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Come Inside... => The Snug => Topic started by: GROWLER on February 18, 2013, 08:35:30 PM
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Growler Jnr is talking about going on holiday abroad....on his own. eeek:
I don't think this is a very good idea.
I'd suggest one of these 18-30 companies, but i know he'd absolutely hate it as he really doesn't get on with others of his own age and the capers they get up to generaly speaking..
Obviously I can't stop him, but I just think it would be an incredibly lonely experience for a youngster, and don't quite know what to suggest tbh. confused:
Now for me, it wouldn't really be a problem, as I'd be off adventurising meself in wilderness's far far away, but he doesn't really have any hobbies or even a sense of adventure.
Oh the joys. ::)
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Nonsense!!
If you travel alone (I have been doing this since I was 15) you meet loads of other people. When you get fed up and want to move on then you can do. If you go abroad with a tour you get stuck with the sheeples.
I had some of my best shags solo travelling, I am sure he will too :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Depends wot he wants ..........sun and relaxing ......or boozy time...... rubschin:
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Nonsense!!
If you travel alone (I have been doing this since I was 15) you meet loads of other people. When you get fed up and want to move on then you can do. If you go abroad with a tour you get stuck with the sheeples.
I had some of my best shags solo travelling, I am sure he will too :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I know what you're saying, and as i say, it wouldn't bother me either, it's just that he's quite shy and introvert, (takes after me angel1 ) and he's thinking along the lines of a package holiday i think, which will mean sittng alongside the pool on his own reading never ending copies of Autoexpress, and going to his nest at 8pm after a drinking sesh consisting of 15 diet Cokes and a couple of orange squashes. Banghead
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Depends wot he wants ..........sun and relaxing ......or boozy time...... rubschin:
He doesn't drink (alchohol) ever. noooo:
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He needs an adventure. :thumbsup:
But what? rubschin:
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Let me think rubschin: rubschin: rubschin:
Barbara in Tel Aviv cloud9:
Gaye Rochester in Venice cloud9: cloud9: cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Wotsit in Paros cloud9: cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Oh yes, happy days cloud9:
And, I recall, that Canadian gerl in Grindelwald. She was a goer :thumbsup:
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Cyprus?
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There's an offer eeek: :thumbsup:
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I'll look after him. Thumbs:
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Finish him off more like NickSick noooo:
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Nonsense!!
If you travel alone (I have been doing this since I was 15) you meet loads of other people. When you get fed up and want to move on then you can do. If you go abroad with a tour you get stuck with the sheeples.
I had some of my best shags solo travelling, I am sure he will too :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I know what you're saying, and as i say, it wouldn't bother me either, it's just that he's quite shy and introvert, (takes after me angel1 ) and he's thinking along the lines of a package holiday i think, which will mean sittng alongside the pool on his own reading never ending copies of Autoexpress, and going to his nest at 8pm after a drinking sesh consisting of 15 diet Cokes and a couple of orange squashes. Banghead
if he goes to bed at 8pm...............BM towers it is... :thumbsup:
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Nonsense!!
If you travel alone (I have been doing this since I was 15) you meet loads of other people. When you get fed up and want to move on then you can do. If you go abroad with a tour you get stuck with the sheeples.
I had some of my best shags solo travelling, I am sure he will too :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I know what you're saying, and as i say, it wouldn't bother me either, it's just that he's quite shy and introvert, (takes after me angel1 ) and he's thinking along the lines of a package holiday i think, which will mean sittng alongside the pool on his own reading never ending copies of Autoexpress, and going to his nest at 8pm after a drinking sesh consisting of 15 diet Cokes and a couple of orange squashes. Banghead
if he goes to bed at 8pm...............BM towers it is... :thumbsup:
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How about skiing?
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Why not see how he gets on with a short break abroad with a focus on something he's interested in.
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Like Knockerville sur la Plage, like? rubschin:
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He drives a bus? Surely old enough to let him go abroad unhindered then.
The THW will not be 20 until June but she has spent the last two weeks mapping rock formations in the Sierra Nevada and will be doing a three week mapping trip in the Pyrenees over her birthday. FFS you have to let them go sometime!
