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How many mods are there? I only know of one with a bid for the keys.

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You must have received something rather different than I did then...

I disagree, llap.

However, I do wonder what the result is going to prove if only a few people were contacted?

I'm curious too.

When newly married we did our washing by hand and progressed to a twin tub when the first baby came along. Then we got an automatic machine and I stood there and watched through the first entire wash and spin cycle and couldn't believe it. Magical stuff that's now taken for granted. Same with dishwashers. My children got their badges for dishwashing using one! I'll be without one for a few weeks soon and I'm dreading it.

Ready meals weren't available so we all had to learn to cook. Money was thin on the ground so we also had to learn to do DIY on the car and also on the house. Skills that have travelled along the years with us. Our first car was purchased £50 cash for a car from EB Christians and got a calendar from them every year for 25 years or so. What profit there I don't know.

I was lucky to be of the flower power generation and actually wore flowers in my hair when going out in hippy clothes, mini skirts, bell bottoms or hot pants. Those were the days.

When my friend and I at the age of 23 went on to the dance floor to make a move on two tasty looking girls, the one he approached said "Fuck off you old dude!" So you're never too young to be old.

With a mouth like that, she should grab every opportunity that comes her way.

Actually, 70 is pretty old.

The thing is MTP, everyone's pretty old to someone younger. Some of us just don't know it yet.

Happy Birthday for yesterday doc.

70 is no age at all, too many new projects to start and new things to learn and places to see. I only feel old when I look in the mirror ;-)

I agree that the swipe of a finger access to online information is very handy but bound to dull the memory.

Before the electronic 'phonebooks we used to remember lots of family's long telephone numbers, addresses, birthdays and so much other day to day information. Literacy was expected.

Some of us as children were fortunate and loved each volume of the Encyclopaedia Britannica that stirred the imagination. But I think that despite so much information being so readily available and too easily accessed online these days, the result could be dangerous.

What happens when the lights go out?

Really enjoyed reading your memories woolley

I'm from the baby boomer generation so musically my early childhood was hearing music from the 50s. The crooners were still around and ballroom dancing was the thing. Young men were encouraged to learn a waltz at least so that they would be able to invite their girlfriend or future boss' wife onto the Christmas Party dance floor. Then when music changed towards the late 50s and early 60s, if you couldn't jive and twist or do the Madison, you were pretty useless. My idol was Eddie Cochran and it was impossible not to hit the floor when his music came on in the jive club. The floor that turned into a wonderful roller rink the rest of the week.

Music had real rhythm and if you couldn't dance to it, it was nowhere. The 60s arrived and things changed enormously. Trips to Manchester to the Jungfrau nightclub. The island also had some terrific groups who played in quite a few venues. The Golden Goose club in Duke Street where the floor itself bounced merrily when the floor was full. The girlfriends of the band members sitting on the edge of the stage guarding their men from any admiring fans. Happy times.

Of course it's also a well known fact that sex was only discovered in the 60s.

Competent DIYers often do a better job than pros in my extensive experience, they are much more time rich and as a result are more conscientious. I do all my own plumbing and electrics and I'm not properly qualified in either.

Care to share your address so I don't buy your house by mistake?

Some of the visiting bikers can't wait to get on our unlimited speed roads (that's what they think).

So over they come and start racing around the circuit at way over the 70mph speed limit that they may be more accustomed to. They may never have ridden their bikes at these speeds before and certainly not on strange roads. I'm surprised there aren't more incidents to be honest.

We went to the Guard house, Jurby last week (not Sunday) and the food was fresh, tasty and the portions massive. Guests loved it.

We also went to Bradda Glen. What is the tatty marquee object on the front obscuring that wonderful view? Anyway, pulled pork quite tasty but a bit dry and the place looked rather dingy. Tables and chairs need a repaint. Guests said OK but...

Falcon in Port Erin served a tasty and fresh lunch last week and the dining area and bar has been updated and is very fresh, modern and pretty. Guests loved it.

Dinner at Mona Lisa last week too. Fabulously tasty food nicely presented. Service friendly and attentive. As always. Guests delighted with everything.

Has anyone ever been asked their opinions on anything by any pollster on the streets?

I never have in my life.

The man is clearly stupid and says stupid things but the baying on social media to ban him from the UK is unwarranted. He should be invited and then challenged on live tv.

I think he's best ignored now. He's been given so much rope by the media that he's slowly hanging himself anyway.

His revolting views on almost everything are matched only by the bleached shellacked cow pat he sports on his head.

Thanks for the Lonan3 link, Amadeus. I'm enjoying reading that.

That's so sad. I think that a few of us were concerned lately. He will be missed on here.

A deeply tragic thing to happen.

Further, the 'loss' of records is extremely worrying. So we only have a single copy of everything do we? No back-ups? No control over who has the right to delete/destroy records?

Very strange approach to both social care and record keeping.

It's even made the media across and some mates of mine, while on a trip back last week, mentioned it in jest. It appears the IoM Gov doesn't understand how much of a laughing stock they are with this. What a farcical way to go about increasing revenue.

Absolutely, and so deeply embarrassing.

Come and invest your millions in the Isle of Man, even though we're so deep in the financial manure that spending a penny has been upped to £50.00!

We demand Freedom to Flourish.

 

We don't have amounts of money raised in fines, but we do have figures for the number of offences prosecuted according to the Chief Constable Report 2012-13

 

USE MOBILE PHONE WHILST DRIVING:

2010-11 132

2011-12 138

2012-13 156

 

FAIL TO REMOVE DOG FAECES (p28):

2010-11 1

2011-12 0

2012-13 0

The maximum fine for mobile phone use is £2,500, though I would presume most fines are less than that. Dog dirt however is clearly not a big money spinner.

Thanks Roger, the report's an interesting read on lots of topics.

BTW I thought that the doggy-doo fine a huge one, but maybe I'm wrong.

I wonder how much money would be raised if we implemented a couple of laws that are already there for the enforcing?

How much is the standard fine for using a mobile 'phone whilst driving?

And how many people are fined each year?

And what is the total money raised each year?

How much is the average fine for owners not clearing up after their dogs?

And how many people are fined each year?

And what is the total money raised each year?

Absolutely.

The people also get some politicians telling us what we will or won't do, that we can't select, appoint, elect or dismiss. LegCo.

Voting if correct

Keys 16 for 8 against

LegCo 8 for 1 against

Let's see who did what.

Surely if the ability to raise direct charges, bypassing Tynwald, then VOILA, there is no need for Tynwald - we can scrap the lot of them - they have given their power and very reason for existence away.

Unfortunately, we don't have the power to remove unelected politicians from our 'democratic' process on the island. Why there weren't revolts in the streets about this has always baffled me.

And we now seem to have no avenue of complaint against other unelected and public-payrolled bright sparks removing more of our money from our wallets.

What next? Light meters that measure the amount of street light glow outside your property? Parking meters placed outside your house? Road tolls? Charges for getting gold and needing care. Oh, wait a minute...