CrazyDave Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 1 minute ago, Happier diner said: So many dog owners, but a total intolerance to dogs in all all the public spaces? I think he was joking or trying to provoke a reaction? At least I hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, CrazyDave said: I think he was joking or trying to provoke a reaction? At least I hope so. It's a long build up to a poor punchline💩💩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Colombe Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 8 hours ago, Stu Peters said: I grew up in a Manchester suburb which had nothing bar a few rough boozers and an Indian restaurant. One fewer rough boozer these days mind. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 48 minutes ago, Happier diner said: So many dog owners, but a total intolerance to dogs in all all the public spaces? Not sure if I’ve missed your point but Ramsey is well catered for in this respect. Eg all but a very small stretch of the beach open to dogs all year round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolley Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 1 hour ago, La Colombe said: One fewer rough boozer these days mind. A lot fewer. Many have shut down. Lack of trade, drugs, protection rackets, etc. Vicious circle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Helmut Fromage Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 1 hour ago, woolley said: A lot fewer. Many have shut down. Lack of trade, drugs, protection rackets, etc. Vicious circle. Whooooooshhhhhhhh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 3 hours ago, The Voice of Reason said: Not sure if I’ve missed your point but Ramsey is well catered for in this respect. Eg all but a very small stretch of the beach open to dogs all year round Apart from when the tides in then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 2 hours ago, Happier diner said: Apart from when the tides in then? No, dogs can still go for a swim then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) Prior to Covid and just after you could have a great night in Ramsey. The Swan, Plough and Traf would be a good bet and maybe a pop into the Truth wine bar would add to the evening. Bus or Tram down with the late bus back to Douglas and a good night had by all. Sadly now after going down twice in the last few months , one being on pay weekend , it’s mind blowing quiet . Swan had 12 or so in at 6 ish and no better when I left around 7. Plough not much better but tbf no footie on last time as usually many would be in watching on a Saturday. On to the Traf and again only around 15 or so and that was around 9 pm. Even the new place replacing Bar logo was really quiet. More staff than punters. So quiet that got an earlier bus back to Douglas. Pity as made a nice change from Douglas. Edited October 8, 2023 by Numbnuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 4 minutes ago, Numbnuts said: Prior to Covid and just after you could have a great night in Ramsey. The Swan, Plough and Traf would be a good bet and maybe a pop into the Truth wine bar would add to the evening. Bus or Tram down with the late bus back to Douglas and a good night had by all. Sadly now after going down twice in the last few months , one being on pay weekend , it’s mind blowing quiet . Swan had 12 or so in at 6 ish and no better when I left around 7. Plough not much better but tbf no footie on last time as usually many would be in watching on a Saturday. On to the Traf and again only around 15 or so and that was around 9 pm. Even the new place replacing Bar logo was really quiet. More staff than punters. So quiet that got an earlier bus back to Douglas. Pity as made a nice change from Douglas. they heard you were going north so they all went south. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 1 minute ago, WTF said: they heard you were going north so they all went south. Love it. Have you know have some really good friends in Ramsey. Just went down to give a mate some moral support so didn’t make it common knowledge me being there. Didn’t want to stress the bar staff out in case they ran out of stock and couldn’t serve the masses . 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 18 minutes ago, Numbnuts said: Prior to Covid and just after you could have a great night in Ramsey. The Swan, Plough and Traf would be a good bet and maybe a pop into the Truth wine bar would add to the evening. Bus or Tram down with the late bus back to Douglas and a good night had by all. Sadly now after going down twice in the last few months , one being on pay weekend , it’s mind blowing quiet . Swan had 12 or so in at 6 ish and no better when I left around 7. Plough not much better but tbf no footie on last time as usually many would be in watching on a Saturday. On to the Traf and again only around 15 or so and that was around 9 pm. Even the new place replacing Bar logo was really quiet. More staff than punters. So quiet that got an earlier bus back to Douglas. Pity as made a nice change from Douglas. That’s a shame. Perhaps you could be persuaded to give it another go? I can’t imagine that Ramsey has been any more or less affected by any other town on the Island by Covid. I have spent, with my friends, many a nice evening on the quay this summer , sitting on a bench across from the Traf, pint in hand watching the sunset. With my dog who is a magnet for others to come and chat to you. OK I’m an old fart but I can think of no ( or few ) better ways to spend the evening. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 15 minutes ago, The Voice of Reason said: That’s a shame. Perhaps you could be persuaded to give it another go? I can’t imagine that Ramsey has been any more or less affected by any other town on the Island by Covid. I have spent, with my friends, many a nice evening on the quay this summer , sitting on a bench across from the Traf, pint in hand watching the sunset. With my dog who is a magnet for others to come and chat to you. OK I’m an old fart but I can think of no ( or few ) better ways to spend the evening. You’ve just given the reason no one goes to Ramsey, it’s just dead except for a few old boys sitting by the quay with dogs!’ 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, The Voice of Reason said: That’s a shame. Perhaps you could be persuaded to give it another go? I can’t imagine that Ramsey has been any more or less affected by any other town on the Island by Covid. I have spent, with my friends, many a nice evening on the quay this summer , sitting on a bench across from the Traf, pint in hand watching the sunset. With my dog who is a magnet for others to come and chat to you. OK I’m an old fart but I can think of no ( or few ) better ways to spend the evening. Ohh for sure will definitely head down again as soon as my mate gets back from his holiday. Was chatting to a girl the other day from Ramsey and asking her why so quiet. She reckoned as Uni students had all gone back that’s why it’s quiet but not sure that’s the reason. It just feels flat and nothing happening sadly. And would agree with you the quay can be idyllic. And I’m no spring chicken lol…70 next year . Edited October 8, 2023 by Numbnuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 OK, horses for courses and all that. I’m not going to tell anyone where they need to live or visit or what they need to enjoy their life. For my part I enjoy living in Ramsey. But it’s not just a few old boys sitting on the quay with their beers and their dogs. Theres a fair few of the younger generation enjoying the same. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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