Of course we are concerned for her safety (it's a risky exercise) but happy to see her doing what she wants to do and learning to be independent at the same time.
I have a son aged 45 and a daughter aged 43 ..... I still worry about them but I certainly don't let them know it.
You just have to trust in your own ability to have brought them up to be sensible and responsible ~ the actions and stupidity of others they may come across are outside of your influence or control. Hang on to their coat tails and they will not thank you for it now or ever..... In fact all you do is drive them away from the claustrophobic atmosphere they will detect in your trying to control them long after they should have flown the nest.
I left home at fifteen and a half and never looked back. My parents were wise enough to let me....... for which I have always been grateful.
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Wouldn't dream of holding him back, I'm just a bit concerned that it's going to be a lonely experience for him, especially as he's talking about going on a package holiday and sitting there poolside, 'Billy No Mates, surrounded by families. redface:
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Wouldn't dream of holding him back, I'm just a bit concerned that it's going to be a lonely experience for him, especially as he's talking about going on a package holiday and sitting there poolside, 'Billy No Mates, surrounded by families. redface:
Some form of activity holiday... The Ring for instance...?
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Wouldn't dream of holding him back, I'm just a bit concerned that it's going to be a lonely experience for him, especially as he's talking about going on a package holiday and sitting there poolside, 'Billy No Mates, surrounded by families. redface:
there are a lot of hotels now that where children aren't allowed, also if he goes during term time there shouldn't be many brats around. When is he thinking of going?
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Also, the time of year determines the type of tourists. October (not half term) birings the best kiind of clientele. No teenage groups or families. I don't mean to sound like a snob, but the quality of people is better then.
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I found the best holidays for a singleton were activity types. For example, I've done a rail tour of India, a week on a yacht off the south coast, a flying experience week based at Sheffield University, even did a couple of dinghy courses. Most of my companions were also on their own. You soon get to know each other.
After the divorce, I took the sprogs on a couple package holidays. Big mistake, they were alright playing in the pool or the sea. Me? I was 'billy no mates' Hated it. Then I discovered a company that catered for single parents. Both the sprogs and I then had ready made companions.
Now the sprogs are older I'm looking again at activity holidays.
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I said that! cussing:
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Just reinforcing your argument like.
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Just reinforcing your argument like.
Thanks Uncle! Thumbs:
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I said that! cussing:
Said wot...... rubschin:
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I said that! cussing:
Said wot...... rubschin:
About activity holidays! Banghead
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I said that! cussing:
Said wot...... rubschin:
About activity holidays! Banghead
Oh I thought that was advice for gayers......
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FFS the lad is an adult Banghead. He can go on holiday wherever and whenever he wants Banghead
Growler is being totally overprotective here and should leave him to it. I went to Paris (alone) aged 15 and then cycled back to Cherbourg. All paid out of my paper round. Can't believe my parents let me go tbqh and I did end up in hospital (malnutrition redface:) but I had paid for insurance so that was fine.
If you go on holiday alone at that age you can meet other people and take em or leave em. Fab :thumbsup:
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I said that! cussing:
Said wot...... rubschin:
About activity holidays! Banghead
Oh I thought that was advice for gayers......
I found this the other day. BM, don't you live in Pissouri? whistle:
http://www.gaycyprus.org/beaches.html (http://www.gaycyprus.org/beaches.html)
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FFS the lad is an adult Banghead. He can go on holiday wherever and whenever he wants Banghead
Growler is being totally overprotective here and should leave him to it. I went to Paris (alone) aged 15 and then cycled back to Cherbourg. All paid out of my paper round. Can't believe my parents let me go tbqh and I did end up in hospital (malnutrition redface:) but I had paid for insurance so that was fine.
If you go on holiday alone at that age you can meet other people and take em or leave em. Fab :thumbsup:
I came to cyprus on my own for a short while when I was 19. Best thing I did.
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I said that! cussing:
Said wot...... rubschin:
About activity holidays! Banghead
Oh I thought that was advice for gayers......
I found this the other day. BM, don't you live in Pissouri? whistle:
http://www.gaycyprus.org/beaches.html (http://www.gaycyprus.org/beaches.html)
yes... redface:
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I came to cyprus on my own for a short while when I was 19. Best thing I did.
