GD4ELI Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 16 minutes ago, CallMeCurious said: For the franchise owner and the employees who won't be paid. Maybe. If the employees are not on a zero-hour contract then they'll be paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMeCurious Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 1 minute ago, GD4ELI said: If the employees are not on a zero-hour contract then they'll be paid. Either way, we've still got the Armslength Steam Rackets work to rule coming up too. Add in a bit more bad weather and it doesn't bode well for hospitality or any other business relying on frequent deliveries with fresh produce. Not to mention off-island post as there is no longer a mail plane. On the bright side, think of the reduction in CO2 emissions and at least the reservoirs should be full again by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, CallMeCurious said: Either way, we've still got the Armslength Steam Rackets work to rule coming up too. Add in a bit more bad weather and it doesn't bode well for hospitality or any other business relying on frequent deliveries with fresh produce. Not to mention off-island post as there is no longer a mail plane. On the bright side, think of the reduction in CO2 emissions and at least the reservoirs should be full again by now. The joy of living on an island. To be honest, I really don't miss all that crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 49 minutes ago, CallMeCurious said: Can you see the headlines if the Manxman was out of action TT week with just the Arrow and the Seacat and even a few days of rough weather to boot? But that's no different to how we were last year.... And the year before and the previous 20 or so. You forgot about the Manannan. Doesn't make sense to keep the ship we have just replaced just in case the new one breaks down. That's crazy expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 19 minutes ago, Happier diner said: But that's no different to how we were last year.... And the year before and the previous 20 or so. You forgot about the Manannan. Doesn't make sense to keep the ship we have just replaced just in case the new one breaks down. That's crazy expensive. I think the difference is that due to the weather related constraints causing restriction at Heysham there are more cancellations likely from Mxn than there were from the Ben. Mxn has no problem with dealing with the Irish Sea per se; but its larger size and design makes it vulnerable to adverse weather conditions entering Heysham whereas Ben would not be similarly affected. Only time will tell but I've heard a few things from Steamie shore personnel that would support this. This sea route is our lifeline and our tourism mainstay. One hopes that everything was considered when choices were made. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxman1980 Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 I would choose to travel on Manxman over the Ben everytime. I was on one sailing where the Manxman had issues and was transferred to the Ben. It was like stepping back in time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolley Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 3 hours ago, GD4ELI said: The joy of living on an island. To be honest, I really don't miss all that crap. It's not really a problem. Just something to moan about. All that water keeps the riffraff out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolley Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 1 hour ago, manxman1980 said: I would choose to travel on Manxman over the Ben everytime. I was on one sailing where the Manxman had issues and was transferred to the Ben. It was like stepping back in time. Absolutely. Some of the comments are absurd. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 7 hours ago, woolley said: It's not really a problem. Just something to moan about. All that water keeps the riffraff out. Other way round! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
display name Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 11 hours ago, GD4ELI said: The joy of living on an island. To be honest, I really don't miss all that crap. Yet here you are,still posting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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woolley Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 16 hours ago, woolley said: It's not really a problem. Just something to moan about. All that water keeps the riffraff out. 8 hours ago, GD4ELI said: Other way round! All that riffraff keeps the water out...... Hmmm. Nope. Doesn't work. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercenary Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Amadeus said: Great pictures & gives a good view of size What's the two grey things on the pier - railways maintenance wagons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Mercenary said: Great pictures & gives a good view of size What's the two grey things on the pier - railways maintenance wagons? Maybe something fabricated for the quay extension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Colombe Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Did someone get a drone for Xmas? 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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