Annoymouse Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Must be horrible having no privacy, can’t even move off the island without it being posted publicly. I’ve no doubt I’m in the minority but it makes me feel rather uncomfortable without fully knowing their reason(s) beforehand, as I’ve known a few people move away recently to be closer with loved ones after COVID-19 deaths within the family. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkydevil Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 2 hours ago, finlo said: Getting an 1886 bar/nightclub as well. It's a restaurant I thought, judging by the menu. Same owner though. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesultanofsheight Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, slinkydevil said: It's a restaurant I thought, judging by the menu. Same owner though. An 1886 restaurant? That’s just what’s needed. A restaurant where you can go for an unrequested scrap with an angry coke-head! Sounds like the perfect franchise idea and export to Ramsey! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Mainwaring Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 31 minutes ago, thesultanofsheight said: An 1886 restaurant? That’s just what’s needed. A restaurant where you can go for an unrequested scrap with an angry coke-head! Sounds like the perfect franchise idea and export to Ramsey! Not the same owner I don't believe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkydevil Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 42 minutes ago, Capt_Mainwaring said: Not the same owner I don't believe... Yes it is. https://www.facebook.com/GoodStuff-Restaurant-IOM-102887788190457 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share Posted November 5, 2020 6 hours ago, Annoymouse said: Must be horrible having no privacy, can’t even move off the island without it being posted publicly. I’ve no doubt I’m in the minority but it makes me feel rather uncomfortable without fully knowing their reason(s) beforehand, as I’ve known a few people move away recently to be closer with loved ones after COVID-19 deaths within the family. He’s announced on here that he was going. He also published it on his blog, two weeks ago, and photos on FB from the boat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoymouse Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 57 minutes ago, John Wright said: He’s announced on here that he was going. He also published it on his blog, two weeks ago, and photos on FB from the boat. It wasn’t an attack towards yourself, more a case of once a public figure, always in the public eye sort of thing. I don’t follow Derek closely but even I recognised his house for sale, although without seeing these recent posts I didn’t know the reasons why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share Posted November 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Annoymouse said: It wasn’t an attack towards yourself, more a case of once a public figure, always in the public eye sort of thing. I don’t follow Derek closely but even I recognised his house for sale, although without seeing these recent posts I didn’t know the reasons why. You need to stop being so paranoid. Why would I have thought that was an attack. https://www.kbotraining.com/blog/where-on-earth-have-you-been Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoymouse Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 18 minutes ago, John Wright said: You need to stop being so paranoid. Why would I have thought that was an attack. https://www.kbotraining.com/blog/where-on-earth-have-you-been Your replies tend to be either defensive or attacking statements, on this occasion you happened to be the subject starter whilst I was being critical of the subject. I’m glad you didn’t see it as an attack, being caring towards others isn’t paranoia, I never seek to offend but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t happened in the past. Cheers for the blog link, I shall have a read when I have more time later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx Bean Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 18 hours ago, Andy Onchan said: Anyone moving simply because of CV-19 seems a bit drastic, especially when you've been resident for a few years. I suspect that it's more to do with lack of opportunity to grow a business or professionally due to the small economy. If I recall Derek has long talked about moving back to the UK. Maybe he had plans to move anyway, and the recent improving property market and the inability for his family to visit combined to push his decision. Speculation of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share Posted November 5, 2020 Just now, Manx Bean said: Maybe he had plans to move anyway, and the recent improving property market and the inability for his family to visit combined to push his decision. Speculation of course. Read his blog. I’ve linked above. Nothing to do with Covid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmpton Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 13 minutes ago, John Wright said: Read his blog. I’ve linked above. Nothing to do with Covid. I must be reading it slightly differently to you John ”I grant you, but what has become clear is that we can’t just continue to bounce around in this covid-free, isolated bubble for ever. ” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Flint Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 9 hours ago, Scotty said: I wish you well DF. I had massive respect for you in the Police Force, but as you know I wasn’t impressed with you taking up the Job ( non job ) In Gov at Nobles. That was a turning point for me and it didn’t do you any favors. I wish you all the best in your move and hope you can be closer to your family now you are over there. I know your daughter is doing well and I take my hat of to her for doing so well against a negative wave of publicity regarding the dancing etc. I seriously hope you are doing the right thing, despite what you may think of me. Good luck. It only turned out to be a non job once I was doing it - making leaving an easy choice. You need to understand that the return to government work is endemic. I have a band of around 15 former colleagues I meet up with for a curry. I’m the only one not in re-employment with IOMG. and I don’t think anything of you. I don’t know who you are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Flint Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, trmpton said: I must be reading it slightly differently to you John ”I grant you, but what has become clear is that we can’t just continue to bounce around in this covid-free, isolated bubble for ever. ” More a commentary on the paralysis that has developed in Govt with managing the situation. Covid was not really the big issue. The isolation and cost of frequent travel, even in normal times was a factor though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Mainwaring Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, slinkydevil said: Yes it is. https://www.facebook.com/GoodStuff-Restaurant-IOM-102887788190457 Is he also 1886? I don't believe so. Edited November 5, 2020 by Capt_Mainwaring Missed a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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