Lonan3 Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 There is currently a debate taking place to decide on the 7 Wonders of the Modern World - with the contenders now reduced to a shortlist of 21 and the results to be announced next New Year's Day. In the same spirit, I thought we might decide to open nominations for the 7 Wonders of Mann. Provisional suggestions: The Laxey Wheel; Peel Castle; Castle Rushen; Tower of Refuge; Snaefell Mountain Railway; Ramsey Pier & Milner's Tower. Or does anyone have any better ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lectro Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Quarterbridge - It's a wonder there aren't more accidents. You get in the left lane to turn right....wtf? The Incinerator - Visitors always wonder wtf is that monstrosity. Ned Flanders - We all wonder how he's managed to get away with it for so long. Manx Telecom - I wonder if I can sue them for charging me for texts they never deliver (on their own network even!) Euromanx - It'll be a wonder if they can last the year. MEA - I wonder who really knew what was going on... Manx Elections - I wonder will anyone bother getting off their arses and voting for the same shower of cnuts that put themselves forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesemonster2005 Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Provisional suggestions: The Laxey Wheel; Peel Castle; Castle Rushen; Tower of Refuge; Snaefell Mountain Railway; Ramsey Pier & Milner's Tower. I wouldn't include Ramsey pier in the list - it's an ugly monstrosity! How about the many excellent glens on the island? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Provisional suggestions: The Laxey Wheel; Peel Castle; Castle Rushen; Tower of Refuge; Snaefell Mountain Railway; Ramsey Pier & Milner's Tower. I wouldn't include Ramsey pier in the list - it's an ugly monstrosity! How about the many excellent glens on the island? It's a wonder locals can afford houses in the quaint Manx Glens? Agree about the pier - let's form an action committee to get it demolished asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhumsaa Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Albert Tower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 At the risk of incurring the wrath of the northern posters, I have never understood the appeal with the pier. As long as I can remember, it has been a pile of rusting, rotting iron. When was it ever used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not the Comfy Chair Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 What about the Chickens's Rock Lighthouse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhumsaa Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 At the risk of incurring the wrath of the northern posters, I have never understood the appeal with the pier. As long as I can remember, it has been a pile of rusting, rotting iron. When was it ever used? A few years ago now but it was a wonderful thing to walk out and look back over the coastline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhumsaa Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Camera Obscura? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 At the risk of incurring the wrath of the northern posters, I have never understood the appeal with the pier. As long as I can remember, it has been a pile of rusting, rotting iron. When was it ever used? A few years ago now but it was a wonderful thing to walk out and look back over the coastline Yes Rhumsaa, I am sure it was, but as long as I can remember it has never been open, unless it was opened for a time during the 80's and 90's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studmuffin Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Camera Obscura? agree and will broaden slightly. Have lived in a few places but nothing gives me more pleasure than parking on douglas head, walking down with great views and then a pleasant wander along the quay. Always think about people working in middle of manchester/liverpool etc, who dont have that. *anxiously awaits a barage of abuse about being a woman* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhumsaa Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 At the risk of incurring the wrath of the northern posters, I have never understood the appeal with the pier. As long as I can remember, it has been a pile of rusting, rotting iron. When was it ever used? A few years ago now but it was a wonderful thing to walk out and look back over the coastline Yes Rhumsaa, I am sure it was, but as long as I can remember it has never been open, unless it was opened for a time during the 80's and 90's? Was in the 80's definitely I've been out on it and I'm not that old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhumsaa Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Camera Obscura? agree and will broaden slightly. Have lived in a few places but nothing gives me more pleasure than parking on douglas head, walking down with great views and then a pleasant wander along the quay. Always think about people working in middle of manchester/liverpool etc, who dont have that. *anxiously awaits a barage of abuse about being a woman* no I totally know what you mean, I always think that in my lunch hour down the prom and especially in the summer driving home over the mountain and looking out over the northern plain as sun shines down.... always lifts my day and makes me want to go out and enjoy the evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholmondley-Warner Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 1. The Chasms, the power of nature at its best and most spectacular 2. The Calf Sound, powerful, windswept and full of wildlife 3. Niarbyl, what better place to sit on a summer evening and watch the sunset 4. The summit of Snaefell, on a clear day you can see for miles 5. The Ayres, where you can walk beside the sea for miles and not see another soul 6. Ballaglass Glen, what the power of water can do 7. The Plains of Heaven, the majestic view from the top of Mount Murray easy............I could name a dozen more, what a beautiful island we are privileged to live on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhumsaa Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Can't argue with them Cholmondley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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