Lot of money in these Holiday venues.....myself and the missus have just booked a 3-night stay at Little Horseshoe lake in the Cotswolds, looks lovely, can fish from the decking for Carp up to 40lb whilst the missus does her hobby indoors, (Scrapbooking). 2 or 3 hours in the morning, same again in the evening bit of local sight-seeing and a couple of pub lunches in-between....perfect....not cheap but we look at it as a mini-break for both of us to unwind and relax. 
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Trouble is Ken, it's happening! all over the UK, it's been said before, money money money!
Try to picture a lake where you have met some great friends, caught some righteous carp, enjoyed a fantastic site, spent many memorable evenings in great company talking about carp fishing and generally putting the world to rights
Ken, we have all done exactly that for many many years, you know as well as I do the amount of lakes that have been filled in, built on, taken over by money making so called syndicates. Even having high speed f"""ing trains running through em.
Trouble is Ken, it's happening! all over the UK, it's been said before, money money money!
Try to picture a lake where you have met some great friends, caught some righteous carp, enjoyed a fantastic site, spent many memorable evenings in great company talking about carp fishing and generally putting the world to rights
Ken, we have all done exactly that for many many years, you know as well as I do the amount of lakes that have been filled in, built on, taken over by money making so called syndicates. Even having high speed f"""ing trains running through em.
I can absolutely sympathise with the yearning for unspoiled lakes / natural habitats. not everyone's green agenda is 'elitist'... I've many fond memories of my time in Cornwall in the surf and at the Minack and generally enjoying the beauty of the county.
with a realist head on, at least venues like this are maintaining the lake and angling in some shape. Better than the alternatives that Andy highlights with them being filled in for another supermarket / vanity train set
and if it's family friendly then that's a huge preference for some than being stuck on a lake with a dozen bivvied / boozed / doped up clowns in realtree...
with a realist head on, at least venues like this are maintaining the lake and angling in some shape. Better than the alternatives that Andy highlights with them being filled in for another supermarket / vanity train set
and if it's family friendly then that's a huge preference for some than being stuck on a lake with a dozen bivvied / boozed / doped up clowns in realtree...
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I understand, but this is a modern world, the public get what the public want.
I spend my life running away, who made it popular, cake and eat it ?
I understand, but this is a modern world, the public get what the public want.
I spend my life running away, who made it popular, cake and eat it ?
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Looks like a lovely set up and i'm sure plenty of anglers and families will get some great experiences from the place
Nothing stays the same so better to just accept and move on if its not your cup of tea. To compare it to how it was 30 dd years previously seems a little strange, the characters move on, ownership changes etc. Going to be disappointed if you thought the same atmosphere existed as it did all those years ago.
Looks like a lovely set up and i'm sure plenty of anglers and families will get some great experiences from the place
Nothing stays the same so better to just accept and move on if its not your cup of tea. To compare it to how it was 30 dd years previously seems a little strange, the characters move on, ownership changes etc. Going to be disappointed if you thought the same atmosphere existed as it did all those years ago.
Northerners really do ruin everything, and judging from the replies from them on this post they have no idea theyre doing it. They wont stop untill every single lake in devon and cornwall looks like Trago Mills.
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at least it isn't being levelled for a massive railway. that would give you really something to complain about!
at least it isn't being levelled for a massive railway. that would give you really something to complain about!
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I'm pretty certain Ken ,is not comparing it how it used to be ,illness and the topmouth gudgeon debacle put the nail in the coffin ,potentially..to Clawford..
Ken is merely reminiscing about the good times spent there,friends made,and memories made forever,there is nothing wrong with that at all,most of the local carpers enjoyed many a good evening at Clawford,
We have lost a tremendous amount of formerly lovely place's here,and to be told,not just by yourself in the genre,of others saying move on,etc is just a little bit off in my humble opinion..
We know exactly what's happening down here not just about fishing lakes and ponds....
I'm pretty certain Ken ,is not comparing it how it used to be ,illness and the topmouth gudgeon debacle put the nail in the coffin ,potentially..to Clawford..
Ken is merely reminiscing about the good times spent there,friends made,and memories made forever,there is nothing wrong with that at all,most of the local carpers enjoyed many a good evening at Clawford,
We have lost a tremendous amount of formerly lovely place's here,and to be told,not just by yourself in the genre,of others saying move on,etc is just a little bit off in my humble opinion..
We know exactly what's happening down here not just about fishing lakes and ponds....
