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The Isle of Man

Travel on our steam railway and step back in time Historic village at Cregneash it really is divine Enjoy traditional Manx seafood the ’Queenies’ are sublime Irish Sea surrounds us with its beautiful coastal paths and craggy cliffs Sandy beaches see sunbathers and swimmers in the sunshine ‘Lady Isabella’ Laxey’s waterwheel leaves you breathless by its size Endless rolling green hills and wide-open spaces, it’s a walker’s paradise Open roads to drive on with no speed limits in places Fly here or sail and escape to our far-flung shores Motorcycles whiz around the famous TT course Amazing scenery delights with breathtaking views Nowhere on earth I would rather live Come and visit my homeland by the sea Lets meet up soon and have a cup of tea 4th April 2014 ~submitted to Tell Me About Where You’re From’ Contest sponsored by Kim Merryman ~ Achieved 2nd place in the contest

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Deborah Shiells

Date: 5/13/2014 6:39:00 PM

Jan, Your such a kindred spirit. I Love this write my friend every descriptive detail of this place sounds so beautiful. Congrats to you and thanks for the info on the chocolate.lol :-) Thanks for sharing this write with us. Love nd Peace, Deborah

Jan Allison
Date: 5/14/2014 1:06:00 AM

will share my poems not my last chocolate lol. Hugs Jan xxx

Paul Callus

Date: 4/21/2014 5:32:00 PM

Hi Jan...just stopping by once more to congratulate you on this merited win :) // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 4/21/2014 5:35:00 PM

Oh thank you so much Paul - I was so delighted to get a second place - if I ever a achieve a first I think I may give up lol, Hugs Jan xxx

Joyce Johnson

Date: 4/21/2014 2:13:00 PM

Sounds divine. congratulations. Love, Joyce

Jan Allison
Date: 4/21/2014 2:15:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by Joyce. Hugs Jan

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 4/21/2014 9:44:00 AM

Write full of feelings and emotions, Congrats on the win, jan

Jan Allison
Date: 4/21/2014 10:19:00 AM

Thank you so much Dr Mehta for the lovely comments. Hugs Jan x

Ivo Cos

Date: 4/21/2014 6:45:00 AM

Ellan Vannin is beautiful & the Manx language too. Beautiful poem. Congrats on this great win!!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/21/2014 7:22:00 AM

WOW Ivo I am impressed you know the Manx for our lovely Island - my son was the only one in his year to study GCSE Manx but we have never heard him speak it. Have you ever visited the Isle of Man - am fascinated now! Hugs Jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 4/20/2014 11:51:00 PM

Awesome write Jan ,, worth great win ,, congrats ! Feel like visiting,, mention of lady Isabella fascinates me ,,,

Jan Allison
Date: 4/21/2014 5:09:00 AM

I didn't realise I has been placed in the contest - am so pleased with the result! Do google the lady Isabella/Laxey Wheel - I will post a pic on my photos when I get the chance. Jan x

Jan Allison
Date: 4/21/2014 4:02:00 AM

The 'Lady Isabella' isthe largest working water wheel-in the world and the second largest one has also been reassembled nearby. The wheel is also known as the 'Laxey Wheel' Jan x

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 4/10/2014 12:54:00 AM

Nice acrostic Jan... Enjoyed my visit to The Isle of Man... Verlena

Jan Allison
Date: 4/10/2014 1:02:00 AM

thanks again Verlena for your kind words, Hugs Jan x

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/7/2014 11:22:00 PM

you did a very nice job here. You make me want to visit this fair isle!!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/8/2014 12:56:00 AM

Its very beautiful - the only thing that lets us down is the British weather and it can be incredibly windy here but that just makes the sea even more tempestuous and wild - its stunning in a storm! Hugs Jan x

Darren Watson

Date: 4/7/2014 10:10:00 AM

It is a very beautiful island Jan , Its most beautiful attraction being its people .

Jan Allison
Date: 4/8/2014 12:54:00 AM

No Mr Watson!!!!!!!!!!! I leave the swinging to you. Hugs Jan xxxx

Darren Watson
Date: 4/7/2014 11:00:00 AM

Swingers too. Don't forget that.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/7/2014 10:57:00 AM

Aww thanks for the lovely comments Darren they are a friendly bunch :-) Hugs Jan x

Cherl Dunn

Date: 4/6/2014 8:09:00 PM

A delightful idea my dear friend, next time i travel i'll take you up on your wonderful offer for a visit, lol a light and sweet work of art here enjoyed alot. by the way you know my inspiration for my elephant man right on the film button, lol thanks for the wonderful comment cheri

Jan Allison
Date: 4/7/2014 1:08:00 AM

thanks for dropping by - your poem was superb so I had to comment. thanks for your kind words. Jan xx

Vera Duggan

Date: 4/6/2014 7:38:00 PM

That is a wonderful poem Jan, so sad I never got over to the Isle of Man when I visited UK in 1962,98,99, I would still love to get back to UK and if I do I will try and get there, my brother always wanted to go there as he is a motor bike racer, anyway great job Jan, will drop you a line later.............Vera.........

