goldi Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 morning folks, We always use the tunnel now, it reduces any unpleasantness enormously. norm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka4ajax Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 One question about the tunnel Hallii, I see your MH is quite large too, I have a 8m long Burstner Elegance. Will i have any problems loading it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagrid Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 No problem with 8m, after all, you will be sharing the train with coaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka4ajax Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Of course I hadn't thought of that. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leake Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Just a thought if anyone does by accident bring a few migrants back why not get in touch with me. I'm sure I could put you in touch with a few local farmers round us in Kent who would be happy to take them off your hands as it were. Win win situation you get rid of them, they get a job and some form of basic accommodation and farmer gets labour he needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallii Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Just to quell any misunderstanding, mine is only 6m long, just about average really :-S H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowtelse2do Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Colin Leake - 2016-01-22 2:26 PM Just a thought if anyone does by accident bring a few migrants back why not get in touch with me. I'm sure I could put you in touch with a few local farmers round us in Kent who would be happy to take them off your hands as it were. Win win situation you get rid of them, they get a job and some form of basic accommodation and farmer gets labour he needs. Or on the other hand Colin, £2,000 fine if caught. Don't think you will be getting many calls. :-D Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 hallii - 2016-01-22 3:28 PM Just to quell any misunderstanding, mine is only 6m long, just about average really :-S H No need to be embarrassed Halli ;-) .............Horace is less than 6mtrs 8-) ............ Its not about how long it is..... its what you do with it that counts :D........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallii Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 I booked Eurotunnel yesterday for April, this morning I hear that 50 migrants stormed the ferry and gained access. One report was that they were throwing rocks, had knives and even a handgun. Still, Eurotunnel is quiet, for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka4ajax Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Things do seem to have taken a turn for the worse since this post was started, perhaps time to revisit it. I also have just booked to go on the Euro Tunnel as main reason is the wife and sea sickness, but I am getting concerned by the ever increasing amount of bad news reports on the migrant crisis at the ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka4ajax Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 http://news.sky.com/story/1628458/port-of-calais-closes-as-migrants-storm-ship Not good at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave225 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I gather our leader of the Opposition visited Calais yesterday. I wonder if he was searched on the way back..................just in case he had some 'extras'. I guess his diplomatic passport allows him to bypass the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka4ajax Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I did hear there were a lot of migrants better dressed than he was and not as shabby looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 aka4ajax - 2016-01-24 2:10 PMThings do seem to have taken a turn for the worse since this post was started, perhaps time to revisit it.I also have just booked to go on the Euro Tunnel as main reason is the wife and sea sickness, but I am getting concerned by the ever increasing amount of bad news reports on the migrant crisis at the ports. On the way out should not be an issue ;-) .............We only booked one way, and will decide nearer the time for our return trip :-| ............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brabander Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Peter, You are spot on about things happening in the front cameras...! I have lived in N Ireland throughout the "troubles" and it is public knowledge here that riots were regularly organised (and sometimes paid for!!) to suit media time slots. A particular hotspot in Belfast was the area around the Europa Hotel (formerly Belfast Forum Hotel) where many journalists liked to stay as it had more stars than most others. Journalists could then report on riots from the comfort of their hotel room and claim to be in the middle of them. If you liked Drop the Dead Donkey you will know what I mean! The moral is do NOT believe everything you read in the media. The other moral is DO NOT believe everything written by other motorhomers in this forum as they may be telling an untruth (perish the thought) or may just be exaggerating. NB I have just read the forum subject of Fiat/Sevel base vehicles and this has reconfirmed my mistrust of some deeply held opinions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brabander Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Only diplomats have diplomatic credentials! