Control centre in Calais has just been evacuated and all trains are stopped! How do I know? Because I'm still sitting in my car in the train for the 14:16 departure. I believe the fire alarms all went off, let's hope its a false one
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Flip. Don't tell me Teresa May has accidently pressed the emergency tunnel destruct button under her desk in Downing Street!Originally posted by darmstadt View PostControl centre in Calais has just been evacuated and all trains are stopped! How do I know? Because I'm still sitting in my car in the train for the 14:16 departure. I believe the fire alarms all went off, let's hope its a false one
If so there'll be a distant bang and rumbling noises, and in a few minutes a huge wall of sea water will gush from the tunnel entrance!
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All part of his retirement plan. How will the government run with him stepping down?Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostFlip. Don't tell me Paul Dacre has accidently pressed the emergency tunnel destruct button under his desk in Downing Street…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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should have bought the flexipass - you'd be on other side by now!
Your sat there waiting in the car and UK border staff are running around with walkie talkies in hand looking as puzzled as you are. Does that sound about right?"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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How will CUK work without its source of factual news stories?Originally posted by WTFH View PostAll part of his retirement plan. How will the government run with him stepping down?Comment
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What's the f**king problem, I thought you could walk on water?Originally posted by darmstadt View PostControl centre in Calais has just been evacuated and all trains are stopped! How do I know? Because I'm still sitting in my car in the train for the 14:16 departure. I believe the fire alarms all went off, let's hope its a false oneHis heart is in the right place - shame we can't say the same about his brain...Comment
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Take the ferry instead - much more interesting and relaxing. Giving you that extra break from what has likely been a long drive.Comment
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Paris next weekend via ferry.
£100 cheaper and chance to have a rest from driving for a bit longer.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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How? If already on the train? All trains were delayed regardless of having a Flexipass or not...doh!Originally posted by scooterscot View Postshould have bought the flexipass - you'd be on other side by now!
Your sat there waiting in the car and UK border staff are running around with walkie talkies in hand looking as puzzled as you are. Does that sound about right?“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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