Passing Time Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 25 minutes ago, 2bees said: I’m not going. Nor am I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandits Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 10 minutes ago, Passing Time said: Nor am I I’m surprised hissingsid is to be fair unless he’s bringing some wet sponges to throw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 On 8/10/2022 at 9:55 PM, hissingsid said: Come to the party’s the Villa Marina on Saturday all your anxiety will float away….. Not of they don’t do something about the queue for the bar this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Ten Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 I have no problem with the Isle of Pride at all but I do question the amount of political members associated with Pride - https://www.isleofpride.im/meet-the-team/ Ann Corlett MHK, Claire Barber (MHK & Minister) Jane Poole Wilson (MHK and Minister of Justice and Deputy Chief Minister). Lots of Political clout there. Hope no pressure is ever put on Government Departments to do as they say!!!! #justsaying 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandits Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 26 minutes ago, Last Ten said: I have no problem with the Isle of Pride at all but I do question the amount of political members associated with Pride - https://www.isleofpride.im/meet-the-team/ Ann Corlett MHK, Claire Barber (MHK & Minister) Jane Poole Wilson (MHK and Minister of Justice and Deputy Chief Minister). Lots of Political clout there. Hope no pressure is ever put on Government Departments to do as they say!!!! #justsaying To be honest in addition to the ridiculous number of politicians that page looks like a role call of the usual Manx ‘worthies’ and a few token gay & trans people tagged on at the middle and end. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeliX Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Last Ten said: Hope no pressure is ever put on Government Departments to do as they say!!!! Such as...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 (edited) I’m not going to call anyone who isn’t going, doesn’t want to go, or can’t go. At the end of the day it’s personal choice and to some their views and opinions (as long as they aren’t offensive or illegal) which sadly some people don’t care about and resort to verbal attacks. I have issue with the parade and event in the VM, and I went last year. Like others have commented, the cabal of MHKs and their involvement, particularly at this moment, when this island doesn’t know how the energy and financial crisis is going to affect the island. Coupled with the other crisis, I have doubts as to them truly devoting their energies to their other role. Incidentally as someone who has been to the Manchester Pride Carnival in August Bank Holiday, which is world famous. This started off free but over the years has becoming more and more commercialised, and this is well noticed and commented upon. Most of the entertainment is paid for ticketed, where it used to be free. I envisage this event possibly charging people to recoup costs, particularly through the use of the VM. If anything is successful like the Festival of Jurby, IOMG will find a way to muscle their way in, or impose a mountain of red tape, health and safety inspections etc, fire safety, Edited August 12, 2022 by 2112 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Bandits said: To be honest in addition to the ridiculous number of politicians that page looks like a role call of the usual Manx ‘worthies’ and a few token gay & trans people tagged on at the middle and end. Gongs for MHKs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asthehills Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 We would be going if it wasn’t The Royal Show on the same day. It’s a major scheduling mistake that and will cost them a large percentage of their potential atendees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BriT Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Asthehills said: We would be going if it wasn’t The Royal Show on the same day. It’s a major scheduling mistake that and will cost them a large percentage of their potential atendees. That’s a bad conflict for gay Manx farmers. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 3 hours ago, Asthehills said: We would be going if it wasn’t The Royal Show on the same day. It’s a major scheduling mistake that and will cost them a large percentage of their potential atendees. Typical Manx planning to be fair. Last weekend there was Castletown event plus Nobles park had their annual event plus something else on that escapes me for the moment. Don't the clowns in charge of these events talk to each other? By spreading the events evenly, they all stand a chance of getting better attendances 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BriT Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 15 minutes ago, Passing Time said: Typical Manx planning to be fair. Last weekend there was Castletown event plus Nobles park had their annual event plus something else on that escapes me for the moment. Don't the clowns in charge of these events talk to each other? By spreading the events evenly, they all stand a chance of getting better attendances That’s a bit rich. What actual conflict do you think exists in audiences between a gay pride event and a local farming and produce show? Do you really think a load of old ladies who go to the Royal Show to watch sheep shearing demonstrations would also be wanting to adopt rainbow wigs and throwing confetti at each other on the prom? 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 26 minutes ago, BriT said: That’s a bit rich. What actual conflict do you think exists in audiences between a gay pride event and a local farming and produce show? Do you really think a load of old ladies who go to the Royal Show to watch sheep shearing demonstrations would also be wanting to adopt rainbow wigs and throwing confetti at each other on the prom? Have you always been thick... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hissingsid Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Roxanne is spot on if you have ever tried to organise an event on a weekend in the summer you just have to choose a date and go for it there will always be something else on clashing is a given. However the show is on over two days so you could do both. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BriT Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Passing Time said: Have you always been thick... Have you always been rude? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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