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Thread: Bequest in will to support road racing?
Post: RE: Bequest in will to support road racing?
| (19-03-2025, 09:04 AM)RTR Wrote: I made my will several years ago and have left 25% of my estate to the TTRA.
Got no kids or family, so they may as well have it. I'm sure a few hundred grand will he... |
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Thread: Bequest in will to support road racing?
Post: RE: Bequest in will to support road racing?
| Moose:
I am delighted that you are thinking of bequests in the event of your departure from this life. FOTTRA is an excellent organisation, and would be a good choice. FOTTRA is the supporting charity... |
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18-03-2025, 11:50 AM |
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Thread: Painted lines on the road
Post: RE: Painted lines on the road
| Well, you reckoned that I would know.....but I don't. My first TT was 1953, but I didn't have any concern for the course until around 1959. These white lines are not sticking out in my memory bank. So... |
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15-01-2025, 01:40 AM |
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Thread: Happy Birthday SILJA!
Post: RE: Happy Birthday SILJA!
| Best wishes Silja!! Sorry, I am a little late with the birthday greetings. I trust you are well. |
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03-01-2025, 10:53 AM |
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Thread: Monday MGP Practice
Post: RE: Monday MGP Practice
| I would say that 93mph IS the fastest girder fork lap. Well done Rhys.
Having said that, Stanley Woods managed a 90mph lap in 1939, one of only four riders to achieve this feat before the war.
Can any... |
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Thread: Monday MGP Practice
Post: RE: Monday MGP Practice
| Superb photography.
I would be surprised if suitable accommodation could not be found for you next year.
I hope you are successful. |
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31-08-2024, 06:20 PM |
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Thread: Forum Funding
Post: RE: Forum Funding
| Good work Chris, thank you for all the hard work. We should all be paying a contribution towards your outlay.
Are there enough of us out there to send £10? each. |
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28-08-2024, 09:46 AM |
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Thread: Where is the Stanley Woods Clock?
Post: RE: Where is the Stanley Woods Clock?
| Great work you guys. It is hard to believer that something so intrinsically linked to a TT superstar could be mislaid.
Stanley Woods was one of the first International stars of the TT..,....his memory... |
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31-07-2024, 11:27 PM |
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Thread: New format, old problems
Post: RE: New format, old problems
| (05-06-2024, 07:22 PM)H2pots Wrote: Well, the new format worked last year as it were perfect weather. But, as we all know, a perfect weather TT is as rare as hens teeth.
This week, since Sunday, we... |
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05-06-2024, 09:38 PM |
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Thread: Road closures & contingencies for 2024
Post: RE: Road closures & contingencies for 2024
| (10-02-2024, 11:02 AM)H2pots Wrote: Big practice day on Monday the 27th
homeward bound on the Sunday morning after the senior this year, if it gets postponed then I'll be on the ferry if it runs on... |
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11-02-2024, 12:57 AM |
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Thread: Manx GP results 1955
Post: RE: Manx GP results 1955
| (26-01-2024, 10:53 PM)sticky Wrote: I've got some of my late father's Blue 'uns and Green 'uns up in the loft. Wish I could find a way to get up there without breaking my neck...
Did you notice th... |
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30-01-2024, 05:24 PM |
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Thread: Triumph awarded Torrens Trophy
Post: RE: Triumph awarded Torrens Trophy
| I was wondering how many of you knew the history behind the Torrens Trophy.
"Torrens" was the pseudonym of Arthur E. Bourne Editor of "The Motor Cycle" from 1928 to 1951.
He was a towering figure in m... |
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25-01-2024, 03:18 PM |
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Thread: Anthony Gobert passes away, aged 48
Post: RE: Anthony Gobert passes away, aged 48
| Very sad. 48 years old. No age at all.
R.I.P. |
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17-01-2024, 04:11 PM |
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Thread: The Forum / The Future
Post: RE: The Forum / The Future
| I can only echo the general sentiment, i.e. lose the news updates, as I use the Forum in the main.
Happy to contribute to funds if needed, I have already previously stated that I.T is a complete "no n... |
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08-01-2024, 11:34 PM |
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Thread: 1953 Clubman's TT Races
Post: RE: 1953 Clubman's TT Races
| (02-01-2024, 08:23 PM)bsa499 Wrote: Chris_Sav's response to my original question included a link comprising an item from the Oxford Mail which included Richard Madsen-Mygdal's wife's name which was ... |
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03-01-2024, 01:00 PM |
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Thread: 1953 Clubman's TT Races
Post: RE: 1953 Clubman's TT Races
| Richard Madsen Mygdal was an absolute gentleman. He was a frequent visitor to the TT paddock along with his wife, (who's Christian name I forget).
