IOM 2010

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Barry Ashcroft

1,958 posts

223 months

Wednesday 31st March 2010
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Hope you all have a great time were both gutted we can't make it this year but were having a large extension including a bigger garage built so I need my pennies.

Barry & Lou

D14 AYS

3,696 posts

212 months

Wednesday 31st March 2010
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Barry Ashcroft said:
Hope you all have a great time were both gutted we can't make it this year but were having a large extension including a bigger garage built so I need my pennies.

Barry & Lou
You and Lou will be missed mate, next time eh?

nonuts

15,855 posts

231 months

Wednesday 31st March 2010
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I'll second that, I really wanted to make it over this year but life and not having a car until last weekend really got in the way frown

Hope you all have a great time.

TVRfix

88 posts

211 months

Wednesday 31st March 2010
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Just looked at webcams, seriously thinking about taking the range rover! Can't see much serious driving taking place frown but if the sun does decide to come out we'll keep up! smile

eta: Even though Toby spent the whole day prepping the T350!!

Edited by TVRfix on Wednesday 31st March 22:19

Barry Ashcroft

1,958 posts

223 months

Wednesday 31st March 2010
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D14 AYS said:
Barry Ashcroft said:
Hope you all have a great time were both gutted we can't make it this year but were having a large extension including a bigger garage built so I need my pennies.

Barry & Lou
You and Lou will be missed mate, next time eh?
Definatley, I even insured and MOT'd the car last month then sat and thought it through and knew it was not the sensible thing to be doing.

TVRfix

88 posts

211 months

Thursday 1st April 2010
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What a beautiful day! Looking at webcams the snow is starting to melt?! T350 it is then biggrin
See you tomorrow or tonight at Malmaison.


dazren

22,612 posts

263 months

Thursday 1st April 2010
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Have great weekend everyone. Just remember to get on the brakes when coming down off the mountain into Douglas BEFORE leaving the NSL. After last year Vixpy should be able to expand. frown Plod were at the exact same spot a few weeks later when the manxhoon crew were on the island.

Of course if anyone spots any sly/unexpected enforcement, a heads up would be great as I'm out there in a month or so.

DAZ beer

Byker28i

61,243 posts

219 months

Thursday 1st April 2010
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Vixpy1 said:
Happened to us a couple of years ago, just means a mad dash to Heysham
Only this time we haven't got Fubar to 'chat' to the local plod biggrin

D14 AYS

3,696 posts

212 months

Thursday 1st April 2010
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Just unpacked, going to see what the mountain is like now! Looks quite WHITE yikes

mr sagman

1,725 posts

238 months

Thursday 1st April 2010
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fk fk fk fk Tuscan s in having nitrons fitted engine making a. Funny noise... half time bearing gone 20 quid part but needs engine out. What a bd m5 it is then c u all tomorrow

Byker28i

61,243 posts

219 months

Thursday 1st April 2010
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D14 AYS said:
Just unpacked, going to see what the mountain is like now! Looks quite WHITE yikes
Shush - I've not told the missus. Anyhow, the rain will wash it away.
See you tomorrow night - Mine's a guiness drink

touching cloth

11,706 posts

241 months

Thursday 1st April 2010
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Have fun y'all. Sorry couldn't join you but got kids birthdays and tings this weekend so non starter on dates this time... maybe next year as seems to be turning into an annual pilgrimage thumbup

D14 AYS

3,696 posts

212 months

Thursday 1st April 2010
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Well! The bad news is at the moment the Mountain road is Closed irked The good news is the snow has pretty much thawed woohoo After speaking to some locals they seem to think it will be opened up tomorrow, beautiful day here bright sunny day, right off to the bar drink

Byker28i

61,243 posts

219 months

Thursday 1st April 2010
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Weather forecast says rain/showers, but sunday bright and sunny. Should be ok, I'm off to Rain-ex the windscreen

aquatix

1,587 posts

192 months

Thursday 1st April 2010
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mr sagman said:
fk fk fk fk Tuscan s in having nitrons fitted engine making a. Funny noise... half time bearing gone 20 quid part but needs engine out. What a bd m5 it is then c u all tomorrow
Bloody hell Ian - thats a bummer (or is it the worst excuse not to take the Tuscan out in the snow) ..... hehe

Didn't even spot your previous posts about switching the Sag for the Tuscan - I'll have to pop round for a peek when you get back and compare them .... Plus I can help you sort the Momo Trek if you've not already fitted it ?

aquatix

1,587 posts

192 months

Thursday 1st April 2010
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D14 AYS said:
Well! The bad news is at the moment the Mountain road is Closed irked
IOM Today said:
POLICE have issued a warning to motorists after snow and sleet have made conditions treacherous.
Motorists have been warned to take great care and only make journeys that are absolutely necessary.

The following roads are closed due to the conditions: The Creg Ny Baa back road, the Mountain Road between Ramsey Hairpin and Creg ny Baa, Round Table Road between Shoulder Road and Ballakillowey.
The Ballamodha Straight is now open.

The Mountain Rd and The Round Table Roads remain closed until mid-day 1st April. At this time the Creg Back Road remains closed until further notice.

Motorists are also urged to take care driving through Santon and Richmond Hill due to the slippery road conditions.
Should be clear over the weekend, but don't forget to warm the tyres up with a few donut's before hitting the fast & twisty bits !! tongue out

mr sagman

1,725 posts

238 months

Thursday 1st April 2010
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aquatix said:
mr sagman said:
fk fk fk fk Tuscan s in having nitrons fitted engine making a. Funny noise... half time bearing gone 20 quid part but needs engine out. What a bd m5 it is then c u all tomorrow
Bloody hell Ian - thats a bummer (or is it the worst excuse not to take the Tuscan out in the snow) ..... hehe

Didn't even spot your previous posts about switching the Sag for the Tuscan - I'll have to pop round for a peek when you get back and compare them .... Plus I can help you sort the Momo Trek if you've not already fitted it ?
Hi Alan,
Im absolutely gutted... I was so looking forward to stretching its legs over there (weather permitting).. Defo have to pop round to compare them when its back from Track v road.. There was a Tuscan up there with a Trek R on it and it looked superb.. Have you fitted one to yours?
See you soon
Ian.

x 7usc

1,423 posts

197 months

Friday 2nd April 2010
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hi people, moutain road should be open tomorrow bounce we will check after breakfast, when you all check in let them take a swipe of your credit card so you can check things to your room as they cash the bar up after 11 and its a nightmare if you hav'nt, you can still settle in cash on monday when you check out, and they wont just put it on the card if you dont want, they just need a paper trail as loads of people have just left without paying in the last year (always a minority spoil it for others)was a small issue tonight but is now sorted with the management as this was not made clear at check in. hope you all have a good crossing tomorrow and bring on the hooning woohoo

Byker28i

61,243 posts

219 months

Monday 5th April 2010
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Well, what a great weekend. New faces, new friends, new places visited and great weather.

M6 was rubbish coming home but made it in 4 hours with a detour around Wolverhampton, Kidderminster, Worcester to avoid the M6/M5 jam, which turned into a fun drive around a roads biggrin

I'll work on the pics and get them up later.
Thanks all for a great weekend and well done Alison etc for the organisation.

x 7usc

1,423 posts

197 months

Monday 5th April 2010
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Great weekend, had some excellent hoons, and met some fantastic new people wavey

Have to of course thank Alison for the great organising again, looking foward to seeing peoples pictures, as i am rubbish at pictures smile

Hope everybody had/has a safe journey home

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