And ALL these years later you're still there?
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I came to cyprus on my own for a short while when I was 19. Best thing I did.
And ALL these years later you're still there?
She is knocking on a bit............ noooo:
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cheeky bastards. evil:
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FFS the lad is an adult Banghead. He can go on holiday wherever and whenever he wants Banghead
Growler is being totally overprotective here and should leave him to it. I went to Paris (alone) aged 15 and then cycled back to Cherbourg. All paid out of my paper round. Can't believe my parents let me go tbqh and I did end up in hospital (malnutrition redface:) but I had paid for insurance so that was fine.
If you go on holiday alone at that age you can meet other people and take em or leave em. Fab :thumbsup:
I came to cyprus on my own for a short while when I was 19. Best thing I did.
Had it been invented then? rubschin:
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FFS the lad is an adult Banghead. He can go on holiday wherever and whenever he wants Banghead
Growler is being totally overprotective here and should leave him to it. I went to Paris (alone) aged 15 and then cycled back to Cherbourg. All paid out of my paper round. Can't believe my parents let me go tbqh and I did end up in hospital (malnutrition redface:) but I had paid for insurance so that was fine.
If you go on holiday alone at that age you can meet other people and take em or leave em. Fab :thumbsup:
I came to cyprus on my own for a short while when I was 19. Best thing I did.
Had it been invented then? rubschin:
lol: lol: lol:
Yes, but the British still owned it..... whistle:
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FFS the lad is an adult Banghead. He can go on holiday wherever and whenever he wants Banghead
Growler is being totally overprotective here and should leave him to it. I went to Paris (alone) aged 15 and then cycled back to Cherbourg. All paid out of my paper round. Can't believe my parents let me go tbqh and I did end up in hospital (malnutrition redface:) but I had paid for insurance so that was fine.
If you go on holiday alone at that age you can meet other people and take em or leave em. Fab :thumbsup:
I came to cyprus on my own for a short while when I was 19. Best thing I did.
Had it been invented then? rubschin:
lol: lol: lol:
Yes, but the British still owned it..... whistle:
happy001 happy001 happy001 hysterical. ::) wankers.
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FFS the lad is an adult Banghead. He can go on holiday wherever and whenever he wants Banghead
Growler is being totally overprotective here and should leave him to it. I went to Paris (alone) aged 15 and then cycled back to Cherbourg. All paid out of my paper round. Can't believe my parents let me go tbqh and I did end up in hospital (malnutrition redface:) but I had paid for insurance so that was fine.
If you go on holiday alone at that age you can meet other people and take em or leave em. Fab :thumbsup:
OK, ok ok, keep yu piggin ginger beard on ffs!
I think the advice from BM and UM regarding an activity holiday is good, and I shall put it to him.
I just don't want him being 'stranded' over there somewhere, all on his jacksy and fedup, wishing he could come home after having paid a fair amount of dosh.
I'm NOT being over protective either you shrimp headed termite. Banghead
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FFS the lad is an adult Banghead. He can go on holiday wherever and whenever he wants Banghead
Growler is being totally overprotective here and should leave him to it. I went to Paris (alone) aged 15 and then cycled back to Cherbourg. All paid out of my paper round. Can't believe my parents let me go tbqh and I did end up in hospital (malnutrition redface:) but I had paid for insurance so that was fine.
If you go on holiday alone at that age you can meet other people and take em or leave em. Fab :thumbsup:
OK, ok ok, keep yu piggin ginger beard on ffs!
I think the advice from BM and UM regarding an activity holiday is good, and I shall put it to him.
I just don't want him being 'stranded' over there somewhere, all on his jacksy and fedup, wishing he could come home after having paid a fair amount of dosh.
I'm NOT being over protective either you shrimp headed termite. Banghead
If he wants to come here I can fix activities for him ........and if not he has some people he could contact ...... :thumbsup:
Wot about father n son holiday........ rubschin:
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FFS the lad is an adult Banghead. He can go on holiday wherever and whenever he wants Banghead
Growler is being totally overprotective here and should leave him to it. I went to Paris (alone) aged 15 and then cycled back to Cherbourg. All paid out of my paper round. Can't believe my parents let me go tbqh and I did end up in hospital (malnutrition redface:) but I had paid for insurance so that was fine.
