Kayt Kayt and her best friend Conning are both descended from Manx families. That aside, they are not directly related. In Manx Kayt is pronounced Cat. Like all Manx people Kayt and Conning are particularl...

#WIPsnips 16 Apr 'wheel'

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#scifi #SlenderWolf #Douglas #IsleOfMan #romance #UKeduChat #stem #Manx #MarkovModels #TSP

WIP extract book 2 of 6 SlenderWolf In With the In Crowd Chapter 34 Examination Technique “Let’s make it harder and now introduce some ambiguity into the problem.” “Did the chickens give you a full quota of eggs?” “Are all the customer orders today the same as you expected?” “Do you have enough horses and delivery staff and serviceable wagons today?” “Each one of those factors could be less than optimal, more orders, fewer staff, cartwheels in the repair shop, two horses with cholic, now what are you going to do?” “Imagine the job of the logistics manager at South Quays, he had thousands of eggs to deliver, to dozens of shops across the city. How does he divide the workload efficiently given the available resources?” “That’s what Victor does. He was good at maths at school, though he didn’t learn about Markov Models until after he started work. It’s difficult, and not many people can do it, but he was good at it. Now he does that as the logistics manager at Wolfland Mail.” A watercolour painting of an attractive 17 year old girl posing for a headshot. She has gorgeous long dark golden blonde hair and her eyes are dark hazel brown. Her face has a picture perfect smile revealing lovely white teeth. She is wearing a lurid lime green crop top dance outfit over a shapely body. The image is labelled Kayt (Manx, pronounced Cat, meaning kitty) A watercolour painting of a slim, attractive 14 year old boy - he has neat dark brown hair, trimmed nicely with a gentle wave on the crown. His eyes are a beautiful deep blue. His face has a thoughtful expression with a hint of a smile. He’s wearing a white T shirt against a plain grey background. The image is labelled AngryBard. He’s rarely angry unless you interfere with his book reading habit. copyright © Scott Rochester 2026

#WIPsnips 16 Apr 'wheel'

GrandpaSeb is teaching Kayt and AngryBard about the travelling salesman problem and Markov Models.

That's what the work of Kayt's father involves!

#scifi #SlenderWolf #Douglas #IsleOfMan #romance #UKeduChat #stem #Manx #MarkovModels #TSP

Super adorable Manx boy, showing off his Boa Constrictor-esque jaw opening at 0526 this morning. Neither he nor his Dad were able to sleep much, as Tax Day & the fate of the World kept us both awake last night. “There is no fate but what we make for ourselves.” - John Connor, son of Sara… who bravely fought the Terminator before her unborn* son sent the once meanie Terminator back from the future to fight the more modern & much meanier Terminators in a whole series of movies & dark comics. * It’s a whole thing. Brilliant work, James Cameron.

My son & Spirit Animal, Micro… yawn screaming into the void, as it is once again April 15 & I - once again - have not finished filing.

May you all have a pleasant #TaxDay & #WhiskersWednesday. Don’t stress about taxes - there is so much other shit to be upset about these days.

#cat #kitty #Manx 🩶🖤

Conning Conning likes to think that she’s the smart one in The Space Girls, the one with a head for business. In Manx Conning is pronounced KonYing. She works part time at her parents’ shipbrokers and that ke...

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#SlenderWolf #freebook #serialisation #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor #Manx

Conning A watercolour painting of an attractive young girl aged 17. She has gorgeous long medium ash brown hair and her eyes are dark chestnut brown. Her face has a picture perfect smile revealing lovely white teeth. She is wearing a powerful yellow crop top dance outfit over a curvaceous body. The image is labelled Conning (Manx, pronounced KonYing, meaning bunny). copyright © Scott Rochester 2025

SlenderWolf Conflicts and Alliances instalment

page 89

Chapter 12 The Good Apples

Along Langlish isthmus,
Atop Sniaull mountain,
None can be found,
Though venture the countryside,

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#SlenderWolf #freebook #serialisation #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor #Manx

States of Matter, feline edition. #cat #cats #manx #pet #pets

Fluffy Manx boy, doing his best to prevent his Dad from doing taxes. Happy Caturday!