It was indeed Richard who rode in the 1953 Clubmans T... |
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01-01-2024, 06:09 PM |
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Thread: Xmas Wishes to all inmates
Post: RE: Xmas Wishes to all inmates
| Very best wishes to everyone. Thanks for keeping TTwebsite going. |
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21-12-2023, 12:56 PM |
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Thread: Plaque for Malcolm
Post: RE: Plaque for Malcolm
| That's the perfect memorial for Malcolm. He would be so proud that he has been remembered.
Good work Alfie! |
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31-08-2023, 12:41 PM |
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Thread: Forum Funding
Post: RE: Forum Funding
| Sent a further remuneration Chris. Sorry, I wasn't being mean!! |
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22-08-2023, 08:33 PM |
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Thread: Admin Offline (and full webite down)
Post: RE: Admin Offline (and full webite down)
| Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I use this frequently, and if you let me know your bank details via a private message, I will send you some money.
Thank you for all the work you have put in to keep... |
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21-08-2023, 02:40 PM |
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Thread: TT documentary name please? Approx 1980
Post: RE: TT documentary name please? Approx 1980
| I too thought of the Power Bike film from 1973. Can't think of another one featuring Peter Williams and Mike Hailwood. |
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10-08-2023, 10:54 PM |
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Thread: The Forum / The Future
Post: RE: The Forum / The Future
| Well done Chris and the team for setting this up. I have absolutely no idea about anything I.T., but will happily part with £10 as my contribution....just let me know where to send it. |
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22-06-2023, 01:51 PM |
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Thread: Remembering DJ, 29th May 2003
Post: RE: Remembering DJ, 29th May 2003
| Thank you one and all for remembering D.J. on this day. Still difficult to take in the enormity of the moment when I received the news.
The amazing thing is that my Nephew is still so fondly remembere... |
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29-05-2023, 10:49 PM |
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Thread: Plaque for Malcolm
Post: RE: Plaque for Malcolm
| Re Malcom's surname:
I THINK it was Macdonald. Does that ring any bells? |
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21-05-2023, 11:04 AM |
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Thread: Plaque for Malcolm
Post: RE: Plaque for Malcolm
| Happy to contribute towards a plaque. |
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10-05-2023, 03:15 PM |
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Thread: Updates to my site
Post: RE: Updates to my site
| Excellent photos!! You look like you know what you're doing!! |
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27-01-2023, 06:53 PM |
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Thread: Help with a decision please
Post: RE: Help with a decision please
| (28-12-2022, 01:57 PM)sticky Wrote: As some of you may know, I've been running a photo website for a few years now. I have no expectations of getting rich off it but basically just try to cover my ... |
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29-12-2022, 11:18 AM |
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Thread: Christmass
Post: RE: Christmass
| I'm even later, but festive greetings to all. |
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26-12-2022, 05:12 PM |
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Thread: Crossing points
Post: RE: Crossing points
| No need to apologise. I have been going to the TT (and Manx) since 1953, and I found this information helpful.
To be fair, these days, the 4 lap races are over in under and hour and a half, so there's... |
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16-12-2022, 01:12 PM |
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Thread: NW 200 Gets Funding
Post: RE: NW 200 Gets Funding
| (10-12-2022, 12:22 AM)ian333 Wrote: Quick quiz RE: UGP - who is generally considered one of the fastest ever through the flow bog crossroads circa the 90’s? Not a million miles away from us.
I remem... |
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13-12-2022, 11:09 AM |
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Thread: NW 200 Gets Funding
Post: RE: NW 200 Gets Funding
| I totally agree.
I used to love the Ulster, and a growing disdain for the NW200, which I thought to be an almost pointless flat out blast.
To learn the nuances of Dundrod took a year or three, but to ... |
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Thread: Macau 2022 GP entry list
Post: RE: Macau 2022 GP entry list
| (15-11-2022, 06:13 AM)Sam Pato Wrote: More or less complete absence of the big names who have raced there over the last few years - not on par at all.
I agree.
Last time I raced there, was 1993. Ent... |
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15-11-2022, 11:42 AM |
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Thread: TT 2023 Schedule Changes
Post: RE: TT 2023 Schedule Changes
| I am stunned and saddened by this decision. Surely Senior day (Friday) was a Bank Holiday?
