Sheldon 941 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 11 hours ago, hissingsid said: it is getting pure pantomime now. 10 hours ago, quilp said: Oh no it isn't... 2 hours ago, the stinking enigma said: put this thing behind us Close, Stinky, but no cigar. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hissingsid 3,675 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Heard a whisper that the Department of fun is thinking about amalgamating the TT and MGP or FOM I to one event in September, cannot see that working myself . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoTail 1,954 Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 That's not really a whisper so much as a known fact. Been under consideration for some weeks. I don't know any more than that though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hissingsid 3,675 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Trouble is it is unknown territory no small dilemna for those making the decisions. Alf did say he would announce a decision in the next few weeks but I cannot see anything changing that would give them confidence to go ahead with this. Truly terrible times with no light on the horizon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flyingfemme 46 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Sounds like an economic death wish from here. You have two different events, with two groups of fans/visitors and an island with very limited facilities for tourists. So a single event and you can sell once, two events and you can sell things twice. You will halve the ferry revenue, the hotel incomes etc, etc. would make sense if the TT was not popular and sold out every year - but it doesn’t seem to be. Or is that incorrect? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Numbnuts 1,101 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Flyingfemme said: Sounds like an economic death wish from here. You have two different events, with two groups of fans/visitors and an island with very limited facilities for tourists. So a single event and you can sell once, two events and you can sell things twice. You will halve the ferry revenue, the hotel incomes etc, etc. would make sense if the TT was not popular and sold out every year - but it doesn’t seem to be. Or is that incorrect? Biggest issue I would say is going to be a PR disaster. The return of deposits and carry over bookings. I honestly feel theres no way that the 2021 TT can go ahead due to many reasons not least availability of marshals . I for one will be gutted as not just the financial benefit to the Island but the feel good factor it brings to so many. I know people who rely on TT for survival over quiet winter months so its all not good. Edited November 1, 2020 by Numbnuts 6 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Max Power 6,337 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Ambitious plans for a flyover or underpass? Personally I would think an underpass would be easier to construct, 'cut and cover' style. Probably the best solution for the footbridges too! https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/flyover-and-underpass-among-tt-access-options/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beelzebub3 359 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 10 minutes ago, Max Power said: Ambitious plans for a flyover or underpass? Personally I would think an underpass would be easier to construct, 'cut and cover' style. Probably the best solution for the footbridges too! https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/flyover-and-underpass-among-tt-access-options/ After the Promenade fiasco I would not let the DOI dig a fucking hole, firstly they would dig it in the wrong place and secondly they would dig it the wrong depth and thirdly give the contract to their mates and have to dig the hole six times before it is right. I am more and more convinced Baker is smoking one of Teapots Moroccan woodbines with the crap he is coming out with! Where is all this money coming from? We could be bust next April the way things are going. 4 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheTeapot 9,556 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Teapot wishes he had some morrocan woodbine's to smoke! If I had the photoshop skills I'd definitely find a good photo of the Snugbrough area and get the Milleau Viaduct right across it. That's got to be the best solution here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Hedgehog 830 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Max Power said: Ambitious plans for a flyover or underpass? Personally I would think an underpass would be easier to construct, 'cut and cover' style. Probably the best solution for the footbridges too! https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/flyover-and-underpass-among-tt-access-options/ Yep a flyover would be ludicrously expensive. Flyover it is then. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MadAsHell 125 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Max Power said: Ambitious plans for a flyover or underpass? Personally I would think an underpass would be easier to construct, 'cut and cover' style. Probably the best solution for the footbridges too! https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/flyover-and-underpass-among-tt-access-options/ Good to see the DoI's crack supply didn't run out during lockdown 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beelzebub3 359 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 1 hour ago, TheTeapot said: Teapot wishes he had some morrocan woodbine's to smoke! If I had the photoshop skills I'd definitely find a good photo of the Snugbrough area and get the Milleau Viaduct right across it. That's got to be the best solution here. Don’t we all✌️ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Mexico 9,247 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 53 minutes ago, MadAsHell said: Good to see the DoI's crack supply didn't run out during lockdown You only have to go along the Prom to see there's no danger of that. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
winnie 53 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Will we see this confirmed soon ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Banker 949 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 25 minutes ago, winnie said: Will we see this confirmed soon ?? Howie will probably say it’s on but we can’t allow any families to visit due to risks!! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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