My sweet little boy, who loves to climb on his Dad’s desk & do everything possible to prevent him from doing taxes.

May you all have a fluffy little distraction in your lives. 💕

Happy #Caturday, All!

#cat #CatSky #kitty #kitten #Manx #AdoptDontShop #RescuesRule #SupportYourAnimalShelter 🐈🐈‍⬛🐾

#WIPsnips 11 Apr 'milk'

Conning has learnt HayWire’s secret and is asking KristalClear for help.

He’s buying rabbit milk!

He’s what?

(Conning is a #Manx word, it means rabbit.)

#scifi #SlenderWolf #writingCommunity #IndieAuthor #bookSky #LoveStory #Lancaster #autism

Only at night do they become BFFs. The sun rises and it's a free for all xD
#pets #GermanShepherd #manx #catanddogs #thisisourgetalongshirt

I got a desk mount for my 2 non tablet monitors, and I accidentally created a menace. Hunter has not claimed the new space below my monitors and baps at my screen xD

#cats #tigertabby #manx #petsofbsky

WIP extract book 2 of 6 SlenderWolf In With the In Crowd Chapter 38 The Magic Spell “Those letters that were found in your antique chest,” says Conning, “they were all in completely authentic Manx. So with my level of knowledge, there was no way I was going to understand everything. The Colonel is fluent though, he told me they were 150 year old love letters between a marine and his wife and they were really sensitive. It wasn’t the love letter bit that was delicate, but apparently something about the operations of the Garrison!” “What did they say?” asks KristalClear, “did he give you any clues?” “No! It was a very short chat, he’s passed all the letters to CandiCrush. Originally we thought BillyBarr would get them for the library, but it seems that they won’t ever be made public.” “I suppose love letters should be private, even 150 year old ones!” A watercolour painting of an attractive young girl aged 17. She has beautiful long straight deep brown hair and her eyes are chestnut coloured. Her face has a gentle expression with a hint of a smile. She is wearing a plain white T shirt (and blue jeans out of shot). The image is labelled KristalClear (an animal lover, she is demi-psychic, but struggles with reading the minds of humans). A watercolour painting of an attractive young girl aged 17. She has gorgeous long medium ash brown hair and her eyes are dark chestnut brown. Her face has a picture perfect smile revealing lovely white teeth. She is wearing a powerful yellow crop top dance outfit over a curvaceous body. The image is labelled Conning (Manx, pronounced KonYing, meaning bunny). copyright © Scott Rochester 2026

#WIPsnips 28 Mar 'original'

KristalClear and NutJob have bought an old secondhand chest of drawers.

Even though they don’t yet have a home of their own!

It contains a secret

Written in #Manx

Conning is Manx. So is the Colonel.

#scifi #SlenderWolf #Mystery #writingCommunity #Lancaster #antiques

ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR ROUND 2!! 📣🇮🇲📣

Go to www.andreasracing.im to enter! 🙏🇮🇲👍

#ARA #Jurby #Manx #isleofman #iom #Sidecars

ARA Championship Standings after Round 1!

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#ARA #Jurby #Manx #isleofman #iom #Sidecars #Motorcycles #Racing #acu

AngryBard Somebody once made the mistake of reading “Andy Barr” as “AngryBard” and now he can’t shake off the nickname. A lovely but timid thirteen year old, AngryBard will happily curl up in a comfy chair, wit...

#WIPsnips 25 Mar 'gentle'

