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"Don't tell me I'm still on that feckin' island".
Beachcombing the little rocky Isle of Man aka Isle of SUV http://backoftheocean.weebly.com “Everyone should believe in something. I believe I’ll go fishing”.
Beachcombing the little rocky Isle of Man aka Isle of SUV http://backoftheocean.weebly.com “Everyone should believe in something. I believe I’ll go fishing”.
North wind today, Steptoe fingerless glove weather. #IsleofMan
November 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
North wind today, Steptoe fingerless glove weather. #IsleofMan
When gates open at French & German flea markets, the first wave of buyers are invariably men, with shoulder bags & torches. They ask each stall holder for jewelery (that may contain gold), any LPs & any Pokemon. I never knew what the Pokemon was, but today I found one on the beach. #allwashedup
November 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
When gates open at French & German flea markets, the first wave of buyers are invariably men, with shoulder bags & torches. They ask each stall holder for jewelery (that may contain gold), any LPs & any Pokemon. I never knew what the Pokemon was, but today I found one on the beach. #allwashedup
@timmcnulty.bsky.social I have sent you a DM
November 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
@timmcnulty.bsky.social I have sent you a DM
A welcome, dry day in the Isle of Man. 2 hours around the coast, no peoples, but plenty of company - ravens, choughs & singing seals.
November 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
A welcome, dry day in the Isle of Man. 2 hours around the coast, no peoples, but plenty of company - ravens, choughs & singing seals.
Isle of Man, full to overflowing.
November 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Isle of Man, full to overflowing.
Tesco offers us tonight's oxymoron, "Dubai style" !
November 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Tesco offers us tonight's oxymoron, "Dubai style" !
One still has signs of life. #allwashedup
November 4, 2025 at 11:35 AM
One still has signs of life. #allwashedup
Wet, wet, wet. The Isle of Man is full and overflowing. Last week, the road grids were fountains. Today, a field fountain. #IsleofMan
November 4, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Wet, wet, wet. The Isle of Man is full and overflowing. Last week, the road grids were fountains. Today, a field fountain. #IsleofMan
4 years train travel within EU, no issues with dog. But no dog on Eurostar. No foot passengers on LeShuttle. No foot passengers with dog on short channel crossings. (We take IOM > Liverpool > London> Harwich, overnight Stena > Rotterdam)
November 2, 2025 at 9:21 AM
4 years train travel within EU, no issues with dog. But no dog on Eurostar. No foot passengers on LeShuttle. No foot passengers with dog on short channel crossings. (We take IOM > Liverpool > London> Harwich, overnight Stena > Rotterdam)
This is reply I got from Eurostar in 2022. I have written to Virgin. But no reply.
November 2, 2025 at 8:13 AM
This is reply I got from Eurostar in 2022. I have written to Virgin. But no reply.
2 photos, 14 years apart. Bolzano station is such a fine way to enter, or to leave Italy.
October 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
2 photos, 14 years apart. Bolzano station is such a fine way to enter, or to leave Italy.
Reading slowly to make the journey last. If you have an interest in Italy, history or hiking, you may enjoy this walk with Tim Parks. Another of his fine non-fiction.
October 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Reading slowly to make the journey last. If you have an interest in Italy, history or hiking, you may enjoy this walk with Tim Parks. Another of his fine non-fiction.
The Isle of Man celebrates Hop-tu-Naa, & does not normally have trick-or-treaters. But it is still worth preparing a reception, in case any dare to call at the house where the strange old hippy lives.
October 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The Isle of Man celebrates Hop-tu-Naa, & does not normally have trick-or-treaters. But it is still worth preparing a reception, in case any dare to call at the house where the strange old hippy lives.
"L'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux"
October 24, 2025 at 9:36 AM
"L'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux"
....Day 10 and still eating stones as they are softer than the kiwis...
October 18, 2025 at 9:21 AM
....Day 10 and still eating stones as they are softer than the kiwis...
Only a dozen apples on our little cordon. But a good weight.
October 17, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Only a dozen apples on our little cordon. But a good weight.
Oystercatchers & Galloway hills. The Isle of Man is nearer Scotland than Brexitland, Wales or Ireland. There used to be a ferry to Scotland (Ardrossan) but now we have to use England's back door, Heysham, turn left & make a dash for the Scottish border.
October 17, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Oystercatchers & Galloway hills. The Isle of Man is nearer Scotland than Brexitland, Wales or Ireland. There used to be a ferry to Scotland (Ardrossan) but now we have to use England's back door, Heysham, turn left & make a dash for the Scottish border.
The other Staffa.
October 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The other Staffa.
Pink, moon. On calm nights, the evening offshore breeze brings the smells of the restaurant, particularly distressing if I have gone fishing before my tea. #IsleofMan
October 15, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Pink, moon. On calm nights, the evening offshore breeze brings the smells of the restaurant, particularly distressing if I have gone fishing before my tea. #IsleofMan
"There's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot." Steven Wright
October 13, 2025 at 8:34 AM
"There's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot." Steven Wright
"A beach is a place where a man can feel
He's the only soul in the world that's real". I'm not sure if that still applies in Brighton, where Quadrophenia was filmed, but here in the Isle of Man, you can have a beach to yourself most anytime.
He's the only soul in the world that's real". I'm not sure if that still applies in Brighton, where Quadrophenia was filmed, but here in the Isle of Man, you can have a beach to yourself most anytime.
October 9, 2025 at 7:34 PM
"A beach is a place where a man can feel
He's the only soul in the world that's real". I'm not sure if that still applies in Brighton, where Quadrophenia was filmed, but here in the Isle of Man, you can have a beach to yourself most anytime.
He's the only soul in the world that's real". I'm not sure if that still applies in Brighton, where Quadrophenia was filmed, but here in the Isle of Man, you can have a beach to yourself most anytime.
Slow duck. Late arrival from 2006 World Record Duck Race. The Isle of Man receives Liffey litter in SW winds. Lighters, syringes, birthday balloons & knotted Tayto plain (cheese&onion) crisp packets. #allwashedup #plasticbeach
October 9, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Slow duck. Late arrival from 2006 World Record Duck Race. The Isle of Man receives Liffey litter in SW winds. Lighters, syringes, birthday balloons & knotted Tayto plain (cheese&onion) crisp packets. #allwashedup #plasticbeach