian Parzer
Post: RE: Shocking News - Christian Parzer

cargo Wrote:I've been searched loads of times but it was only really a security check..............and only once on arrival on the IOM have I seen the dog there giving everyone the once over. I know...
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 38 54,102 02-07-2008, 09:47 AM
    Thread: Shocking News - Christian Parzer
Post: RE: Shocking News - Christian Parzer

thewitch Wrote:Sadly, it is a problem here, Cargo. And everywhere else I'm afraid. The UK is awash with them and despite all the public and media condemnation it is verging on acceptable behaviour. W...
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 38 54,102 02-07-2008, 08:08 AM
    Thread: Not quite the Steam Packet
Post: RE: Not quite the Steam Packet

Trouble was, still is, I'm not an all weather passenger! Yuk!
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 8 10,803 29-06-2008, 07:07 PM
    Thread: Not quite the Steam Packet
Post: RE: Not quite the Steam Packet

Wow, that's some trip. 1978 day trip to the MGP Liverpool to Douglas felt if not looked like that.
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 8 10,803 29-06-2008, 06:29 PM
    Thread: Caption competition
Post: RE: Caption competition

"If I push this button here, it goes wrrr wrrr wrrr" "And if I push this one it goes beep beep beep"
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 40 54,160 20-06-2008, 05:58 PM
    Thread: Southern 100
Post: Southern 100

Anyone know the entry list yet?
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 0 3,837 20-06-2008, 05:53 PM
    Thread: Cheer Doug up
Post: RE: Cheer Doug up

Called in to see Doug this afternoon. He's in good spirits especially as he is returning to Nobles Hospital, today, to continue his recuperation. He'll be arriving this evening no doubt. I wished him...
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 13 17,688 20-06-2008, 05:07 PM
    Thread: Cheer Doug up
Post: RE: Cheer Doug up

ali Wrote:I think his daughter said Arrow Park. Is this on the Wirral Yes Arrow Park is on the Wirral pykey, pm sent
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 13 17,688 17-06-2008, 08:37 PM
    Thread: Medical costs
Post: RE: Medical costs

FC Wrote:One of the Islands MHKs has raised the question over the cost of medical treatment to those that have offs at the TT, he says that it costs about £80 to £100k per patient and in one case this...
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 5 8,436 16-06-2008, 10:12 PM
    Thread: John Surtees O.B.E.
Post: RE: John Surtees O.B.E.

"Sir" would be more fitting.
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 2 5,185 14-06-2008, 06:01 PM
    Thread: Bus trip pics
Post: RE: Bus trip pics

Some more pics from the Early Morning Practice Bus [Image: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3145/2565...43.jpg?v=0] [Image: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/2564...ab.jpg?v=0] [Image: http://farm4...
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 9 13,006 09-06-2008, 08:32 PM
    Thread: TT 2008 ?
Post: RE: TT 2008 ?

Although there were several personal factors that enhanced my TT i.e. new bike that I could ride comfortably I thought this TT was brilliant. My list of positives; Racing - superb. Ran to programme l...
alf885 Information, Press Releases etc and your comments 17 10,625 08-06-2008, 11:41 AM
    Thread: FAO Crazy blanket
Post: RE: FAO Crazy blanket

Ballacraine on Friday evening. [Image: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3165/2553...c976_b.jpg]
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 5 7,825 08-06-2008, 12:21 AM
    Thread: Friday practice @ Ballacraine
Post: Friday practice @ Ballacraine

From Ballacraine Friday evening practice. [Image: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3112/2558...13.jpg?v=0] [Image: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2558...d4.jpg?v=0] [Image: http://farm4.static.f...
alf885 ALL Photographs and Video Shots etc... 1 6,410 08-06-2008, 12:18 AM
    Thread: Home Again
Post: RE: Home Again

I couldn't agree with you more Ian. I thought that 2008 was a superb TT. Alot of people seem to have been drawing their knives prior to the event in the hope of attacking the organisers et al. The pr...
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 2 4,513 07-06-2008, 07:22 AM
    Thread: Early Morning Practice Bus Guides Day Job
Post: Early Morning Practice Bus Guides Day Job

Roy and Dave at work. [Image: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/2555...4b.jpg?v=0]
alf885 ALL Photographs and Video Shots etc... 0 5,015 06-06-2008, 09:16 PM
    Thread: Crowe and Cox @ Braddan Bridge
Post: Crowe and Cox @ Braddan Bridge

Crowe and Cox on their way to completing the Sidecar double pictured here at Braddan Bridge. More @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/slippery3/ [Image: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/2553...35.jpg?v...
alf885 ALL Photographs and Video Shots etc... 0 4,593 05-06-2008, 09:49 PM
    Thread: 'Practice Tour Bus ' Thank you
Post: RE: 'Practice Tour Bus ' Thank you

The aforementioned Quiz winners receiving their signed books from Roy Hanks and Dave Wells. [Image: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3065/2553...fc.jpg?v=0]
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 3 7,904 05-06-2008, 09:32 PM
    Thread: 'Practice Tour Bus ' Thank you
Post: RE: 'Practice Tour' Thank you

rabscallion Wrote:Hi all, I just wanted to say a quick thank you to all especially Helen fo a great Tour. Tom and Dave's commentary was very entertaining and we had A great chat with Steve, (I'll se...
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 3 7,904 05-06-2008, 06:41 PM
    Thread: Prohibited and Restricted areas
Post: RE: Prohibited and Restricted areas

I see what you mean FC. That's not what I was expecting. I think a full recce of the course is called for when I get over on Thursday. :(
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 9 12,079 26-05-2008, 11:02 PM
    Thread: Prohibited and Restricted areas
Post: RE: Prohibited and Restricted areas

I don't want to get too downhearted until I've seen some of the changes for myself but I do hope that these restrictions are not too draconian. That said some that I've noted where at spots where I wo...
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 9 12,079 26-05-2008, 10:39 PM
    Thread: sidecar delay
Post: RE: sidecar delay

Hoping for a swift recovery for James.
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 22 28,686 26-05-2008, 09:50 PM
    Thread: sidecar delay
Post: RE: sidecar delay

pykey Wrote:Have they got headlights on? in cloudy new brighton its nearly dark even the webcam on the the prom cars had dipped headlights i have the best of both worlds WEB CAM AND RADIO TT :bonk::bo...
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 22 28,686 26-05-2008, 08:58 PM
    Thread: WE ARE HERE
Post: RE: WE ARE HERE

ian huntly Wrote:After a dreadful drive up to Liverpool from Reading through high winds and lashing rain we sailed from the pier head one and a half hours late. The crossing was just like the 50's all...
alf885 TT Related Posts (Only) 2 4,870 26-05-2008, 08:13 PM