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Title: Isle of Lewis
Post by: Elite Pete on 15 January 2007, 19:23:35
Well I flew to the Isle of Lewis today for a two week stint of work and I thought I would take my laptop to store the pictures I take of the sites while im here and imagine my supprise to find the hotel has wireless internet connection. The flights today were the worst flights ive ever been on, the combination of small propeller planes and high winds are not recommended and to say I almost S*at myself is an under statement and judging by the smell in the cabin I wasn't the only one ;D
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: Del Boy on 15 January 2007, 19:26:33
Shame about flights m8 but good about internet
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: tunnie on 15 January 2007, 19:26:37
my dad has been doing a project in the Isle of Man for the past few years, he takes a prop plane every week, he gets greeted by first name basis now!

As for hotel wireless, loads of places do that now. When ever i am out and about and need a connection, always try for hotels...  :)
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: Auto Addict on 15 January 2007, 19:40:54
But have you spotted an Omega yet?
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: Markie on 15 January 2007, 20:37:29
HA HA  ;D

Welcome to Lewis !

Parents live just outside Stornoway. Yes that errrr Airport is intresting.

Remember DO NOTHING ON A SUNDAY or you will be publically flogged.

I know the place well, so if you want to know where to hang out.. :y

Give you a tip it involves getting on that plane again and flying south  ;)
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: MikeDundee on 15 January 2007, 21:21:50
The prop planes have a great safety record, and they are the only planes you get parachutes provided under the seats ;D...remember that on the way back :y
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: CaptainZok on 15 January 2007, 21:49:26
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The prop planes have a great safety record, and they are the only planes you get parachutes provided under the seats ;D...remember that on the way back :y

Why? Don't they land??  ;D
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: MikeDundee on 15 January 2007, 22:17:26
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The prop planes have a great safety record, and they are the only planes you get parachutes provided under the seats ;D...remember that on the way back :y

Why? Don't they land??  ;D

No they just drop out the sky......too many people s**t theirselves on them, can't handle the extra weight ;D
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: Bo Bo on 16 January 2007, 13:41:59
Good luck with the work.

I took a flight from Toronto to near Detroit on a small prop plane a couple of years ago & know what you mean  :o

I finally put that door on at w/e, cheers :y
Got a problem with the lock barrel & the central locking closes on it's own occasionally (think the button/mechanism is sticking) but can live with that til I get the trim off again.
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: Elite Pete on 16 January 2007, 17:36:20
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But have you spotted an Omega yet?

First car I saw was an M reg Omega waiting outside the airport but by the time I had got my hire car keys it had gone or I would have told them about this place ;)
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: Elite Pete on 16 January 2007, 17:38:11
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Good luck with the work.

I took a flight from Toronto to near Detroit on a small prop plane a couple of years ago & know what you mean  :o

I finally put that door on at w/e, cheers :y
Got a problem with the lock barrel & the central locking closes on it's own occasionally (think the button/mechanism is sticking) but can live with that til I get the trim off again.
About time too ;D you will just have to remember not to leave your keys in the ignition ::)
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: TheBoy on 16 January 2007, 18:31:17
My window cleaner took me to Isle of Wright in his little prop plane a couple of years back :y
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: Markie on 16 January 2007, 19:17:18
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My window cleaner took me to Isle of Wright in his little prop plane a couple of years back :y

im just wondering how he pitched that

"hello Mr TheBoy, windows cleaned sir that will be £4.50"

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"if you dont have change come to the isle of wight and see my little propellor in action"

 :-/

 :o
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: TheBoy on 16 January 2007, 20:00:46
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My window cleaner took me to Isle of Wright in his little prop plane a couple of years back :y

im just wondering how he pitched that

"hello Mr TheBoy, windows cleaned sir that will be £4.50"

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"if you dont have change come to the isle of wight and see my little propellor in action"

 :-/

 :o
He was a real plane enthusiast, and often came in for a chat after doing the windows, and invited me up for a flight. Lunch on me, fuel on him :y
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: HI2DVY on 16 January 2007, 20:03:21
....and try to avoid watching "The Wicker Man" while you're there.

