On Tuesday, we asked our social media following to clarify what they think is correct when it comes to saying… “I live ON or IN the Isle of Man…” The results were as follows… 3…
Hop-tu-Naa, PLEASE go away…
Below is a step by step guide to avoiding trick or treaters this Hop Tu Naa. For those of you who are too low on funds to provide sweets, suffer from a nervous disposition after watching the Omen and …
Gef’s Good News – September
Blimey folks! Here we are, month 10 of 12…October is upon us. What a September we had here on the Isle! We love September in the Gef office, mostly cos the kids go back to school – but oth…
Comic relief is coming to the humour-starved streets of Douglas
Get your tickets HERE I wouldn’t say I’m funny. I’d say I’m hilarious… That attempt at humour quite firmly cements the truth in my opening sentence. However, I do like funny things and would like more…
How to survive the World Cup (for those who don’t really get it)
I know for a fact that it can’t just be me who doesn’t understand the attraction of football. I don’t know what it is, but football has never really appealed to me and with the World Cup taking over h…
How to get through work during TT fortnight
We all know the eternal struggle of how to balance out arguably the best two weeks of the year on the Island, and your work responsibilities. Your heart tells you to camp out down Bushy’s tent for the…
Manx tradition renamed ‘Hunt the Gaz’ for one day only
Manx women are out in their droves today in an attempt to sniff out Gary Barlow. Gaz, who put on a stellar sold-out performance at the Villa Marina last night, could be anywhere on or off the Island, …
TT Stereotypes: The Usual Suspects
Each year for two weeks, out of nowhere, we see the return of the classic TT stereotypes. There are a few, and you’re guaranteed to know someone who fits the bill of each one. Here we’ve l…
8 things the Manx must overcome when leaving the Island…
There comes a time in Manx person’s life where they must spread their wings and fly away to start pastures new off island, be it for University or to just try and start a new life elsewhere. It seems …