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"This is a slow start but suppose its still a good few months away. "Have always wanted to go to watch the tt but never had the chance or anyone to go with plus wouldent no where to book stay etc . I do have a motorhome that o would take if I did go tho | |||
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"This is a slow start but suppose its still a good few months away.
Have always wanted to go to watch the tt but never had the chance or anyone to go with plus wouldent no where to book stay etc . I do have a motorhome that o would take if I did go tho
"Lots take their motor homes and just hop around the Island parking where they stop. It's not cheap putting a van on the ferry. Check out availability and cost on the steam packet website. We have mates who do it that way with their motorhomes and love it, why they now leave the bikes at home and go on an adventure of the island. Go on your own and come back having made new friendships. | |||
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"That's a rip of big time " The cost for Motorsport isn't cheap whether it is 2 wheels or 4 wheels. Good job all the practice and racing is free to watch for the 2 weeks, evens out the cost we suppose | |||
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"This is a slow start but suppose its still a good few months away.
Have always wanted to go to watch the tt but never had the chance or anyone to go with plus wouldent no where to book stay etc . I do have a motorhome that o would take if I did go tho
Lots take their motor homes and just hop around the Island parking where they stop. It's not cheap putting a van on the ferry. Check out availability and cost on the steam packet website. We have mates who do it that way with their motorhomes and love it, why they now leave the bikes at home and go on an adventure of the island. Go on your own and come back having made new friendships. "So true that's what I was debating but as never bin people have said you need to book up campsites etc so wasent sure | |||
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"This is a slow start but suppose its still a good few months away.
Have always wanted to go to watch the tt but never had the chance or anyone to go with plus wouldent no where to book stay etc . I do have a motorhome that o would take if I did go tho
Lots take their motor homes and just hop around the Island parking where they stop. It's not cheap putting a van on the ferry. Check out availability and cost on the steam packet website. We have mates who do it that way with their motorhomes and love it, why they now leave the bikes at home and go on an adventure of the island. Go on your own and come back having made new friendships.
So true that's what I was debating but as never bin people have said you need to book up campsites etc so wasent sure "No not at all, the glory of having a camper van. Sure if you look in the Web you will find some kind of forum discussing TT with camper vans | |||
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"Well recent events put me in “sod it” mode so I bought a new bike. Hopefully I’ll be there next year " Happy new bike, what did you get. Keep looking on steam packet site and get booked. Check out Manx government home stay they are a great way to find accommodation and not a bad price too | |||
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"never book it wait till cancelations week before never failed to get a ticket lol even centeenary year 2007 been going for years it was good fun slowly getting worse still love to follow it and get excited every year by it met a lot of folk through the years all good fun " We have a mate who doesn't even book. For years he just turns up at the port to get on the ferry as a stand by, he has never failed apparently | |||
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"Well recent events put me in “sod it” mode so I bought a new bike. Hopefully I’ll be there next year Happy new bike, what did you get. Keep looking on steam packet site and get booked. Check out Manx government home stay they are a great way to find accommodation and not a bad price too "Nothing amazing. I’m not as flush as I used to be. I just got a ZZR 600. Needs a couple of bits doing but it’s a good runner and pretty tidy. I’ll check out the home stay thing. Thank you for the advice | |||
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"Well recent events put me in “sod it” mode so I bought a new bike. Hopefully I’ll be there next year Happy new bike, what did you get. Keep looking on steam packet site and get booked. Check out Manx government home stay they are a great way to find accommodation and not a bad price too
Nothing amazing. I’m not as flush as I used to be. I just got a ZZR 600. Needs a couple of bits doing but it’s a good runner and pretty tidy.
