J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Smokey Barr

Don't want to inconvenience other travelers such as ATOO with your child screaming in pain do you, tut tut..

I wouldn't normally comment, and I apologise for not really answering to OP's question; but this is a missive bugbear of mine, and the above comment is typical of some people's attitude.

If the child is in pain as you suggest, don't take it on the plane in the first place!

It's funny how many parents are completely oblivious/ignorant to just how selfish it is to make everyone else sit through an entire flight they've paid good money for, listing to a screaming child.

I personally think there should be an age restriction on travelling infants.

Who is the political elite?

While I'd have to agree Blatter is the Generalissimo, it'd have to be herr Cameron and Frau Osborne who are the current political elite; But it's generally considered the three main political parties.

Bandit - Sounds like a rather horrible situation to be in, and I hope this isn't a reflection of all French resorts.

It would be easy for me to sit here and say 'well I'd have refused to pay the cash', and would have called the police, British embassy.. blah, blah... But if you're sat there in agony, with a broken collar bone, the cash probably doesn't seem such a bad option…

It does appear though, that insurance in the first instance was pointless as they refused it. I would have stumped up the cash also, but if they'd refused my EHIC or I wasn't sent/picked up by a state hospital to be treated on my EHIC, I would have been asking my MP or whoever I needed too, some serious questions when I got home, and would have pursued compensation.

We've had this whole EU crap shoved down our throats for many years, and I expect the treatment I pay for. Despite it being advertised as, EHIC isn't free; we pay billions into the EU, hence why I won't be paying for travel insurance, I should already be covered by my EHIC.

It probably does!

ours does, it covers myself and spouse and we have to pay about £50.00 extra to add 2 children.

Apparently not. They want £40 to add on winter sports

Finally some positives about Borovets.

So many people slate it who haven't even been there. I had 2 fantastic weeks there, and value for money is second to none.

.. and the lap dancers are fit!!!!

Hi Smokey, I think you may be looking for this thread :wink:

lol, cheers.

Has anyone seen Frozen?

Slightly budget, but worth a watch if nothing else is on...

All valid points. But it still doesn't disguise the fact I've been going abroad on holidays for the last 20+ years and have never, ever, had to make a claim on travel insurance (I was in Thailand for the Tsunami!).

However, the amount of people I know who have tried to make a claim, only to find out for some obscure reason (drinking on the slopes?) their insurance is void is criminal, insurance companies are a massive con! And if you're lucky enough to receive a claim you get stung with a massive excess...

I'll take my chances with the EHIC, and ski carefully... without a helmet... and enjoy a beer...


Haha!! After all this I've just read my bank provides free European travel insurance… Hmm, does it include winter sports…