Passing Time Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 7 hours ago, Nellie said: I've been an IOM Bank customer since 1975. Before Xmas, with the rising interest rates, I made an appointment to open a 'new' interest-bearing account into which I planned to transfer some money which was already in an account with them. As we started to complete the paperwork, the guy mentioned that, because they were so far behind, it would take six to eight weeks to actually open the account and get the money earning interest. He seemed to think this was OK. To be honest, I lost it a bit, and told him 'This sort of thing is why the IOMB has become a complete laughing stock around the Island.' There was no response. We walked down the street to another bank, where we also had an account, opened the account and moved the money from IOMB in three days. It is really sad to see how a once excellent Manx institution has been dragged into the gutter, and destroyed its own reputation, by a bunch of spivs and shysters from Scotland and Jersey. IOMB has gone to pot since Eddie Teare left... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 4 hours ago, The Voice of Reason said: Having lycra louts occupying the place sharing one Diet Coke between eight of them won’t have helped. Plus the cost of cleaning the windows after they have used them to rest their grubby bikes against. except that doesn't really happen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genericUserName Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) On 1/9/2023 at 6:35 PM, Dirty Buggane said: He was a exceptionally bad CM, I would of said if not for the former and current CM. It would seem to be mote the norm. What have we done to have three, no sorry four incompetent twats in a row Alan Bell being CM helped to rescue the image of government on the IOM. So I would say that he achieved more than most of CMs since the role was created. Edited January 10, 2023 by genericUserName Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 1 minute ago, genericUserName said: Alan Bell being CM helped to rescure the image of government on the IOM. So I would say that he achieved more than most of CMs since the role was created. Thanks for that Alan !! Carry on enjoying your massive pension 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genericUserName Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Just now, Banker said: Thanks for that Alan Yes. When I am not being all of the people on Douglas Council and several of the moderators here I do that job too. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackwhite Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 24 minutes ago, Passing Time said: except that doesn't really happen... .....he's The Voice of Reason mate, knows all that goes on in Ramsey and the rest of the world. Must be you that's wrong 😉 That said Mr Bell used to go to my gym and he's a very creepy guy in the changing room areas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 35 minutes ago, Passing Time said: except that doesn't really happen... OK exaggeration to prove a point. They do/did clog up the place so as to make it unwelcoming and intimidating for the normal customer. I was certainly put off going in their for a drink because of the proliferation of them. They seem to find a place that will tolerate them and spend hours in there purchasing as little as they can get away with, creating an unpleasant atmosphere. Its like those films where a couple arrive at the diner in mid America and all those in there turn around and make them feel most uncomfortable. No doubt these people will find,or select, another venue in Ramsey which they can bankrupt with their selfish behaviour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoymouse Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 5 hours ago, AOR said: You go into the bank these days and you get seen by be-earringed barrow boys looking to fleece ya. My experience anyway. Just like everywhere else it’s lost the personal touch, they don’t even seem to be remotely interested in retaining customers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolley Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 51 minutes ago, genericUserName said: Alan Bell being CM helped to rescue the image of government on the IOM. So I would say that he achieved more than most of CMs since the role was created. The fact that you could send him to an international meeting of leaders and not die of embarrassment must count for something. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, woolley said: The fact that you could send him to an international meeting of leaders and not die of embarrassment must count for something. Why on earth would you die of embarrassment? Bloody hell, the Americans sent Donald Trump to meetings of leaders. Surely that counts as being more embarrassing? Edited January 10, 2023 by The Voice of Reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share Posted January 10, 2023 4 minutes ago, The Voice of Reason said: Why on earth would you die of embarrassment? Bloody hell, the Americans sent Donald Trump to meetings of leaders. Surely that counts as being more embarrassing? Have you watched HQ in action? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lamb Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 I remember a charming picture of Charlie Kerruish at an international do. His shirt button had popped open under the strain and a delightful string vest was on full view: classy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forestboy Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Just now, Harry Lamb said: I remember a charming picture of Charlie Kerruish at an international do. His shirt button had popped open under the strain and a delightful string vest was on full view: classy. Onslow 🤣 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, finlo said: Have you watched HQ in action? The conversation seems to be about Alan Bell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share Posted January 10, 2023 1 minute ago, The Voice of Reason said: The conversation seems to be about Alan Bell I think you need to have a re read. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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