I’ll check out the home stay thing. Thank you for the advice "ZZR 600 is a good bike. Don't know if you are into the camping thing but there's plenty of TT campsites too | |||
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"We are from the IOM, considering turning our house near Ramsey into a bnb, does anyone have an opinion whether we could fill it with people from fab or best off opening it up to all" Our opinion is to open it up to all. We would say most people on Fab go to TT with vanilla friends which is probably why it is so difficult to get a meet during TT. It is a great idea and if it worked then you will have found that niche market but that's the gamble. Just our honest opinion | |||
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"We are from the IOM, considering turning our house near Ramsey into a bnb, does anyone have an opinion whether we could fill it with people from fab or best off opening it up to all Our opinion is to open it up to all. We would say most people on Fab go to TT with vanilla friends which is probably why it is so difficult to get a meet during TT. It is a great idea and if it worked then you will have found that niche market but that's the gamble. Just our honest opinion "That chat didn't take off. Wonder what they are deciding? We are off to Isle of Man tomorrow. Turn round 6 times and we'll be sailing to TT next year | |||
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"That was a reply to the comment it may be a thing of the past "Couldn't have said it better. Roll on TT 2023 | |||
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"That was a reply to the comment it may be a thing of the past
Couldn't have said it better. Roll on TT 2023 "Definitely, MGP (will always be known as that in my humble opinion) was brilliant. Although I’m not sure on the gamble of condensed racing days vs the unpredictable weather, it went well. I can’t get over the cost of your ferries! As far as I’m aware, the Gov purchased the Steam packet and then put up the prices. Interesting option. That being said it should be another spectacular festival and I for one can’t wait. | |||
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"Yes the condensed racing schedule for Manx is not a good gamble, they got away with it this year due to the good weather but if weather goes to shit there's no wiggle room at all. Hopefully they will see sense "Only time will tell, sometimes the unpredictability adds to the excitement. But imagine if they got completely caught out!  | |||
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"Yes the condensed racing schedule for Manx is not a good gamble, they got away with it this year due to the good weather but if weather goes to shit there's no wiggle room at all. Hopefully they will see sense
Only time will tell, sometimes the unpredictability adds to the excitement. But imagine if they got completely caught out! "Its Isle of Man, they WILL get caught out. The old addage, why fix something that isn't broken | |||
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"There's a lot of objection about them messing with the TT schedule for 2023." For safety reasons (I appreciate the parody or irony of this word) I truly hope the maximum time allotted to the festival is utilised. Far to many TT’s are blighted with interruptions to the riders gaining as much practice as possible. The ramifications of this is evident in the worst case scenario raising its ugly head. The organisers will hopefully apply a modicum of sense and listen to the fans and riders alike to make the most of the festival. Time will tell. One thing I love though is the live feed, albeit a little off quality compared to most streaming services, it was the closest I could get last time. So progress is good so far | |||
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"There's a lot of objection about them messing with the TT schedule for 2023. For safety reasons (I appreciate the parody or irony of this word) I truly hope the maximum time allotted to the festival is utilised. Far to many TT’s are blighted with interruptions to the riders gaining as much practice as possible. The ramifications of this is evident in the worst case scenario raising its ugly head. The organisers will hopefully apply a modicum of sense and listen to the fans and riders alike to make the most of the festival. Time will tell. One thing I love though is the live feed, albeit a little off quality compared to most streaming services, it was the closest I could get last time. So progress is good so far "But do you realise part of the objections is streaming of TT live. A lot think it is to the detriment of a unique festival that you can only experience by being there | |||
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"There's a lot of objection about them messing with the TT schedule for 2023. For safety reasons (I appreciate the parody or irony of this word) I truly hope the maximum time allotted to the festival is utilised. Far to many TT’s are blighted with interruptions to the riders gaining as much practice as possible. The ramifications of this is evident in the worst case scenario raising its ugly head. The organisers will hopefully apply a modicum of sense and listen to the fans and riders alike to make the most of the festival. Time will tell. One thing I love though is the live feed, albeit a little off quality compared to most streaming services, it was the closest I could get last time. So progress is good so far
But do you realise part of the objections is streaming of TT live. A lot think it is to the detriment of a unique festival that you can only experience by being there "I appear not to be fully informed
This is interesting because I see both sides, on one hand those that can’t make it (working overseas in my case) can keep up to date. On the other hand why pay the extortionist to visit when one can simply enjoy all the action from the comfort of one’s domain. This I take it from your point of view (the organisers) will detract from enticing visitors.
