Nom de plume Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 50 minutes ago, pongo said: Realistically though, no hurry. We've all been all over the world for decades. But now seems like a good time to appreciate being at home. I don't reckon many sensible people are planning to go far for the moment - it's not really worth the bother. And those who really have a pressing family need can get it done with paperwork and quarantines. Did the home thing last summer pal. It was shite then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, Nom de plume said: Did the home thing last summer pal. It was shite then. get a better home then. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 53 minutes ago, pongo said: Realistically though, no hurry. We've all been all over the world for decades. But now seems like a good time to appreciate being at home. I don't reckon many sensible people are planning to go far for the moment - it's not really worth the bother. And those who really have a pressing family need can get it done with paperwork and quarantines. Realistically lots of us want to travel. We’ve had lock in for 16 months. I did travel for 7 weeks last summer, Spain, Italy, Greece and Bulgaria. Travel restrictions are tougher now, and infection rates are higher, but we’ve got vaccinations. And I can get to all the places I want to go without tests or isolations if I can lay my hands on an internationally accepted digital certificate. Brits living in the UK and Channel Islands can get them. They’ve been planning for months. Why can’t I, and why shouldn’t I be allowed to travel? The reason is irrelevant. Although I’ve got valid reasons. But I don’t see why I should test and isolate on the way out and on the way back. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 10 minutes ago, Nom de plume said: Did the home thing last summer pal. It was shite then. Why live somewhere you don't like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcousticallyChallenged Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 8 minutes ago, pongo said: Why live somewhere you don't like? To stick it to The Mann and The System. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oooohtony Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 6 minutes ago, pongo said: Why live somewhere you don't like? Because it’s where you were born and the rest of your family live? In normal times you can cancel out how crap it is here with the ability to travel a lot and still be near family. Currently, and for over a year we can’t and we have been stuck on this little tip. That is why so many locals have been travelling since as soon as we were able, even just to the UK, and why loads will be off over the bank holiday weekend. I can only imagine people who love it here haven’t travelled much? It’s a safe place to bring kids up and educate them (assuming you can get away regularly). That is it. There is nothing else on offer that you can’t get better in thousands of other places. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 6 minutes ago, pongo said: Why live somewhere you don't like? I’ve over £3,500 invested in fares on Brittany Ferries between now and September 2022 that I can’t get back. I’ve moved cancelled sailings as far as I want or am able. I’m next booked in September 2021, that’s the fourth set of dates for that fare. If I don’t go because IOM haven’t issued a digital or secure paper certificate I’m going to lose my money. Ive got a home in Catalunya. Not seen it for 9 months. Had builders in due to damp. Want to check the remedial work. Then winterise. Didn’t do that last year because I was due to sail on 22/12, but Spain refused entry to Brits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 (edited) Can I just say how refreshing it was to have a government briefing announced without the smartarse idiots on here doing their hilarious “bingo cliches” thing. Edited July 1, 2021 by The Voice of Reason Correcting auto spelling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 3 hours ago, AlanShimmin said: Manx families just need to say they've been in the UK. International travel is no business of the Isle of Man Government. Better get hold of something to rub out the passport stamps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanShimmin Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, snowman said: Better get hold of something to rub out the passport stamps The Isle of Man Government have no right to demand to see a passport. It is not an international border. Although the Manx Border Force may need reminding of this. Other forms of photo ID are available and perfectly acceptable. Edited July 1, 2021 by AlanShimmin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, AlanShimmin said: The Isle of Man Government have no right to demand to see a passport. It is not an international border. Although the Manx Border Force may need reminding of this. Other forms of photo ID are available and perfectly acceptable. I was taking the piss. Calm down The stamps will happen though Edited July 1, 2021 by snowman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stinking enigma Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 9 minutes ago, The Voice of Reason said: Can I just say how refreshing it was to have a government briefing announced without the smartarse idiots on here doing their hilarious “bingo cliches” thing. Good point. I claim damned if we do damned if we dont at the next one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, AlanShimmin said: The Isle of Man Government have no right to demand to see a passport. It is not an international border. Although the Manx Border Force may need reminding of this. Other forms of photo ID are available and perfectly acceptable. What’s wrong with telling the relevant authority where you have been? Im quite happy to show my passport to those with a legitimate interest, albeit that it may not strictly be required that I do so 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, the stinking enigma said: Good point. I claim damned if we do damned if we dont at the next one. Nope, just don’t do it. It has lost any sense of comedic value, if there ever was one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 6 minutes ago, snowman said: I was taking the piss. Calm down The stamps will happen though Probably not. Entry into and out of Schengen will be electronically scanned. That’s 75% or more of UK travel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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