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallii Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 Photos don't work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry1956 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Brabander - 2016-01-24 7:09 PM Peter, You are spot on about things happening in the front cameras...! I have lived in N Ireland throughout the "troubles" and it is public knowledge here that riots were regularly organised (and sometimes paid for!!) to suit media time slots. A particular hotspot in Belfast was the area around the Europa Hotel (formerly Belfast Forum Hotel) where many journalists liked to stay as it had more stars than most others. Journalists could then report on riots from the comfort of their hotel room and claim to be in the middle of them. If you liked Drop the Dead Donkey you will know what I mean! The moral is do NOT believe everything you read in the media. The other moral is DO NOT believe everything written by other motorhomers in this forum as they may be telling an untruth (perish the thought) or may just be exaggerating. NB I have just read the forum subject of Fiat/Sevel base vehicles and this has reconfirmed my mistrust of some deeply held opinions! I was in the army during the so called troubles. and I remember very well on my first tour a woman hugging me in the street. and the very next day spitting at me and banging her dustbin lid as I and my mates ran down the street to safe some poor sod from a knee capping. and there was NO bloody cameras to be seen. But of course some people just think its all made up if it does not suit their own rose tinted bloody view of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Brabander - 2016-01-24 7:09 PM I have just read the forum subject of Fiat/Sevel base vehicles and this has reconfirmed my mistrust of some deeply held opinions! Opinions are formed several ways, some by personal experience, some by media and external influence, and some by a combination of both and the benefit of a forum is that one can read and digest all opinions in the comfort of one's own home before distilling down to the bits one wants to believe - which will undoubtedly be influenced considerably by one's own personal experiences. Perhaps you would care to share your views on Fiat et al with us to help us all in the distillation process! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka4ajax Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Much the same to report, following times in NI. Also now as a BG for the press and having worked at home and aboard (Iraq & Afghanistan 2003 - 2010) with BBC World News, CBS and ABC news. I can defiantly look back and say that they were not interested in the "happy feeling" News and only looking to report on sensational bad News.I actually remember a certain leading female reporter getting very frustrated and annoyed no bombs or suicide attacks had happened on one of her trips, she classed it as a waisted journey.Looking for good news, Type "Ice cream Van Afghanistan" into Google. I made it once..... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 terry1956 - 2016-01-25 9:46 AM Brabander - 2016-01-24 7:09 PM Peter, You are spot on about things happening in the front cameras...! I have lived in N Ireland throughout the "troubles" and it is public knowledge here that riots were regularly organised (and sometimes paid for!!) to suit media time slots. A particular hotspot in Belfast was the area around the Europa Hotel (formerly Belfast Forum Hotel) where many journalists liked to stay as it had more stars than most others. Journalists could then report on riots from the comfort of their hotel room and claim to be in the middle of them. If you liked Drop the Dead Donkey you will know what I mean! The moral is do NOT believe everything you read in the media. The other moral is DO NOT believe everything written by other motorhomers in this forum as they may be telling an untruth (perish the thought) or may just be exaggerating. NB I have just read the forum subject of Fiat/Sevel base vehicles and this has reconfirmed my mistrust of some deeply held opinions! I was in the army during the so called troubles. and I remember very well on my first tour a woman hugging me in the street. and the very next day spitting at me and banging her dustbin lid as I and my mates ran down the street to safe some poor sod from a knee capping. and there was NO bloody cameras to be seen. But of course some people just think its all made up if it does not suit their own rose tinted bloody view of the world. Its a funny old world ;-) ..........I once had a old lady come up to me in Malta and spit on me 8-) .......... I assume its was because I was wearing a red sweat shirt with the Russian hammer & sickle on it, and thought I was a communist :-S ..........I presume she couldn't read the rest of the logo *-) ......... The sweat shirt was to commemorate HMS Devonshire visiting Odessa :-| ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laimeduck Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 aka4ajax - 2016-01-25 10:09 AMMuch the same to report, following times in NI. Also now as a BG for the press and having worked at home and aboard (Iraq & Afghanistan 2003 - 2010) with BBC World News, CBS and ABC news. I can defiantly look back and say that they were not interested in the "happy feeling" News and only looking to report on sensational bad News.I actually remember a certain leading female reporter getting very frustrated and annoyed no bombs or suicide attacks had happened on one of her trips, she classed it as a waisted journey.Looking for good news, Type "Ice cream Van Afghanistan" into Google. I made it once..... lol I'll spare your blushes Neil.... here it is!Well done that man - deserve a gong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka4ajax Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 It was good fun too, and no better reward than making the troops happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave225 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Talking of news and media I suspect we are all aware that they will 'embellish' stories to get the reader's attention. After all if an editor printed an edition stating that basically everything was totally fine and no news to report, he would be looking at a P45 fairly sharpish. I blame it all on the News of the World in the 60's. As soon as they started printing that 'vicar runs off with parishioner's wife' it all went downhill. As for the subject of the OP, Calais is a place I drive past as fast as possible, when I have to, and do not use any ferry/train from that point. I may drive a little longer but feel safer. On the positive side it also saves me the 'pleasure' of the M25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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