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WIP extract book 2 of 6 SlenderWolf In With the In Crowd Chapter 34 Examination Technique “That sounds interesting,” says AngryBard, “tell me more.” Kayt responds, “they’re black satin, and I want to know if you think they look nice on me.” “They looked nice in the shop. I’m sure you’ll look gorgeous wearing them. And if you’re going to be all over me again tonight then please be gentle with me, I don’t want to be covered in bruises for a whole week, what if grandpa notices?” “We’ll make sure he doesn’t notice. The only reason I’m all over you Bard is because I’m showing you what I want, you should be all over me. Isn’t it obvious by now?” “It’s obvious! But it’s all very sudden, and it’s all very new to me, can’t we talk about things? I don’t know what I’m doing, but I do know that it’s important to talk about things … so that neither of us gets the wrong idea … nor has any unreasonable expectations.” “What?” “Kayt, you mean everything to me, you’re …” [text deliberately truncated] A watercolour painting of an attractive 17 year old girl posing for a headshot. She has gorgeous long dark golden blonde hair and her eyes are dark hazel brown. Her face has a picture perfect smile revealing lovely white teeth. She is wearing a lurid lime green crop top dance outfit over a shapely body. The image is labelled Kayt (Manx, pronounced Cat, meaning kitty) A watercolour painting of a slim, attractive 14 year old boy - he has neat dark brown hair, trimmed nicely with a gentle wave on the crown. His eyes are a beautiful deep blue. His face has a thoughtful expression with a hint of a smile. He’s wearing a white T shirt against a plain grey background. The image is labelled AngryBard. He’s rarely angry unless you interfere with his book reading habit. copyright © Scott Rochester 2026

#WIPsnips 25 Mar 'gentle'

AngryBard is visiting the Isle of Man. He's spent the whole day worrying that people can see the love bites on his neck.

The angsty couple are finding harmony, or something similar!

#scifi #SlenderWolf #writingCommunity #IndieAuthor #bookSky #LoveStory #Lancaster #Manx

If anyone fancies learning #Welsh or #Gaelic, Glossika is a flashcard of phrases, free of charge for endangered languages. #Manx is also a free option but #Irish costs. It's hard work but a really effective way to learn our native tongues. You'll know real language without poring over grammar.

THIS WEEKEND!! 📣

Sat Test Day: Adults £3
Sun Race Day: Adults £6
Under 16s Free 🎟️

The weather is looking good and we have a huge entry for the first round of the season including sidecars! 🇮🇲

#ARA #Jurby #Manx #isleofman #iom #Sidecars #Motorcycles #Racing #ACU

Miara is always stunning, no matter what angle you catch her at!
Don't you agree?
#Manx #Tux #Model #AdoptMe #Virginia #Bonded

Image is foot tracks and teeth marks allegedly made by Gef.

#GothicSpring #Mythology #MythologySky #Folklore #FolkloreSky #Cryptozoology #CryptozoologySky #Cryptid #Monster #MonsterSky #Spirit #Ghost #GhostSky #Animal #Mongoose #IsleOfMan #Manx

A short scenic drive across the Isle of Man.

This time from Laxey to Ballaglass Glen, heading out to film my next walking video. Sunshine, sea mist and some beautiful Manx roads.

Watch here:
youtu.be/YelIYhxTAc4

#IsleOfMan #Manx #BallaglassGlen #DrivingVideo #ScenicDrive

#manx

#Caturday
#Orangekitty
#Manx
#Dilutedtorti

Glè thoilichte a bhith a' toirt seachd na h-òraid seo a-nochd do Chomann Gàidhlig Inbhir Nis. A' dèanamh fiughair ri bhith faicinn na Cultarlainne airson a' chiad uair cuideachd!

Very happy to be delivering this lecture tonight on the #Manx #Gaelic Bible in Inverness's new Gaelic centre!

extract from book 2 of 6 SlenderWolf In With the In Crowd Chapter Chapter 38 The Magic Spell “I suppose love letters should be private, even 150 year old ones!” “Yes. though I have a one year old one from Max, remember? You’re the only other person who knows about it.” “That day we talked about the horoscopes,” says KristalClear, “you kept it?” “Have you never kept any old love letters?” “Only from Dash, I never kept any of the crappy ones from when I was younger! They were all cringe worthy. Why did you keep the one from Max? Doesn’t HayWire every write anything?” “He doesn’t need to! We’re practically living together already!” replies Conning. “but do you remember that day? We were discussing horoscopes for the first time. I kept a copy of that too!” Conning takes a newspaper cutting from her handbag. Libra Thrilling news awaits you, though it may raise anxiety levels at first. Sometimes the best things come from unexpected directions. Your determination and positive energy will help you make the most of a new opportunity. Played well, this may be a stepping stone to an explosive new development for you, or for somebody close to you. Keep your options open, and be mindful what you say. Fate rewards the brave. copyright © Scott Rochester 2026