As long as it’s on I’ll be there (unless away lol)
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"Deposit paid, ready for 2023.....cant wait " Its a good feeling to be booked for 2023. We sail out Thursday 1st June @ 11am | |||
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"Deposit paid, ready for 2023.....cant wait Its a good feeling to be booked for 2023. We sail out Thursday 1st June @ 11am "MGP dates out too 20-28 Aug 23 | |||
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"Deposit paid, ready for 2023.....cant wait Its a good feeling to be booked for 2023. We sail out Thursday 1st June @ 11am
MGP dates out too 20-28 Aug 23 "Yes dates released today but ferry bookings not released yet | |||
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"Post your TT 2023 stuff here folks. We wonder what price the Steam Racket are going to make up this time round. We have booked ferry and paid our £80 deposit for next years. It cost us £400 for us two and 1 bike for this years TT but as we all know that was carried over from 2020 and at the 2020 price. Also our thoughts go with the 5 riders who paid the ultimate price at this years racing £400 just for the ferry? Id never pay that. I have been to the TT as a foot oassenger. It was an ok weekend, but tbh I wouldnt rush back for that event. I do like and own bikes, but I'm not mad keen on being ripped off. " | |||
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but look outside the box sometimes...these lads have to gain their experience somewhere ... fuk I'm ranting a it aren't I  | |||
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"It's mental money!! You do know there are other Roadrace options though...Ireland been the start of it... I love the Isle of man don't get me wrong been countless times over 2 many yrs but look outside the box sometimes...these lads have to gain their experience somewhere ... fuk I'm ranting a it aren't I "Its like anything in life really, some things are that good you have to pay good money to go. The whole of TT is something you just can't experience anywhere else. So folk say they aren't going as they don't like being ripped off. All we have to say is Holiday resorts, Costa and fuel filling stations. We are getting ripped off every day in one form or another. If you wanna see and experience TT Steam Packet will rip your eyes out but once there the Manx people will welcome you with such warmth like no where else, which is why we go every year | |||
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"It's mental money!! You do know there are other Roadrace options though...Ireland been the start of it... I love the Isle of man don't get me wrong been countless times over 2 many yrs but look outside the box sometimes...these lads have to gain their experience somewhere ... fuk I'm ranting a it aren't I
Its like anything in life really, some things are that good you have to pay good money to go. The whole of TT is something you just can't experience anywhere else. So folk say they aren't going as they don't like being ripped off. All we have to say is Holiday resorts, Costa and fuel filling stations. We are getting ripped off every day in one form or another. If you wanna see and experience TT Steam Packet will rip your eyes out but once there the Manx people will welcome you with such warmth like no where else, which is why we go every year "Amen to that answer F & B ..the greatest show on earth ! | |||
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"It's mental money!! You do know there are other Roadrace options though...Ireland been the start of it... I love the Isle of man don't get me wrong been countless times over 2 many yrs but look outside the box sometimes...these lads have to gain their experience somewhere ... fuk I'm ranting a it aren't I
Its like anything in life really, some things are that good you have to pay good money to go. The whole of TT is something you just can't experience anywhere else. So folk say they aren't going as they don't like being ripped off. All we have to say is Holiday resorts, Costa and fuel filling stations. We are getting ripped off every day in one form or another. If you wanna see and experience TT Steam Packet will rip your eyes out but once there the Manx people will welcome you with such warmth like no where else, which is why we go every year
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"It's mental money!! You do know there are other Roadrace options though...Ireland been the start of it... I love the Isle of man don't get me wrong been countless times over 2 many yrs but look outside the box sometimes...these lads have to gain their experience somewhere ... fuk I'm ranting a it aren't I
Its like anything in life really, some things are that good you have to pay good money to go. The whole of TT is something you just can't experience anywhere else. So folk say they aren't going as they don't like being ripped off. All we have to say is Holiday resorts, Costa and fuel filling stations. We are getting ripped off every day in one form or another. If you wanna see and experience TT Steam Packet will rip your eyes out but once there the Manx people will welcome you with such warmth like no where else, which is why we go every year
Amen to that answer F & B ..the greatest show on earth !
"Interesting thoughts really, a trip to the NW200 or Ulster GP may be in the cards. Flight or ferry from the island? 
