John Kearney

Hi again John,

It'll be my first trip over there for the race or to the UK for that matter! My mate (Neil May by name) is racing an old Honda 350 and a couple of old Norton one lungers. He's been over 5 or 6 times for the race. My folks and I will be on the Isle from the 22nd to the 26th so, we won't be staying for the whole lot but that was pretty much all we could get accommodation-wise since we booked pretty late in the peice (about 5 months ago!). We didn't go for any of the group deals as we are planning to move around a bit once we get to the UK.

I'd love to catch up for a pint or two if you are keen mate. A bit of local knowledge and insight to the race proceedings and the Isle itself would be really great! Plus we could have a natter about UAVs and the like... I hope the operation is not too serious and that you are back on your feet (or hands?) again quickly. Is your cabin on the Isle also?

I live in the 'burbs in Bali but still work in Oz. I know what you mean about the SE Asians tourist trap areas though...I can't stand them myself either. Where we are, I am the token westerner and I very rarely see other white folk who don't look entirely lost! My wife and I have travelled throughout Indo, Malaysia and China also. I am a big fan of the culture around these parts. Not much to see as far as underwater photography goes around Bali. The Island is over-fished and over-populated. I have heard that the West Coast of Nusa Tenggara Barat is pretty spectacular for that kind of thing. After living on Chrstmas Island, I am pretty much ruined for any ocean-related passtimes... Now THERE is a place you should have a gander at if you get the opportunity. Simply stunning.

Let me know if or when you are free to catch up around those dates above and I will contact you when we get there. I can flick you a message on this forum if you like!

Right-o mate, keep well.

Jesse

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Jesse August 7, 2013 at 11:06pm

Hi again John,

It'll be my first trip over there for the race or to the UK for that matter! My mate (Neil May by name) is racing an old Honda 350 and a couple of old Norton one lungers. He's been over 5 or 6 times for the race. My folks and I will be on the Isle from the 22nd to the 26th so, we won't be staying for the whole lot but that was pretty much all we could get accommodation-wise since we booked pretty late in the peice (about 5 months ago!). We didn't go for any of the group deals as we are planning to move around a bit once we get to the UK.

I'd love to catch up for a pint or two if you are keen mate. A bit of local knowledge and insight to the race proceedings and the Isle itself would be really great! Plus we could have a natter about UAVs and the like... I hope the operation is not too serious and that you are back on your feet (or hands?) again quickly. Is your cabin on the Isle also?

I live in the 'burbs in Bali but still work in Oz. I know what you mean about the SE Asians tourist trap areas though...I can't stand them myself either. Where we are, I am the token westerner and I very rarely see other white folk who don't look entirely lost! My wife and I have travelled throughout Indo, Malaysia and China also. I am a big fan of the culture around these parts. Not much to see as far as underwater photography goes around Bali. The Island is over-fished and over-populated. I have heard that the West Coast of Nusa Tenggara Barat is pretty spectacular for that kind of thing. After living on Chrstmas Island, I am pretty much ruined for any ocean-related passtimes... Now THERE is a place you should have a gander at if you get the opportunity. Simply stunning.

Let me know if or when you are free to catch up around those dates above and I will contact you when we get there. I can flick you a message on this forum if you like!

Right-o mate, keep well.

Jesse
Jesse August 6, 2013 at 6:30pm

Hi there John,

I was just having a look at some of the other members on this site and noticed that you are on the Isle of Man. I'll be up there in a couple of weeks. I'mm looking forward to seeing your part of the world. I have a mate from Sydney riding in the Classic.

Just wanted to say hi is all and I have no affiliations with this Frank Kwabena bloke who seems to be spamming everyone on the site...

Hope all is well.

Jesse Clarke

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