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Thread: Records
Post: RE: Records
| I saw his first newcomers at the Manx in 2006 and thought the mad begger would be lucky to get around in one piece, little did I know! |
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05-04-2024, 08:07 PM |
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Thread: Who, What, Where, When?
Post: RE: Who, What, Where, When?
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02-04-2024, 11:04 AM |
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Thread: Liverpool port
Post: RE: Liverpool port
| First berthing trials have taken place
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw5zv6rw6g9o |
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General Discussion
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23-03-2024, 02:37 PM |
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Thread: New operator appointed for Isle of Man Homestay Scheme
Post: RE: New operator appointed for Isle of Man Homesta...
| Homestay is under new management
https://www.homestay.im/about/welcome |
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Chris_Sav |
Accommodation (TT, S100 and MGP - Homestay)
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13-03-2024, 01:36 PM |
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Thread: TT 2024 Accommodation Wanted
Post: RE: TT 2024 Accommodation Wanted
| Split off manxmike's thread to new thread requesting accomodation |
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Chris_Sav |
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13-03-2024, 01:25 PM |
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Thread: Lee Johnston breaks his leg in testing!
Post: RE: Lee Johnston breaks his leg in testing!
| He's not had a lot of luck!! |
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Chris_Sav |
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05-03-2024, 01:16 PM |
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Thread: I of M newbie
Post: RE: I of M newbie
| Welcome to the forum.
You have a lot of choice in 37¾ miles! Just plan your day well, be ready for weather changes, particularly on the mountain, and whether you need to cross the course to get where... |
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04-03-2024, 12:07 PM |
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Thread: Day trips to the TT from Anglesey
Post: RE: Day trips to the TT from Anglesey
| Look what happened when Joey went by fishing boat in 1985.
Not for me! There are flights from London at that price. |
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Chris_Sav |
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26-02-2024, 01:59 PM |
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Thread: Liverpool port
Post: RE: Liverpool port
| Looks just about finished in the reports on youtube ny Mr Drone UK.
[Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rxjb8gCLN04/photo/1]
Supposed to be opening in March, but they will have to do berthing tr... |
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Chris_Sav |
General Discussion
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21-02-2024, 07:18 PM |
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Thread: Countdown
Post: Countdown
| 100 days to go!!
Bring it on! |
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Chris_Sav |
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17-02-2024, 04:36 PM |
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Thread: Garage space for a motorcycle for the summer
Post: RE: Garage space for a motorcycle for the summer
| Have a word with Tom Mason at Union Mills, never know without asking. |
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Chris_Sav |
Accommodation (TT, S100 and MGP - Homestay)
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15-02-2024, 01:17 PM |
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Thread: Popular TT campsite to close after TT 2024
Post: RE: Popular TT campsite to close after TT 2024
| Always enjoyed Ballamoar, we used it for several years before we stumbled upon a cottage when getting a bit ancient for sleeping on grass.
Steve ran the place well and always made sure we had the pit... |
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Chris_Sav |
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30-01-2024, 07:19 PM |
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Thread: Manx GP results 1955
Post: RE: Manx GP results 1955
| There is a facility to store attachments on the ttwebsite server, but it is not activated. The problem is storage can be overrun very quickly when members post large uncompressed images.
The problem ... |
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Chris_Sav |
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30-01-2024, 10:37 AM |
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Thread: The Forum / The Future
Post: RE: The Forum / The Future
| Still awaiting owner's preferences, but it appears to me that the forum is what most members wish to keep going.
I'll have a closer look at the website half when I hear from the owner. |
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Chris_Sav |
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16-01-2024, 03:45 PM |
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Thread: The Forum / The Future
Post: RE: The Forum / The Future
| In the year since I have been admin there have been 33 new members authorised of which only six have posted. Malcolm used a probationers group but I have only assigned one member to this as I was worr... |
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Chris_Sav |
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09-01-2024, 08:08 PM |
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Thread: The Forum / The Future
Post: RE: The Forum / The Future
| No problem whatsoever.
The payment for fixing the news script is one-off.
I have not looked at advertising but the footfall on the site is very low.
Yes that is basically correct. It all boils down... |
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Chris_Sav |
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09-01-2024, 12:21 PM |
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Thread: The Forum / The Future
Post: RE: The Forum / The Future
| Do not worry about the technicalities, that's my problem but I believe I am correct in saying that updating the news script for 150$ is the only remedial expense to keep the site in its entirety. ... |
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Chris_Sav |
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08-01-2024, 10:18 AM |
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Thread: The Forum / The Future
Post: RE: The Forum / The Future
| Decision time! an update to the current position.
