August 12, 200620 yr For once, everything organised for the Manx Classic- ferry booked months ago. Had a letter this morning- Steam Packet Co has 'revised' our sailng times due to 'ongoing technical problems with the vessel'(really inspires confidence about even going!) Now we arrive just in time for signing on - providing the boat's not delayed/breaks down, effectively losing nearly a day. If thats not bad enough, try contacting them, you just sit in a queue for hours, on a national rate call, adding to their profits. E mails ignored of course. Has anyone got any sense out of these cowboys?
August 13, 200620 yr Cheer up ! you only have to use Steam Packet once a year. Can you imagine having to use them on a regular basis , such as some of the companies on the island
August 18, 200620 yr Author Thanks, last one this year.Its the only 'holiday ' the missus has, and its wearing a bit thin after 28 years.
August 18, 200620 yr Herded onto (into) Steam Packet Ferry for one week in the IOM or two weeks all inclusive in Spain for the same price? Yes, it does wear a bit thin after a few years.
August 22, 200620 yr A mate of mine hired a helicopter between 4 of them and flew to the IOM during TT week - it was cheaper than the IOM Steam make-a-Packet Co ! if you just want to go and watch the TT/MGP etc its worth looking at chartering a light aircraft - it really is cheaper. Can you imagine having to use them on a regular basis , such as some of the companies on the island the companies (and a lot of individuals) who live there do so for a very good reason - the money they save from the taxman more than pays for their ferry bills!!
August 22, 200620 yr the companies (and a lot of individuals) who live there do so for a very good reason - the money they save from the taxman more than pays for their ferry bills!! Still doesn't make the experience any better.
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