Lonan3 Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 As far as the fair goes, I saw one stall claiming that you were guaranteed to win a Tigger or a 'POO.' Leaving the 'h' off the end says it all. really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_kitty Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 My fella won me one of those huge grey bears off one of the stalls last year but there were little kids working on the fair last year who didnt have a clue. I do think its a shame though that the rides cost £2.50 a go, my little brother has been given about 40 quid over the last 2 weeks, its stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 The fair seems almost entirely staffed this year by all the notorious 12 year old Douglas scallies! (Unfortunately due to my line of work I know em all) Someone from the Tourist board was on the radio this morning and said there has been a good turnout to the TT this year and they're very pleased. Also said some good words about the fair which is most unusual amongst those over 35. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC-Drift.com Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 It seems lifeless this year, I was reminded of the last time I went to Ramsey sprint and the rugby pitch was half covered in bikes, this year there were hardly any but the weather was absolutely perfect so it wasn´t that keeping them away, they´re not here in the 1st place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebees Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 I've had fun, the TT people staying at our house had fun and I'm bankrupted by the poxy gypsy carnival. All in all nowt unusual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deejay Denzel Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 The price hike at the fair is because the government wouldn't pay for the security this year and would not let them operate unless an adequate level of security was present. Therefore the added cost has been passed on to the customer. (Taken from an interview with Mr Taylor on Energy FM who is the fair operator) edited because I type quicker than my brain can process during TT week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 From what I hear Douglas has been quieter this year but out of town busier. Speculation is with there not being a camp site at Nobles, people are camping out of town and going out there as well. I hear Laxey and Peel have been busier, and I can vouch that Port Erin seems much livelier this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posters Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 The road by the lifeboat station bears testament to that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirdick Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Down the harbour end of Laxey we've had our quiet days, but generally the outside seats at the Shore have been full most days and the roads have been quite busy. I noticed a lot of people sat outside the LA aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girl89 Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 i went to the LA for tea yesterday, was very busy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 It seemed very quiet on Parliament Square in Ramsey today. I wasn't there for the race but had a wonder down for the lap of honour. I don't think I've ever seen it so quiet there before. Was it busy for the race, was anyone there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Gribbon Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 It seems lifeless this year, I was reminded of the last time I went to Ramsey sprint and the rugby pitch was half covered in bikes, this year there were hardly any but the weather was absolutely perfect so it wasn´t that keeping them away, they´re not here in the 1st place <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The rugby pitch was intentionally clear of bikes. Looking towards the rugby pitch: ..... and in the other direction Even so, there does seem to be less bikes. Douglas Promenade used to be end-to-end both sides of the road with bikes. (I can bore you with the pictures to prove so if necessary). Same with Broadway. As an example, the demise of the Mannin Hotel lost the TT over 100 bed spaces. There are many others on the Promenade of course that are now COFUL flats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 What was it like on the Mooragh Prom though, and on Park Road? They always used to be jam packed with bikes, they actually used to park on the promenade itself too when I had a flat at Admirals Court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Gribbon Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Well yes, 1997 and 1998 I remember bikes not only parked all over the grassed area (now partly the rugby pitch) but up and down Mooragh Prom/Park Road also. I don't want, but have to concede that it is possible that there are less bikes over. Still one helluva lot of bikes though and one amazing festival. Long live the TT Edited to add: Someone mentioned somewhere on the forum that Bushy's tent smelt of sick. They weren't kidding. Bushy's (including the Rovers) seems to think that character = dirt +filth. But in the case of the tent: Drinking a pint of warm beer in a tent on a car park that was filthy and had a sticky floor and smelt of sick because it hadn't been cleaned for a week in the middle of warm weather. Well, I would expect to pay £1 tops. The place is disgusting. Absolutely disgusting. Instead of chucking sawdust everywhere why don't they just actually clean the place. The place is disgusting. Absolutely disgusting. (oops, sorry I've done that bit before). sick/vomit or simply bacteria infested spilt beer that's not been cleaned up. (There's loads of bacteria hanging about above the hugest sespit in Douglas) It really is pretty yeeagh! ps er, didn't stop me drinking a quick gallon or so though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 bit sticky I suppose, but then it is bushy's... never thought of the rovers as dirty though. 176 year old ashtrays, but not dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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