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rednblue4eva Norwood 28 Jun 15 6.50pm
After the shootings the travel companies are providing flights for people to come home (saw a scouse bird moaning she had to wait a day) So if you were out there would you pack your bags & get out straight away, or stay for the rest of your holiday?
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rednblue4eva

Norwood 28 Jun 15 6.50pm

After the shootings the travel companies are providing flights for people to come home (saw a scouse bird moaning she had to wait a day)

So if you were out there would you pack your bags & get out straight away, or stay for the rest of your holiday?

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Bekken 28 Jun 15 7.22pm
Security there now would be extra tight, I'd stay but I'd remain vigilant. Not to compare the two but I'd have gone on a roller coaster straight after the Alton Towers event too
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Bekken

28 Jun 15 7.22pm

Security there now would be extra tight, I'd stay but I'd remain vigilant.

Not to compare the two but I'd have gone on a roller coaster straight after the Alton Towers event too

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Hoof Hearted 29 Jun 15 11.09am
I flew to USA just after 9/11... flights were cheap.
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Hoof Hearted 29 Jun 15 11.09am

I flew to USA just after 9/11... flights were cheap.

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topcat Holmesdale / Surbiton 29 Jun 15 11.22am
I took the family to Tunisia after war broke out in Libya as prices were cheap and I took the view that it was more dangerous cycling to work than sunning ourselves by the pool or on the beach. If I was out there now it would depend on the proximity to the trouble. Too close and it could seem disrespectful to continue with the holiday. It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses.
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Holmesdale / Surbiton 29 Jun 15 11.22am

I took the family to Tunisia after war broke out in Libya as prices were cheap and I took the view that it was more dangerous cycling to work than sunning ourselves by the pool or on the beach.

If I was out there now it would depend on the proximity to the trouble. Too close and it could seem disrespectful to continue with the holiday.

It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses.

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Fazil Bawlty 29 Jun 15 11.31am
Tunisia is dependant on tourism. If tourism was to stop, the nation could be plunged into further economic turmoil. Those are the conditions in which terrorism and radicalism can flourish. If we want to defeat these radicals, the only way to do it is to ignore the violence and carry on with our normal lives.
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Fazil Bawlty

29 Jun 15 11.31am

Tunisia is dependant on tourism. If tourism was to stop, the nation could be plunged into further economic turmoil. Those are the conditions in which terrorism and radicalism can flourish. If we want to defeat these radicals, the only way to do it is to ignore the violence and carry on with our normal lives.

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becky over the moon 29 Jun 15 11.45am
Quote Fazil Bawlty at 29 Jun 2015 11.31am Tunisia is dependant on tourism. If tourism was to stop, the nation could be plunged into further economic turmoil. Those are the conditions in which terrorism and radicalism can flourish. If we want to defeat these radicals, the only way to do it is to ignore the violence and carry on with our normal lives. Which is exactly what one group at the resort said last night - they are staying out of respect for the locals and to help them maintain their economy. They also appreciated the support that had been shown by local people for those affected by the shooting. Frankly, having just been targeted, I would think it must be one of the safest resorts to be in now...... the big worry is where will the next target be? A stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell give some indication of expected traffic numbers
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Quote Fazil Bawlty at 29 Jun 2015 11.31am

Which is exactly what one group at the resort said last night - they are staying out of respect for the locals and to help them maintain their economy. They also appreciated the support that had been shown by local people for those affected by the shooting.

Frankly, having just been targeted, I would think it must be one of the safest resorts to be in now...... the big worry is where will the next target be?

A stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell give some indication of expected traffic numbers

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dannyh wherever I lay my hat....... 29 Jun 15 11.55am
Secondary attack unlikely, given the level of security after the initial cowardly attack. However my Brother was due to go, and he's being told no chance, and they are offering another destination. If it were me on my own, I would stay, but if the kids were with me then I'd be Foxtroting Oscar the hell home, not worth the risk, and to be fair who wants to go on holiday basically under armed guard. But hats off to the people with kids who have stayed. Edited by dannyh (29 Jun 2015 11.56am) "It's not the bullet that's got my name on it that concerns me; it's all them other ones flyin' around marked 'To Whom It May Concern.'"
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wherever I lay my hat....... 29 Jun 15 11.55am

Secondary attack unlikely, given the level of security after the initial cowardly attack.

However my Brother was due to go, and he's being told no chance, and they are offering another destination.

If it were me on my own, I would stay, but if the kids were with me then I'd be Foxtroting Oscar the hell home, not worth the risk, and to be fair who wants to go on holiday basically under armed guard.

But hats off to the people with kids who have stayed.

Edited by dannyh (29 Jun 2015 11.56am)

"It's not the bullet that's got my name on it that concerns me; it's all them other ones flyin' around marked 'To Whom It May Concern.'"

