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    Thread: Leg's out.
Post: RE: Leg's out.

(29-08-2013, 07:12 PM)John Winthrope Wrote: Hi Pat, Joined this site just after seeing you at Donny, and what a joy it was to catch up after all the years. Hope you are feeling better, and now I hav...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 7 12,438 29-08-2013, 10:00 PM
    Thread: Classic TT dinner
Post: Classic TT dinner

I have just read on another TT forum that the TT HEROES dinner that is being held during the classic TT is to have a number of NON TT, but ex GP riders to host some of the tables. I find this hard to ...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 2 5,512 01-08-2013, 09:33 AM
    Thread: Ducati TT 1 & TT 2 symposium 2013
Post: Ducati TT 1 & TT 2 symposium 2013

The first ever UK Ducati TT 1 & TT 2 symposium will be held at Donnington Park on the weekend of 9th, 10th & 11th August. The symposium will be incorporated in the CRMC event, and the Italian ...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 0 2,596 10-07-2013, 08:49 PM
    Thread: TT tent might need planning permission
Post: Classic Manx Parade.

Why are there "stars" who have never ridden in the Manx let alone the TT taking part, Who is paying for Agostini and Spencer ? to attend ?
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 2 4,516 01-07-2013, 08:47 PM
    Thread: Classic TT Race entries - Reminder(s) - Entries Now Closed
Post: RE: Classic TT Race entries - Reminder(s) - Entrie...

I have been trying to find out who is riding in the lap of honor, but nobody seems to want to answer my emails, does anybody know ?.
pat slinn Classic TT 7 4,273 22-06-2013, 05:27 PM
    Thread: Hilary’s view: We need more restrictions on watching Isle of Man TT
Post: RE: Hilary’s view: We need more restrictions on wa...

This year was the first time in, I think fifty years that I was not at the TT, I was taking notice of what my wife and doctor had said to me !. However I will be at the Manx. To be quite honest I do ...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 1 5,187 15-06-2013, 03:50 PM
    Thread: Perfection in a Bottle - Perfection on two wheels.
Post: RE: Perfection in a Bottle - Perfection on two whe...

I would love a bottle, but the price seems to be a secret !
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 3 8,195 23-05-2013, 06:10 PM
    Thread: From Avril Harlequin
Post: RE: From Avril Harlequin

(01-04-2013, 12:57 PM)ian huntly Wrote: Breaking News: Because of the possibilty of the cuurent bad weather lasting into June, a new triangular TT course will be tried this year....It will have the...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 1 4,129 01-04-2013, 02:01 PM
    Thread: Concerns over damage to the TT Course
Post: RE: Concerns over damage to the TT Course

John, what is the gut feeling of the IOM TT residents regarding the TT being eight weeks away, and the state of the infrastructure and damage to the TT circuit in some parts ?.
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 3 5,587 29-03-2013, 06:05 PM
    Thread: TTFans 2013 Project -
Post: RE: TTFans 2013 Project -

(27-03-2013, 04:59 PM)ian huntly Wrote: Unlike last year when I had a super response to my idea of a commemorative plaque for Bob Macs 99.58 mph lap, I have had no financial response whatsoever to ...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 4 7,731 27-03-2013, 05:39 PM
    Thread: NEW TT MEMORABILIA AUCTION SITE GIVES FANS CHANCE TO OWN A PIECE OF TT HISTORY
Post: RE: NEW TT MEMORABILIA AUCTION SITE GIVES FANS CHA...

I asked a high ranking IOM goverment /TT official a number of years ago about buying one of the old shell fuel "quick fillers" he told me that they had all been scraped some years before !!, so are th...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 2 6,052 26-03-2013, 08:32 PM
    Thread: Stanley, Michael, Bailey, Hailwood.
Post: Stanley, Michael, Bailey, Hailwood.

