Stage Invasion
You know it is Summer in Ramsey when, Ramsey has a whole week dedicated to the town, full of outdoor events, like the Ramsey Rocks festival. If the weather turns to a washout, then it becomes the usual Friday, beer and karaoke in the local pub. Image from a few years ago, at close of events.
Other summer celebrations can be seen here, as part of the City Daily Photo theme day.
All in a row
I've neglected the blog this week, as I've been photographing this, The Isle of Man TT Races. These three lined up nicely coming round the corner, just passing my local and favourite pub in Ramsey, The Central. Today we have an unscheduled race break due to the torrential rain, otherwise known as usual summer weather. Back to it tomorrow.
Ballure Road
You have to be up early to capture this, an empty road, traffic free. This is the road that leads out of Ramsey and heading down south towards Douglas, known as the coast Road route, the scenic route, or the long way round depending on who you're talking too and how much of a hurry you are to get out of town. Leafy Suburbia, peaceful, until the rush hour traffic.
Skywatch
It's the Isle of Man TT Races, and event taking place on island for two weeks. The first week is practice week, the second race week. During race week, Ramsey has it's own day of entertainments, conveniently called Ramsey Day. Part of the entertainment each year is a motorcycle stunt team, usually a two man team entertaining the crowd with various motorcycle tricks. Here's just one of them.
Other skywatch skies can be found here.
Sea view for churchgoers
Or to give the church its full name, Church of Our Lady, Star of the Sea, and St Maughold - Ramsey. Not many churchgoers get to wander straight on the beach, but they do if they are part of this congregation. Many a wedding party photo shoot is taken on the beach too, with or without sunset, sand between toes.
Other Skywatch post can be found here.
Putting the Mad, in Mad SundayLet me introduce you to Mrs Nesbitt, though to some of you she needs no introduction. I met Mrs N, virtually through blogging, and then in person when she visits The Isle of Man with her hubby, for the Isle of Man TT Races. It's become a tradition now, to meet on what is known as Mad Sunday (when tourists and locals attire fancy dress or not and ride the race route) outside the Swan pub, Parliament Square, have a coffee and bite to eat and catch up. While Mrs N and I have a chat, hubby rides the race route. This image is now the infamous leaving photo. Mrs N, may not be a resident of the island, but she has probably watched more of the Road racing event than most locals. Be warned, this lady is barking mad, in the nicest way, tons of fun, and always makes everyone feel welcome in her company. Her knapsack, Wilma the duck is also infamous. Mrs N, can get Policeman, and TT stars to pose with her holding the duck, while I capture the image. Looking forward to seeing Mrs N again soon, and a new set of photos to follow.
More Abc's can been found here, and for those that don't know it was Mrs N herself who created this neme.
Mirror Image
Mooragh Park is the largest public parks in Ramsey and dates back to its development to 1885, officially opened, 1887. The park was developed over reclaimed salt marshes. Homing two cafes, the tennis court, crazy golf, crown green bowls, children's play area, BMX track, newly installed gym equipment, and the boating lake. A little something for everyone.
Other our world posts can be found here
