In reply to Post #152
Yes same for me, had to claim for last years trip and at the moment this years trip in August looks like it should happen.
Although Ive not booked for 2022 as it was a £250 non returnable deposit which i didnt fancy losing given the current circumstances or making another claim
Yes same for me, had to claim for last years trip and at the moment this years trip in August looks like it should happen.
Although Ive not booked for 2022 as it was a £250 non returnable deposit which i didnt fancy losing given the current circumstances or making another claim
In reply to Post #129
Looks like another kick in the preverbials for both Lake owners and anglers . France look to be extending their state of emergency until June 1st . Combined with our ( U.K. governments ) highly confusing and some would say only a year too late , border restrictions and quarantine rules , I think my France angling boat is well and truely bloody sunk until mid summer FFS ..
for those of you with tunnel frequent traveller accounts , I emailed them the other day and the6 came straight back and said they would extend them by 6 months , so if you haven't already I would get a hurry up and do that
Looks like another kick in the preverbials for both Lake owners and anglers . France look to be extending their state of emergency until June 1st . Combined with our ( U.K. governments ) highly confusing and some would say only a year too late , border restrictions and quarantine rules , I think my France angling boat is well and truely bloody sunk until mid summer FFS ..
for those of you with tunnel frequent traveller accounts , I emailed them the other day and the6 came straight back and said they would extend them by 6 months , so if you haven't already I would get a hurry up and do that
In reply to Post #154
That is only an extension to the Government's powers to impose restrictions. Let's hope they aren't needed and travel can open up earlier.
That is only an extension to the Government's powers to impose restrictions. Let's hope they aren't needed and travel can open up earlier.
In reply to Post #154
Think we all have to wait for a few more months to see what direction we are going (if anywhere). I do think the vaccine passports will come into force so us oldies will be able to travel first, on a serious note though if the data shows that the vaccines don´t stop you getting Covid (which we already know they don't) and if you get Covid it doesn't stop you being contageous (which it seems it doesn't) this whole thing is a waste of time!!!! Booked in for my jab on Saturday, I too have a trip booked in July, not optimistic!!
Think we all have to wait for a few more months to see what direction we are going (if anywhere). I do think the vaccine passports will come into force so us oldies will be able to travel first, on a serious note though if the data shows that the vaccines don´t stop you getting Covid (which we already know they don't) and if you get Covid it doesn't stop you being contageous (which it seems it doesn't) this whole thing is a waste of time!!!! Booked in for my jab on Saturday, I too have a trip booked in July, not optimistic!!
In reply to Post #156
It's not a waste of time David. Your vaccinations will stop you becoming seriously ill and therefore prevent you needing hospitalisation. That, in the long run, should help others needing treatment for other things.
It's not a waste of time David. Your vaccinations will stop you becoming seriously ill and therefore prevent you needing hospitalisation. That, in the long run, should help others needing treatment for other things.
In reply to Post #156
It's only ever been about herd immunity, they just got shot down for mentioning it, if COVID can tear through the population but the vaccine provides enough protection to allow the hospitals to cope and without forfeiting the older generations then it's just got to run its course before it really gets better.
I personally won't be booking any trips for a long time yet.
It's only ever been about herd immunity, they just got shot down for mentioning it, if COVID can tear through the population but the vaccine provides enough protection to allow the hospitals to cope and without forfeiting the older generations then it's just got to run its course before it really gets better.
I personally won't be booking any trips for a long time yet.
In reply to Post #157
Not suggesting the vaccine program is a total waste of time it isn't if it saves lives and serious illness but planning a holiday in France or anywhere else this year is probably a waste of time
Not suggesting the vaccine program is a total waste of time it isn't if it saves lives and serious illness but planning a holiday in France or anywhere else this year is probably a waste of time
In reply to Post #156
Got my shots, and my UK mates if similar vintage are doing the same.
Our goal is simply to avoid getting really sick if we finally catch it, after being very careful (and scared) for a year. We expect to continue the masking and social distancing stuff for the foreseeable future too , of course.
Hopefully I can now fly over and get my Laby fix later this year, which makes me very 😊
Got my shots, and my UK mates if similar vintage are doing the same.