Thirty two years today we lost the greatest and best racing motor cyclist, ever ! RIP, Stanley, Michael, Bailey, Hailwood.
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 1 3,726 23-03-2013, 06:31 PM
    Thread: Cars.
Post: Cars.

Any truth in the story I heard that the orginizers are to bring the Subaru laps back for the 2013 TT ?
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 2 4,460 29-11-2012, 12:18 PM
    Thread: Toll
Post: Toll

Anything in the rumour that their will be a toll served on any motorcycle that crosses Bradden bridge during TT fortnight, ? and the toll booth will be manned by DED members !
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 3 5,997 24-11-2012, 08:56 PM
    Thread: 'Bushy's' beer tent site to go out to tender
Post: RE: 'Bushy's' beer tent site to go out to tender

(20-11-2012, 08:07 AM)Malcolm Wrote: [Image: http://www.ttwebsite.com/gifs/bushyscrowd1.jpg] It's become a fixture at the TT, and something of an icon on Douglas promenade during festival fortnigh...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 5 14,471 20-11-2012, 01:34 PM
    Thread: £1.6m contract for TT was not signed
Post: RE: £1.6m contract for TT was not signed

And whose hands is the future of the TT in ??
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 4 7,668 06-11-2012, 05:53 PM
    Thread: oldies on here
Post: RE: oldies on here

Hi everybody, I am still here and loyal. Please keep the site open malcolm !. Pat.
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 14 19,263 28-08-2012, 07:53 PM
    Thread: TT - 2062
Post: RE: TT - 2062

(21-06-2012, 08:16 AM)ade! Wrote: I was bored - sorry :icon_lol: The 2062 Isle of Man TT races. I can just see it now. No more rain, no more fog, and a balmy 25 degrees centigrade all day and all ...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 8 15,761 23-06-2012, 11:37 AM
    Thread: MCN photograph 1978
Post: MCN photograph 1978

I know that this is a long shot,.....however. I am looking for a copy of MCN from late summer/autumn 1978. I need a photograph that was printed in their edition that covered, either the power bike eve...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 1 3,392 12-06-2012, 12:50 PM
    Thread: Riders Threatened
Post: RE: Riders Threatened

(06-06-2012, 01:28 PM)FCM Wrote: (06-06-2012, 01:08 PM)pat slinn Wrote: (06-06-2012, 12:21 PM)FCM Wrote: Riders and teams at this years TT have been threatened by the TT organization for speakin...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 7 11,239 06-06-2012, 05:01 PM
    Thread: Riders Threatened
Post: RE: Riders Threatened

(06-06-2012, 12:21 PM)FCM Wrote: Riders and teams at this years TT have been threatened by the TT organization for speaking out about the lack of space in the Paddocks for team vans while private ca...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 7 11,239 06-06-2012, 01:08 PM
    Thread: Right --- Who's Going !!
Post: RE: Right --- Who's Going !!

(25-05-2012, 11:43 PM)Baylon McCaughey Wrote: Arrive next wednesday all being well, cant wait, hope to see ya Ian baylon Yes I will be there, my 50th odd visit ! I will be hobbling around after a "s...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 4 9,154 26-05-2012, 11:43 AM
    Thread: BOB MAC PLAQUE + Pics
Post: RE: BOB MAC PLAQUE

(23-05-2012, 10:06 PM)NickJ Wrote: Ian, I must congratulate you (belatedly) for organising the Bob Mac plaque. As you know, Bob was my childhood hero, and I'm delighted his meteroic lap is being rec...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 4 9,720 24-05-2012, 01:09 PM
    Thread: NW 200
Post: NW 200

What do people think, ? Was the pass that Seeley pulled on Dunlop.....fair, dangerous, or stupid ?
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 1 3,685 20-05-2012, 09:43 AM
    Thread: Four wheeled thingys
Post: RE: Four wheeled thingys

Ian, Now that sounds far more interesting than Subaru's trying to go fast !
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 7 12,200 05-05-2012, 04:38 PM
    Thread: Just my opinion - Again
Post: RE: Just my opinion - Again

