In reply to Post #195
ATM France have stopped unnecessary travel which currently ends on April 1st. If this gets extended then it's off but if it's not and there are no UK restrictions then who knows.
They have been mentioning that it may be extended another 2 weeks but as with our situation it can change daily and hourly.
If your in the 'at risk' group then you should just forget it for the foreseeable future. But even this advice might change as everybody young and old might soon be considered at risk.
ATM France have stopped unnecessary travel which currently ends on April 1st. If this gets extended then it's off but if it's not and there are no UK restrictions then who knows.
They have been mentioning that it may be extended another 2 weeks but as with our situation it can change daily and hourly.
If your in the 'at risk' group then you should just forget it for the foreseeable future. But even this advice might change as everybody young and old might soon be considered at risk.
In reply to Post #196
Just returned to France via the tunnel and other than check on why/where I was going at the border no further sign of Gendarmes or checks at all. More local checks are happening everywhere however. Roads are empty other than lorries and the whole thing is being taken seriously enough that it is possible the French will get on top of the virus quite quickly. The problem is that when they do the UK is likely to be at the height of infection and I suspect that will result in cross border traffic coming to a standstill. I think that we are likely to see the first half of the season written off and looking on the dark side there is a real chance that the whole season will be scuppered. A nightmare !
Just returned to France via the tunnel and other than check on why/where I was going at the border no further sign of Gendarmes or checks at all. More local checks are happening everywhere however. Roads are empty other than lorries and the whole thing is being taken seriously enough that it is possible the French will get on top of the virus quite quickly. The problem is that when they do the UK is likely to be at the height of infection and I suspect that will result in cross border traffic coming to a standstill. I think that we are likely to see the first half of the season written off and looking on the dark side there is a real chance that the whole season will be scuppered. A nightmare !
I'm out in September and again in November so hopefully it will be all over but who knows
In reply to Post #196
Belgian government is foreseeing 8 more weeks of restrictions. I assume other countries do as well but don't communicate about it since the lockdown is still in place.
I expect it will be extended till end of may
Belgian government is foreseeing 8 more weeks of restrictions. I assume other countries do as well but don't communicate about it since the lockdown is still in place.
I expect it will be extended till end of may
In reply to Post #196
If your insurance company won't pay out because it's an "act of God" sue the Church. They are after all God's representative.
If your insurance company won't pay out because it's an "act of God" sue the Church. They are after all God's representative.
Lake owners just pay the guys their money back ,
You offered a service you now cant provide , take your out of pocket money up with the French government ,and not by keeping someone else's money
You offered a service you now cant provide , take your out of pocket money up with the French government ,and not by keeping someone else's money
In reply to Post #155
As promised earlier, now posting the outcome of my lake booking for the last week of April this year. The lake owner at Napoleon lakes contacted me on Saturday explaining that their policy was to not offer refunds (we have already paid the full amount as within 8 weeks). However what he was prepared to offer was an alternative week in the future, we are now booked for September 2023, I think this was a fair compromise. The lake owner gets to keep our money to help him through this tough period but ultimately loses the income from weeks in the future where he would normally be sold out.
2023 is a long time to wait so will forget this trip now for a few years... If the virus passes quicker than expected and a trip to France is actually possible this year somewhere in June/July we will be on the lookout for opportunities to lakes that have vacancies.
As promised earlier, now posting the outcome of my lake booking for the last week of April this year. The lake owner at Napoleon lakes contacted me on Saturday explaining that their policy was to not offer refunds (we have already paid the full amount as within 8 weeks). However what he was prepared to offer was an alternative week in the future, we are now booked for September 2023, I think this was a fair compromise. The lake owner gets to keep our money to help him through this tough period but ultimately loses the income from weeks in the future where he would normally be sold out.
2023 is a long time to wait so will forget this trip now for a few years... If the virus passes quicker than expected and a trip to France is actually possible this year somewhere in June/July we will be on the lookout for opportunities to lakes that have vacancies.
In reply to Post #201
Some are just taking your money while others are being more considerate and making the effort, it's pot luck who your booked with. Lots a people getting burnt by fisheries feeding resentment and reputation damage.... not that they all care... plenty of punters available to replace unhappy customers.
It's just how it is.
And yes, I do have a better quality insurance to cover my holiday.
Some are just taking your money while others are being more considerate and making the effort, it's pot luck who your booked with. Lots a people getting burnt by fisheries feeding resentment and reputation damage.... not that they all care... plenty of punters available to replace unhappy customers.
It's just how it is.
And yes, I do have a better quality insurance to cover my holiday.
In reply to Post #203
What bit of INSURANCE don't you comprehend.
Stop banging on about lake owners.
IT IS DUMBF*CK anglers that have FAILED to book a HOLIDAY correctly
I doubt you even have a trip booked.....
BURN YOUR WOODEN SPOON
What bit of INSURANCE don't you comprehend.
Stop banging on about lake owners.
IT IS DUMBF*CK anglers that have FAILED to book a HOLIDAY correctly
I doubt you even have a trip booked.....
BURN YOUR WOODEN SPOON
In reply to Post #203
I don't spose the fisheries reputation will matter when they've gone out of business, everyone going on a holiday either fishing or otherwise should have adequate insurance, then no one loses out, saying that hats off to the lakes that are refunding but I really think they shouldn't have too.
I don't spose the fisheries reputation will matter when they've gone out of business, everyone going on a holiday either fishing or otherwise should have adequate insurance, then no one loses out, saying that hats off to the lakes that are refunding but I really think they shouldn't have too.
In reply to Post #204
Correct
Correct
In reply to Post #206
Due to the idiots that ignored government advice were on a 3 week lockdown.
Due to the idiots that ignored government advice were on a 3 week lockdown.
In reply to Post #207
We don't have a strictly lockdown, but a no contact rule over here in germany. Not more than two people together outside so fishing alone is still possible.
We don't have a strictly lockdown, but a no contact rule over here in germany. Not more than two people together outside so fishing alone is still possible.
In reply to Post #208
It's a non essential travel ban here.
What's the testing for COVID-19 of people situation in Germany mate?
It's a non essential travel ban here.
What's the testing for COVID-19 of people situation in Germany mate?
In reply to Post #209
We got
120000 test's a week
23000 infected
86 dead
2300 recover
We got
120000 test's a week
23000 infected
86 dead
2300 recover