thedonkeycentrehalf
Retired
- Jul 7, 2003
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Is the ferry over to Newcastle still running from Sweden?
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[Travel] Partners stuck overseas
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BrickTamland
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Stopped quite a few years ago unfortunately. Some whispers it could make a return in the future though, as a response to concerns over flying
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
All non essential travel to Europe suspended for 30 days posted on BBC Website just minutes ago.
British people currently abroad should "immediately return to the UK" except for those in a few countries detailed in the Foreign Office's travel advice.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51924405
British people currently abroad should "immediately return to the UK" except for those in a few countries detailed in the Foreign Office's travel advice.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51924405
Sure, but I’m obviously not referring to those with cases such as yours (which is completely understandable).
Trufflehound
Re-enfranchised
Think you're misquoting from that article (or maybe they've edited it in the past hour). The paragraph I'm seeing says:
British people currently abroad do not have to immediately return to the UK - except for those in a few countries detailed in the FCO's travel advice.
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It's been edited, I believe.
Garry Nelson's Left Foot
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I've got nothing helpful to say other than good luck to the OP and anyone else in a similar situation.
And to any and every one else who is being or will be ****ed over in one way or another by this ******* virus.
Edited to say I didn't realise b'stard was a strong enough word to be filtered.
And to any and every one else who is being or will be ****ed over in one way or another by this ******* virus.
Edited to say I didn't realise b'stard was a strong enough word to be filtered.
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Clearly not, in your situation, and I would hazard a guess that they were referring to 'unnecessary travel', ie 'jollies'.
That said, I'm sure there are plenty of ways to get back from Swansea, other than flying, no?
Hope she manages to, safely and that her mum is okay.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
I copied and pasted that paragraph, so yes, it has been edited.
Trufflehound
Re-enfranchised
Without a vehicle there are actually fewer alternatives to flying than you might think, as most ferry routes don't take foot passengers. (Harwich-Hook of Holland does, but getting to Harwich from Swansea on public transport is a pain). Eurostar is the only genuine alternative, but even that adds a fair few hours to the journey time when starting from Wales and makes it a lot more expensive door-to-door...
On a more positive note, the mother-in-law is back home now and improving, albeit slowly (as you might expect at her age).
Live by the sea
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- Oct 21, 2016
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Not a good situation. The only plus is that Sweden is a very safe country statistically and very politically stable . I would be much more worried if this happened in somewhere like India or Mexico or another country way down on the safe list for women .
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Quick update:
She managed to get a place on the only flight that leaves Kiruna each day, albeit (thus far) a day late. Has to find a hotel once in Stockholm, herself, (SAS won't do it, but will reimburse...yeah, whatever), and will *hopefully* get a flight from there to Heathrow, tomorrow.
I'll only believe it once that flight is en route to the UK.
Fingers and all else are firmly crossed.
Edit: For a change, she has got 9 loo rolls in her case, leaving out some of the fermented herring and salt liquorice.
Thank the Lord!
She managed to get a place on the only flight that leaves Kiruna each day, albeit (thus far) a day late. Has to find a hotel once in Stockholm, herself, (SAS won't do it, but will reimburse...yeah, whatever), and will *hopefully* get a flight from there to Heathrow, tomorrow.
I'll only believe it once that flight is en route to the UK.
Fingers and all else are firmly crossed.
Edit: For a change, she has got 9 loo rolls in her case, leaving out some of the fermented herring and salt liquorice.
Thank the Lord!
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swindonseagull
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Good News
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Cheers! Halfway home...or thereabouts.
Good news! shame about the salted licorice, brilliant ingredient to have in the cupboard, if circumstances had been different.
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Cheshire Cat
The most curious thing..
Can you use it instead of bog roll?I think we already have a ton of the stuff in the cupboard, from previous visits.
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It’s a complete mess - Emirates has just announced they are stopping flights on the 25th.
Airlines are waiting for the Government to pay and vice Versa.
I spent last week speaking to people refusing to cut short holidays and staying out there, despite the warnings.
Airlines are waiting for the Government to pay and vice Versa.
I spent last week speaking to people refusing to cut short holidays and staying out there, despite the warnings.
Icy Gull
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- Jul 5, 2003
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They’ll be the ones whinging on social media when they can’t get home too, and expecting the government to get them home. Look forward to it