2112 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 I see that IOMG are putting out Facebook press releases welcoming the arrival of the Manxman. Considering the IOM Steam Packet is supposed to be an ‘arms length company’, it seems that IOMG and the civil servants will have the noses in the trough now they have a new toy to play with. I bet when the politicos get their VIP reception, no doubt IOMG official state photographer will be on hand to record these monumental proceedings. Maybe a picture of Minister Thomas on the Bridge, and CM Cannan next to the lifeboat (or the bar). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Just now, 2112 said: I see that IOMG are putting out Facebook press releases welcoming the arrival of the Manxman. Considering the IOM Steam Packet is supposed to be an ‘arms length company’, it seems that IOMG and the civil servants will have the noses in the trough now they have a new toy to play with. I bet when the politicos get their VIP reception, no doubt IOMG official state photographer will be on hand to record these monumental proceedings. Maybe a picture of Minister Thomas on the Bridge, and CM Cannan next to the lifeboat (or the bar). Anyone want to chip in for a plank of wood? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 I wonder if the Lord Bishop will say a prayer or two, or perhaps bless the ship. That will wind a few politicos up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 What is the Manxman? I thought they were going to give a gender neutral name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringy Rose Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 16 hours ago, 2112 said: I see that IOMG are putting out Facebook press releases welcoming the arrival of the Manxman. Considering the IOM Steam Packet is supposed to be an ‘arms length company’ IOMG were also posting on Facebook to congratulate a blind girl at Ballakermeen setting up a (genuinely interesting) podcast. It’s a conspiraceeeee. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 For all those who slavishly slobber and think that IOMG can do no wrong, people’s taxes are being used employing a civil servant to enter social media posts. Hardly a productive use of taxpayer funds is it, especially when it’s constantly blowing their own trumpet. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 18 hours ago, GD4ELI said: Anyone want to chip in for a plank of wood? I'll bring some rope for a keel-haul. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombay Bad Boy Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 11 hours ago, Kopek said: What is the Manxman? I thought they were going to give a gender neutral name? Ships are traditionally 'she', but I guess this one would prefer to identify as a Manx man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 14 minutes ago, Bombay Bad Boy said: Ships are traditionally 'she', but I guess this one would prefer to identify as a Manx man. Don't start, I can see the press release now. "Isle of Man Government circle jerks over amending its ship register to allow for the world's first gender fluid boat." Meanwhile, all public services burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombay Bad Boy Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 4 minutes ago, The Phantom said: Meanwhile, all public services burn. These deckchairs don't rearrange themselves, you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Just now, Bombay Bad Boy said: These deckchairs don't rearrange themselves, you know. I've heard they're investing millions into AI self rearranging deckchairs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 On 6/29/2023 at 11:22 AM, Roger Mexico said: And not just during evacuations. Lifeboat testing is a major cause of accidents on board ships. But it’s fun to go down the slide. Not so much fun sitting in a wet and hot life raft after. We did it with the lady of man in Liverpool years ago. In case anyone cares I haven’t received any kind of official invite to see the thing (and not aware DBC did even though steamy asked for use of Douglas head) and the email I sent the marketing dude I know there hasn’t even been answered, so I’ll be watching it arrive together with the great Manx public from Douglas head. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Rushen Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Probably park at Gansey overnight as the Ben did before parading round to Douglas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombay Bad Boy Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Journey updated, flightplan or whatever it is for boats, next stop Douglas, ETA 8AM on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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