Jan Allison
Date: 4/7/2014 1:07:00 AM

Thanks Vera for the lovely comments. Good to see Peter back :-) Jan xxx

Robert Andrew Lyle

Date: 4/6/2014 2:42:00 PM

Thank you for your Acrostic tour Jan. I guess there must be similarity in the Manx scenery to my part of the North of Ireland a little village where I was born still is regarded as home to me even though I am across the pond near Cambridge. Well crafted poem. Andy

Robert Andrew Lyle
Date: 4/6/2014 3:11:00 PM

Went home on holiday a few years ago and as I drove to a cross roads just outside Limavady I looked up at the steep banks with the gorse in bloom and the tears just welled up and rolled down my cheeks. So much beauty to be seen around us. Thank you Jan Andy

Jan Allison
Date: 4/6/2014 2:47:00 PM

Thanks for the lovely feedback Andy. I don't think we appreciate the beauty we have on our doorstep and take it for granted. My drive home from work takes me to the crest of a hill with the sea the reward when you crest the other side - never ceases to make me catch my breath and think YES I love it here. Hugs Jan x

Linda Jackson

Date: 4/6/2014 1:43:00 PM

Hi Jan I loved your poem. The Isle of Man sounds a wonderful place. I liked the imagery. Best wishes Linda x

Jan Allison
Date: 4/6/2014 2:07:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by Linda. Hope I have done our little Island proud with this poem. Hugs Jan x

Paul Callus

Date: 4/6/2014 7:53:00 AM

I truly enjoyed this Acrostic poem Jan. :)One day I will have to visit the Isle of Man; my wife keeps on about it....wanting to go back to her roots. She's from England (derived from London/Whitehaven) but her ggfather (John Kegg) was from the Isle of Man, Douglas // thanks for the trip around :) // cu /x/ paul

Jan Allison
Date: 4/6/2014 2:08:00 PM

Will keep you posted Paul - would be lovely to meet up with a fellow souper. Hugs Jan x

Paul Callus
Date: 4/6/2014 12:53:00 PM

It would be a pleasure to meet; hope your trip won't hit any more hitches! [yes, Malta's population is big when compared to the size of the island; also we have too much traffic!!] cu :) paul

Jan Allison
Date: 4/6/2014 11:39:00 AM

That would be lovely Paul - it's a beautiful place - as is Malta - small but perfectly formed - you have such a dense population in comparison - your harbour in Valletta makes ours in Douglas look like a fishing village! Will have to see if we can all meet up if our flight to Malta isn't cancelled again - was due to go in April now its October I hope :-) Hugs Jan x

Russell Sivey

Date: 4/6/2014 6:55:00 AM

This sounds like a very beautiful place to live my friend! I like where I live, but where you live sounds stupendous, I love it! This is a tremendous write, I really enjoyed reading this awesome poem here this morning! What a exceptional piece, Great Work!!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/6/2014 7:01:00 AM

Oh Russell your comments make my heart soar - you are so kind and generous with your praise! Hugs Jan xx

James Kelley

Date: 4/6/2014 6:10:00 AM

Sounds like my kind of place! Love it

Jan Allison
Date: 4/6/2014 6:14:00 AM

thanks for dropping by James. Hugs Jan x

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/5/2014 6:42:00 PM

I have been to the Island of women in Mexico. Your island sounds pretty interesting as well. good luck in the contest.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/6/2014 8:21:00 AM

The Spanish name is Isle Muharess . It has a nice ring to it.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/6/2014 5:40:00 AM

Wow Richard - have just googled 'The Island of Women' now if you could transport the sunshine here it would be paradise... but sadly we will just have to suffer with the English weather. Hugs Jan x

Jan Allison
Date: 4/5/2014 6:51:00 PM

So we have an Island of Men and an Island of Women oh my days lol. It's not a place to come if you like the high life - its very quiet - 85,000 population except at TT when we get around 40,000 bikers over - I am able to access the TT Grandstand and watch from the top of the tower - a unique experience believe me. Hugs Jan x

Tim Smith

Date: 4/5/2014 6:41:00 PM

Ok I'm on my way...It sounds beautiful Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 4/5/2014 6:46:00 PM

Its a tiny Island 32 miles by 15 with a population of 85,000. We moved here in 1996 - couldn't go back to the UK to live now. It has its drawbacks of course but no where else i would like to live. Hugs Tim - hope you are still cultivating the grey hair lol. Hugs Jan xxx