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Oli
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Developer, motorcyclist, dad.

Lives on the Isle of Man 🇮🇲

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Some people say that the #IsleOfMan can be behind the times.

I couldn't possibly comment.

Unrelated: Looking forward to Bonfire Night this weekend

www.three.fm/news/isle-of...
Ramsey celebrates Bonfire Night this weekend
Ramsey Commissioners say they'll finally hold their fireworks display this weekend.
www.three.fm
December 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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rhodri.biz
Yes, I know I shouldn’t use Chat GPT as a supposedly convenient alternative to a search engine, but just a reminder (not least to myself) in three screengrabs that it’s total dogshit
November 30, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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What a shame, hope they can find a way to make it work in the future

www.pecorama.co.uk

#trains #railways #pecorama
Pecorama Public Statement: November 2025
It is with great sadness and after much soul-searching we have decided to close Pecorama, our well-loved family attraction, for the 2026 season.
www.pecorama.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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alistaircoleman.bsky.social
Happy Fenton Day to all who celebrate. Jesus Christ, fourteen years.

youtu.be/3GRSbr0EYYU
JESUS CHRIST IN RICHMOND PARK: ORIGINAL UPLOAD
YouTube video by JAGGL113
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Unseasonably warm for November, but if you can look past the existential dread that comes with the implications of that, it's a lovely day for a bike ride

#IsleOfMan #motorcycles
Motorcyclist riding down Douglas promenade between the tram tracks and TT-Shirts shop on a sunny day
November 8, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Good evening #IsleOfMan
Sunset over South Quay, Douglas River and Douglas Bay Yacht Club
November 1, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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john86l.bsky.social
You don’t have to be called Steve or Stephen to work at Blackpool, but it does help.
A club statement from Blackpool saying Steve Bruce has been sacked along with coaches Steve Agnew and Stephen Clemence. Stephen Dobbie and Steve Banks will take temporary charge.
October 5, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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Please consider the environment before using Ai to reply to this email
September 30, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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This is my new favourite sport

(Live stream)

www.youtube.com/live/smp0voL...

#trams #trains
1st Official World Tram Driver Championship
YouTube video by TRAM-EM
www.youtube.com
September 13, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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And just like that, some teachers learned the value of proofreading your #AI generated work 🤦

www.manx.news/wear-uniform...

#IsleOfMan
Wear Uniforms to Bed? - Manx.News
As part of its uniform policy for the new school year, Ramsey Grammar School is asking students to wear their school uniforms to bed.
www.manx.news
September 5, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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The #IsleOfMan is home to the best racing on the roads... And the rails

#trains #trams #railway
July 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Some great #motorcycle racing (practice) between the stone walls of the #IsleOfMan this evening before rain stopped play
Racing motorbike between two stone walls with a crowd of spectators in the background
July 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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For anyone in to trainspotter-spotting, here's a live feed of people waiting to see the #FlyingScotsman

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wrd7...
Watchet Camera 2 (West Somerset Railway) In partnership with Watchet Visitor Centre | Railcam UK
YouTube video by Railcam
www.youtube.com
June 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Hoping for a dry afternoon in the #IsleOfMan for the final qualifying for the #IsleOfManTT

#iomtt #motorcycles
View of a cloudy blue sky over my shoulder, wearing an orange TT marshal jacket
June 1, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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The World's Longest Commute

#IsleOfMan #IsleOfManTT #IOMTT #motorcycles

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLdh...
World’s Longest Commute (Isle Of Man TT)
YouTube video by Kawasaki UK
www.youtube.com
May 30, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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After weeks of wall to wall sunshine on the #IsleOfMan, both of these pictures describe the roads closing this evening for #motorcycles racing 🤦

#iomtt #IsleOfManTT
A black poster with white and yellow text titled "Today's Qualifying Schedule – Friday 23rd May 2025 (Issued 09:00)" for the Southern 100 18:00 – Roads Close 18:15 - 18:25 – All Newcomers Familiarisation of Circuit 18:26 - 18:38 – Race 1: Singles 18:48 - 19:00 – Race 2: 1100cc Classic 19:18 - 19:30 – Race 3: Junior Superbikes & 400cc Post Classic 19:40 - 19:52 – Race 5: Senior Classic 20:02 - 20:14 – Race 6: Lightweight Classic + 125cc Post Classic 20:24 - 20:36 – Race 7: Junior Classic 20:46 - 20:58 – Race 8: Senior Superbikes 21:05 - 21:20 – Race 4 & 9: Sidecar Classic 21:40 – Roads Open (at the latest) The BBC weather forecast showing sun until 1800 where rain starts and gets heavier through to 2100
May 23, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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But who's counting...

#IsleOfMan #IsleOfManTT #IOMTT #motorcycles #MotoSky
The Isle of Man TT grandstand and pit lane with a sign showing: 11 Days 14:39:58
May 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Full day of #motorcycle racing around the public roads of Northern Ireland ahead at the #NorthWest200 - here's the live stream!

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motors...

#motorcycles #IOMTT #nw200
Two motorcycles on the north west 200 course
May 10, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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Live #RoadRacing at the North West 200 currently streaming on the BBC, 3 races this evening!

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motors...

#nw200 #motorcycles #IOMTT
Watch: North West 200 - Live coverage of Thursday qualifying
Live coverage of Thursday practice and race qualifying at the 2025 North West 200
www.bbc.co.uk
May 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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sarahehickey.bsky.social
The spectacular battle between summer and winter in Peel last night #OieVoaldyn #isleofman
May 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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A few hundreds Minis are on the #IsleOfMan for the weekend, no doubt prompting shouts of #MiniPunchNoReturn everywhere they go 😁

www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/4641556...
A red Mini driving past Peel Castle and harbour A yellow Mini driving past Peel Castle and harbour A green Mini driving past Peel Castle and harbour A green Mini pickup truck? driving past Peel Castle and harbour
May 4, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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Waving to #trams from #motorcycles is recommended, waving to two trams is mandatory

#MotoSky
May 2, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Pretty incredible amount of digital (number plate tracking, mobile phone location data, private messages, search history, video etc) evidence been collected here!

www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...

#SycamoreGap
Sycamore Gap tree felling trial under way
Two men are on trial accused of causing damage to the Sycamore Gap tree and Hadrian's Wall.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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It'll be a bit busier here in a month's time

#IsleOfMan #motorcycles #IOMTT #IsleOfManTT
Tracer 9 parked in an empty TT pit lane in front of the podium
April 29, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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April 1, 2025 at 8:48 AM