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What puzzles me though wandle - if the Cornish people know exactly what is happening - why do they consistently elect the people who want the rich to continue to own everything and run everything and only ever do anything if it benefits their rich mates, or if they can make money out of it themselves? The Tories don't give a flying **** about the working classes or the environment in the slightest, but seem to have got themselves into a miraculous position where they can literally get away with anything, can lie about anything, do dodgy deals for their mates, break the ministerial code and face no sanctions whatsoever, and the large proportion of the population still think it's fine?? I'm not saying Labour or any of the others are covering themselves in glory (all of the opposition seem a little lost currently) but the right wing is steamrollering everything and it's a dangerous path we're on....
What puzzles me though wandle - if the Cornish people know exactly what is happening - why do they consistently elect the people who want the rich to continue to own everything and run everything and only ever do anything if it benefits their rich mates, or if they can make money out of it themselves? The Tories don't give a flying **** about the working classes or the environment in the slightest, but seem to have got themselves into a miraculous position where they can literally get away with anything, can lie about anything, do dodgy deals for their mates, break the ministerial code and face no sanctions whatsoever, and the large proportion of the population still think it's fine?? I'm not saying Labour or any of the others are covering themselves in glory (all of the opposition seem a little lost currently) but the right wing is steamrollering everything and it's a dangerous path we're on....
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Because ,most of the people that voted for them are either making money from this government and or,do not represent the average local,most people I know voted for another party ,and not Mebyon kernow.for instance,check out the famous 'cream teas and concrete'documentary.
One thing you forgot to add to your list,this government have fearmongered and damaged the fabric and mental health of the nation,many have been conditioned to accept the narrative of the single biggest overreaction,read ,lie,since Goebbels defined propaganda..
Because they believe everything that comes out of that black box on most people's walls or furniture, and do not question or research it..
That's all I'm saying...!
Because ,most of the people that voted for them are either making money from this government and or,do not represent the average local,most people I know voted for another party ,and not Mebyon kernow.for instance,check out the famous 'cream teas and concrete'documentary.
One thing you forgot to add to your list,this government have fearmongered and damaged the fabric and mental health of the nation,many have been conditioned to accept the narrative of the single biggest overreaction,read ,lie,since Goebbels defined propaganda..
Because they believe everything that comes out of that black box on most people's walls or furniture, and do not question or research it..
That's all I'm saying...!
In reply to Post #23
Many carpanglers want wi fi tv and everything else, new breed , had plenty ruined
Many carpanglers want wi fi tv and everything else, new breed , had plenty ruined
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The honest answer is that around 59% of the UK voting population did not vote for the Conservatives, but due to the 'dilution' of votes to other parties and abstentions the Cons end up with the majority.
Cronyism, corruption and backhanders, or 'old school tie' are rife in how the Conservatives are running roughshod over the real population or people of the country.
The honest answer is that around 59% of the UK voting population did not vote for the Conservatives, but due to the 'dilution' of votes to other parties and abstentions the Cons end up with the majority.
Cronyism, corruption and backhanders, or 'old school tie' are rife in how the Conservatives are running roughshod over the real population or people of the country.
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I've got to agree with you there my mother who is 79 has been brainwashed by the t.v. news and the Daily Mail. She believes everything she sees. I tell her not to watch the t.v. news . I call it lies for children.
The worst thing is she has a vote, like the rest of the brainwashed.
I've got to agree with you there my mother who is 79 has been brainwashed by the t.v. news and the Daily Mail. She believes everything she sees. I tell her not to watch the t.v. news . I call it lies for children.
The worst thing is she has a vote, like the rest of the brainwashed.
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Mark,I stopped watching the TV ages ago,...especially when my friend who works for this government as a PCR,tester,told me the tests are flawed and not accurate..I do not believe a word that this government says ,nor do I trust the British Medical association..
Remember,who stands to make lots of money through the vax,and also remember this government ,any government do care one iota whether you live or die,or thrive..
People need to wake up ASAP...!
Cognitive disonce,...Brainwashing,....by the media,who controls the media?
Mark,I stopped watching the TV ages ago,...especially when my friend who works for this government as a PCR,tester,told me the tests are flawed and not accurate..I do not believe a word that this government says ,nor do I trust the British Medical association..
Remember,who stands to make lots of money through the vax,and also remember this government ,any government do care one iota whether you live or die,or thrive..
People need to wake up ASAP...!
Cognitive disonce,...Brainwashing,....by the media,who controls the media?
Happy bank holiday everybody. Cornwall is now full by the way. If you were planning a trip down west this weekend, don't bother!