graeme_stuart

The stages are only shut on the days of the rally for aprox 4 to 6 hrs at a time, and don't touch the mountain road, or any real major roads. Plenty of places to drive, don't worry about that. As for a bb, there are plenty to choose from, if you like it quiet the west of the island (not just coz i live on the west) 3 miles or 2 mins on straight unrestricted roads from the TT course at Ballacraine [H] []. 15/20 mins from Douglas. Or if you want to be near the night life then probably Douglas [pi] , the whole island is good. I used to send people to bb at the end of Peel prom called Fernleigh, clean, friendly and no frills or next door to that is the Waldick which is similar.Only thing is, if the sea gets rough, it tends to spray a bit down there.Check out the tourist website, have a look to see if you like any of the bb's listed get back to me on here, and will tell you as much about your choice and where it is as i can. Unless some one else on here has any sugestions. Just remembered, my neighbours are now a BB. They are a couple aged 60, very nice people. Not been in their house before, but must be ok to have had it passed. Its called Gien Mie and has 3 dimonds what ever that means.And they are in Peel, on the web site aswell i belive. Have a root about anyway ,and get back to me. cheers Graeme S []

Hi Paul. When were you thinking of coming (this summer)? Would you want to stay in a hotel or b+b A good time to come would be the first week of August. The Rally isle of man(ex manx international) is on from thurs 3rd till saturday 5th. august. It is billed as the fastest and hardest tarmac rally around. 130 + competitors.Loads of scoobs. Check out www.visitisleofman.com. But you may need to book a bit earlier just incase. Don't worry to much about car theft, it is quite rare over here. There are some cars coming over from the uk that week to do a bit of marshalling and driving about a bit etc. Richard our (almost retired) sidc organiser may be able to give you more info if he sees this post. We don't sell optimax on the island, but do have super, and Richard stocks octain booster in his filling station shop in onchan. It has been a bit quiet on here recently. Someone else may give you a bit more info soon. Hope this is of some help. Graeme S. []

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Hi Nix. Maybe Dave has packed himself away for moving, and not unpacked himself yet.[][] Graeme.

Im still here.....[] just. Had a look on scoobynet last night. that is a very busy place. Is Dave K still about? Not seen him or his car about for a while.

Hello out there dudes !.. echo.....echo......echo......echo.......echo.

Morning dudes [] Weeeeeekend at last. []. One more week at work, then off for almost 2 months. Yes 2 months, and paid for it, apart from a couple of functions. Have a good weekend everyone.

Morning dudes ! Another lovely autumn morning [*-)] [um] [st] [li]

Congratulations to you both.[] Kids next then, or has that already happened.[].

GET IN THERE. !!![] [] [] . JUST GOT THE PAPER AND THE SPEED LIMIT HAS BEEN THROWN OUT AGAIN.[]. Well done to all guys involved in the protest. Graeme S. Very happy bunny.[][][]

Morning dudes !!! [] Did TT come early, or has its weather come late.

Cheers Richard. [] Sounds good [H]. Will get back to you soon. Graeme S.

Hopefully, not something from the exorsist [+o(]. But already made his bed, by sprinkling small amounts of sand and crisps around his seat. [A] And rubbed his sticky hands on his window already [6]....[^o)]

Which other parts will be on the cards Richard. Myself and Helen will be definitely up for it, as long as we can organise in advance, to put James in kennels. [] []

Ok this is just a practice run. Probs wont work. .......... ah! it did. []

PM'd Phill direct, sorted it in about 5 mins [] [H]. Will get some pics soon.

How do i get the option to attach pictures etc. I have been trying to get my avatar activated also, but no luck yet. I am paid up memeber. [8-)]. Someone has said to sign upto photobucket, is this correct?.

Yep thats the one m8. Getting it today []. They took my scoob off me last night and gave me fuel munching v6 24 valve mitzi gallant. nice car, but bl@@dy thirsty.glad its only for one day.[]

Good evening all. [] As from Friday (ish) I will be driving a 2005 STi in black.[]. And not my old 2002 bug eye in blue.[]. I thought it was time to change over to a more recent model, after 2 years of happy motoring.[]. Spent a bit of money on her in the past. Not mechanicaly, but on stupid things, most of them faults, and just out of warranty. So having a fresh start with a car with just under 5000 miles on the clock.. Sad to see my old one going, but i am sure whoever buys her will enjoy driving , and spending money on fuel and tyres as i have not. (only the tyres and fuel bit). ... SO !!.,if you see a black scoob with me flashing and waving , you know who it is.[] (Dont expect a naked person in the car. it will only be the lights that are flashing not me, unless the wife is in that mood.)[6] [][:#]

No probs Nix. [] I think we saw you in peel on Honda day. But there was that many people there, we could'nt get over too where you all were. Going to have a look at a 2005 STI today, black one. All depends how much i am offered for mine though.Will let you all know. cheers Graeme

Anyone still out there ? [8-)] Good morning to you all if you are. []

Morning dudes !!! [] Who needs the med when we have weather like this.[ip] [H]

[6] Happy satans day dudesss !! [6] [] 06/06/06

Nice one m8.[] Its is a totaly a different experience when you can use all of the road.[]. I headed for an early lap yesterday, but got to Ramsey and gave up. Took me ages to get back to Peel. Should have known better.. I think i past you round about union mills. Have you got a number 63 or there abouts on your doors. If so the car looks very nice, stands out a mile.[].

Saturday 6.40 pm. The road to Ramsey from ballacraine was cr@p. Got to Kirk Michael at no more than 50 mph, and got stuck behind a bike doing no more than 40mph. Then thought to myself, why the hell am i bothering.Heard on the radio that the mountain road was still shut at Kates cottage.Anyway, got to Ramsey and continued to the mountain warning sign.It was not on. Got to the Ramsey hairpin ,and a big sign flashing saying."ONE WAY"...Could not belive my luck. The mountain had just opened. I had almost the whole of the mountain road to myself one way..Apart from some 2 wheeled machines passing me doing more than 130/140 in parts. What a hell of a ride.[][][][] .See you all on the road tomorrow. Graeme S.