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jamiemartin721 Reading 29 Jun 15 11.57am
Quote becky at 29 Jun 2015 11.45am Quote Fazil Bawlty at 29 Jun 2015 11.31am Tunisia is dependant on tourism. If tourism was to stop, the nation could be plunged into further economic turmoil. Those are the conditions in which terrorism and radicalism can flourish. If we want to defeat these radicals, the only way to do it is to ignore the violence and carry on with our normal lives. Which is exactly what one group at the resort said last night - they are staying out of respect for the locals and to help them maintain their economy. They also appreciated the support that had been shown by local people for those affected by the shooting. Frankly, having just been targeted, I would think it must be one of the safest resorts to be in now...... the big worry is where will the next target be? Seems reasonable. The specific reason for targeting tourists is entirely about hitting the tourist trade (Tunisia and Egypt are both good examples of this). I think I'd probably do the same, but stay in the hotel in the tourist zone for the remaining time. If I had kids, I'd come home, and I'd probably avoid day trips and the beach (mostly because when I was in Tunsia the beach was fking rammed full of German t*s). Lots happened since I was out there in 2010, its a very different country now. "One Nation Under God, has turned into One Nation Under the Influence of One Drug" [Link]
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Reading 29 Jun 15 11.57am

Quote becky at 29 Jun 2015 11.45am

Quote Fazil Bawlty at 29 Jun 2015 11.31am

Frankly, having just been targeted, I would think it must be one of the safest resorts to be in now...... the big worry is where will the next target be?

Seems reasonable. The specific reason for targeting tourists is entirely about hitting the tourist trade (Tunisia and Egypt are both good examples of this). I think I'd probably do the same, but stay in the hotel in the tourist zone for the remaining time. If I had kids, I'd come home, and I'd probably avoid day trips and the beach (mostly because when I was in Tunsia the beach was f**king rammed full of German t***s).

Lots happened since I was out there in 2010, its a very different country now.

"One Nation Under God, has turned into One Nation Under the Influence of One Drug"
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jamiemartin721 Reading 29 Jun 15 12.00pm
Quote dannyh at 29 Jun 2015 11.55am Secondary attack unlikely, given the level of security after the initial cowardly attack. However my Brother was due to go, and he's being told no chance, and they are offering another destination. If it were me on my own, I would stay, but if the kids were with me then I'd be Foxtroting Oscar the hell home, not worth the risk, and to be fair who wants to go on holiday basically under armed guard. But hats off to the people with kids who have stayed. Edited by dannyh (29 Jun 2015 11.56am) Bus mans Holiday for you, walking around sandy places, in your speedos, whilst armed men nervously walk along side you. I suppose it'd be a bit different without the SA 80 mind. Tunisia is a kind of odd place, or it was when I was there, in that the tourist area is largely isolated from the country. The bus ride to and from the hotel could arguably be said to be a terror tactic, as they driver clearly had no regard for individual safety and a firm belief in salvation over breaking "One Nation Under God, has turned into One Nation Under the Influence of One Drug" [Link]
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Reading 29 Jun 15 12.00pm

Quote dannyh at 29 Jun 2015 11.55am

Secondary attack unlikely, given the level of security after the initial cowardly attack.

However my Brother was due to go, and he's being told no chance, and they are offering another destination.

But hats off to the people with kids who have stayed.

Edited by dannyh (29 Jun 2015 11.56am)

Bus mans Holiday for you, walking around sandy places, in your speedos, whilst armed men nervously walk along side you. I suppose it'd be a bit different without the SA 80 mind.

Tunisia is a kind of odd place, or it was when I was there, in that the tourist area is largely isolated from the country.

The bus ride to and from the hotel could arguably be said to be a terror tactic, as they driver clearly had no regard for individual safety and a firm belief in salvation over breaking

"One Nation Under God, has turned into One Nation Under the Influence of One Drug"
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Stirlingsays 29 Jun 15 12.02pm
I think what I'd do would be dependent upon the security responses taken by the resort. Tourist attractions will always be a target. 'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)
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Stirlingsays

29 Jun 15 12.02pm

I think what I'd do would be dependent upon the security responses taken by the resort.

Tourist attractions will always be a target.

'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

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PalazioVecchio south pole 03 Jul 15 10.18pm
i went to Egypt 2 years after that machine gun massacre.....literally loads of locals wanted to shake my hand and thank me for visiting their country when so many other tourists had opted out. Kayla did Anfield & Old Trafford
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i went to Egypt 2 years after that machine gun massacre.....literally loads of locals wanted to shake my hand and thank me for visiting their country when so many other tourists had opted out.

Kayla did Anfield & Old Trafford

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MichaelCPFC Darlington, Up Norf! 03 Jul 15 10.32pm
Quote rednblue4eva at 28 Jun 2015 6.50pm After the shootings the travel companies are providing flights for people to come home (saw a scouse bird moaning she had to wait a day) So if you were out there would you pack your bags & get out straight away, or stay for the rest of your holiday? I was there. Once we were onock down in the hotels it wasn't a holiday anymore. We got our last Saturday night. Flew home with many who were injured let week. This club of mine constantly tests my loyalty but I as do many other fans never falter or crumble My loyalty to the Palace will never waver My unadulterated passion for a club I’ve grown up supporting wont die, and my desire to keep coming back and take the blows won’t succumb to negativity
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Quote rednblue4eva at 28 Jun 2015 6.50pm

After the shootings the travel companies are providing flights for people to come home (saw a scouse bird moaning she had to wait a day)

So if you were out there would you pack your bags & get out straight away, or stay for the rest of your holiday?

I was there. Once we were onock down in the hotels it wasn't a holiday anymore. We got our last Saturday night. Flew home with many who were injured let week.

This club of mine constantly tests my loyalty but I as do many other fans never falter or crumble My loyalty to the Palace will never waver My unadulterated passion for a club I’ve grown up supporting wont die, and my desire to keep coming back and take the blows won’t succumb to negativity

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