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"I've not been to the island since 08 but 3 of us booked for next year, I've messaged the accommodation Facebook and website and no joy so far. Getting a tad concerned to be honest "Did you book your accommodation through the official Manx Government home stay page? | |||
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"I've not been to the island since 08 but 3 of us booked for next year, I've messaged the accommodation Facebook and website and no joy so far. Getting a tad concerned to be honest
Did you book your accommodation through the official Manx Government home stay page? "We've not got any accommodation booked yet | |||
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"I've not been to the island since 08 but 3 of us booked for next year, I've messaged the accommodation Facebook and website and no joy so far. Getting a tad concerned to be honest
Did you book your accommodation through the official Manx Government home stay page?
We've not got any accommodation booked yet"Have a look on the Manx home stay pages. Done that before and it's a great way to find accommodation | |||
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"I've not been to the island since 08 but 3 of us booked for next year, I've messaged the accommodation Facebook and website and no joy so far. Getting a tad concerned to be honest
Did you book your accommodation through the official Manx Government home stay page?
We've not got any accommodation booked yet
Have a look on the Manx home stay pages. Done that before and it's a great way to find accommodation "I've messaged a few and they are fully booked thought they still have adds up and don't say that they are fully booked  | |||
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"I've not been to the island since 08 but 3 of us booked for next year, I've messaged the accommodation Facebook and website and no joy so far. Getting a tad concerned to be honest
Did you book your accommodation through the official Manx Government home stay page?
We've not got any accommodation booked yet
Have a look on the Manx home stay pages. Done that before and it's a great way to find accommodation "Got a place in just past ballaugh bridge | |||
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"I've not been to the island since 08 but 3 of us booked for next year, I've messaged the accommodation Facebook and website and no joy so far. Getting a tad concerned to be honest
Did you book your accommodation through the official Manx Government home stay page?
We've not got any accommodation booked yet
Have a look on the Manx home stay pages. Done that before and it's a great way to find accommodation
Got a place in just past ballaugh bridge "That's good news | |||
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"I've not been to the island since 08 but 3 of us booked for next year, I've messaged the accommodation Facebook and website and no joy so far. Getting a tad concerned to be honest
Did you book your accommodation through the official Manx Government home stay page?
We've not got any accommodation booked yet
Have a look on the Manx home stay pages. Done that before and it's a great way to find accommodation
Got a place in just past ballaugh bridge
That's good news "50 per night plenty parking and a garage, winner winner chicken dinner | |||
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"Hearing rumours the 23 TT will be a new format, with more races and along the lines of 22 MGP, anyone seen anything rock solid on this? "The race schedule has been released if you search for it | |||
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"The new schedule was out back when the ferry tickets went live,why people are suprised all of a sudden I do not know. " Yes we agree, there was a lot of objection to the new schedule. Yesterday it became official after consolidation. | |||
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"My motor home and box trailer is £1260 Bloody scandalous but where else can you do that Very sad Davey was a good friend of ours very sad indeed Hope you have a great time it will soon be here X" Really is crazy the price The Steam Racket charge. Us two and one bike was £400 this year, how much it will be for 2023 we will find out next month | |||
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"Heard the price could be 440 for bike, rider and pillion, wouldn't be surprised, steam racket don't make any money out of it though so they say. Still keep going though, 29th this year but its getting harder x sorry to say its 6 now bless him " Funny thing is Manx Government took over ownership of Steam Packet few years ago. The Manx folk were hopeful the prices would reflect but they just kept the same business model. So now its the Manx Government ripping us all off with Ferry Prices. Hey ho if we want to go to the best road races in the world we have to suck it up. Everyone wants our money, just some want a little more than others  | |||
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"Just a email to say our boat departure has been put back an hr,I hope the roads still open for us getting there "We got that email today too. Sailing on Thursday of practice week @ 11am so now 10am, an extra hour of our holiday, yippee | |||
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"Ours has went from 4.15am to 5.15am "Ah yours went the other way to ours. We get an extra hour holiday, you get an extra hour in bed | |||
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"Yeah, we still keep going every year, " Yes we do, no place like it. The buzz around the Island for 2 weeks is amazing. For the people who live there, watching the Rock wake up the few weeks prior to the masses arriving is incredible. The come down in the week after maybe not so | |||
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"I am lucky enough to have friends over there, although most of the time they are over here but it's a nice island out of the TT as well, " Same here, we've been going every year for over 20 years. Many friends live there and friends we have taken for their 1st visit to TT have also moved over | |||
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"Ferry & camping booked. 6 of us riding over, it’s my first time & looking forward to it " You will love it. Just received an email from Steam Racket with balance, £368.52, to pay before 24th Feb | |||