I have ridden in more than one Senior race on a Saturday......after it was postponed from the Friday. They wi... |
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25-10-2022, 05:16 PM |
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Thread: The Forum / The Future
Post: RE: The Forum / The Future
| Good work Chris, and THANK YOU for the work that you have put in. I am happy to contribute to any (reasonable) costs.
However, once you starting talking Templates & Style, I had no idea what you w... |
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06-09-2022, 01:59 PM |
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Thread: The Forum / The Future
Post: RE: The Forum / The Future
| Devastating news about Malcolm, may he rest in peace.
I did not know him well enough to write his obituary, and let's face it, an obituary SHOULD be written, as he has kept this website live for many ... |
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05-09-2022, 04:22 PM |
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Thread: MGP Delays
Post: RE: MGP Delays
| Re BSA 499....."a week too short, and sadly lacking in entries".
I totally agree with you, but the person who agreed to these classes (in conjunction with the Manx Government, not the Manx Club) has ... |
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31-08-2022, 02:11 PM |
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Thread: Riskware Warnings
Post: RE: Riskware Warnings
| Thanks for the update Chris. It is indeed very worrying re the future of the website, which I have been connected to for well over 20 years. I am no I.T. (ha! not even a TT expert now), so I can offer... |
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11-08-2022, 03:27 PM |
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Thread: Apologies Again
Post: RE: Apologies Again
| Malcolm, the fact that you're in constant pain is extremely distressing. We can only hope that there is a swift improvement in your health, I am sure that all the forum members send their best wishes ... |
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24-04-2022, 11:57 PM |
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Thread: Forum Recommendations
Post: RE: Forum Recommendations
| Never had any joy with Between the Hedges to be honest.
Let us all wish for Malcolm's continued good health. We really appreciate this website! |
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30-03-2022, 11:25 AM |
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Thread: Apologies Again
Post: RE: Apologies Again
| Yes health definitely comes first Malcolm. Best wishes to you sir! |
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21-03-2022, 10:52 AM |
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Thread: Who, What, Where, When?
Post: RE: Who, What, Where, When?
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Thread: Clutch starts
Post: RE: Clutch starts
| The 1947 (and from then on) Clubman's TT was kickstart.
I am sure that my races at the TT were clutch start from 1984, though the 75/76 10 lap Production TT was kick/electric start.
I didn't ride the ... |
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31-01-2022, 02:22 AM |
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Thread: Seasons Greetings
Post: RE: Seasons Greetings
| Best wishes to you too Malcolm. Hope you are improving health wise. |
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19-12-2021, 03:30 PM |
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Thread: No TT Zero for two more years
Post: RE: No TT Zero for two more years
| Although I am completely anti electric vehicles, (except for city centre use), I would say that a field of 50+ electric bikes would still be a spectacle. Yes, the sound and the smell would be gone, bu... |
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14-12-2021, 11:14 AM |
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Thread: TTRA Luncheon
Post: RE: TTRA Luncheon
| Ah Spearo, thanks for that, and thank you for the generous gift for the auction. I think it all went fairly well.
Hopefully the next President will be able to ride in on a racing bike......and we wil... |
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29-11-2021, 12:05 AM |
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Thread: Happy Ninetieth Birthday Jim Redman
Post: RE: Happy Ninetieth Birthday Jim Redman
| Congratulations Jim. He is probably the 2nd oldest surviving World Champion behind Cecil Sandford. |
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08-11-2021, 03:50 PM |
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Thread: Future of TT Website (By Malcolm when taken ill in 2021)
Post: RE: Future of TT Website
| Continued best wishes Malcolm, and thank you for the update. |
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10-10-2021, 12:18 PM |
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Thread: Future of TT Website (By Malcolm when taken ill in 2021)
Post: RE: Future of TT Website
| Blimey Malcolm......you been in the wars. Good luck with your recovery, I am sure you will have the support of everyone around you, AND the forum members of TT website. |
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26-09-2021, 10:15 PM |
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Thread: Who, What, Where, When?
Post: RE: Who, What, Where, When?
| Would it be Dave O' Leary? |
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Thread: Future of TT Website (By Malcolm when taken ill in 2021)
Post: RE: Future of TT Website
| This is very sad news. I am so sorry to hear of your deteriorating health, and offer every best wish for a good recovery.
I have been a member since Malcolm's web site was instigated, (I think) and I... |
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