cheesypeas Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Just how long does it take to die though? It's a little bit like the boy who cried wolf. Every year I hear the same claim, and the TT still keeps rolling.(fortunately IMO). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 What do you mean picketing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 What do you mean picketing? Yeah, a poor choice sorry. They were there promoting the TT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebrof Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 sorry. Golly! S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Who were? Not the DTL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Yeah, a poor choice sorry. They were there promoting the TT. Ah! - the extended road closure is merely a 33% extra, free with this week's shrink-wrapped package ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toad Of Toad Hall Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I think that the TT should be stopped completely. It is an inconvenience to me. In South Africa, we would not allow this on public roads. Why can't they build a racetrack or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemonday Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 *Sits down in comfortable chair with pot of tea and selection of biscuits* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Who were? Not the DTL? The supporters club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I think that the TT should be stopped completely. It is an inconvenience to me. In South Africa, we would not allow this on public roads. Why can't they build a racetrack or something? Can I be first? There's a There might be a boat in the morning If it does really inconvenience you so much, then I recommend you use the wonderful roads of your home country instead. Bye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toad Of Toad Hall Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I think that the TT should be stopped completely. It is an inconvenience to me. In South Africa, we would not allow this on public roads. Why can't they build a racetrack or something? Can I be first? There's a There might be a boat in the morning If it does really inconvenience you so much, then I recommend you use the wonderful roads of your home country instead. Bye No thanks my transport of choice is airline- business class naturally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Stuart: I agree with you, but I don't think any sort of forward thinking plan will actually happen. It'll change when petrol becomes too expensive. Seems about the normal level of intelligent response from the petrolheads to anything remotely critical of the "leaden-headed old anachronism", the tt (lower case to shopw the degree of respect I have for it). Interesting that they're (the TT fan club) picketing the likes of tesco's now to drum up support. If the TT's so universally loved by the manx, why do they need to do that? Last gasps of the dying I reckon. It was the TT Marshals Association promoting marshaling, hardly trying to advertise the TT! I know there are a minority who don't like the TT, why should it finish to suit their selfish attitude? It's been around a hundred and two years, what makes things different now, other than the me me me know all attitude that prevails today? A great many people get tremendous pleasure from the event, if you don't like it, go and live somwhere that doesn't have anything going on that distubs your sad idylic little lives! I don't like a lot of things about this Island (born and bred here), but I don't want anything to change just to suit me, I have a choice, so do you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toad Of Toad Hall Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I'm sorry but it is a hassle. My house is on the course and I am trapped in all day or have to make plans to stay out all day. Also, the TT just encourages "petrolheads" who think it is fun to see if they can overtake cars whilst causing danger to other road users. What is the deal with these guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 It was the TT Marshals Association promoting marshaling, hardly trying to advertise the TT! I know there are a minority who don't like the TT, why should it finish to suit their selfish attitude? It's been around a hundred and two years, what makes things different now, other than the me me me know all attitude that prevails today? A great many people get tremendous pleasure from the event, if you don't like it, go and live somwhere that doesn't have anything going on that distubs your sad idylic little lives! I don't like a lot of things about this Island (born and bred here), but I don't want anything to change just to suit me, I have a choice, so do you! They had the TT cups there on display, hows that promoting marshalling? I'm not impressed with "if you dont' like it, leave" really. Not very public spirited is it? I'm not that bothered by the TT itself as it happens, it's on closed roads and they can do what they like to themselves, its what the supporters get up to on open roads that I object to. My perception is though that the event is struggling, struggling to attract fans, struggling to attract marshals and struggling to attract teams and riders. In your opinion is the event growing or declining in popularity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I'm not impressed with "if you dont' like it, leave" really. Not very public spirited is it? I'm not that bothered by the TT itself as it happens, it's on closed roads and they can do what they like to themselves, its what the supporters get up to on open roads that I object to. My perception is though that the event is struggling, struggling to attract fans, struggling to attract marshals and struggling to attract teams and riders. In your opinion is the event growing or declining in popularity? I am excited about the electric event and by the potential to morph the TT into something modern, innovative and interesting. As it would once have been. I hope that as they are able to quickly build on the technology side as the rest gradually winds down. It does not need to be just about going fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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