buggane Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 The Isle of Man honour three of its most famous sons with a set of eight stamps marking their 50th anniversary. Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/...man/8112372.stm What a load of shite!! They have not been seen on the island for donkeys years before the one thats half man half turtle popped up on a tax dodge . +1, and when he did pop up he went on TV repeatedly about how much he loved the IOM, then mimed the words to Ellan Vannin at the concert .... twunt Very very cheap publicity stunt which is just embarrasing, give it to somebody who has done some REAL good for the Island Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La_Dolce_Vita Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Who like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulgarian Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I would nominate Randolph Quirk or Frank Kermode. Both true Manxmen and highly respected men in their fields, not skeletal old eunuchs who wrote bad pop songs. Although it's a rather dubious accolade being pictured on a Manx stamp - they issue a new stamp for the least event, like when that rusting old cruise liner passed by 3 miles off the coast, being visisble for all of 10 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemonday Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 'Hullo' 'Barry it's me, can you come over' 'Why?' 'The Hobbits are making us Freemen of Douglas' 'Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domino Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 The Manx AA Regiment was turned down for the freedom of Douglas. Not many of them left now. Of course - these guys that have done a few tunes deserve it far more. Not. Are these servicemen from the Second World War? Why did they get turned down, don't suppose you know the reason? RAF men have received the freedom of Douglas in the past. The Bee Gees are just famous and happened to live in Union Mills - that's it. Probably better to attach no importance to such gifts if they are given simply because they have Manx connections and are famous. Same with the bestowing of honours by the Queen (or rather government). Are they important? Manx Alcoholics Anonymous Regiment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 The stamps sell abroad though don't they. Both to collectors and fans. So they generate revenue for the IOM. Isn't that the point? Provided they don't flood the market. Hence the QE2, Harry Potter, Beyonce and Jesus stamps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La_Dolce_Vita Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 The stamps sell abroad though don't they. Both to collectors and fans. So they generate revenue for the IOM. Isn't that the point? Provided they don't flood the market. Hence the QE2, Harry Potter, Beyonce and Jesus stamps. The Island has produced Beyonce stamps? Hahahaha, oh no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 A Beatles stamp would be the obvious thing to commemorate John Lennon visiting Ramsey. That would sell. They were bigger than Jesus apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manshimajin Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 A set of KSF memorial stamps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shit3hawk Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 You get to wear a stillsuit, ride sandworms and harvest spice. Muadib! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemonday Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Razzia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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