If you go on holiday alone at that age you can meet other people and take em or leave em. Fab :thumbsup:
OK, ok ok, keep yu piggin ginger beard on ffs!
I think the advice from BM and UM regarding an activity holiday is good, and I shall put it to him.
I just don't want him being 'stranded' over there somewhere, all on his jacksy and fedup, wishing he could come home after having paid a fair amount of dosh.
I'm NOT being over protective either you shrimp headed termite. Banghead
If he wants to come here I can fix activities for him ........and if not he has some people he could contact ...... :thumbsup:
Wot about father n son holiday........ rubschin:
Nah.
Only one of us would come back....escorted, and with the plod waiting for him or me. whistle:
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Just for clarity, like. How old is he? BACK OFF
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Just for clarity, like. How old is he? BACK OFF
BACK OFF what? confused:
He's old enough to go on holiday on his own.
I just don't want him wasting his munny and being miserable. Absolutely NOTHING to do with being 'over protective' whatsoever.
Just trying to be helpful, and THAT is all. evil:
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Just for clarity, like. How old is he? BACK OFF
BACK OFF what? confused:
He's old enough to go on holiday on his own.
I just don't want him wasting his munny and being miserable. Absolutely NOTHING to do with being 'over protective' whatsoever.
Just trying to be helpful, and THAT is all. evil:
Is it a break to the sun or just a getaway........ rubschin:
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Just for clarity, like. How old is he? BACK OFF
BACK OFF what? confused:
He's old enough to go on holiday on his own.
I just don't want him wasting his munny and being miserable. Absolutely NOTHING to do with being 'over protective' whatsoever.
Just trying to be helpful, and THAT is all. evil:
Is it a break to the sun or just a getaway........ rubschin:
Bit of both I suspect, but I personally like the idea of him getting involved in an activity break, and make some new friends too.
Bit of off roading he'd luv. rubschin: :thumbsup:
I'll check out 'The Ring' for a holiday for him too.
Where ever he goes, I just simply want him to have a bloody good time...., and not be bored, as I keep repeating NICK! Banghead
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Just for clarity, like. How old is he? BACK OFF
BACK OFF what? confused:
He's old enough to go on holiday on his own.
I just don't want him wasting his munny and being miserable. Absolutely NOTHING to do with being 'over protective' whatsoever.
Just trying to be helpful, and THAT is all. evil:
Is it a break to the sun or just a getaway........ rubschin:
Bit of both I suspect, but I personally like the idea of him getting involved in an activity break, and make some new friends too.
Bit of off roading he'd luv. rubschin: :thumbsup:
I'll check out 'The Ring' for a holiday for him too.
Where ever he goes, I just simply want him to have a bloody good time...., and not be bored, as I keep repeating NICK! Banghead
Start an off road track....... :thumbsup:
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Just for clarity, like. How old is he? BACK OFF
BACK OFF what? confused:
He's old enough to go on holiday on his own.
I just don't want him wasting his munny and being miserable. Absolutely NOTHING to do with being 'over protective' whatsoever.
Just trying to be helpful, and THAT is all. evil:
Is it a break to the sun or just a getaway........ rubschin:
Bit of both I suspect, but I personally like the idea of him getting involved in an activity break, and make some new friends too.
Bit of off roading he'd luv. rubschin: :thumbsup:
I'll check out 'The Ring' for a holiday for him too.
Where ever he goes, I just simply want him to have a bloody good time...., and not be bored, as I keep repeating NICK! Banghead
LOADS of off-roading here like.... whistle:
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A swamp you say rubschin:
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A swamp you say rubschin:
:thumbsup:
November - May = Swamp
June - October = Desert
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Just for clarity, like. How old is he? BACK OFF
BACK OFF what? confused:
He's old enough to go on holiday on his own.
I just don't want him wasting his munny and being miserable. Absolutely NOTHING to do with being 'over protective' whatsoever.
Just trying to be helpful, and THAT is all. evil:
Is it a break to the sun or just a getaway........ rubschin:
Bit of both I suspect, but I personally like the idea of him getting involved in an activity break, and make some new friends too.
