Mr Helmut Fromage Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 42 minutes ago, Banker said: Lots of Italians & some Aussies at bray hill this afternoon, also seen bikes from just about every Western European nation about, looks a great success again. Braddan bridge tonight for another epic race😀 An epic 1 Horse Race least competitive race ever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 9 minutes ago, Asthehills said: Apparently the hotel in Ramsey is booked on one block booking to a large group from Australia. It would appear they have overpriced some of the VIP packages around the course. The really expensive ones at the Grandstand in The Mercury Club seem sold out, but some of the others appear to have got a bit greedy and priced their tickets too high for what is on offer. Seems lots just watching from hedges , people’s houses etc more than ever looking at the tv highlights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A fool and his money..... Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 45 minutes ago, Dr Beeching said: You'll have to ask your alter ego. Hahaha, oh the irony! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asthehills Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 47 minutes ago, Banker said: Seems lots just watching from hedges , people’s houses etc more than ever looking at the tv highlights There are hardly any here apparently 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 32 minutes ago, Asthehills said: There are hardly any here apparently pub carparks will always be popular with a campsite a few hundred metres away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 2 hours ago, A fool and his money..... said: You're some boy you. You've just spent the last few pages telling us that the TT is "not a major sporting event", that it is "niche" and that "sky aren't interested". The, at the first mention of the broadband being crap, you're comparing it to an EPL football match! I think you need to make your mind up fella. Either MT aren't even capable of coping with a niche, no significant sporting event, or the TT is bigger than you give it credit for? I was comparing it to one football match. Not the premier League. I was saying that the 4g in Manchester is no better than here. There was more folk at one game than the whole TT. Nothing more nothing less. IMO The TT has a niche following. The premier League does not. It's subjective. There is no right or wrong. Niche has no strict numerical definition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 6 hours ago, Happier diner said: I'm sorry but I just don't believe you. 80,000 people trying to use their phones in a small area. Just won't work. Yes its getting better I agree but its still crap. Same thing here. Its designed for the population we have so 40,000 extra is bound to slow it down. I went to a big game earlier this year in Manchester and my phone didn't work at all from 30mins before the game until about 30mins after. Why are 80,000 people all trying to use their phone at the same time in the same stadium ? For what purpose? OK your phone didn’t work during the game, (and a a bit before or after). It’s not the end of the world. Just watch the football. It’s what you went there for after all isn’t it , not to test phone network capabilities? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeliX Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Can we please have several more pages on whether the TT qualifies as niche or not because honestly it's been fucking thrilling thus far. 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 5 minutes ago, HeliX said: Can we please have several more pages on whether the TT qualifies as niche or not because honestly it's been fucking thrilling thus far. This discussion Its of niche interest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 9 minutes ago, The Voice of Reason said: For what purpose It's 2023. It's what people do. They picture themselves on faceache etc etc. I only know I cant get a message out or look at other scores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeliX Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Happier diner said: This discussion Its of niche interest. I've liked this post but if this forum had angry reacts you'd have gotten that instead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Helmut Fromage Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 9 minutes ago, HeliX said: Can we please have several more pages on whether the TT qualifies as niche or not because honestly it's been fucking thrilling thus far. I think the 19 finishers in the first soap box derby proved beyond doubt the global appeal of the event 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc.fixit Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 road closed between Douglas corner and Ballaugh Bridge. No time given to open. On 6/4/2023 at 10:44 AM, Albert Tatlock said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Mr Helmut Fromage said: I think the 19 finishers in the first soap box derby proved beyond doubt the global appeal of the event That's true. So TT makes it to a low budget highlights programme on ITV4. Surely the soap box derby deserves better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asthehills Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 27 minutes ago, WTF said: pub carparks will always be popular with a campsite a few hundred metres away. It’s not normally that popular. It’s not even a very good spot. I don’t know why so many are so determined to deny that the place is busy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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