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A very pleasing result for once. I have great faith in this young Brit. More please.

Yes, he was mid eighties. Tremendous fun and a great character, particularly late at night after a glass or two. A great raconteur with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the subject.

Those of us who have followed car racing and rallying in all its forms for many years will remember Neville Hay, who sadly died yesterday. He was a great fan of all things Manx and lived here for about twenty years before leaving to return to his Worcestershire roots and family in older age. He was the voice of many motor sporting events including the first Manx Classic in its pure historic form around the old Willaston circuit, a thrilling spectacle on the streets of Douglas, evocative of the glory days of the Mannin Beg and the British Empire Trophy. Neville leaves a huge legacy of motor racing history via Hay Fisher Productions, many links online. Unfortunately due to squabbles over copyright, the historic early Manx Classic video clips are not available yet. They were all filmed and many televised by Neville and his crew. Nev’s son Richard continues the business and I offer him and the family sincere condolences.

We are living in the soft underbelly of the UK. Untold millions wish to come to Britain. No further comment, in case i say something racist.

It will be rather high by now.

Is there anywhere on the island to buy fresh game? I found several suppliers it n the UK, but none that delivers to I❤️Man. Pheasant, partridge, grouse …. That sort of thing. Sorry if this ruffles a few feathers.

Thanks John. In fact I found one on ebay.

I suggest a complete rethink with a new high speed horse tram line to Foxdale. Discuss.

I would love to read Denys' story. I looked on Amazon, 5 stars, but out of print now. Brave man.

What can you suggest for an octogenarian who is stiff as a plank?

I cured a friend of his lower back pain some years ago. Hung him by his heels on the bucket of a JCB and joggled it up and down. After I a short time he shouted he was cured and asked to be cut down. He's dead now, but that's not connected. Honest guv.

My friendly tree fella (pun, get it ?) says we must learn to love this ugly tree. Apparently the birds and bugs do.

It's now called Quay West. Location and staff the same. It has become 'on trend' AKA ruined. Bistro style menu and bite size portions, great for the 20 to 40 year olds no doubt, but no good for a grumpy octogenarian. I have not been, but Mrs WB has. She thinks she's still a teenager, bless.

Because the relevant sea trials had not been completed for high winds. (Seems amazing!). My grandson came over to see me on a rare visit. On the Heysham to IOM leg he said it was like being in a Travelodge. OK, but nothing special. On the return journey in a 'violent storm' - that's official - the poor lad up chucked for the first time ever on a boat. He loathed and hated every minute of it, unsurprisingly. Fortunately I have no intention of setting foot on it.

And it's better for the environment too. Win, win, win. As soon as you buy new, you have lost most of the money. Good second hand holds its value.