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"Ferry & camping booked. 6 of us riding over, it’s my first time & looking forward to it You will love it. Just received an email from Steam Racket with balance, £368.52, to pay before 24th Feb "Also got mine, at least dick Turpin wore a mask lol | |||
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"£607 for two of us in a VW Transporter!!! "Once Santa has been and we have all swung by into 2023 the countdown to TT2023 will commence. Our pockets a little lighter by end of Feb and the Steam Rackets pocket bulging | |||
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"Ferry & camping booked. 6 of us riding over, it’s my first time & looking forward to it You will love it. Just received an email from Steam Racket with balance, £368.52, to pay before 24th Feb
Also got mine, at least dick Turpin wore a mask lol"We got ferry & camping for £178 each, seems like a bargain | |||
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"Ferry & camping booked. 6 of us riding over, it’s my first time & looking forward to it You will love it. Just received an email from Steam Racket with balance, £368.52, to pay before 24th Feb "Yeah should be great £178 each for ferry & camping | |||
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"Ferry & camping booked. 6 of us riding over, it’s my first time & looking forward to it You will love it. Just received an email from Steam Racket with balance, £368.52, to pay before 24th Feb
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£178 each for ferry & camping "You must be going as foot passengers? How long are you there for? We go Thursday of practice week and return Sunday after Saturdays senior day | |||
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"Yeah I’m off there again, lucky enough to have a house we rent over there for the week! I think there is 7 of us this year on all bikes. Looking forward too it as we missed this years as we did the Nc500 instead." 7 of you eh, will be a great TT for you all, full of laughs and memories. Here we are into 2023 now, it will soon be here | |||
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"Yeah I’m off there again, lucky enough to have a house we rent over there for the week! I think there is 7 of us this year on all bikes. Looking forward too it as we missed this years as we did the Nc500 instead." How was the NC500..?? Thinking of hiring a motor home and doing it myself around September time | |||
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"Yeah definitely always a laugh when we are on the isle, we’ve been 6 times before. " We have been going every year for over 20 years | |||
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"Yeah I’m off there again, lucky enough to have a house we rent over there for the week! I think there is 7 of us this year on all bikes. Looking forward too it as we missed this years as we did the Nc500 instead. How was the NC500..?? Thinking of hiring a motor home and doing it myself around September time" Motorhome?? When you can do it on a bike | |||
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"Yeah I’m off there again, lucky enough to have a house we rent over there for the week! I think there is 7 of us this year on all bikes. Looking forward too it as we missed this years as we did the Nc500 instead. How was the NC500..?? Thinking of hiring a motor home and doing it myself around September time Motorhome?? When you can do it on a bike "Yes, motor home. My bike got written off after an accident | |||
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"Travelling on my own Who do I contact for cottage hire in groudel Glen just outside Douglas. Few years ago since i stayed there and original booker isn't in my circle these days " Manx Government have a list of official home stays these days, all vetted I believe to get on the official site. Hope that helps | |||
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"Travelling on my own Who do I contact for cottage hire in groudel Glen just outside Douglas. Few years ago since i stayed there and original booker isn't in my circle these days Manx Government have a list of official home stays these days, all vetted I believe to get on the official site. Hope that helps "Finks I've left it too late | |||
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"Travelling on my own Who do I contact for cottage hire in groudel Glen just outside Douglas. Few years ago since i stayed there and original booker isn't in my circle these days Manx Government have a list of official home stays these days, all vetted I believe to get on the official site. Hope that helps
Finks I've left it too late "All the folk who haven't paid their ferry by end of February will lose their deposit and will go back up to book with the Steam Packet, I believe the first Monday in March. It's never to late and if you don't mind camping there's always somewhere. Good luck and we hope you get sorted | |||
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"Travelling on my own Who do I contact for cottage hire in groudel Glen just outside Douglas. Few years ago since i stayed there and original booker isn't in my circle these days Manx Government have a list of official home stays these days, all vetted I believe to get on the official site. Hope that helps
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All the folk who haven't paid their ferry by end of February will lose their deposit and will go back up to book with the Steam Packet, I believe the first Monday in March. It's never to late and if you don't mind camping there's always somewhere. Good luck and we hope you get sorted "Thankas muchly | |||
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"Yeah I’m off there again, lucky enough to have a house we rent over there for the week! I think there is 7 of us this year on all bikes. Looking forward too it as we missed this years as we did the Nc500 instead. How was the NC500..?? Thinking of hiring a motor home and doing it myself around September time" It was amazing! You won’t see as much in a motorhome compared to a bike as some roads are not passable but will still be an amazing trip. | |||
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"That was a reply to the comment it may be a thing of the past
Couldn't have said it better. Roll on TT 2023
Definitely, MGP (will always be known as that in my humble opinion) was brilliant. Although I’m not sure on the gamble of condensed racing days vs the unpredictable weather, it went well.
