Traf Tours on for September for us by the looks of it. Hopefully he will have a far better 2nd half to the year

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 😉

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. 

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.

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.

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😀

i'm just after a few day somewhere nice over here this year, always fancied somewhere in scotland or wales

any recs

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? 

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 

Wee Krankie hasn't opened the borders, has she?

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

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 

Yeah, wales not open yet, so far as I know, but its imminent

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.

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

New England bay

Dromore

Lovely spot

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

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 

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

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?

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

 

Take a mosquito net for over your head in many scotch places.

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 

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.

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