Current position is that all software involved in ttwebsite and its forum are way out of date. The forum cannot be updated and the security vulnerab... |
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Chris_Sav |
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07-01-2024, 12:34 PM |
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Thread: 1953 Clubman's TT Races
Post: RE: 1953 Clubman's TT Races
| Father???
https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/141741...g-dynasty/
Assuming that's the right guy. |
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Chris_Sav |
General Discussion
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29-12-2023, 12:27 PM |
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Thread: Xmas Wishes to all inmates
Post: RE: Xmas Wishes to all inmates
| Happy Xmas to all our members and those who just browse.
Thanks especially to Captain and Alfie for their efforts during the year, also to all of you who have contributed to keeping the forum we lov... |
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Chris_Sav |
General Discussion
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23-12-2023, 12:20 PM |
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Thread: Plaque for Malcolm
Post: RE: Plaque for Malcolm
| Strike action on the horizon as well from both officers and crew unions over plans to impose new contracts forcing crew to live on board the ferry rather than going home at end of shift,
Enjoy The i... |
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Chris_Sav |
General Discussion
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20-12-2023, 11:35 AM |
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Thread: manxman
Post: RE: manxman
| 0950 and just leaving
Manx forums say that the footie gangway fouled the marine escape system. Luckily there was a crane on the quayside at the time |
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Chris_Sav |
General Discussion
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01-12-2023, 10:53 AM |
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Thread: manxman
Post: RE: manxman
| Looks like they broke something this morning.
Ramp went up at 0830 but did not leave, 0900 ramp back down on quay, 0945 still there |
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01-12-2023, 10:45 AM |
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Thread: Who, What, Where, When?
Post: RE: Who, What, Where, When?
| I'm with you on the dip past Barregarow, taken from the top of the wall by the cottage. |
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Chris_Sav |
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29-11-2023, 03:49 PM |
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Thread: Manx Grand Prix 2024 Steam Packet bookings available now
Post: RE: Manx Grand Prix 2024 Steam Packet bookings ava...
| Good spot!
Sadly I still don't plan on going next year, combination mainly of the shortened schedule, but old age and our usual accommodation being sold drawing the line under so many years of fun.
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Chris_Sav |
Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT
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08-11-2023, 09:52 AM |
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Thread: Manxman Arrival Gets Closer
Post: RE: Manxman Arrival Gets Closer
| Looks like the replacement of the 'Ben' is complete as Manxman is scheduled for all Heysham sailings now. |
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Chris_Sav |
General Discussion
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26-10-2023, 09:31 AM |
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Thread: Liverpool
Post: RE: Liverpool
| Link-span and floating pontoon have been craned in this week so looking much closer to finishing. |
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Chris_Sav |
General Discussion
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12-10-2023, 04:27 PM |
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Thread: No more kippers
Post: RE: No more kippers
| (28-09-2023, 02:19 PM)dommyman Wrote: Just read that Moores Kipper Smokery in Peel is closing this weekend. Sad news to see yet another local industry go to the wall.
https://www.facebook.com/Moores... |
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Chris_Sav |
General Discussion
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28-09-2023, 06:18 PM |
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Thread: Isle of Man TT: Visitor numbers rise to 43,000
Post: RE: Isle of Man TT: Visitor numbers rise to 43,000
| I'd be surprised if it were the same story for the Manx. |
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Chris_Sav |
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20-09-2023, 06:51 PM |
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Thread: Forum Funding
Post: RE: Forum Funding
| The website domain name invoice has been paid, but not by me. I have asked Malcolm's nephew if he has paid it.
Total I am holding is thus £82 at present, next bill the hosting next Spring. |
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Chris_Sav |
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20-09-2023, 11:58 AM |
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Thread: manxman
Post: RE: manxman
| I note she's doing the evening run today.
All sorts of changes due to the weather and Manannan losing an engine for the rest of the year. |
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Chris_Sav |
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17-09-2023, 06:50 PM |
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Thread: Forum Improvements
Post: RE: Forum Improvements
| Cheers guys.
Clean bill of health from the consultant so can drive/ride again, was starting to go stir crazy! |
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Chris_Sav |
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07-09-2023, 06:34 PM |
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Thread: Forum Improvements
Post: RE: Forum Improvements
| As I've been 'grounded' for the duration of the Manx I've been looking around the mine of information that is the main website.
Once I had healed enough from my eye op I've been tidying a few pages ... |
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Chris_Sav |
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05-09-2023, 12:00 PM |
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Thread: Forum Funding
Post: RE: Forum Funding
| Alfie has been reimbursed £100 for the plaque and has made a donation, thanks Alfie.
