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We used the tunnel for the first time this year and thought it was great for ease of access with the caravan and speed of getting to France. We were less impressed that the girl directing us inside the train misjudged things and waved us into the next compartment, then realised half our caravan was still in the previous carriage and so we, and all the traffic behind us, had to reverse (OH was not a happy chappy!). There was also an hour or so's delay on our return trip, for no apparent reason. I agree that there's a much greater sense of holiday occasion on a ferry too. We're back to ferry for 2011, purely due to price - first experience of Norfolk Line, so we'll see how that goes!

We always wait to make sure there's enough space in the compartment in front before moving in to it.

This year we went into the van to make a sandwich but someone came along and said we couldn't sit in the van we had to stay in the car.

it was our first time using the tunnel with the van. Needless to say we were far more cautious on the return journey! Apologies for the hold-up orion50, and nice to meet you!

Hi Bofs again,

When disembarking the French lady asked that when they opened the fire doors behind me could I reverse to allow room to open fire doors at the front (thats how tight it was).

I quipped that I was good for 1 metre!! she went to the rear and came back saying that would be sufficient!!

Maybe my humour was lost in translation?

Cheers and nice to meet you too

Quote: Originally posted by Cleef15 on 22/12/2010

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Ina - Thank you for that - I had forgotten that I could check. I've just used your link and it has  been delivered including the signature. I will give them a call tomorrow.

Out of interest my post office receipt is for the 2nd and the signature is dated 7th December - so what should in theory be next day delivery actually took 3 working days (a weekend in between) - which considering the weather probably isn't that bad.

Thanks again for providing the link.

Caroline

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Hi Ina

I phoned them today and yes all ok. They did send an email but it never arrived so they sent it again today and it came straight away. Thanks for your help - especially with the tracking info.

Caroline

Quote: Originally posted by Cleef15 on 23/12/2010

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Hi Ina

I phoned them today and yes all ok. They did send an email but it never arrived so they sent it again today and it came straight away. Thanks for your help - especially with the tracking info.

Caroline

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