Bit of off roading he'd luv. rubschin: :thumbsup:
I'll check out 'The Ring' for a holiday for him too.
Where ever he goes, I just simply want him to have a bloody good time...., and not be bored, as I keep repeating NICK! Banghead
LOADS of off-roading here like.... whistle:
Where?
Specific off roading holidays like? eeek:
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FFS the lad is an adult Banghead. He can go on holiday wherever and whenever he wants Banghead
Growler is being totally overprotective here and should leave him to it. I went to Paris (alone) aged 15 and then cycled back to Cherbourg. All paid out of my paper round. Can't believe my parents let me go tbqh and I did end up in hospital (malnutrition redface:) but I had paid for insurance so that was fine.
If you go on holiday alone at that age you can meet other people and take em or leave em. Fab :thumbsup:
OK, ok ok, keep yu piggin ginger beard on ffs!
I think the advice from BM and UM regarding an activity holiday is good, and I shall put it to him.
I just don't want him being 'stranded' over there somewhere, all on his jacksy and fedup, wishing he could come home after having paid a fair amount of dosh.
I'm NOT being over protective either you shrimp headed termite. Banghead
Excellent, tell Attenborough about this little critter found exclusively in the VP and we will all be able to go on holiday with Growler Junior. He won't be bored he can point and laugh and we can have a jolly good outing, in the holidaying sense of the word.
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Just for clarity, like. How old is he? BACK OFF
BACK OFF what? confused:
He's old enough to go on holiday on his own.
I just don't want him wasting his munny and being miserable. Absolutely NOTHING to do with being 'over protective' whatsoever.
Just trying to be helpful, and THAT is all. evil:
Is it a break to the sun or just a getaway........ rubschin:
Bit of both I suspect, but I personally like the idea of him getting involved in an activity break, and make some new friends too.
Bit of off roading he'd luv. rubschin: :thumbsup:
I'll check out 'The Ring' for a holiday for him too.
Where ever he goes, I just simply want him to have a bloody good time...., and not be bored, as I keep repeating NICK! Banghead
LOADS of off-roading here like.... whistle:
Where?
Specific off roading holidays like? eeek:
VAST areas of the country are simply open - you can head off-road wherever you like.... Thumbs:
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Tis true just rent something ...quad .......buggy......bike or car .....and have fun ...........spent many a day on the Akamas ......no nazi H+s ..... :thumbsup:
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Tis true just rent something ...quad .......buggy......bike or car .....and have fun ...........spent many a day on the Akamas ......no nazi H+s ..... :thumbsup:
lol: lol: lol:
You can literally head in a straight line from A to B cross country.... eveilgrin:
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Tis true just rent something ...quad .......buggy......bike or car .....and have fun ...........spent many a day on the Akamas ......no nazi H+s ..... :thumbsup:
lol: lol: lol:
You can literally head in a straight line from A to B cross country.... eveilgrin:
:thumbsup:
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Tis true just rent something ...quad .......buggy......bike or car .....and have fun ...........spent many a day on the Akamas ......no nazi H+s ..... :thumbsup:
lol: lol: lol:
You can literally head in a straight line from A to B cross country.... eveilgrin:
:thumbsup:
Not in a hire car tho... oh noes.... whistle:
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Growler has failed to say how old he is whistle:
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Tis true just rent something ...quad .......buggy......bike or car .....and have fun ...........spent many a day on the Akamas ......no nazi H+s ..... :thumbsup:
lol: lol: lol:
You can literally head in a straight line from A to B cross country.... eveilgrin:
:thumbsup:
Not in a hire car tho... oh noes.... whistle:
..............from a company you may use again.......... whistle:
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Tis true just rent something ...quad .......buggy......bike or car .....and have fun ...........spent many a day on the Akamas ......no nazi H+s ..... :thumbsup:
lol: lol: lol:
You can literally head in a straight line from A to B cross country.... eveilgrin:
:thumbsup:
Not in a hire car tho... oh noes.... whistle:
how many 4x4 rentals come back minging after a "drive along the coast"? Off roading here is awesome! iin groups or on your own....then, some people watching on the harbour with a beer, then a night cruise with live entertainment then late drinks in the hotel.....then..... god I want a holiday here!