Addie Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I use Facebook for my fledgling little business. Plus I love the access to the likes of Manx Nostalgia and people and groups from other places where I've lived. It's also great as a networking tool for local businesses, especially the small ones. Local charities use it as do the Police, Mea and many other useful pages. It's handy for finding groups both local and worldwide that have particular interests and hobbies - crafting, photography, bikes, pets etc. In fact most hobby interests are featured with lots of local bargains to be had too. Don't be put off. There's a lot of really good stuff on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhumsaa Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Don't be put off. There's a lot of really good stuff on there. Does PL have a facebook account? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nim Chimpsky Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Here are some random ones which have been posted (or re-posted) just in the last day or two........ Glen Helen (If you click 'previous' and 'next' you can see several). https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=456370787795890&set=pcb.10152216549300049&type=1 I've always liked this one from the Villa Marina looking out. Very sunny looking. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=730325190325841&set=gm.10152215069630049&type=1 Here's an interesting one of a welcome display for a royal visit on the prom https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=449209421873630&set=gm.10152214020890049&type=1 Here's one I've not seen before, of inside Peel Castle. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151919081601625&set=gm.10152214871005049&type=1 The old Ramsey Town Hall. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=596805477055285&set=gm.10152212619335049&type=1 Old photo of a penguin from Wildlife Park. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=449800421814530&set=gm.10152216634745049&type=1 19th Century woman in countryside at Claughbane, Ramsey. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=448076798653559&set=gm.10152209226745049&type=1 Old one of Port Erin beach https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=449639061830666&set=gm.10152215962605049&type=1 Glen Wyllin? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=678147635557174&set=p.678147635557174&type=1 Rolling Stones at the Villa Marina Gardens https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151926302196625&set=gm.10152223062540049&type=1 Mooragh Park, Ramsey https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=600039843398515&set=gm.10152222792495049&type=1 Queen's Pier looking into Ramsey https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=600040660065100&set=gm.10152222794650049&type=1 Boating Pool, Douglas Promenade https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151924806616625&set=gm.10152221330370049&type=1 Loch Promenade, Douglas (1907) https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=610334295717961&set=gm.10152222383150049&type=1 Harvest, Port Erin https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=610427835708607&set=gm.10152222756340049&type=1 Before the Palace Hotel https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=610352635716127&set=gm.10152222449995049&type=1 Fort William, Head Road, Douglas https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=610347599049964&set=gm.10152222436455049&type=1 Tea Gardens Tholt-e-Will https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=610338369050887&set=gm.10152222403050049&type=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nim Chimpsky Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Here's another good one -- Douglas Promenade: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=734691913222502&set=gm.10152228845485049&type=1&theater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 The promenade used to look pretty good before the tourist decline and it was turned into a carpark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisenchuk Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 The adverts are a pain - trying to hook me up with Ukrainian women and what appear to be Asian transvestites. Thats called targeted advertising. Fez up ELI. Nothing wrong with a bit of variety, it's the spice of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 The adverts are a pain - trying to hook me up with Ukrainian women and what appear to be Asian transvestites. Thats called targeted advertising. But what about the Ukrainian women? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisenchuk Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Maybe you dreamt it? Err, no. Thanks for the input but it was real. It must have been taken in the 1940s or so, and Kylie Minogue was in the background riding a wooly mammoth. The hotel was probably imposed with photoshop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Civil Servant Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I was against the Hungarians coming to the island until I googled "hungarian women". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesultanofsheight Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 The promenade used to look pretty good before the tourist decline and it was turned into a carpark. Douglas used to look much better before we had any money, and before 30 years of total contempt and incompetence sucked every penny and shred of dignity the town had out. Leaving it like a desolate, concrete, carpark, full of dogshit and empty flats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nim Chimpsky Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Another good one: 'Braddan Open Air Service - nothing special about this Service but if you look further you can see the old fashioned way of Harvest on the hill and also Ballamona Hospital with it's Tower.' https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=453423904785515&set=gm.10152231767510049&type=1&theater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nim Chimpsky Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Here's a good one of the Palace on Douglas Promenade https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151960086693309&set=gm.10152237605260049&type=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Trumps Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 What was in the original Palace building? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jefferson Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 The last of the major dancehalls to be formed after the Marina, Falcon Cliff and Derby Castle. The Palace complex, including an enormous ballroom, was opened in 1887, the ballroom roof was damaged by fire in 1902 and was rebuilt; it burned down again in 1920 and was again rebuilt. The Palace Colliseum theatre, capable of seating 3500 and connected to the dancehall by a bridge, was opened in 1913 by Vesta Tilley. The Palace Colliseum and entrance were demolished in 1965 to make room for the architecturally uninspired Palace Hotel and Casino (the first licenced casino in the British Isles). The Palace ballroom claimed to be one of (if not) the largest in Europe with its parquet floor. Demolished in 1994 to make room for an extension to the Casino. Source http://www.isle-of-man.com/manxnotebook/towns/douglas/palace.htm Also, from this photo, they were building airships in it during WW1. I've never heard that before. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=448533808589339&set=gm.10151947463440049&type=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jefferson Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Here's a good one of Finch Road I've not seen before: 'DRINK MORE MILK' https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=455320734595832&set=gm.10152239724330049&type=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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