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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 30 Jul 2015 20:22

Leave extra time.....loads of it! And remember to stop off for a loo break before you get too near Operation Stack.

Good luck - you might need it!

An 'in-law' is driving back to France from Northumberland in about 2 weeks. Although he'd normal go via Dover, he's booked to sale out of Portsmouth. However his time is flexible and he can suit himself. Its a bit different if some of your party had to book annual leave back in January.

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Denburybob

Denburybob Report 30 Jul 2015 20:14

We were booked on the ferry with MyFerryLink. A few weeks ago they sold their two ferries, and gave us the option of a refund or travel via the tunnel at the same cost. We have chosen the tunnel. The other two carfuls in our party have chosen to go with P&O. There is no other viable option from here. The Newhaven-Dieppe is not really an option, too long and costly. Oh well, fingers crossed...

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 29 Jul 2015 23:36

To be fair, if Bob is travelling overland, tourists are given priority on the ferries/Eurotunnel on the Dover-Calais route.

Expect delays both en-route and at the terminals.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france was last updated on Monday, but says it is still current.

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Barbra

Barbra Report 29 Jul 2015 23:10

Bob have you seen the news? .Hope you are flying there :-D :-D

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JoyBoroAngel

JoyBoroAngel Report 29 Jul 2015 23:01

Put your orders in for duty frees girls lol :-D :-D

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AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 29 Jul 2015 22:29

hope you're not thinking of going via Calais :-D

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Denburybob

Denburybob Report 29 Jul 2015 21:17

I have lost a couple of pounds, but have had quite a hectic social whirl lately. And next week we are off to France for ten days.

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 29 Jul 2015 11:26

well done Bob!!! <3

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Breakspears of Berkshire and Cardiff, Williams and Harman of Whitchurch, Melingriffith &Tongwynlais,Glamorgan WE HAVE NO CONNECTION Do not share your tree with me

Sharron

Sharron Report 29 Jul 2015 11:21

I am sure his liver will weigh less.

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 29 Jul 2015 08:20

That's really good news Bob. As a side effect, have you lost some weight?

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Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond Report 29 Jul 2015 01:51

O.h.'s mother died of cirrhosis(sp?) of the liver but apparently wasn't a drinker. Always a bit of mystery about her health problems, she died quite young, in her 40s but altho o.h. was about 19 he was never told much.

Hope you haven't over indulged this evening, Bob

Lizx

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 28 Jul 2015 20:19

Well done don't celebrate too much :-D

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JoyBoroAngel

JoyBoroAngel Report 28 Jul 2015 20:19

my friend has the liver of a alcoholic

and she has never drank alcohol in her life

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Denburybob

Denburybob Report 28 Jul 2015 20:16

...a few months ago I posted about alcohol consumption, and a bit of trouble with my liver. I went back to the doctor yesterday for the results of my latest blood tests. I must be doing something right, as my liver is back to normal, cholesterol the lowest it has ever been, with "good" LDL higher than "bad" HDL, and blood sugar at 5.4. I am now going to the pub to celebrate.