Summer is a comin in...etc... ;D
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: Martin_1962 on 16 January 2007, 20:05:27
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My window cleaner took me to Isle of Wright in his little prop plane a couple of years back :y

IT no planes (OK I have a balsa Sea Fury under construction) Window Cleaner a real airplane. Jaime - we're in the wrong job!
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: TheBoy on 16 January 2007, 20:11:18
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My window cleaner took me to Isle of Wright in his little prop plane a couple of years back :y

IT no planes (OK I have a balsa Sea Fury under construction) Window Cleaner a real airplane. Jaime - we're in the wrong job!
Good money in window cleaning, and low overheads ;)

But he bought his plane and licence with some redundancy money from his previous job...
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: Martin_1962 on 16 January 2007, 22:44:23
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My window cleaner took me to Isle of Wright in his little prop plane a couple of years back :y

IT no planes (OK I have a balsa Sea Fury under construction) Window Cleaner a real airplane. Jaime - we're in the wrong job!
Good money in window cleaning, and low overheads ;)

But he bought his plane and licence with some redundancy money from his previous job...


Oh better not bother with the sponges and ladder then!
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: Markjay on 18 January 2007, 02:21:56
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The prop planes have a great safety record, and they are the only planes you get parachutes provided under the seats ;D...remember that on the way back :y

Why? Don't they land??  ;D

No they just drop out the sky......too many people s**t theirselves on them, can't handle the extra weight ;D


Sorry mate, but the Law of Mass Conservation says that you can s**t yourself as much as you like, you'r weight will still be the same...  ;D
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: Markjay on 18 January 2007, 02:23:46
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...Remember DO NOTHING ON A SUNDAY or you will be publically flogged....

...not even an oil change for the meega?  :(
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: Markjay on 18 January 2007, 02:33:30
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Well I flew to the Isle of Lewis today for a two week stint of work and I thought I would take my laptop to store the pictures I take of the sites while im here and imagine my supprise to find the hotel has wireless internet connection. The flights today were the worst flights ive ever been on, the combination of small propeller planes and high winds are not recommended and to say I almost S*at myself is an under statement and judging by the smell in the cabin I wasn't the only one ;D

I flew to Gurnsey ones on a small private plane.. we took off from Elstree, stopped Southampton for some immigration or VAT check – basically some un-interested official glancing at our passports (apparently flying to Gurnsey is classified as International fight), next stop Gurnsey and then back again through Southampton... yes it is quite an experience.


Incidentally, airplanes can take much more than this, the pilots usually try to keep the plane level and make few sharp turns just to keep the passengers comfortable, but the aircraft itself can take some heavy G before actually getting into trouble – so even when you feel uncomfortable, the airplane is actually quite OK…


Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: Markie on 18 January 2007, 11:11:49
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...Remember DO NOTHING ON A SUNDAY or you will be publically flogged....

...not even an oil change for the meega?  :(

No! The locals - the traditionalists - dont even cook on a Sunday. They prepare the meals on a Saturday.

And your dis owned if you hang a washing out on a Sunday. I kid ye not!!

Elite Pete - where are you staying up there?
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: Martin_1962 on 18 January 2007, 13:12:02
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...Remember DO NOTHING ON A SUNDAY or you will be publically flogged....

...not even an oil change for the meega?  :(

No! The locals - the traditionalists - dont even cook on a Sunday. They prepare the meals on a Saturday.

And your dis owned if you hang a washing out on a Sunday. I kid ye not!!

Elite Pete - where are you staying up there?


Keep away from large Wicker objects
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: bob.dent on 18 January 2007, 13:16:15
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...Remember DO NOTHING ON A SUNDAY or you will be publically flogged....

...not even an oil change for the meega?  :(

No! The locals - the traditionalists - dont even cook on a Sunday. They prepare the meals on a Saturday.

And your dis owned if you hang a washing out on a Sunday. I kid ye not!!

Elite Pete - where are you staying up there?

 :o :o :o Remind me never to go there!! :-?
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: Markie on 18 January 2007, 16:06:09
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...Remember DO NOTHING ON A SUNDAY or you will be publically flogged....

...not even an oil change for the meega?  :(

No! The locals - the traditionalists - dont even cook on a Sunday. They prepare the meals on a Saturday.

And your dis owned if you hang a washing out on a Sunday. I kid ye not!!

Elite Pete - where are you staying up there?

 :o :o :o Remind me never to go there!! :-?

Bob...just to remind you.......Dont go there  :o :y
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: bob.dent on 18 January 2007, 16:30:10
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...Remember DO NOTHING ON A SUNDAY or you will be publically flogged....

...not even an oil change for the meega?  :(

No! The locals - the traditionalists - dont even cook on a Sunday. They prepare the meals on a Saturday.

And your dis owned if you hang a washing out on a Sunday. I kid ye not!!

Elite Pete - where are you staying up there?

