Zarley 835 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 13 minutes ago, Non-Believer said: 'Cos MAMIL. Had to Google that! 😂😂😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roxanne 2,953 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Me too! Love it! 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Tatlock 12,132 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 (edited) I'm sure I remember it being in the newspaper not long after Marine Drive closed (late 70s), that the Royal Engineers offered to fix the failing cliffs for a cost of £100K (materials) - and the IOM government at the time declined. Anyone else remember that? To fix that route up for two way traffic again to go to Port Soderick (Or 'Port Sod All' as I would now call it - as their is feck all to go there for) would cost tens of £millions now. ETA: 1979 - all in here: https://www.tynwald.org.im/business/hansard/19601980/TC-19790320-v0096.pdf Edited February 25 by Albert Tatlock 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CallMeCurious 285 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Do any of the people touting this active travel plan actually look like they do any themselves? 😝 Is there a even a bike rack outside the HOK? 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
finlo 5,130 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 For how many people would it actually be "en route" for as a way to get to work? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Tatlock 12,132 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 36 minutes ago, finlo said: For how many people would it actually be "en route" for as a way to get to work? There must be at least 2 seaweed farmers heading to 'Port Sod All' every day? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
buncha wankas 207 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 On 2/24/2021 at 8:21 AM, AcousticallyChallenged said: The Marine Drive fumble is a rite of passage. Though, there have been a couple of nasty car accidents lately up there. That might have spurred on change. We’re they accidents Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Banker 2,008 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 17 hours ago, CallMeCurious said: Do any of the people touting this active travel plan actually look like they do any themselves? 😝 Is there a even a bike rack outside the HOK? Bill Shimmins is a Mamil & think Baker & possibly Peake 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Max Power 6,756 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 It seems that walkers have been emboldened by the announcement of the consultation, whilst drivers seem to be staking a claim. Groups of walkers four abreast walking in the roads with no intention of moving out of the way, glaring at car drivers as they pass, are out in force on the Marine Drive today. The lycra louts will soon have them running for cover once they get themselves organised though! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doc.fixit 3,030 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 The world's becoming an even sicker place. What possible pleasure can folk get from being horrible and intolerant with each other? Beats me. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Tatlock 12,132 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 1 hour ago, Max Power said: It seems that walkers have been emboldened by the announcement of the consultation, whilst drivers seem to be staking a claim. Groups of walkers four abreast walking in the roads with no intention of moving out of the way, glaring at car drivers as they pass, are out in force on the Marine Drive today. The lycra louts will soon have them running for cover once they get themselves organised though! That's obstructing a highway...they should be nicked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Believer 13,296 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 1 hour ago, Max Power said: It seems that walkers have been emboldened by the announcement of the consultation, whilst drivers seem to be staking a claim. Groups of walkers four abreast walking in the roads with no intention of moving out of the way, glaring at car drivers as they pass, are out in force on the Marine Drive today. The lycra louts will soon have them running for cover once they get themselves organised though! The lycra mob have been out in force since early this morning. I was held up by a 20mph, three-abreast peloton for nearly 3 miles this morning who despite glancing over their shoulders and being aware that I was behind them (in the car) "declined" to narrow their formation to allow me to pass. These people need educating. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Max Power 6,756 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 15 minutes ago, Non-Believer said: The lycra mob have been out in force since early this morning. I was held up by a 20mph, three-abreast peloton for nearly 3 miles this morning who despite glancing over their shoulders and being aware that I was behind them (in the car) "declined" to narrow their formation to allow me to pass. These people need educating. Yes indeed, had a similar experience passing a guy in lycra on Bucks Rd this morning. Gave him plenty of room and I was travelling slowly, didn't prevent the hand gestures though. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Chief 279 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 5 hours ago, Non-Believer said: The lycra mob have been out in force since early this morning. I was held up by a 20mph, three-abreast peloton for nearly 3 miles this morning who despite glancing over their shoulders and being aware that I was behind them (in the car) "declined" to narrow their formation to allow me to pass. These people need educating. i'd say yes they should have let you through but perhaps there's also an issue with the road design and other traffic if you couldn't get past for 3 miles?? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Layman 202 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 5 hours ago, Non-Believer said: The lycra mob have been out in force since early this morning. I was held up by a 20mph, three-abreast peloton for nearly 3 miles this morning who despite glancing over their shoulders and being aware that I was behind them (in the car) "declined" to narrow their formation to allow me to pass. These people need educating. So when you say 3 abreast, they took over the whole width of the road? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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