Isle of Man Classic TT races

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vulcanman
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Re: Isle of Man Classic TT races

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Hi Alan ,yes was me .we kept eye out for you all but didnt see another 550 in the 8 days.she ran well apart from usual shot a baffle out on Kirk Michael coast road.mate got it.lockwired in for rest of trip.we had a great visit but like so many others not happy with the event as is now.hope they change it back to 14 days we viewed at The Cronk,Sulby bridge ,May Hill,Creg ditch and Harolds.spent time with Mick Robinson ex MGP racer anx mates.sorry missed you
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My cousin in Laxey tells me the ARE collection is or has been sold off.real shame.there are a number of superb collections on the Islanx i know of but none are open to the public.maybe one day.we off out to eat but will try to ring you later
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Re: Isle of Man Classic TT races

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See my 'Yeti' thread for bike details at the TT here -viewtopic.php?f=2&t=12751&start=30
Think of how stupid the average person is, then realise that half of them are more stupid than that.
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Great read ta.i ring you Fri eve as knackered
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https://www.kettleclinic.co.uk/kcforum/ ... &mode=view

2 x GT550s in Ramsey. Vulcanman was hiding in a pub I think!! :wink:
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I may have been in a pub but dont drink šŸ¤£
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Eve Alan,i stupidly didnt log yer number down and cant get back into the PM ? Can you resend it and i bell you .ta bob
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Surprise today.went to small wildlife park near East Grinstead about 25 miles from my place.ambled round with wife.very pleasant.at end fella staring at my t shirt says did you go mgp.yep just back.chatted a bit.i asked what he rode.all Brit iron.said casually did a bit of racing.name ....Bill Swallow .so out of place didnt recognise him.had great 20 mins.what a smashing fella.small world
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Re: Isle of Man Classic TT races

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vulcanman wrote: ā†‘Fri Sep 02, 2022 1:07 pm Eve Alan,i stupidly didnt log yer number down and cant get back into the PM ? Can you resend it and i bell you .ta bob
email sent mate.
Think of how stupid the average person is, then realise that half of them are more stupid than that.
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