 :o :o :o Remind me never to go there!! :-?

Bob...just to remind you.......Dont go there  :o :y

I think I could handle doing no work, cooking etc. on a Sunday, but no BEER or PUB!!!!!!!!!! :o :o :o........Nah!  ;) ;D

Oh, and thanks for reminding me Markie :y
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: CaptainZok on 18 January 2007, 16:34:25
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...Remember DO NOTHING ON A SUNDAY or you will be publically flogged....

...not even an oil change for the meega?  :(

No! The locals - the traditionalists - dont even cook on a Sunday. They prepare the meals on a Saturday.

And your dis owned if you hang a washing out on a Sunday. I kid ye not!!

Elite Pete - where are you staying up there?
Sounds the same as the strict Jewish people round Salford. They won't drive, sign for a delivery, cook, turn on a light bulb or even a tap. They leave the lights on from Friday morning and a tap dripping slowly so they can get a drink on the Sabbath.
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: bob.dent on 18 January 2007, 16:37:07
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...Remember DO NOTHING ON A SUNDAY or you will be publically flogged....

...not even an oil change for the meega?  :(

No! The locals - the traditionalists - dont even cook on a Sunday. They prepare the meals on a Saturday.

And your dis owned if you hang a washing out on a Sunday. I kid ye not!!

Elite Pete - where are you staying up there?
Sounds the same as the strict Jewish people round Salford. They won't drive, sign for a delivery, cook, turn on a light bulb or even a tap. They leave the lights on from Friday morning and a tap dripping slowly so they can get a drink on the Sabbath.

I've gotta say I'm sooooo glad I'm not religeous!  :)
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: Timbuk on 18 January 2007, 16:39:16
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...Remember DO NOTHING ON A SUNDAY or you will be publically flogged....

...not even an oil change for the meega?  :(

No! The locals - the traditionalists - dont even cook on a Sunday. They prepare the meals on a Saturday.

And your dis owned if you hang a washing out on a Sunday. I kid ye not!!

Elite Pete - where are you staying up there?
Sounds the same as the strict Jewish people round Salford. They won't drive, sign for a delivery, cook, turn on a light bulb or even a tap. They leave the lights on from Friday morning and a tap dripping slowly so they can get a drink on the Sabbath.

I've gotta say I'm sooooo glad I'm not religeous!  :)

I thought you had a drink every night Bob ::)
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: CaptainZok on 18 January 2007, 16:41:47
Thats the difference between religious and religiously Timbuk. ;D
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: Timbuk on 18 January 2007, 16:48:23
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Thats the difference between religious and religiously Timbuk. ;D


All so confusing really :o
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: Martin_1962 on 18 January 2007, 16:49:21
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...Remember DO NOTHING ON A SUNDAY or you will be publically flogged....

...not even an oil change for the meega?  :(

No! The locals - the traditionalists - dont even cook on a Sunday. They prepare the meals on a Saturday.

And your dis owned if you hang a washing out on a Sunday. I kid ye not!!

Elite Pete - where are you staying up there?
Sounds the same as the strict Jewish people round Salford. They won't drive, sign for a delivery, cook, turn on a light bulb or even a tap. They leave the lights on from Friday morning and a tap dripping slowly so they can get a drink on the Sabbath.

Give them water meters!
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: Elite Pete on 18 January 2007, 18:34:06
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...Remember DO NOTHING ON A SUNDAY or you will be publically flogged....

...not even an oil change for the meega?  :(

No! The locals - the traditionalists - dont even cook on a Sunday. They prepare the meals on a Saturday.

And your dis owned if you hang a washing out on a Sunday. I kid ye not!!

Elite Pete - where are you staying up there?

Im staying at the County Hotel on Francis Street Stornoway and they open the bar for residents on Sunday :y
Title: Re: Isle of Lewis
Post by: Markie on 18 January 2007, 22:33:28
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...Remember DO NOTHING ON A SUNDAY or you will be publically flogged....

...not even an oil change for the meega?  :(

No! The locals - the traditionalists - dont even cook on a Sunday. They prepare the meals on a Saturday.

And your dis owned if you hang a washing out on a Sunday. I kid ye not!!

Elite Pete - where are you staying up there?

Im staying at the County Hotel on Francis Street Stornoway and they open the bar for residents on Sunday :y

that is as good as it gets that Hotel!!! Foods ok apparently.

Oh and theres a pole dancing club in stornoway - or was - but the dancers MUST be fully clothed !! :o