mal48 62 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I noticed what appears to be lots of stalls set out on the walk way when driving home. Must have missed any adverts for the event, what is it and for how long is it on for? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addie 1,388 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 We spotted it today and thought we'd have a peek. The only problem being, there wasn't a parking place to be had, so we didn't bother. But that's Douglas for you. ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trmpton 1,255 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 We spotted it today and thought we'd have a peek. The only problem being, there wasn't a parking place to be had, so we didn't bother. But that's Douglas for you. ;-) None? on the quay, ridgeway street, Finch Road, Shaws Brow, Chester Street, Steam Packet, Lord Street, Douglas Head, Castle Mna Avenue, Promenade? I could probably count on one hand the number of times there hasn't been a parking space within half a mile of where you want in Douglas, in the 30 years I've been driving. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 1,242 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Tynwald week and all these 'foreign' stalls, I bet there wasn't one selling Manx produce ! just wonderful ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addie 1,388 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 One or two gaps on the prom with cars waiting to get in. But honestly, who wants to drive around Douglas in circles and along the stop/start prom and up to Athol Street or Castle Mona Avenue to get a parking place half a mile away from where you want to be? And the prom was pretty snared up anyway for a while by white van man driving smack into a horse tram. The horse was OK, so we could chuckle about it. Did he expect the tram to swerve or something? Going into Douglas really isn't the pleasure it once was, and the aroma near the Queens Hotel and Port Jack resembled a neglected public toilet. It can't really be 'ozone' can it? ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hissingsid 3,675 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I heard it was a bit damp down there. Nice cruise ship in the bay though pity the passengers could not disembark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DRIVER 122 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Wonder if they are registered to trade on the street or are they giving the stuff away, pity OFT are closed till next monday, they may have missed out on some big fines. has anyone made a purchase down there ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moghrey Mie 1,499 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Tynwald week and all these 'foreign' stalls, I bet there wasn't one selling Manx produce ! just wonderful ! Interesting variety of continental food French cheese etc and one Manx stall selling stained glass mobiles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevster 1,157 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Wonder if they are registered to trade on the street or are they giving the stuff away, pity OFT are closed till next monday, they may have missed out on some big fines. has anyone made a purchase down there ? As it's sanctioned by DDP and Douglas Corp ( with the organisers, not the corpy or DDP, bearing all the costs ) one would assume that the required permits to trade are in order. Why do some people have to knock everything that others try to do to give a bit of life and variety to the town? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woolley 19,199 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 For God's sake park half a mile away and WALK. Lazy buggers. Might even do you good. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cheeky boy 805 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Went yesterday afternoon and strangely had no problem parking my enormous van Got a bagful of French cheeses, several lengths of salami and a slab of nougat Apparently the macaroons are world class Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slim 1,355 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 We spotted it today and thought we'd have a peek. The only problem being, there wasn't a parking place to be had, so we didn't bother. But that's Douglas for you. ;-) You know them long things that are attached to you bum? Them are legs. They let you move around without a car! Heading down today, looks good, ace idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spermann 146 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 One or two gaps on the prom with cars waiting to get in. But honestly, who wants to drive around Douglas in circles and along the stop/start prom and up to Athol Street or Castle Mona Avenue to get a parking place half a mile away from where you want to be? And the prom was pretty snared up anyway for a while by white van man driving smack into a horse tram. The horse was OK, so we could chuckle about it. Did he expect the tram to swerve or something? Going into Douglas really isn't the pleasure it once was, and the aroma near the Queens Hotel and Port Jack resembled a neglected public toilet. It can't really be 'ozone' can it? ;-) So you didn't want to part with a pound coin in chesterstreet car park? Good job you don't live in a city. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Braidyv 3 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Tynwald week and all these 'foreign' stalls, I bet there wasn't one selling Manx produce ! just wonderful ! I was thinking that also Just goes to show where the locals are from these days Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebees 2,811 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 OMFG are you for real? If you want Manx stuff, go the farmers market or Shoprite or Tescos, this was something a little different, don't like change? feeling a little inbred? Yes, you probably are. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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