I kept it because it said fate rewards the brave,” she says, “and it all made sense after I saw HayWire. He was the somebody close to me, even though I didn’t know it at the time” “Yes, it does seem to make sense to me now,” says KristalClear, “we all thought you were very brave cosying up to HayWire!” “He was brave too, in different ways. But my problem is the old letter from Max. It’s in my chest of drawers at home, it’s not in HayWire’s apartment. I have to destroy it before anybody sees it. What if mum found it?” “And you can’t let HayWire ever know about it!” “Obviously not! So I wanted to ask you to help me. I though a ceremonial burning, but I can’t have make a fire without having somebody on hand to make sure it’s all safe!” KristalClear - a watercolour painting of an attractive young girl aged 17. She has beautiful long straight deep brown hair and her eyes are chestnut coloured. Her face has a gentle expression with a hint of a smile. She is wearing a plain white T shirt. Conning (Manx, pronounced KonYing, meaning bunny) - a watercolour painting of an attractive young girl aged 17. She has gorgeous long medium ash brown hair and her eyes are dark chestnut brown. Her face has a picture perfect smile revealing lovely white teeth. She is wearing a powerful yellow crop top dance outfit over a curvaceous body. copyright © Scott Rochester 2026

#WIPsnips 5 Mar 'destroy'

A 150 year old love letter in Manx.

The Colonel is a native #Manx speaker, and the letters have delicate military details so are now in the hands of the Garrison.

The conversation moves on to recent events.

#scifi #SlenderWolf #writingCommunity #LoveStory #Lancaster

#Cornish for 'mint' (herb) is "menta".
#Manx for 'mint' (herb) is "mynthey" ("cooiney" is "mint" as in 'minting coins'.)

mynthey gharagh ~ spearmint
mynthey jiarg ~ watermint
mynthey ny gabbil ~ horsemint
mynthey phibbyragh ~ peppermint
soolagh mynthey ~ mint sauce
#Gaelg #langsky #Kernewek

Only 2 weeks to our first ARA ACU Test Day! 👏🇮🇲👍

#ARA #Jurby #iom #motorsport #Isleofman #manx #acu

This is Siegfried. He’s a #OOAK, 23cm, 5 jointed #bear, #handmade from minty blue on brown #mohair & dark brown #ultrasuede paws. He wears a brown scarf made from #Manx #Loaghtan 🐑 #wool. If you'd like to adopt him: www.AroweBears.etsy.com
#bears #crafts #teddybear #madeinherts #gift #jointed #etsy

Ravens (Corvus corax) can often been seen in upland areas and the local Snaefell pair are particularly friendly. They regularly greet contractors with a 'cronk cronk' call, and occasionally engage in 'conversation' with a particular contractor 😊

The #Manx for raven is 'feeagh'.

Budget 2026: Treasury Minister’s plan for ‘stability, security and confidence’ Home News Social media Chris Thomas unveils financial outlook for year ahead The treasury minister has told Tynwald this year’s Budget represents ‘stability, security and confidence’. Chris Thomas believes the financial plan sets out a ‘pathway’ towards reducing the Island’s reliance on general reserves. That’s despite what he describes as the continuing need for ‘significant’ public expenditure. Revenue Revenue spending for 2026-27 is budgeted at £1.47 billion representing a spend of £18,280 for each person on the Isle of Man.

Budget 2026: Treasury Minister’s plan for ‘stability, security and confidence’

#manx #news #iom #isleofredtv #budget

Treasury Minister announces extra £45 million for health Home News Social media Health services will get an extra £45 million in spending this year. Douglas Central Chris Thomas was delivering his first budget as Treasury Minister this morning. In Tynwald, he said the total put aside for health would be £412 million this year. He revealed that figure would increase long-term spending on health:

BUDGET 2026: Treasury Minister announces extra £45 million for health #manx #news #iom #isleofredtv #budget