Gee Cee Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 The new signs that have gone up along the promenade in Douglas tell an interesting story. They are in the form of a large scale map with a 'you are here' flag. The horse trams are clearly marked. The tramway is shown running alongside the seaside side of the road. Not along the centre of the road, and not along the walkway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FACT Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 So? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevster Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 They don't show the potholes in the road either..... they're complete rubbish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolley Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 So the bloke who made the sign already knows where they're going before the massed intelligentsia of the Island in Tynwald? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeliX Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Once you get past the turning to Crellin's Hill etc the trams do run on the seaside side of the road. I'm not sure what your point is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxb&b Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Better ban the TT, that'll sort it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Has anyone yet mentioned the welfare of the horses? Is it still necessary to have a single horse pull a heavy tram with a varying load of passengers just for the novelty of being pulled by an animal? I'm aware that once running the effort required to keep them running isn't that great, but starting them going is horrible to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempus Fugit Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Has anyone yet mentioned the welfare of the horses? Is it still necessary to have a single horse pull a heavy tram with a varying load of passengers just for the novelty of being pulled by an animal? I'm aware that once running the effort required to keep them running isn't that great, but starting them going is horrible to watch. you must have a good view from Norfolk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Has anyone yet mentioned the welfare of the horses? Is it still necessary to have a single horse pull a heavy tram with a varying load of passengers just for the novelty of being pulled by an animal? I'm aware that once running the effort required to keep them running isn't that great, but starting them going is horrible to watch. you must have a good view from Norfolk No, but I do have a good memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempus Fugit Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 BREAKING NEWS ! quote spook "the view from Norfolk is terrible" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Skies Are Grey Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Spook in sniping at the Island from the comfort of Norfolk shocker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessTickle Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Has anyone yet mentioned the welfare of the horses? Is it still necessary to have a single horse pull a heavy tram with a varying load of passengers just for the novelty of being pulled by an animal? I'm aware that once running the effort required to keep them running isn't that great, but starting them going is horrible to watch. Is there nothing you can't find to moan about that is related to the Island? The Shire is a working animal, with an enormous capacity for weight pulling. There is no welfare issue at all. There are a number of heavy horse breeds that are classed as an endangered species - The Suffolk Punch for one Would you prefer the breed to die out because there is no job for it? These types of breeds are not pets and they are rarely ridden animals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeliX Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Has anyone yet mentioned the welfare of the horses? Is it still necessary to have a single horse pull a heavy tram with a varying load of passengers just for the novelty of being pulled by an animal? I'm aware that once running the effort required to keep them running isn't that great, but starting them going is horrible to watch. you must have a good view from Norfolk No, but I do have a good memory. No you don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTail Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 The Norfolk idiot is not an endangered species by the look of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessTickle Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 The Norfolk idiot is not an endangered species by the look of it. With any luck it soon will be. He is really starting to boil my piss now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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