Who picks up the expenses for these people to attend the the TT, I would hope it was Arai ?. Perhaps somebody that knows the answer could let us know. I have in the passed asked open questions on this...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 5 7,959 02-05-2012, 09:38 AM
    Thread: Four wheeled thingys
Post: Four wheeled thingys

Has anybody got any information on four wheel thingys trying to do fast laps this year ?
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 7 12,200 30-04-2012, 09:57 PM
    Thread: 65 years a TT fan
Post: 65 years a TT fan

At this years TT Ian Huntly will be celebrating 65 years as a TT fan. In my opinion Ian has done as much for the TT in his own unique way as any body has done. He takes every opportunity he has to pr...
pat slinn Information, Press Releases etc and your comments 3 1,373 18-04-2012, 01:05 PM
    Thread: Please read Future of racing
Post: RE: Please read Future of racing

Yes Ian, FCM is talking a lot of sense. Money and the making it at the TT seems the pre occupation of the authorities. I believe that the TT made a awful lot of money last year, I would like to know ...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 5 8,796 03-04-2012, 01:02 PM
    Thread: Missing Post
Post: RE: Missing Post

I have just spent some time reading the postings on the other forum. There are some strange people there aren't there ?..
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 6 9,161 21-03-2012, 07:21 PM
    Thread: Missing Post
Post: RE: Missing Post

(20-03-2012, 09:12 AM)Lee Wrote: Pheew! lol It's hit the fan over there! Where there any TT stars and/or officials mixed up with this, or has it all been blown out of proportion.
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 6 9,161 20-03-2012, 06:54 PM
    Thread: Missing Post
Post: Missing Post

Can somebody please tell me why Rosie's post of earlier this evening has been removed from the forum ?
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 6 9,161 18-03-2012, 10:23 PM
    Thread: PAINT THE KERBS!
Post: RE: PAINT THE KERBS!

(09-03-2012, 05:54 PM)FCM Wrote: (08-03-2012, 10:01 PM)larryd Wrote: John - could I suggest that the Gorse Lea Crew take a couple of pots of paint and a few brushes on site for first practice? If...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 36 70,224 12-03-2012, 01:44 PM
    Thread: MICK WALKER 1942 - 2012
Post: RE: MICK WALKER 1942 - 2012

(11-03-2012, 11:29 PM)ian huntly Wrote: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mick_Walker_(motorcycling) Mick Walker 1942 - 2012 We are sad to learn of the passing of Mick Walker after a long illness.. He ...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 5 8,604 12-03-2012, 01:06 PM
    Thread: Luxury hospitality
Post: RE: Luxury hospitality

I have now heard from a very senior member of the ACU regarding my posting about a ride around the TT course in a official car during roads closed. This gentleman has been very honest and open in his ...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 9 13,926 29-02-2012, 05:20 PM
    Thread: Italian mechanics overalls
Post: Italian mechanics overalls

Hi, Does anybody know a supplier for the 1960's style "Italian" mechanics racing overalls. Pale blue with a long zip that goes lengthwise up the body from left to right ?
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 3 9,326 20-02-2012, 05:49 PM
    Thread: 50 YEARS AGO
Post: RE: 50 YEARS AGO

(19-01-2012, 09:31 PM)ian huntly Wrote: Do you think there will be any commemoration at this years TT of Chris Vincents win in the Sidecar Race on a BSA ??? It would be nice to think that the TT org...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 3 6,943 20-01-2012, 11:44 AM
    Thread: IOM TT Paddock
Post: RE: IOM TT Paddock

(05-01-2012, 06:39 PM)George Wrote: I have heard that Douglas corporation are going to ban the parking of Motor-homes and large commercial vehicles from residential areas within Douglas. The parking...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 9 17,217 06-01-2012, 06:26 PM
    Thread: Luxury hospitality
Post: RE: Luxury hospitality