Our goal is simply to avoid getting really sick if we finally catch it, after being very careful (and scared) for a year. We expect to continue the masking and social distancing stuff for the foreseeable future too , of course.
Hopefully I can now fly over and get my Laby fix later this year, which makes me very 😊
In reply to Post #160
Your be alright Tim ... your as tough as old nails mate 😀💉.. Will be good to catch up with you again ..
Your be alright Tim ... your as tough as old nails mate 😀💉.. Will be good to catch up with you again ..
In reply to Post #161
Been following this thread with interest for a while - and it's a good read and food for thought.
We have trips booked for second week of May and second week of September, so at the moment, we're planning for the worst and hoping for the best. 3 out of 5 of us have already had covid (with + test). We're all 40 - 50, so in that 3rd tranche that they're hoping to get to from May onwards.
One thing the lake owners could do with getting on top of - and be proactive with - is that IF (IF!) we're allowed to travel, then it's highly-likely we'll all need a negative PCR test before returning to the UK. I spoke to the lake owner we're (hopefully) going to in May- asked where we could get the tests - and he had no idea. I've since worked it out - but perhaps if lake owners got proactive with this issue (i.e. we know where you need to go, what the process/cost is - and we'll book them for you), then their customers have one less thing to worry about (objection). Just a thought.
Let's hope we can go. Take care all. I know fishing is minor in the grand scheme of what's happening, but for a lot of people, it's their escape from normal life. And normal life is pretty mundane at the moment, so fingers crossed for you all, boys.
Been following this thread with interest for a while - and it's a good read and food for thought.
We have trips booked for second week of May and second week of September, so at the moment, we're planning for the worst and hoping for the best. 3 out of 5 of us have already had covid (with + test). We're all 40 - 50, so in that 3rd tranche that they're hoping to get to from May onwards.
One thing the lake owners could do with getting on top of - and be proactive with - is that IF (IF!) we're allowed to travel, then it's highly-likely we'll all need a negative PCR test before returning to the UK. I spoke to the lake owner we're (hopefully) going to in May- asked where we could get the tests - and he had no idea. I've since worked it out - but perhaps if lake owners got proactive with this issue (i.e. we know where you need to go, what the process/cost is - and we'll book them for you), then their customers have one less thing to worry about (objection). Just a thought.
Let's hope we can go. Take care all. I know fishing is minor in the grand scheme of what's happening, but for a lot of people, it's their escape from normal life. And normal life is pretty mundane at the moment, so fingers crossed for you all, boys.
In reply to Post #162
My local laboratory does PCR testing. Free for French residents. 60 euro for non French. Pharmacies do the lateral flow one for 25 euros.
My local laboratory does PCR testing. Free for French residents. 60 euro for non French. Pharmacies do the lateral flow one for 25 euros.
In reply to Post #163
It is so interesting to see how different countries are handling things differently and there is no common solution to problems even after one year of covid... no joined plan or anything, each country with different entry and quarantine rules...
It is so interesting to see how different countries are handling things differently and there is no common solution to problems even after one year of covid... no joined plan or anything, each country with different entry and quarantine rules...
In reply to Post #163
If the French are treating the testing system as they appear to be the distribution of the vaccine i.e. older age groups are not priority, not very encouraging!! Had my jab today but would rather 1 of the frontline workers had been offered it first e.g. teachers, 2 days to do the whole of the teaching industry far more important than people like me especially with schools due to open soon.
If the French are treating the testing system as they appear to be the distribution of the vaccine i.e. older age groups are not priority, not very encouraging!! Had my jab today but would rather 1 of the frontline workers had been offered it first e.g. teachers, 2 days to do the whole of the teaching industry far more important than people like me especially with schools due to open soon.
In reply to Post #165
Nurses and healthcare workers in France have mostly had the vaccine. They are not far behind the UK on those getting first and second jabs. Just a different roll out priority in France.
Nurses and healthcare workers in France have mostly had the vaccine. They are not far behind the UK on those getting first and second jabs. Just a different roll out priority in France.
France are set to extend their state of emergency until 1st June when it expires on 16th February, that is the timescale they feel will be required for the vaccine to take effect...it was obvious they were behind us but that's quite a bit!
Not looking good for bookings before then!
Not looking good for bookings before then!