Where are all the British?

[sussexlad]

I think it’s unfortunate to read a post on this forum when the member deprecates their fellow countryman.

 

[Helen Ariel]

I think it’s unfortunate to read a post on this forum when the member deprecates their fellow countryman.

I think it's sad when anyone deprecates their fellow human

 

[jumartoo]

I think it's sad when anyone deprecates their fellow human

Ah, but, there are always some people you couldn't possibly agree with?!

 

[jongood]

I think you are generalisng there.

I speak basic French, a tiny bit of German and continue to learn Spainsh.

Our Children all have a smattering of some other language and our Grand Children 13, 9 and 5 are all learning Spanish.

Most of our expat Friends speak basic Spanish or at least try. Quite a few are fluent.

We dont all shout or speak louder. We don't need to, 40% of language is body language.

And from most of the People I have spoken with in Spain really miss the UK & NI.

A lot of the Spanish do not take too kindly to some Loud Germans, Rude French, Belgians and Dutch.

Quite Right!

Im trying hard to get my Menu Del Dia pronounciations right. I can generally struggle through a German menu and I'm pretty good in French, in fact the French vendor of our current MH couldnt speak a word of English.

prior to this trip I've not previously picked up on how tight the Dutch are but today 4 of them were on the next table and the 2 wives were telling the one husband off for leaving 40c tip on 4 drinks and some tapas. Unbelievable!

 

[Spriddler]

prior to this trip I've not previously picked up on how tight the Dutch are but today 4 of them were on the next table and the 2 wives were telling the one husband off for leaving 40c tip on 4 drinks and some tapas. Unbelievable!

And wooden clogs never need new soles.

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[gus-lopez]

Apart from the lack of Brits, are there any French mohos touring in France at the moment? Or German? Or Dutch?

Loads in Andalucia, many of which tell me that they would normally be in Morocco.

Yes even 5 years back you would rarely have more than a handful of French motorhomes around here in winter. They are everywhere this year.

One wonders why at the last count over 200, 000 Spaniards live so far permanently in the UK !! Can't be such a bad run country can it ? or perhaps they like the weather or the people

Money.

 

[P Bentley]

I think it’s unfortunate to read a post on this forum when the member deprecates their fellow countryman.

Have you watched the antics in parliament lately and not deprecated them?

 

[sussexlad]

I think it's sad when anyone deprecates their fellow human

The remark wasn’t aimed at you. Someone may feel less than complimentary about their fellow countrymen and that is up to them but is it really necessary to express that on a UK forum? Especially a Motorhome forum with “FUN” in the title?

Just my view.

 

[P Bentley]

The remark wasn’t aimed at you.

I didn't mind if it was,
I was pointing out that sometimes one has to call things out as one sees them.
Some can ruin others "FUN" temporarily by their behaviour, which is fact not an opinion.
That said I do understand your point about it being forum for motor home info as opposed to in depth discussions forum on the break down in decent caring society and the associated behaviours that comes with that, be it in blighty or abroad.

 

[sussexlad]

I didn't mind if it was,
I was pointing out that sometimes one has to call things out as one sees them.
Some can ruin others "FUN" temporarily by their behaviour, which is fact not an opinion.
That said I do understand your point about it being forum for motor home info as opposed to in depth discussions forum on the break down in decent caring society and the associated behaviours that comes with that, be it in blighty or abroad.

Fair enough.

For me, I am here to enjoy others experiences whilst travelling in their Motorhomes (including Helen Ariel) and also to learn when the very many different aspects of this great lifestyle are raised on the forum.

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[Loftyjeff]

We arrived in France in the 27th of January this year. Spent several days travelling through France and entered Spain on the 4th of February, down on the bottom of France near Perpignan. Been in Spain since and only seen 1 other Uk Motorhome. Where are you all, loads of French, German and Dutch motorhomes. All here is as usual, sunshine, cheap fuel, municipal parking places, friendly people, loads of space and quiet roads?

We’re here in Spain traveling but not to many uk registration manly German and moving south French now Dutch remember the crossing to Morocco is still closed for Covid-19 hence backlog of mainly French MH still sites to get on but most full

 

[georgio]

Not much open in France till the end of march when the weather starts to pick up

 

[Tony50]

the UK government didn't agree to anything. (they had the chance but blew it) It is what the EU deiced would happen and so it has.
The loss of the brits is no big deal to many European nations because the slack has been picked up by Europeans, certainly over the last couple of years during the C19 restrictions.
The ordinary people of Europe that I have spoken with over the last 3 or 4 years don't feel they are loosing out in any way whatsoever, in fact their usual reaction or conversation is tinged with pity at why nation would do that to themselves.
In the meantime I don't have to listen to stroppy brits at the super market check-out thinking that talking louder and slower English, pointing at random things, and saying "whats the matter with these people, why cant they speak english? " will get them served more efficiently, so there actually is a plus side to brexit after all. Gosh!

 

[ToBoldlyGo]

We're on the way, N2 here we come next month! I'll dig out my SoH for you

I live in the Algarve Portugal plenty of Dutch and German very few UK plates.
I think getting over here is a bit of a pain at the moment at least I hope that's what it is we miss the Brit humour.

 

[Tony50]

Yes even 5 years back you would rarely have more than a handful of French motorhomes around here in winter. They are everywhere this year.

Money.

Or also you can drink the water from our taps !!

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[Tigertom]

Well, the weather in Murcia has defeated us today………..we’ve had to sit in the shade to cool down.
Genuinely hope the storms in UK aren’t too bad

 

[jumartoo]

Well, the weather in Murcia has defeated us today………..we’ve had to sit in the shade to cool down.
Genuinely hope the storms in UK aren’t too bad

Ditto. We're having a few days away from home in Alhama dd Murcia, and we've gone inland to Archena. 26° We've parked in the shade. Heading back tomorrow for the use of the aircon!!!

 

[B-well]

Not much open in France till the end of march when the weather starts to pick up

Morzine aire full to the brim with winter ski enthusiasts,

 

[busby]

If Morroco does not let ferries dock soon how long will it be before some of those Brits waiting to cross have to start heading back to UK to get out of Schengen before their 90 days are up, especially ones who sauntered down through France and Spain?

Only they will know but they have still had a holiday,,BUSBY.

 

[busby]

Yes even 5 years back you would rarely have more than a handful of French motorhomes around here in winter. They are everywhere this year.

Money.

Same with many nationalities including Scottish and Irish,,,job opportunities...That's why we have so many illegals paying big money to enter the UK.BUSBY..

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