I can’t get over the cost of your ferries! As far as I’m aware, the Gov purchased the Steam packet and then put up the prices. Interesting option.
That being said it should be another spectacular festival and I for one can’t wait. "What actually happened was IOM Gov purchased the Steam-Packet from the Steam-Packet a couple of years ago. So effectively the IOM residents now own the SP Although the Gov actually own the company SP, they do so "at arm's length" and play no part in running it. Staffing/costing etc is completely down to the SP. Much to the disappointment of the IOM Public...apart from a very few exceptions....costings are the same for wherever you live. To quote the late Sir Billy Butlin...."Book early for the best prices""!! Hope the above helps? | |||
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"All booked for race week. Staying union mills " Another month closer | |||
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"I think thay have moved the Liverpool ferry terminal think that will be using the new one" The rescheduled date for terminal to open is June 2023 so lets see if it is operational for TT. It will be a huge challenge to open up right at the busiest time and have to overcome all the teething problems. Maybe it will open after TT, who knows | |||
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"Shell we try and arrange a social for all of us fabs friends during race week? Everyone welcome, any suggestions on locations and timings? " We tried that a few years back hardly anyone turned up, but thats not to say if you sort it out the same will happen | |||
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" We tried that a few years back hardly anyone turned up, but thats not to say if you sort it out the same will happen "Il see who else reply’s etc, it Might end up being just us ?? | |||
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" We tried that a few years back hardly anyone turned up, but thats not to say if you sort it out the same will happen
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" We tried that a few years back hardly anyone turned up, but thats not to say if you sort it out the same will happen
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We're always up for a good night out at TT "A bit of dancing and drinking at the Busheys Village ? | |||
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" A bit of dancing and drinking at the Busheys Village ?" I think that could be on the cards for us all! I do love a good dance | |||
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"13 weeks and we'll be on our way. Next stop Easter then the next stop will be the Rock "Can not wait to get back! To hear that roar of your the bikes again! | |||
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"15 years since my last visit so I am buzzing for it ,get the jizz machine wheelying out the gooseneck "15 years, you will see a big change, Cones out over the mountain and a lot of new speed limits over the years. Gooseneck now has a speed limit and just after that is the holy grail sign of national speed limit. Police everywhere so beware and stick to the limits that are set. They will pull you over at railtracks (Bungalow) if they spot you dangerous driving between the hair pin and bungalow. I watched them stop a bike through the cones as he was on the bumper of a car not being able to wait to get going after the cones, bad riding is not tolerated. Still fun over the mountain just not as it used to be. Enjoy as it is still a buzz. | |||
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"Late to this year's event Classic TT. Is there any guys who could take a female in their accommodation.. dates flexible " With the new schedule of Manx GP they have now dropped the Classic at Manx in August. There was a thread for Manx GP by basher but I can't find it, must have dropped off the bottom. Maybe start a thread for Manx GP asking your question as you may get some accommodation that way as this thread is for TT in June. Also try looking on Manx Government site for official home stay, that's always a good way to find private accommodation from folk who open their house up. Hope that all helps | |||
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"Late to this year's event Classic TT. Is there any guys who could take a female in their accommodation.. dates flexible With the new schedule of Manx GP they have now dropped the Classic at Manx in August. There was a thread for Manx GP by basher but I can't find it, must have dropped off the bottom. Maybe start a thread for Manx GP asking your question as you may get some accommodation that way as this thread is for TT in June. Also try looking on Manx Government site for official home stay, that's always a good way to find private accommodation from folk who open their house up. Hope that all helps "Thanks. I'm crossing my legs that I could share cost of accommodation. Totally happy and hold my own to.share a room | |||
