La Colombe Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 No you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneNash Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 26 minutes ago, Declan said: It worries me when people move here is to move away from some issue in the their own home country rather than for something on the Island being the draw. (Apart from refugees from a war zone or famine). Little Englanders seeking to escape issues in their country have caused great damage in the past when they move here thinking it's a chocolate box version of England and seek to preserve that myth rather than the reality. What happens is progress thwarted and young people feel restricted here. But the unique Manxness isn't preserved either That's tragic because many existing residents would rather live in a modern Isle of Man than a museum England. So I'd examine my motives if I was you. It sounds like you're set on leaving London rather than having strong reasons to come here like a job, or family, or happy memories. I'd also worry that given your recent life events it might be isolating to move at the moment to an Island that is an expensive and inconvenient boat or plane journey away from familiar places and friends. Hi Declan, I agree if I was intent on disrupting the island and imposing any preconceptions on it. I can assure you that I fell in love with the magnificent community and the friendliness of the people and the wonderful way people speak to each other and support each other. i already love my neighbours and i seek only to integrate and contribute. I promise. I am also very happy here in Bucks but I don't want to live in a congested area so Glen Auldyn suits me perfectly, even the midges :-D Plus i have a free pet pheasant there called Phil! Edit: Also I agree that the existing Manx are right to feel the need for more modern infrastructure. I would like to contribute my ICT expertise and would support any organisation seeking to educate and provide good quality jobs to locals particularly in the IT and eWhatever areas. Good broadband would be fantastic island wide and maybe looking at what other small communities are doing. Estonia and Finland for example now have the ability for all their population to digitally sign documents and I think their comms infrastructure is top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Hah - Glen Auldyn is where I lived. Even in the middle of Summer the midges were out at 6PM. Where are you in Glen Auldyn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llap Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 8 hours ago, Kawasaki_Kidd said: Hi All, I am enquiring about life on the Island... Im a keen motorcycle enthusiast and have serious connotations about moving to the Island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneNash Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 17 minutes ago, GD4ELI said: Hah - Glen Auldyn is where I lived. Even in the middle of Summer the midges were out at 6PM. Where are you in Glen Auldyn? At the end of Fern Glen Road, turn left at Miltown coming out of Ramsey and follow the road till the end. Where were you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 23 minutes ago, JaneNash said: At the end of Fern Glen Road, turn left at Miltown coming out of Ramsey and follow the road till the end. Where were you? Assuming it's the house at the very end where you turn round then long years ago it was a cafe - people would walk up from Ramsey (before my time), you'll find photos on the web. I remember - sort of remember either the house being built or modified ~50 years ago. My mother's house (my house) was Riverside, second house on the right as you drive up, small bungalow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Colombe Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Hook. Line. Sinker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuller K Rapp Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I wouldn't come to the Isle of Man. It's an absolute shit hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIchard Britten Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 44 minutes ago, Fuller K Rapp said: I wouldn't come to the Isle of Man. It's an absolute shit hole. You've changed your tune llap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuller K Rapp Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Probably something to do with me not being llap....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIchard Britten Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Just now, Fuller K Rapp said: Probably something to do with me not being llap....... Quite... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Colombe Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 2 hours ago, GD4ELI said: Sorry, Dog what Welcome? Can't quite make it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIchard Britten Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, La Colombe said: Sorry, Dog what Welcome? Can't quite make it out. Walkers you short sighted ninny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llap Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 But GD4ELI isn't a walker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody2 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 3 hours ago, GD4ELI said: but it looks like this the other 363 days..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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