I am holding £60 towards next year's bills thanks to our wonderful community. |
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Chris_Sav |
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31-08-2023, 12:50 PM |
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Thread: Plaque for Malcolm
Post: RE: Plaque for Malcolm
| Brilliant Alfie! looked on Google Streetmap and there could not be a better place, just disappointed not to be there.
Don't forget to let me have payment details. |
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Chris_Sav |
General Discussion
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30-08-2023, 08:37 PM |
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Thread: Captain Sparkle and Mr LED
Post: Captain Sparkle and Mr LED
| Had to laugh when the Manx Radio commentator was reading comments by these two illustrious gentlemen and said he had no idea who thet were, I thought 'I do'!! :youtheman: |
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Chris_Sav |
Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT
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29-08-2023, 10:09 AM |
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Thread: Saturday's Revised Schedule Revised Again
Post: Saturday's Revised Schedule Revised Again
| Following the abandonment of Friday's session, Saturday has been delayed as well.
First up will now be the 'Made at the Manx' Centenary Parade Lap at 1:15pm.
Then the first official race of this yea... |
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Chris_Sav |
Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT
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26-08-2023, 12:41 PM |
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Thread: Windy corner camera man.
Post: RE: Windy corner camera man.
| If it's the same guy mine were on this site at the TT
https://www.fantttastic.com/filestore/12...estamp.jpg |
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Chris_Sav |
Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT
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24-08-2023, 11:53 AM |
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Thread: Forum Funding
Post: RE: Forum Funding
| Another from Splashdown thanks |
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Chris_Sav |
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24-08-2023, 09:01 AM |
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Thread: Camper van
Post: RE: Camper van
| Horses for courses! always been one of my favourites as you have the left hander past Laurel bank one followed by the right hander at Laurel Bank two, then glorious noise as they accelerate up to Blac... |
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Chris_Sav |
Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT
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23-08-2023, 11:04 PM |
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Thread: Rider Excluded
Post: Rider Excluded
| Darryl Anderson, a competitor in the Senior and Classic Senior MGP classes, has been excluded from the 2023 event following a positive drugs test.
Statement issued
https://manxgrandprix.co.uk/lates... |
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Chris_Sav |
Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT
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23-08-2023, 03:20 PM |
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Thread: Ian Bainbridge
Post: RE: Ian Bainbridge
| More sad news.
My thoughts are with family and friends. |
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Chris_Sav |
Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT
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23-08-2023, 01:25 PM |
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Thread: Camper van
Post: RE: Camper van
| I'm no motorhome expert on rough camping but there were several motorhomes on the Eastern end of Peel Prom during the TT.
Steady Edddie who used to own a motorhome always praised the views staying at... |
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Chris_Sav |
Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT
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23-08-2023, 01:07 PM |
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Thread: Forum Funding
Post: RE: Forum Funding
| (22-08-2023, 09:12 PM)ian333 Wrote: Sent another £10. Thank you for your efforts Chris
Thanks Ian, that's the first tenner towards next March |
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Chris_Sav |
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23-08-2023, 09:30 AM |
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Thread: Forum Funding
Post: RE: Forum Funding
| Thanks Sam, but it's all the members on this forum who are the diamonds. Seems hard to appreciate Malcolm was on the verge of closing it eight years ago due to trolls.
What a team we have thrown toge... |
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22-08-2023, 03:05 PM |
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Thread: Forum Funding
Post: RE: Forum Funding
| Many thanks everyone the crisis is over and funding until next March secured. :party1:
Hosting paid as attached and I have seen the donation made to the hospice on behalf of the memorial. The domain... |
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Chris_Sav |
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22-08-2023, 11:56 AM |
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Thread: Forum Funding
Post: RE: Forum Funding
| (22-08-2023, 10:35 AM)Chrisp955 Wrote: £20 sent via PayPal. Hope iv done it right
Received yours thanks and also Splashdown and Sam Pato's donation. |
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22-08-2023, 11:39 AM |
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Thread: Forum Funding
Post: RE: Forum Funding
| (21-08-2023, 08:22 PM)milestone 11 Wrote: Small donation sent.
Gratefully received thanks |
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Chris_Sav |
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21-08-2023, 10:46 PM |
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Thread: Forum Funding
Post: RE: Forum Funding
| (21-08-2023, 04:52 PM)bsa499 Wrote: £20 donated via PayPal. Once again many, many thanks for all your efforts Chris.
Received thanks |
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21-08-2023, 06:17 PM |
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Thread: Ballagarey Incident
Post: RE: Ballagarey
| The statement has been released
https://manxgrandprix.co.uk/latest/page/...ary-vines/
Sadly naming Gary Vines as the unfortunate rider |
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