Passing Time Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 9 hours ago, 2112 said: Yes there are some rip off Manx Tat. There is some not are some… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpha-acid Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, Passing Time said: There is some not are some… Grammar Police out over Christmas, or maybe not, could be ambiguous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 7 minutes ago, alpha-acid said: Grammar Police out over Christmas, or maybe not, could be ambiguous That sounds like a cryptic crossword clue. It's supposed to, right? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpha-acid Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 32 minutes ago, pongo said: That sounds like a cryptic crossword clue. It's supposed to, right? Yes in one, or was it six Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barlow Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 (edited) On 12/24/2021 at 4:20 PM, Max Power said: I don't know when we became so law abiding that the police have to sort out every little squabble that we have? When assault became assault and not a squabble. A neighbour of mine died recently. (Former taxi-driver, nicknamed "crackers").The usual accolades and tributes appeared in the obituary. Oh what a man he sounded. But I know of him from his younger days. His standard weekend night out, with one or two of his mates, was picking someone out in the pub he didn't like the look of, preferably a totally innocent visitor, and battering shite out of them to show how hard he was. The police seemed to take this as a standard night out, just another drunken squabble. He was convicted a couple of times but that only added to his self-importance of being a hard man. That sort of behaviour needed, and still needs, stamping out. Edited December 27, 2021 by Barlow 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted December 27, 2021 Author Share Posted December 27, 2021 39 minutes ago, Barlow said: When assault became assault and not a squabble. A neighbour of mine died recently. (Former taxi-driver, nicknamed "crackers").The usual accolades and tributes appeared in the obituary. Oh what a man he sounded. But I know of him from his younger days. His standard weekend night out, with one or two of his mates, was picking someone out in the pub he didn't like the look of, preferably a totally innocent visitor, and battering shite out of them to show how hard he was. The police seemed to take this as a standard night out, just another drunken squabble. He was convicted a couple of times but that only added to his self-importance of being a hard man. That sort of behaviour needed, and still needs, stamping out. I agree totally, I was really referring to instances such as, where some teenager has a few too many, gets kicked out and clumsily retallates. Doormen could usually brush these things off at one time, now they seem obliged to get the police involved, probably because they are concerned about being accused of assault? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Max Power said: I agree totally, I was really referring to instances such as, where some teenager has a few too many, gets kicked out and clumsily retallates. Doormen could usually brush these things off at one time, now they seem obliged to get the police involved, probably because they are concerned about being accused of assault? Yes , your right . Back in the 80's the doorstaff would for sure sort out any misdemeanors by giving the perps a good smack or three. Some handy lads worked on the doors back then who you wouldn't mess with but sadly lots did. They always came second .I witnessed many times the 'effective' removal of drunken abusive punters. Summerland Cave was a joy to behold if bar staff and getting grief . A quick nod to the always close bouncers and problem sorted . Edited December 27, 2021 by Numbnuts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Numbnuts said: Yes , your right . Back in the 80's the doorstaff would for sure sort out any misdemeanors by giving the perps a good smack or three. Some handy lads worked on the doors back then who you wouldn't mess with but sadly lots did. They always came second .I witnessed many times the 'effective' removal of drunken abusive punters. Summerland Cave was a joy to behold if bar staff and getting grief . A quick nod to the always close bouncers and problem sorted . I wonder what happened to Skippy , in the Lido you wouldn't argue or be abusive with him , you feet would not touch the ground , Same years ago in the rendezvous when Freddie Bell and little Willie Collister were there as security , cross the line and you were out ,and ceremoniously dumped on the promenade , and the following weekend if you promised to behave, shook hands and they let you in again , but hard lessons learned about behaviour and respect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManxTaxPayer Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 32 minutes ago, Omobono said: I wonder what happened to Skippy He got lost in the bush. Never to be seen again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 10 hours ago, Omobono said: I wonder what happened to Skippy , in the Lido you wouldn't argue or be abusive with him , you feet would not touch the ground , Same years ago in the rendezvous when Freddie Bell and little Willie Collister were there as security , cross the line and you were out ,and ceremoniously dumped on the promenade , and the following weekend if you promised to behave, shook hands and they let you in again , but hard lessons learned about behaviour and respect Stop glamourising them. Freddie Bell was tough when he had several doormen with him. Willie Collister pretty much the same. Anybody of that era who was handy with their fists would have more trouble tying their shoelaces than dealing with either of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 With all the pava sprays, Tasers and all the other electronics around their bodies, ( you cn hardly see the 'person' behind these, the Police have justify the cost somehow!!! I have heard that Flintys taser was taken off him because he tried to jump start his car with it??? Then now, social attitudes, modern attitudes, who's to know what is right anymore??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barlow Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Teen took part in drunk 'unprovoked attacks' on revellers - Teenager's two assaults in just over a month Good ol' night time Strand Street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barlow Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) Manx Radio: Probation for teen who took part in unprovoked attacks These "teenagers" and "youths" have the vote, drunk or not. They are adult members of our society. And I tell you now, the army don't want his sort. Edited January 10, 2022 by Barlow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barlow Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Manx Radio: Douglas assault leaves 61-year-old with serious injuries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Maybe Douglas should aspire to be a bit more upmarket something like here perhaps ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.