Hi, I hope that everybody had a good Christmas and New year. Has any "powers to be", members of the TT organizing committee, IOM Government, people from Regency travel, TT insurers, or anybody in t...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 9 13,926 03-01-2012, 04:27 PM
    Thread: Bob Mac 1962
Post: RE: Bob Mac 1962

About ten years ago Race Mission researched the possibility for permission to build/finance a memorial garden or wall somewhere in Nobles park. Our idea was a memorial for all TT and MGP riders that w...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 12 19,994 31-12-2011, 08:54 PM
    Thread: Bob Mac 1962
Post: RE: Bob Mac 1962

(30-12-2011, 11:01 PM)ian huntly Wrote: After Guthries there are two White stone walls on minor bends......... Could one of them be declared to the memory of Bob, with an un - stealable plaque ??? ...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 12 19,994 30-12-2011, 11:30 PM
    Thread: Bob Mac 1962
Post: RE: Bob Mac 1962

Ian, Race Mission and myself would contribute towards any memorial to Bob Mac.
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 12 19,994 30-12-2011, 10:56 PM
    Thread: Marshals to get discounted ferry tickets for 2012
Post: RE: Marshals to get discounted ferry tickets for 2...

(29-12-2011, 12:33 PM)Malcolm Wrote: [Image: http://www.ttwebsite.com/gifs/steampackethdr.gif] The Steam Packet Company have announced that Marshals for the TT and Manx Grand Prix will still be abl...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 2 5,592 29-12-2011, 11:30 PM
    Thread: Day Trip Package Launched for 2012 Isle of Man TT Races
Post: RE: Day Trip Package Launched for 2012 Isle of Man...

(24-12-2011, 04:01 PM)ian huntly Wrote: Good to read your comments Veefour...... Both of us clearly recommend a day trip if a person can't do the full TT period... The early round-the- course coac...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 4 13,139 24-12-2011, 06:56 PM
    Thread: Luxury hospitality
Post: RE: Luxury hospitality

The £1649.00 luxury VIP experience is for 2 days only. This does not include travel to the IOM. I spoke to Regency travel in the IOM and asked if part of this £1649.00 included the insurance for the l...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 9 13,926 22-12-2011, 02:16 PM
    Thread: Luxury hospitality
Post: Luxury hospitality

I have just received notification of a Luxury Platinum two day VIP break at the 2012 TT, the cost £ 1,649.00. For all those people that are in a position to take advantage of this break, I hope that ...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 9 13,926 20-12-2011, 02:02 PM
    Thread: Proof Read a NEW BOOK
Post: RE: Proof Read a NEW BOOK

(29-11-2011, 11:01 AM)pykey Wrote: Just had a quick look briliant will look later to all the contents Ian. Pm'd you Ian.
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 30 45,182 19-12-2011, 05:25 PM
    Thread: TT SUPPORTERS CLUB
Post: RE: TT SUPPORTERS CLUB

Over the thirty odd years that I have known Jim Parker I have never found him anything less than, polite helpful, accommodating and above all a died in the wool motor cycle racing and TT enthusiast .
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 4 7,173 16-12-2011, 01:00 PM
    Thread: 'Modular' solution to TT accommodation shortage
Post: RE: 'Modular' solution to TT accommodation shortag...

(09-12-2011, 06:49 PM)Big Gar Wrote: I'm in. Do you think this will happen? Gar The IOM tourist board and the Steam packet company keep telling us that more and more people are attending the TT ...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 8 16,811 10-12-2011, 06:51 PM
    Thread: TT Questions in House of Keys
Post: RE: TT Questions in House of Keys

(06-12-2011, 11:37 AM)Malcolm Wrote: [Image: http://www.ttwebsite.com/gifs/manxradiomain.gif] Ramsey MHK Leonard Singer has questions on the cost of running the Motorsport Development Group, and as...
pat slinn TT Related Posts (Only) 6 10,705 06-12-2011, 05:06 PM