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"15 years since my last visit so I am buzzing for it ,get the jizz machine wheelying out the gooseneck
15 years, you will see a big change, Cones out over the mountain and a lot of new speed limits over the years. Gooseneck now has a speed limit and just after that is the holy grail sign of national speed limit. Police everywhere so beware and stick to the limits that are set. They will pull you over at railtracks (Bungalow) if they spot you dangerous driving between the hair pin and bungalow. I watched them stop a bike through the cones as he was on the bumper of a car not being able to wait to get going after the cones, bad riding is not tolerated. Still fun over the mountain just not as it used to be. Enjoy as it is still a buzz. "Has it really my god that is wild,only had them to the waterworks when I was last there .I know last years there a lot more 30's and that,i stuck to the limits anytime I've been before.Then tear over the mountain,it is a cert that they restrict the mountain even more this year . | |||
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"15 years since my last visit so I am buzzing for it ,get the jizz machine wheelying out the gooseneck
15 years, you will see a big change, Cones out over the mountain and a lot of new speed limits over the years. Gooseneck now has a speed limit and just after that is the holy grail sign of national speed limit. Police everywhere so beware and stick to the limits that are set. They will pull you over at railtracks (Bungalow) if they spot you dangerous driving between the hair pin and bungalow. I watched them stop a bike through the cones as he was on the bumper of a car not being able to wait to get going after the cones, bad riding is not tolerated. Still fun over the mountain just not as it used to be. Enjoy as it is still a buzz.
Has it really my god that is wild,only had them to the waterworks when I was last there .I know last years there a lot more 30's and that,i stuck to the limits anytime I've been before.Then tear over the mountain,it is a cert that they restrict the mountain even more this year ."They have restricted the mountain for a good few years now. Like I said the cones all the way through goose neck, then Bungalow and start again before kates cottage all the way round the creg | |||
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"I'm all paid up as of this week, looking forward to it" You left that to last minute or did you book an early March cancellation | |||
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"I'm going to Iom in April 2 mates 2 bikes not quite the tt lol but paid £137 for ferry" Isle of Man is a great place to visit, it doesn't have to be TT to have a great time. On the bikes with quiet roads is amazing | |||
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"I'm going to Iom in April 2 mates 2 bikes not quite the tt lol but paid £137 for ferry Isle of Man is a great place to visit, it doesn't have to be TT to have a great time. On the bikes with quiet roads is amazing "Yeah I agree the isle is such a beautiful place to visit when the TT isn’t on | |||
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"Save the money sleep on the prom and hope for a mild evening "I’m just going to go bar hoping each night and see which room I end up in | |||
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"Hi have you found accommodation" Yes I have a house I rent over there | |||
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"Hi have you found accommodation Yes I have a house I rent over there " See you confused us all by saying you were bar hoping. We sail at 10am Thursday 1st June,9 weeks yesterday | |||
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"Hi have you found accommodation Yes I have a house I rent over there See you confused us all by saying you were bar hoping. We sail at 10am Thursday 1st June,9 weeks yesterday "Yeah maybe I should have been a little clearer
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"Is it worth sorting out a little social one afternoon on the bikes at a cafe somewhere? May or may not be viable. This will all depend on weather if we go ahead and pick a day to do it. I do have a cafe in mind which won't be affected by the racing if the schedule is disrupted. It's always difficult sorting these things, so only show interest if genuinely interested. "Yeah count me in | |||
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"Is it worth sorting out a little social one afternoon on the bikes at a cafe somewhere? May or may not be viable. This will all depend on weather if we go ahead and pick a day to do it. I do have a cafe in mind which won't be affected by the racing if the schedule is disrupted. It's always difficult sorting these things, so only show interest if genuinely interested.
