Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted June 24, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted June 24, 2020 Traf Tours on for September for us by the looks of it. Hopefully he will have a far better 2nd half to the year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Biggish Dave said: Traf Tours on for September for us by the looks of it. Hopefully he will have a far better 2nd half to the year Thanks, pal. I don't want to seem that I'm constantly moaning about it (as it's taking time away from other things I want to moan about), but it really has been an absolute fucking shitter of a year. I've made less than £1,000 in commissions so far this year, as I don't claim mine until after my clients return home and most of what I'd booked for this year has been cancelled/rescheduled. The industry has been decimated by what has happened and loads of staff have lost jobs (one former regular WW poster lost theirs recently) and it's only going to get worse when furlough ends. But what can you do? The likes of Mrs Meldrew & myself are too old for a career change now. On a positive note, I've been humbled by the moral support & loyalty shown to me by WW members regarding their own bookings, proving that you're not all bad 'uns 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted June 24, 2020 Members Share Posted June 24, 2020 12 hours ago, boltondiver said: Looking at Scotland or the Maldives ASAP We aren't neccesarily aligned....... My mam and Dad went to the Maldives for their 30th anniversary. They flew from London, then stopped over somewhere, then a seaplane, then a speedboat. Was close to a day travelling. 3 minutes ago, Traf said: Thanks, pal. I don't want to seem that I'm constantly moaning about it (as it's taking time away from other things I want to moan about), but it really has been an absolute fucking shitter of a year. I've made less than £1,000 in commissions so far this year, as I don't claim mine until after my clients return home and most of what I'd booked for this year has been cancelled/rescheduled. The industry has been decimated by what has happened and loads of staff have lost jobs (one former regular WW poster lost theirs recently) and it's only going to get worse when furlough ends. But what can you do? The likes of Mrs Meldrew & myself are too old for a career change now. On a positive note, I've been humbled by the moral support & loyalty shown to me by WW members regarding their own bookings, proving that you're not all bad 'uns 😉 I’ll say this Traf when all this madness ends I’ll be booking a few trips, and one of the things I’ll take from this is to keep local businesses going, from greengrocers and butchers to travel agents and weed dealers. I’ll be doing my best to stay away from huge companies where I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burndens Bogs Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Rudy said: My mam and Dad went to the Maldives for their 30th anniversary. They flew from London, then stopped over somewhere, then a seaplane, then a speedboat. Was close to a day travelling. I’ll say this Traf when all this madness ends I’ll be booking a few trips, and one of the things I’ll take from this is to keep local businesses going, from greengrocers and butchers to travel agents and weed dealers. I’ll be doing my best to stay away from huge companies where I can. Me too. Well said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, Rudy said: My mam and Dad went to the Maldives for their 30th anniversary. They flew from London, then stopped over somewhere, then a seaplane, then a speedboat. Was close to a day travelling. I’ll say this Traf when all this madness ends I’ll be booking a few trips, and one of the things I’ll take from this is to keep local businesses going, from greengrocers and butchers to travel agents and weed dealers. I’ll be doing my best to stay away from huge companies where I can. Thanks, mate. You're spot on. It's not just me. It's your corner shop, your greengrocer, your butcher, your window cleaner, your local markets, your local tradesmen etc etc Without sounding all insular/league of gentlemen, please use somebody local or somebody you know as much as we can going forwards. You'll get looked after better and you're helping rebuild battered local economies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Can only echo the above Times like this make you realise you need to support small local businesses regards a holiday can someone tell my Mrs to stop being so fucking cautious and get one booked😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 i'm just after a few day somewhere nice over here this year, always fancied somewhere in scotland or wales any recs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Mr Grey said: Unfortunately you cant help but be cautious, the GOV UK website still states none essential travel to the EU. So until that officially changes it better not to book anything, or am i just being a wimp 😁 Yes you pussy 😀 I don’t mean pack bags fly tomorrow something August time or even October half term you cancel haven? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 1 hour ago, L/H White said: i'm just after a few day somewhere nice over here this year, always fancied somewhere in scotland or wales any recs Scotland has a plethora of choices pal. Let me know what you fancy doing and I will make some recs. @Morizio and @boltondiver also will be able to help out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Steejay Posted June 24, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted June 24, 2020 Wee Krankie hasn't opened the borders, has she? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 23 minutes ago, Escobarp said: Scotland has a plethora of choices pal. Let me know what you fancy doing and I will make some recs. @Morizio and @boltondiver also will be able to help out nice walks, nice places to eat, scenery can't do much as missus is up the spout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 13 minutes ago, Steejay said: Wee Krankie hasn't opened the borders, has she? Next week pal she’s announcing it. I’ve booked a few nights on that basis we are that confident Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted June 24, 2020 Moderators Share Posted June 24, 2020 Yeah, wales not open yet, so far as I know, but its imminent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 2 hours ago, L/H White said: i'm just after a few day somewhere nice over here this year, always fancied somewhere in scotland or wales any recs If you want a taste of Scotland without a long drive, then Dumfries and Galloway is really nice; beach, great walks, a number of bigger hills and some nice little towns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Just now, boltondiver said: If you want a taste of Scotland without a long drive, then Dumfries and Galloway is really nice; beach, great walks, a number of bigger hills and some nice little towns. Stay at Newton Stewart, for example Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted June 24, 2020 Moderators Share Posted June 24, 2020 New England bay Dromore Lovely spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 If you want the best place in the world; Ullapool and northwards is off the scale. A long drive, though, including along the interminable A9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 20 minutes ago, boltondiver said: If you want the best place in the world; Ullapool and northwards is off the scale. A long drive, though, including along the interminable A9 Seconded. Simply stunning and best scenery in the whole of the UK bar none. Stunning beaches as well and great food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 35 minutes ago, Escobarp said: Seconded. Simply stunning and best scenery in the whole of the UK bar none. Stunning beaches as well and great food Including the best pies, at Lochinver Larder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 5 minutes ago, boltondiver said: Including the best pies, at Lochinver Larder Now there’s a challenge. I reckon I’ve found the best fodder in Scotland but will now be road testing this place. Mince or steak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 15 minutes ago, Escobarp said: Now there’s a challenge. I reckon I’ve found the best fodder in Scotland but will now be road testing this place. Mince or steak? Oh, a varied range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted June 24, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted June 24, 2020 Take a mosquito net for over your head in many scotch places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 57 minutes ago, boltondiver said: Oh, a varied range House of bruar is also very good for an exotic range of pies. The game pie is spectacular Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted June 24, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted June 24, 2020 15 minutes ago, MickyD said: Take a mosquito net for over your head in many scotch places. Aye Spent 5 horrendous nights in D&G being swarmed by midges every night. You literally couldn’t sit outside as they just ruined it. Not a problem on the coast though. Inland is awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 No problem with midges at esco towers. I’ve got two African gentlemen who swat them away for me. Best £20 I’ve ever spent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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