"Don't tell me I'm still on that feckin' island". Beachcombing the little rocky Isle of Man aka Isle of SUV http://backoftheocean.weebly.com “Everyone should believe in something. I believe I’ll go fishing”.https://bsky.app/profile/backoftheocean.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/backoftheocean.bsky.social/post/3mraqu73srs23The deep wooded gorge of the River Kirkaig can be midge madness, but this year few midges & so far no ticks. Now if only I can find a salmon.22 Jul 2026 16:33 +0000at://did:plc:eqomygz4aheban5xp3cehfpw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mraqu73srs23https://bsky.app/profile/backoftheocean.bsky.social/post/3mr6exdpshc2rThe long path in to Suilven.21 Jul 2026 17:55 +0000at://did:plc:eqomygz4aheban5xp3cehfpw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6exdpshc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/backoftheocean.bsky.social/post/3mqvo26zlgc2oDrove from Lancaster to Stirling & it's a masterclass in "sheep-wrecked" landscape. Hill after hill of bare grass where wildwood should be. Broken only by grim monoculture spruce blocks. Missing the forests of the Alps already.18 Jul 2026 06:44 +0000at://did:plc:eqomygz4aheban5xp3cehfpw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqvo26zlgc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/backoftheocean.bsky.social/post/3mqqnsozrec25As the light fades and the tide starts to flood, the lobsters walk out onto the sand, from the cover of the rocks and weed. If you stand still while wading, they will sometimes come and explore the gap between your wading boots as a possible new house. #fishing16 Jul 2026 06:56 +0000at://did:plc:eqomygz4aheban5xp3cehfpw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqqnsozrec25https://bsky.app/profile/backoftheocean.bsky.social/post/3mqpevet4pk2iIn the Isle of Man the big (spring) tide low waters are always early morning and early evening. Tonight looks perfect for bass on the fly rod. I trust that the footballers can cope without me.15 Jul 2026 18:44 +0000at://did:plc:eqomygz4aheban5xp3cehfpw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqpevet4pk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/backoftheocean.bsky.social/post/3mqokykf73c2sNoctiluca scintillans, an algal bloom. Douglas Isle of Man15 Jul 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:eqomygz4aheban5xp3cehfpw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqokykf73c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/backoftheocean.bsky.social/post/3mqo65n4nhs2eFootballs on the telly. #allwashedup15 Jul 2026 07:11 +0000at://did:plc:eqomygz4aheban5xp3cehfpw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqo65n4nhs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/backoftheocean.bsky.social/post/3mqjga5dcjk2tMeanwhile, important news from the little rocky Isle of Man: "He said while he missed the former prince's last visit, his wife saw him wave from the car as his entourage passed their home in the south of the island." https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgl00nmy73o13 Jul 2026 09:52 +0000at://did:plc:eqomygz4aheban5xp3cehfpw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqjga5dcjk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/backoftheocean.bsky.social/post/3mqblbmekd22eGood news story. MHK Stu Peters leaving IOM for Blackpool. I hope he has speedy boarding! https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/middle-mhk-will-not-seek-re-election/10 Jul 2026 07:01 +0000at://did:plc:eqomygz4aheban5xp3cehfpw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqblbmekd22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/backoftheocean.bsky.social/post/3mqbku6n7e22eHeat but no wave in Isle of Man [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Jul 2026 06:53 +0000at://did:plc:eqomygz4aheban5xp3cehfpw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqbku6n7e22e