Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 A friend of a friend has a holiday place there, which he's willing to let me have for a week at the end of October. I've never been before and don't know much about the place (other that the TT races and what I've just read on Wikipedia). Has anyone and info or experience of the place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 My dad's from Douglas. I've only been over once for a couple of days, but it was nice. Not sure how much touristy stuff there is to last a week like, unless you like golf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3900 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Norman Wisdom lives there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 My dad's from Douglas. This explains a lot. A friend of a friend has a holiday place there, which he's willing to let me have for a week at the end of October. I've never been before and don't know much about the place (other that the TT races and what I've just read on Wikipedia). Has anyone and info or experience of the place? It's quite a nice place, so long as you're not staying more than 2 weeks (then Isle of Man Syndrome sets in). There's certainly enough touristy stuff to last you a week (train, historic buildings and such), plus the actual island is worth having a good tour around just for the differing scenery. Not sure that time of year is really the best to see it though (or that everything will be open). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7083 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 no speed limit in interior? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 no speed limit in interior? There wasn't on national speed limit roads (although in reality most of the roads limit your speed and many areas were/are a posted limit anyway) they were on about changing it, don't know if they ever did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 My dad's from Douglas. This explains a lot. Didn't you live in the Isle of Man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 all I know is that we have to run a whole different collection of National Insurance for the 20 or so inhabitants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Can you still get given the birch there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4389 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 A mate of mine went there when we played in a pre season years ago - reckoned it was full of Scousers and Irish kids looking for bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stevie Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 What sort of accent does someone from the Isle of Man have? Like half scouse half Irish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy 17 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 What sort of accent does someone from the Isle of Man have? Like half scouse half Irish? Scourish to be sure to be sure larrrrrrrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3357 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 (edited) I use to shag a girl whose grandmother was from the Isle of White and she was a right dorty tart. Her grand-daughter was alright as well Fucking hell! I've turned in the berb. Edited September 23, 2008 by sammynb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asteroidblitz 12 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Cheeky twats. I was born & brought up there. Most beautiful place in the world, but only when it's sunny (about 3 days a year) Accents are more scouse in the east and more Oirish in the west. We don't birch folk anymore. No speed limits in the interior. Where the place you're staying Dr Kenneth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 50,000 alcoholics clinging to a wind and wave swept rock in the middle of the Irish Sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 91 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 went over there for the tt races in the mid 90's. was great fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted September 23, 2008 Author Share Posted September 23, 2008 I use to shag a girl whose grandmother was from the Isle of White and she was a right dorty tart.Her grand-daughter was alright as well Fucking hell! I've turned in the berb. What's that got to do with the Isle of Man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted September 23, 2008 Author Share Posted September 23, 2008 Cheeky twats. I was born & brought up there. Most beautiful place in the world, but only when it's sunny (about 3 days a year) Accents are more scouse in the east and more Oirish in the west. We don't birch folk anymore. No speed limits in the interior. Where the place you're staying Dr Kenneth? Port Soderick I think its called, just outside Douglas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 went over there for the tt races in the mid 90's. was great fun. TT is great when you visit, but it's a bit of a PITA when you're there full time. Port Soderick I think its called, just outside Douglas? Worth going down to the calf area too (I think you can get public boat trips out there, I always had private boat access so not sure. Nice views, you'll likely see a fair bit of wildlife too - although again time of year access issues), and loads of nice cliff top walks around there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10858 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 A good friend of mine is from the Isle of Mann, she has H-cups. that is all I have to say about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3357 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I use to shag a girl whose grandmother was from the Isle of White and she was a right dorty tart.Her grand-daughter was alright as well Fucking hell! I've turned in the berb. What's that got to do with the Isle of Man? Not a lot but I showed her my Isle of Man Just call me bobby, I'll be here all week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7034 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 One if the TT riders has died during practice today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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