Yeah count me in "See how the interest goes. As with anyone arranging socials we will have to be able to see profiles, verifications including site verified. Location will be sent via PM if it all works out | |||
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"I'll be going 27th may to the 11th june since the boyf is racing "Lets hope the weather is good so they can have some awesome racing. | |||
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"It’s a massive shame about the music up at the Grandstabd…. Was good last year. Feels like it’s a dying event… few years in it yet but not getting the Gov support needed. " The Racing teams have protested for many years about the music at night as it disturbed their rest. Live Music is still on during the day and music on a night has to be turned down to a suitable level. The night time level will be good for people to have a tipple and a chat about the racing. Horses for courses so wouldn't say it's a dying event, evolving and listening to what people want in the paddock is where it is most important | |||
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"Any hints on where to visit never been before ?cheers " It's not a big Island so go everywhere you can. If you want to see some good racing and experience how close you can get, go up to Creg ny Baa where they drop down from the Mountain. Walk up toward Kates Cottage and perch yourself on the embankment, what an experience | |||
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"It’s a massive shame about the music up at the Grandstabd…. Was good last year. Feels like it’s a dying event… few years in it yet but not getting the Gov support needed. The Racing teams have protested for many years about the music at night as it disturbed their rest. Live Music is still on during the day and music on a night has to be turned down to a suitable level. The night time level will be good for people to have a tipple and a chat about the racing. Horses for courses so wouldn't say it's a dying event, evolving and listening to what people want in the paddock is where it is most important "It’s residents complaining not the teams. | |||
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"It’s a massive shame about the music up at the Grandstabd…. Was good last year. Feels like it’s a dying event… few years in it yet but not getting the Gov support needed. The Racing teams have protested for many years about the music at night as it disturbed their rest. Live Music is still on during the day and music on a night has to be turned down to a suitable level. The night time level will be good for people to have a tipple and a chat about the racing. Horses for courses so wouldn't say it's a dying event, evolving and listening to what people want in the paddock is where it is most important
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"It’s a massive shame about the music up at the Grandstabd…. Was good last year. Feels like it’s a dying event… few years in it yet but not getting the Gov support needed. The Racing teams have protested for many years about the music at night as it disturbed their rest. Live Music is still on during the day and music on a night has to be turned down to a suitable level. The night time level will be good for people to have a tipple and a chat about the racing. Horses for courses so wouldn't say it's a dying event, evolving and listening to what people want in the paddock is where it is most important
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Teams have been wanting it stopped for years and rightly so, they need their rest. No doubt residents have been complaining too "I’ve raced for years, the paddock is a noisy place… people working on stuff Dyno etc… makes little odds to the teams as it finished by 11pm. Anyway.. it’s not happening so hope the Dyno keeps the residents awake | |||
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"It’s a massive shame about the music up at the Grandstabd…. Was good last year. Feels like it’s a dying event… few years in it yet but not getting the Gov support needed. The Racing teams have protested for many years about the music at night as it disturbed their rest. Live Music is still on during the day and music on a night has to be turned down to a suitable level. The night time level will be good for people to have a tipple and a chat about the racing. Horses for courses so wouldn't say it's a dying event, evolving and listening to what people want in the paddock is where it is most important
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"It’s a massive shame about the music up at the Grandstabd…. Was good last year. Feels like it’s a dying event… few years in it yet but not getting the Gov support needed. The Racing teams have protested for many years about the music at night as it disturbed their rest. Live Music is still on during the day and music on a night has to be turned down to a suitable level. The night time level will be good for people to have a tipple and a chat about the racing. Horses for courses so wouldn't say it's a dying event, evolving and listening to what people want in the paddock is where it is most important
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"Have you had your email now?" No email so today I emailed them. Quick response from them. Sailings for 2024 TT go on sale Monday 22nd May @ 8.30am | |||
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