Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Report post 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Face 27 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Carr's Gloves 371 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 Norman Wisdom lives there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fop 0 Report post 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). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trophyshy 475 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 no speed limit in interior? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fop 0 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Face 27 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 My dad's from Douglas. This explains a lot. Didn't you live in the Isle of Man? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peasepud 0 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusoda Kid 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 Can you still get given the birch there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJS 628 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Stevie Report post Posted September 22, 2008 What sort of accent does someone from the Isle of Man have? Like half scouse half Irish? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paddy 0 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammynb 295 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asteroidblitz 8 Report post 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob W 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 50,000 alcoholics clinging to a wind and wave swept rock in the middle of the Irish Sea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canofbeans 4 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 went over there for the tt races in the mid 90's. was great fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Report post 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Report post 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fop 0 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Fish 570 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammynb 295 Report post 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid Dynamite 924 Report post Posted May 27, 2013 One if the TT riders has died during practice today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
