Hello from Isle of Man (hebs)

**hebs** · 12th July 2007, 00:41

Was pointed towards this site off another forum, i'm in my home of the Isle of Man but will be going to Aukland in November to do some travelling and see the country. i'm hoping to either buy a cheap bike or at least hire a bike a few times while i'm there as i've heard the roads are beautiful.

I hope i can meet up with some peeps off here when i come over, it would be great to be shown places. Can't wait to get over now.

I'll be gettin a work visa and looking for work when i get there but if anyone knows of anything or want any workers for the summer please let me know.

Cheers guys and girls, can't wait to hear from yz. (ps i'm a girl)

**ZeroIndex** · 12th July 2007, 01:03

Hey, welcome to the site... Yes, there are definitely some great roads here, and I'm sure you'll have fun

**Holy Roller** · 12th July 2007, 04:04

I'm sure that you will enjoy our great Southern Land. For work it depends on your skill base.... There is always fruit picking in both islands growers find it hard to get full crews. Check out http://www.seek.co.nz for jobs over here.
Some bike shops offer a buy back scheme or just pick up a cheapie.

**Blackbird** · 12th July 2007, 07:31

Welcome - look up Juan on the members list. He's from the IOM and if I remember correctly, he was over here last year. He may be able to give you some pointers.

**Colapop** · 12th July 2007, 08:26

Welocome! Always good to have one from your fair isle behave in a reciprocate manner.. as we've sent a few of our number over there in recent times...
I'm sure you'll find the hospitality here as good as has been extended to many of us over there.

**sels1** · 12th July 2007, 08:38

Welcome aboard the site.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...ikes/index.htm

is the place to look at 2nd hand bikes.

**hebs** · 12th July 2007, 09:25

thanx guys i'm really lookin forward to it. Yeah i kinda know Juan i went to look at a bike he was sellin a while back, everyone nearly knows everyone that rides over here. I'll give him a PM.

It must be an island thing that attracts each to the other, NZ looks soooo beautiful. isle of Mans beautiful too but need to see a little more.

**ManDownUnder** · 12th July 2007, 09:30

Awesome to hear from you. IOM is one place I've always wanted to visit... obviously the bike link but my ancestry is from there too (Onchan).

If I can do anything for you while you're down here yell. I'd love to meet and hear the accent (sounds daft possibly... sorry!)
MDU

**hebs** · 12th July 2007, 09:44

Nice one thank you, have to get in touch when i get there. I work in Onchan and live about 5 mins away, get saving and come for a TT.

Never really thought i had a Manx accent but i suppose i have to someone who doesn't live here. i'm gettin all exited now.

**ManDownUnder** · 12th July 2007, 09:55

Originally Posted by hebs

Nice one thank you, have to get in touch when i get there. I work in Onchan and live about 5 mins away, get saving and come for a TT.

Never really thought i had a Manx accent but i suppose i have to someone who doesn't live here. i'm gettin all exited now.

LOL wicked!

So is Kiondroghad part of Onchan (or the other way around)? Kiondroghad is the "exact spot" apparently... would love to see it. Yes, please look me up when you get here.

Also, make sure you're prepared for the Thursday night rides down here... good fun!

**Colapop** · 12th July 2007, 09:58

I come too! Me carry bags good! Ride not so good but good bags I carry.

**hebs** · 12th July 2007, 10:03

Originally Posted by ManDownUnder

LOL wicked!

So is Kiondroghad part of Onchan (or the other way around)? Kiondroghad is the "exact spot" apparently... would love to see it. Yes, please look me up when you get here.

Also, make sure you're prepared for the Thursday night rides down here... good fun!

Err not heard of there before, its just onchan, its not very big. Droghad souds Manx but not sure if its a place. Will have a look tho.

Gonna have to pack some gear then, have to buy or hire a helmet when i'm there.

**hebs** · 12th July 2007, 10:11

Just looked it up now, your right its Kiondroghad and its just round the corner from my work. Wow ya learn something new everyday, thanx.

**Colapop** · 12th July 2007, 12:15

Originally Posted by ManDownUnder

LOL wicked!

So is Kiondroghad part of Onchan (or the other way around)? Kiondroghad is the "exact spot" apparently... would love to see it. Yes, please look me up when you get here.

Also, make sure you're prepared for the Thursday night rides down here... good fun!

Is Onchan just up by Offchan? Have you been to Cannedoff? Or Drongobeenhad? Or Falingdownpissedalot?